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Message from Terry Travis -
Vice President for University Advancement
Dear PMC Alumni,
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to the newly revitalized Pennsylvania Military College Alumni Newsletter. As you know, your dedicated classmates, Ron Romanowicz '68 and the late Sheldon "Shelley" Schwartz '60, painstakingly put a newsletter together for many years. I am deeply grateful for their hard work and commitment to keep PMC alumni informed.
Following extensive feedback from alumni like you, we are launching this renewed communication effort to strengthen the bonds that unite our distinguished PMC community with one another and with Widener University.
Over the last eighteen months, we have achieved meaningful progress together. In addition to the re-launch of this newsletter, through the work of the Legacy Committee, new scholarship opportunities for ROTC students have been established for students who embody PMC's values of leadership and service. Your unwavering commitment to preserving PMC's legacy has made these accomplishments possible.
This newsletter represents our commitment to you - consistent, meaningful communication that keeps our community connected and informed. And it is the foundation of a larger strategy to enhance connectedness within the PMC alumni network.
To guide this initiative, I have established the PMC Alumni Advisory Committee, a dedicated group of 10 alumni that works directly with me and my team. This committee will meet three times a year (with sub-committee meetings in between) and serves as a vital bridge between Widener University and the broader PMC community. This body will communicate with the Legacy Committee and any other alumni groups, while serving as a voice for PMC interests and traditions.
Our Four Strategic Priorities
Working together, we will focus on these key objectives:
1. Expand Alumni Volunteerism - supporting meaningful opportunities for you to be engaged with university initiatives
2. Strengthen Alumni Connectedness - developing digital platforms and opportunities to bring our community together
3. Share Feedback about Alumni Interests - ensuring that the university understands the needs and interests of the group
4. Honor PMC Traditions - supporting initiatives that preserve our traditions
How You Can Get Involved
Your participation will shape the future of PMC alumni engagement. Here are immediate ways to connect:
Join the Communication Network: This reimagined newsletter would not be possible without the great work of Jim Love '68, Gerry Ferguson '70, and Stu Perlmutter '70, members of the Advisory Committee's communication subcommittee. If you are interested in contributing content ideas, sharing alumni news, or volunteering your expertise, please reach out to them at jimlove361@gmail.com, gfferg@comcast.net, or stuperl@yahoo.com.
Share Your Story: We want to feature alumni achievements, milestones, and service contributions in upcoming issues. Your experiences are important to record - they inspire students and fellow alumni.
Attend Events: Watch for announcements about Homecoming and lunches or get-togethers in your area.
Looking Ahead
The strength of PMC has always resided in the character and dedication of its alumni. By working together, we will build a more vibrant, connected, and enduring community that honors our proud past while contributing to our bright future.
Thank you for your continued support.
With sincere gratitude and respect,
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