I really just wanted to get some feedback from other SAMC members. Recently at a monthly post meeting, we had a nomination for a CSM to be an Honorary Inductee. I spoke my mind and voted against this person, and others voted against him as well, so now there is a little dissention in our club.

My reasoning is that the club was around while he was still a SSG. He had the opportunity to appear before a board and to be recommended by his supervisors. I just do not believe that every time a CSM is nominated for induction they should get it based off of their rank. I would feel better doing so if they supported our club or activities and fundraisers a bit, but do not feel obligated to vote for an induction.

If other members would please share their thoughts on this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

1SG,

I didn't know "honorary" inductions were commonplace. I agree with you and to me it seems awfully silly to be inducting people as honorary members of a club when more junior NCOs have worked their ass off and studied their ass off to become EARNED members. I would embarrassed to even be an honorary member...what a joke.