ACPAA Information

In the beginning a small group met, bound by friendships established during WW II in the Civilian Personnel Division, Office of the Secretary of War and related headquarters organizations. Bill Kushnick, John Macy, Chuck Mullaly and Bob Willey were the key members. By 1967, the group sponsored dinners, attended by many of the alumni, became the OSW/CPD Alumni Association. One of the first actions was to establish the William H. Kushnick Award, to recognize excellence in civilian personnel administration and to honor Bill Kushnick. The first award was made in 1968 by Secretary Resor to Henry B. Frazier III. Time rolled on. The Newsletter, which binds us together in the Association by sharing news of each other and memories, was first published in 1975. The traditional luncheon, held in the Pentagon just after the Award presentation, led to the annual banquets which began in 1976, permitting many more alumni to participate. In the mid 80's, the name was changed to the "Army Civilian Personnel Alumni Association", since membership was long before opened to all retired and active duty civilian personnel staff members. In 1988, the John W. Macy, Jr. Award was established to recognize excellence in the leadership of civilians by an Army military or civilian supervisor and to honor John Macy. The Association continues with an informality that has characterized it from the beginning. Our mailing list is our membership list, and our financing is based on voluntary contributions of our members. Key to all Association activities is the high regard we hold for the Army, its leadership, and its mission. The Army has provided us with many opportunities, in a highly ethical setting, for which we all are appreciative.