Commandant’s Department
8th Annual Principled Leadership
Symposium
and
Corps Day 2015
Overview
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Situation
-The Citadel will host the 8th Annual Principled Leadership Symposium and
Corps Day Weekend on campus 11-15 March 2015.
Mission
-Provide an opportunity for cadets, parents, relatives, friends, alumni, and
special guests to be reunited on The Citadel campus to honor the 172nd
birthday of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.
Key Events
-Corps of Cadets celebrate the 172nd birthday of The Citadel
-The Citadel’s 8th Annual Principled Leadership Symposium 11-13 March
Special Guests
-Include members of the Gold Corps, Washington Light Infantry,
distinguished speakers and guests of the Symposium
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Leadership Symposium
Key Information
Who:
Invited student delegates from the Academies, Senior
Military Colleges and other local colleges, the Corps, select
invited alumni and donors
What: A student-centered conference focusing on leadership and
ethics; open to all students, faculty/staff, and the public
Where: Various locations on The Citadel Campus including Mark
Clark Hall, selected academic auditoriums, Holliday Alumni
Center, and McAlister Fieldhouse
When: March 11-13, 2015
How:
Facilitators leading round table discussions, distinguished
leader panels, and plenary speakers
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Schedule of Events-Thursday
[1 of 3]
Point of Contact
0800-0830
Symposium Registration and Continental Breakfast
Mark Clark Hall, Buyer Auditorium Foyer
Krause Center
0830-0900
Symposium Welcome
Mark Clark Hall, Buyer Auditorium
Krause Center
0900-1000
Roundtable Discussion
Principled Leadership as Honor: The Code, The Medal,
The Ethos
Mark Clark Hall
Krause Center
1000-1045
“The Citadel Experience”
Mark Clark Hall, Buyer Auditorium
Krause Center
President’s Requirements:
Symposium Welcome, Buyer Auditorium
Brief Remarks
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Schedule of Events-Thursday
[2 of 3]
Point of Contact
1100-1150
Symposium/Greater Issues Speaker
Gen Peter Pace, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
McAlister Field House
Mandatory for the Corps of Cadets
[dismissal from MFH directly to Coward Hall]
1210-1245
Corps Birthday Celebration
Alumni Affairs
Coward Hall - Symposium speakers by individual invite ONLY
-Welcome by Colonel Hutto
-Remarks by Lt Gen Rosa
-Moment of Silence
-Taps – followed by “Rest”
-Lunch Meal
-Birthday cake presentation – youngest cadet with oldest Alumni [or Gen Rosa]
Oldest Alumni: Mr. John A. Zeigler, Class of ’32 [tentative]
Youngest Cadet: C/Pvt William Landreth [V Co]
-Singing of “Happy Birthday” & the “Alma Mater”
-Second Rest
President’s Requirements:
Symposium/Greater Issues Speaker, McAlister Fieldhouse
Brief remarks at Corps Birthday Lunch
Krause Center
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Schedule of Events-Thursday
[3 of 3]
Point of Contact
1300-1530
Distinguished Leader Panels
Various Auditoriums
Krause Center
1600-1700
“Ethics in the Profession of Arms”
Admiral Margaret Klein
Buyer Auditorium, MCH
Krause Center
MANDATORY FOR ROTC CADETS
1700 - 1800
Service Learning Showcase [Refreshments]
Krause Center
1815
Optional supper meal [speedline]
Coward Hall Dining Facility
Commandant
1815-2230
Open Time
Student Delegates visit downtown Charleston
Commandant
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Schedule of Events-Friday
[1 of 3]
Point of Contact
0800-0845
Symposium Continental Breakfast
Mark Clark Hall, Buyer Auditorium
Krause Center
0900-1200
Special Topics in Leadership
Mark Clark Hall
Krause Center
1200-1245
Lunch
Mark Clark Hall Reception Room & Patio
Krause Center
President’s Requirements:
Symposium Lunch, MCH
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Schedule of Events-Friday
[2 of 3 ]
** Corps afternoon classes on Friday are cancelled **
Corps of Cadet Symposium Program
McAllister Field House
Point of Contact
1300-1430
Core Values Speaker
Krause Award Presentation
Address by Mayor Joe Riley, Citadel Class of ‘64
“Ethical Issues Facing Communities”
Mandatory for the Corps of Cadets
Krause Center
1430
Closing Remarks to 2014 Symposium
Lt Gen Rosa
Krause Center
President’s Requirements:
Corps of Cadets Symposium Program - MFH
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Schedule of Events-Friday
[3 of 3]
1545
Washington Light Infantry Review of the
Corps of Cadets to commemorate the
172nd anniversary of the Corps
Summerall Field
Rain Plan: Cancelled
1630-1800
Reception IHO of Mayor Joe Riley, ’64
Holliday Alumni Center, Invitation Only
Various Times
Muslim and Jewish religious services
off-campus. Times vary depending on
mosque or synagogue schedule
President’s Requirements:
WLI Review – Summerall Field
Point of Contact
Commandant
Krause Center
Chaplain
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Schedule of Events-Saturday
Events
[1 of 2]
Point of Contact
0800-0900
Breakfast for past and present BOV members
Greater Issues Room
Executive Events
0800-1300
Sale of cadet/company photographs
Reception Room, Mark Clark Hall
Cadet Activities
0830-0850
The Citadel Rifle Legion Performance
Summerall Field
Rain Plan: Cancelled
Commandant/
SFC Greene
0830-1000
Open barracks - Pipe Band performs in each barracks
Commandant
0900
Summerall Guards perform, Summerall Field,
Bond Volunteer, exchange of rifles,
presentation of Anthony Griffin Sword
and Club Award
Inclement Weather: Deas Hall
Commandant/
LTC Brace
President’s Requirements:
Summerall Guards Performance
Attend scheduled events as desired
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Schedule of Events-Saturday
Events
[2 of 2]
Point of Contact
0945
“The Citadel Story” musical narration
Summerall Field
Rain Plan: Cancelled
Director, Band
1100
Corps Day Jeep Review
Palmetto Medals Presentation
Summerall Field
Rain Plan: Buyer Auditorium [Award Presentation]
Commandant
1230
3rd Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Johnson Hagood Stadium
Athletics,
Mike Groshon
1300
Blue - White Spring Football Game
Johnson Hagood Stadium
Director of
Athletics
1800
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation Auction
TCBF
President’s Requirements:
Review – Summerall Field
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Schedule of Events-Sunday
Events
[1 of 1]
Point of Contact
0900
Protestant Worship
Summerall Chapel – No Shuttle Service
Color Guard Change of Command
Religious Activities
1115
Roman Catholic Mass
Sacred Heart Church – No Shuttle Service
Catholic Color Guard Change of Command
Religious Activities
1100
Anglican-Episcopal Services in Charleston Area Churches
[Contact Anglican-Episcopal Chaplain’s office at
843-953-5049 for more information]
Religious Activities
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Gold Corps Schedule [1 of 3]
Friday, March 13, 2015
1300
Hospitality Suite opens at the Holliday Alumni Center
Hotel Check-In at 3:00 p.m. Springhill Suites
Golf Cart Shuttles from HAC to parade & return
1545
Parade (Special reserved seating for Gold Corps
participants)
1630
Krause Center for Leadership Reception
Holliday Alumni Center
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Gold Corps Schedule [2 of 3]
Saturday, March 14, 2015
0800
Gold Corps Breakfast
Holliday Alumni Center
Shuttles from 0730-0830
1100
Review Parade (Reserved seating for Gold Corps participants)
1200
Special Luncheon following the Review
Regimental Commander’s Riverview Room
Guest Speaker: Lt General John Rosa
Gold Corps Photo following lunch
1300
Blue and White Spring Football Game & Gold Corps Reception
Johnson Hagood Stadium Club Level
Transportation from campus provided
1500
Shuttle buses to hotel from Holliday Alumni Center
1800
Brigadier Foundation Auction, McAlister Field House [Optional]
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Gold Corps Schedule [3 of 3]
Sunday, March 15, 2015
0900
Protestant Worship
Summerall Chapel – No Shuttle
1115
Roman Catholic Mass
Sacred Heart Church – No Shuttle
1100
Episcopal Service
[Charleston Area Churches-contact Chaplain’s office
at 843-953-5049 for more information]
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