I have told my contacts, whom I’ve asked to try to get me on the commission, that I did not want to head it. Don’t have the experience or the energy to chair this. But I do want to be on.
How can ordinary, non-professionals contribute to this most worthy enterprise?
You may (or may not!) remember a few emails we traded years ago when I applied to be a history teacher in our local school system. I was rejected because I had no experience as a sports coach. Also, I’m sure using my real name on FR had something to do with this rejection! I finally gave up and went back to my previous field (engineering).
I have never stopped reading, studying, and visiting history and historic locations (emphasis on WWII ETO), and plan to continue my travels as long as I am able.
I would truly like to be a part of this.