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Warrior-Mentor
06-17-2009, 20:12
This is a great opportunity! I know one of this year's White House Fellows and they truly have an exceptional program.
Would hope to see one of our own get picked up next year...our guys are certainly doing the heavy lifting to earn a slot.

VERY COMPETITIVE - so bring your A Game! :lifter

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-Appointments-to-the-Presidents-Commission-on-White-House-Fellowships/

CONTACT: Cindy Moelis, Director
(202) 395-4522

President Obama Announces Appointments to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships


Washington, DC – Today, President Obama appointed 28 members to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. This accomplished group of citizens representing a broad range of backgrounds, interests, and professions are responsible for recommending a group of exceptional men and women to the President for selection as White House Fellows. The commission will be chaired by John Phillips, a partner at Phillips and Cohen Law Firm. Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, will vice-chair the commission. A full list of commissioners and their biographies can be found below.

"The men and women of this commission embody what makes the White House Fellows program so special," said President Obama. "These leaders are diverse, non-partisan, and committed to mentoring our next generation of public servants. I'm confident that they will select a class of White House Fellows that demonstrate extraordinary leadership, strong character, and a deep commitment to serving their country."

The White House Fellowship is America’s most prestigious program for leadership and public service, providing young individuals with experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors and complete service activities throughout the year. Alumni of this non-partisan program include former Secretary of State General Colin Powell, retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark, and author Doris Kearns Goodwin.

"The White House Fellows program is so important as it allows for a variety of perspectives to come together to offer expertise and experience on important policy issues and then these Fellows carry what they’ve learned back to their own communities to benefit Americans far outside the walls of the White House," said First Lady Michelle Obama.

The Commission will convene this week in Washington, DC to select the 2009-2010 class of White House Fellows. The Commission will select 11 to 19 fellows from among the 30 chosen as national finalists; more than one thousand people applied for the class.

Additional information about the program is available at www.whitehouse.gov/fellows


2009-2010 President’s Commission on White House Fellowships
The Reaper
06-17-2009, 21:07
I understand the prestige and importance of such a program.

Unfortunately, I could not accept the job and work in close proximity to people I find as morally reprehensible and ethically repugnant as the current POTUS and his toadies.

If I was in close contact, I fear that I might feel my duties to the Constitution and the nation conflicting with my loyalites to the Commander in Chief, and then there would be trouble.

I do know people who have worked in that sort of job, and I know that it is an honor to be chosen, I just couldn't accept such a position under this POTUS.

Just my .02, YMMV.

TR
JJ_BPK
06-18-2009, 03:10
I understand the prestige and importance of such a program.

Unfortunately, I could not accept the job and work in close proximity to people I find as morally reprehensible and ethically repugnant as the current POTUS and his toadies.

If I was in close contact, I fear that I might feel my duties to the Constitution and the nation conflicting with my loyalites to the Commander in Chief, and then there would be trouble.

I do know people who have worked in that sort of job, and I know that it is an honor to be chosen, I just couldn't accept such a position under this POTUS.

Just my .02, YMMV.

TR

TR,

On 1st pass, I would agree 100% with you. I could never work with the current crowd in the WH.

On 2nd pass,, I look at the opportunity to interject change and correct the misguided liberals interpretation of the world.

There is nothing like a good fight,, and taking it to the enemy's front door make it even better.. :D
Warrior-Mentor
06-18-2009, 06:37
You've gotta learn the system before you're able to influence and ultimately change it. It's why Colin Powell took the White House Fellowship and the OMB job - so he could learn to move the money - which is really how Generals influence things in DC.

I am learning things are not what you see on cable TV. Have had some chances for some frank discussions with people on the hill in and out of the office and I hope to have provided perspectives they hadn't considered.

As for TR, there are quotes from Sun Tsu and the Godfather that come to mind that might help you get through the year. ;)

Then again, you're too OLD to learn new tricks!
The Reaper
06-18-2009, 08:44
Then again, you're too OLD to learn new tricks!

That may be true.

I just don't see any of the characters in the current administration caring to listen to anything a military officer has to say.

There is also the matter that the first time Rahm Emanuel or one of the other staffers was disrespectful and told me to go fuck myself, I would probably be a big embarrassment to everyone because I would do my very best to beat his skinny ass and teach him a lesson his Daddy should have.

But that's just me.

TR
GreenSalsa
06-18-2009, 10:19
I would love to see more of our ranks in there (along the lines of Frank Antenori)...

but I am thinking "CARVER" and how best to influence / shape / control the bureaucracy called DC.
Roguish Lawyer
06-18-2009, 12:24
LOL TR
abc_123
06-18-2009, 16:35
My wife refuses to even put in for a white house TOUR now. :D I can only imagine how enthusiastically she'd support my trying for a WH FELLOWSHP.
Warrior-Mentor
06-18-2009, 19:27
There is also the matter that the first time Rahm Emanuel or one of the other staffers was disrespectful and told me to go fuck myself, I would probably be a big embarrassment to everyone because I would do my very best to beat his skinny ass and teach him a lesson his Daddy should have.
TR

The Green Beret against the Ballerina. That's one you just can't win.

Even if you win, you lose. Would be funny as hell to watch though...especially if he put on his tights for you... :p
The Reaper
06-18-2009, 20:13
The Green Beret against the Ballerina. That's one you just can't win.

Even if you win, you lose. Would be funny as hell to watch though...especially if he put on his tights for you... :p

You consider that I might lose?

I find your lack of faith disturbing....:D

TR
JJ_BPK
06-19-2009, 03:34
You consider that I might lose?

I find your lack of faith disturbing....:D

TR


I think, rhetorically, the Col is looking at the fact that even if you wear the a tu-tu,, it is "Over-Kill" and the PC crowd would claim victory by the omnipotent one.. :D:D:D
Richard
06-19-2009, 04:54
I would do my very best to beat his skinny ass and teach him a lesson his Daddy should have.

And then there'd be a push to get another damn assault weapons Bill through Congress requiring all SF/SOF to register their hands. Thanks a lot! :rolleyes:

Richard's $.02 :munchin
greenberetTFS
06-19-2009, 05:23
And then there'd be a push to get another damn assault weapons Bill through Congress requiring all SF/SOF to register their hands. Thanks a lot! :rolleyes:

Richard's $.02 :munchin

Richard,

Are you pulling our leg on this? :rolleyes:

Big Teddy
Utah Bob
06-22-2009, 16:42
That may be true.

I just don't see any of the characters in the current administration caring to listen to anything a military officer has to say.

TR

'Twould appear so.
Team Sergeant
06-22-2009, 17:09
I would love to see more of our ranks in there (along the lines of Frank Antenori)...

but I am thinking "CARVER" and how best to influence / shape / control the bureaucracy called DC.

We must be related.....;)
jatx
06-22-2009, 20:54
I personally know two fromer 18A's who were White House Fellows. Both went to Harvard for grad school after the Army. Good program, but not a real job. More like a year long "meet and greet"...
Richard
06-23-2009, 05:42
We had a hard-charging BN CDR in 1-7th SFG who had been a WH Fellow - an SF NCO and OCS grad - also an MOH recipient - went on to be a muckety-muck in the VA - good BN CDR who would mix it up with anyone interfering in his command.

Richard's $.02 :munchin
Warrior-Mentor
06-23-2009, 08:10
I personally know two fromer 18A's who were White House Fellows. Both went to Harvard for grad school after the Army. Good program, but not a real job. More like a year long "meet and greet"...

They may have changed the program some...one of the White House Fellows this year is the Deputy Chief of Staff at GSA.
jatx
06-23-2009, 09:35
They may have changed the program some...one of the White House Fellows this year is the Deputy Chief of Staff at GSA.

The program is the same, it's just that with all of the collateral duties, tours and social obligations, their posts are more or less part-time jobs. It's meant to be an introduction to government and policy making for promising leaders, not a selection process for staff jobs.

PM sent.