"Inside Politics" - NGCA & NGCCA

Inside Politics concerning the two groups, NGCA and NGCCA >>

One of two surveys involving the "original" NGCCA membership during the organizing process, 7 May 2013 >>

1) Do you prefer being a SIG (Shared Interest Group)?

yes: 27.5%
no: 55.1%
need more information: 17.2% 

2)  Do you prefer independent status for the Association to date?

yes:  67.8%
no:  17.8%
need more information: 14.2%

The SIGers also re-chartered and changed the By-Laws.

Note: Both the NGCA and NGCCA were founded by Bill Stathakis; therefore, the NGCA has the original mission and intent the "original" NGGCA. -- Both surveys resulted in favoring independent status.

In response to a few questions and comments from Facebook

In response to a few questions and comments:

On our Facebook page, we try to engage the alumni and friends of the Corps. We are not a press office for the Alumni & Annual Giving Office. Transparency is not a bad thing for public institutions or public organizations. It would have been nice if we had a little transparency before the "merger" (etc.). I believe North Georgia is strong enough to have conversations.

Concerning being an independent organization, just think about the American Legion, the VFW, the Fraternal Order of Police, the IAVA, postal unions... These groups are voices for their members, but not part (or under the) of the government. UNG already has groups to fund raise such as the UNG Foundation, the Alumni Association, the CAC... The NGCA maintains the original mission and intent of the "original" NGCCA which had 77 members including 4 or 5 generals (one active).  A FACT: the "original" NGCCA conducted two surveys of the membership that resulted being in favor of independent status. Like the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association, the Corps Association (NGCA) is a fully independent organization (NOT under any SIG guidelines of the Alumni & Annual Giving Office).

According to a SIGer, we the NGCA are on the "outside". Maybe true, but this is the decision of Phil Collins and company. Therefore, we have to shout from the outside. As we all know, politics is alive and well at all institutions. To have clout, it must be in Atlanta, not being some small group on campus such as the SIG or us. But we will continue our small part in the conversation and in support of the (silent) Corps alumni.

Sincerely,

Bill Stat

A Facebook post from a female alum and former Alumni Council member

From 2014

A Facebook post from a female alum >>

"Today I received my UNG magazine and frankly it made me sad. Yes there were a few pictures and an article about the ROTC, however in the picture depicting students representing "the future", there were no ROTC students represented. None. It's like the emphasis is on a brand new school, new mascot, new majors, new campuses. I would have no problem with that if there was a recognition of our tradition. A Tradition that made North Georgia the college that has created leaders in our country. I don't understand why the powers that be can't honor the TRADITION of North Georgia as the school grows and changes. My children's high school successfully emphasizes and honors the tradition of what they were founded on as they have moved ahead with each generation. Larger universities than North Georgia are known for honoring their past and embracing the future. Why can't UNG do that? I have said for years that my fear was that the ROTC - the foundation of North Georgia - was at risk for being diluted. Today, based on that magazine, my concerns appear to be reality. The new UNG is just another liberal arts college in Georgia. Is is just me? Am I the only one who doesn't recognize this current institution?"

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