<p>If one or more of the BGO's here (Sorry! Don't know you exactly!) would kindly drop me a PM with their contact info in it, I'd appreciate it.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of throwing my hat in the ring to be a BGO now that I'm finally settling down in NC, and would like some first-hand guidance and advice, please.</p>
<p>Thanks! :)</p>
<p>Best of luck, Z.</p>
<p>Those NC candidates will be pretty damn lucky.</p>
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<p>Those NC candidates will be pretty damn lucky.
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<p>Are you sure DMeix? :-)</p>
<p>I bet, though if they can get through Zaphod,and convince HIM they want to go to USNA they'll probably will get in. </p>
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<p>You have to get through ME, sweetpea!</p>
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<p>Z- second those lucky kids in NC!!!! Too bad we can't lure you back to NY!!!! ;)</p>
<p>I'm glad I didn't have the Big Z as my BGO.</p>
<p>Hey, not to be rude or anything, Mister Z, but shouldn't you be on that diet today (like jogging instead of posting)? ;)</p>
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<p>Actually, I think I'd make a pretty good one. As I've done here, I'd tell the mids and the families the good and the bad.</p>
<p>There would be no need for politics, as they should play no role in admissions. I know I wouldn't consider them.</p>
<p>Hell, I'd probably lean TOWARD the candidates with liberal homes so as to save them! :D</p>
<p> [quote] Hey, not to be rude or anything, Mister Z, but shouldn't you be on that diet today (like jogging instead of posting)? ;)
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<p>I specifically said I'd be starting that tomorrow. ;)</p>
<p>Besides, posting is hard work! Gotta keep that brain going, you know? :D</p>
<p>You've definitely been a great help online (entertaining too, maybe you should write a book). </p>
<p>I'm imagining you as a 6-foot-something 200-something-pound giant with a cigar in one side of your mouth and a big scar on the side of your face. That'd be just a tid bit intimidating/surprising -- but a quite enjoyable visit to the BGO.</p>
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<p>oh Zaphod, DON'T diet...</p>
<p>how else can I lay a guilt trip on you, comparing YOU to MY stud! :-)</p>
<p>I think you'd be a great addition!<br>
Have you checked with the local USNA Alumni group? They would have the contact number for the local area coordinator.
PM me if you have any questions.</p>
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<p>Will do. Thanks.</p>
<p>In my case, I've actually wanted to do this for some time, but never had the time or stability to dedicate to it. Now it seems like I really will.</p>
<p>As soon as I close on my home, I'll be signing up with the local USNAAA group and going from there. It'll be good to be back in the family again. It's been WAY too long.</p>
<p>Zaphod,</p>
<p>Found this article at a Georgia Web site:</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.usnaaaa.com/sept2005bgo.htm">http://www.usnaaaa.com/sept2005bgo.htm</a> </p>
<p>"I get asked a lot about the Blue and Gold program and who can participate. A BGO is a USNA Blue and Gold Officer. BGOs perform counseling and interview students that are applying to USNA. A BGO performs a very important and needed service to the Academy Admissions office by providing a face-to-face interview with the candidate and evaluating the student for their true desire to attend USNA and serve in the Naval service.</p>
<p>Who can be a BGO? A BGO can be an active duty or reserve officer, retired military, a civilian who was an Academy graduate, or civilians who are parents of midshipmen or graduates. We are always looking to add BGOs to our great team here in Georgia; we currently have about 80 BGOs in the state. We need BGOs no matter where they live in Georgia. If you are interest in being a BGO and helping USNA get the most qualified and motivated students, please contact Cindy Miller at (770) 650-8921 or <a href="mailto:cindymiller@1990.USNA.com">cindymiller@1990.USNA.com</a>.</p>
<p>How much time is involved? Within the first two years of being involved in the program, BGOs are required once to attend a one-week training course in Annapolis during the summer. USNA pays for your transportation, lodging at Bancroft Hall, and food at King Hall. BGO work can accommodate almost anyones schedule. We have airline pilots, drilling reservists, active duty, retirees and those that work normal jobs in a lot of different job fields the program. As a BGO, you can determine how many schools and students you want under your area of responsibility. Since it is all on the computer system now, it is requested that all BGOs have a computer with access to the web.</p>
<p>What do BGOs do? USNA Admissions has a computer system and web site that lists all the students that are applying to USNA and their information such as school they attend, SAT scores, whether they passed the medical and physical tests, nomination information and when the student submitted the required application paperwork. As a BGO, you have access to the students that are assigned to you. We initially contact all candidates and introduce ourselves as the BGO. When a student has completed about 50% of the required paperwork, we interview them based on some guidelines given by USNA Admissions. The interview is then input into the computer system by the BGO and is presented to the admissions board when the students record is reviewed. BGOs are also able to assist the student to make sure that the information in the computer system is correct so that only the correct information is presented to the admissions board.</p>
<p>In addition to working with students, BGOs go into their assigned schools and talk to counselors, attend college fairs, and work with congressmen and senators on their nomination committees and with their Academy Days (Academy Days are where the congressman invite students of all grades that are in their district and interested in any of the academies to come and talk to academy representatives).</p>
<p>What do you get for being a BGO? In some cases, you can receive drill credits toward retirement (without pay) but in most cases, BGOs do it because of their love of USNA and the values it instills in the midshipmen. By working as a BGO, we insure that the high standards in leadership, morals, athletic ability, and academics are maintained at USNA. It is a wonderful way to help young students and help ensure the future of America.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, please e-mail or call me at <a href="mailto:cindymiller@1990.usna.com">cindymiller@1990.usna.com</a> or 770-650-8921."</p>
<p>Z</p>
<p>As a B&G officer in GA, you can call Cindy Miller. She can definitely hook you up with the right person in NC. The one week class is offered during June-July I believe. Now is the time to act so that you can get in a class this summer at Annapolis. When you go, you'll have the opportunity to get up and go to PEP each morning. A great way to start the day!!!! BEST of luck.</p>
<p>Wait! I have to talk to Senators and Congresscritters, er, Congressmen?</p>
<p>OH, NO!! I'M DOOMED! :eek:</p>
<p>;)</p>
<p>ETA: Get up in the morning and do PEP? What am I, a Plebe? :D</p>
<p>I wonder if Heinz Lenz is still doing it! :eek:</p>
<p>Hey Z,
You can do it....AND be a part of 31st Co. (the old f**ts). Mmmmm...0630 on the fields
Lots of classroom time, get togethers, and catching up with friends</p>
<p>BEER! Gotta have room for BEER! :D</p>
<p>Man, it's going to be weird living there again. Talk about memories.... :)</p>
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<p>As a B&G officer in GA, you can call Cindy Miller. She can definitely hook you up with the right person in NC. The one week class is offered during June-July I believe. Now is the time to act so that you can get in a class this summer at Annapolis. When you go, you'll have the opportunity to get up and go to PEP each morning. A great way to start the day!!!! BEST of luck.
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<p>Do it, Zaphod! You know you want to see Annapolis again -- especially after it's changed (so you can say how much harder it was for you).</p>
<p>Zaphod- you will make an awesome BGO! Just be sure to give a wink once in a while to your candidates to help them seperate fact from fiction! ;) Hope you will still have time to guide the CC hopeful's too- your comments have been priceless!!!!</p>
<p>I sincerely appreciate everyone's kind words and support. :o</p>
<p>Fret not! If (and when) I become a BGO, I'll still be here with (I would hope) even better information. I love trolling around here, helping where I can and smacking the occaisional troll back into line. ;)</p>
<p>Maybe I'll even start my own forum where the rules will be a little different. That, of course, would require me to learn HTML or whatever, and while I am trilingual (English, Spanish, and BS), I'm afraid I don't speak Geek. :o</p>
<p>Go get 'em Zaphod! Hey IF I can get the daughter squared away for this year, I have a 13 year old boy "chomping at the bit" to follow in big Sis's foot steps. Just enough time to get yourself re-established and help him through.</p>
<p>Best of luck my friend.</p>
