Robert's Blog "White Collar Crime" originates and begins with the 1st "Exception to Ethics".

Tip Jar

     Tips have been and are a traditional way or means in which to show appreciation or support in a monetary way. The method of giving tips vary from country to country, however the fundamental purpose of a tip is constant -- it is actually given to express sincere appreciation for a compelling message, useful piece of information, service or just simply as an acknowledgement of a job well done.
     Lately I have been approached by several people whom have wanted to repay me for useful information that they have obtained from either my blog or my company website.
     My company website, McDorman & Associates and Robert's Blog is and will always be free to all users. In fact, you are entirely welcome and encouraged to use it free. However, a supportive email or comment is always nice and greatly appreciated.

Day-to-Day Prison Camp Life

     Today I completed the Day-to-Day Prison Camp Life section of the company website. Although the basic B. O. P. policy and rules apply at the camp, same as the prison, there is no comparison between the demeanor of the men or the staff.
     There are five categories of men at the camp. The first is white-collar offenders whom take no responsibility for their offense. The second category of men that are white-collar offenders understand where they went wrong and want to do everything in their power to rectify their actions. The third category is drug offenders with no gun charges.

Completion of Halfway House

     On Friday, March 23, 2007, I completed my halfway house term, with completion of this 87-day term. This completes my Bureau of Prison sentence.
     On Monday, March 05, 2007, I was approved by the B. O. P. to finish my halfway house term under home confinement. During my home confinement term, I was allowed four 3-hour passes per week in addition to a church pass to attend church service. Except for the granting of the four 3-hour passes and the church pass, if I was not at work I was required to be at home. Random calls were made to my home and job for verification.

Mail Update

My new permanent address is listed below. Please address any mail sent to me as of today to this address.

Robert L. McDorman
170 West Tram Road
Vidor, Texas 77662

Little Things

On Wednesday, February 7, 2007, I completed the Suggestions and Preparations, located in the Family Awareness Section. This was intended to point out some of the small things a member of society would not have began to think about in reference to some of the anxiety and emotional issues their friend or loved  one is going through during their transition back into society.

Halfway House

     On Friday, January 26, 2007 marked the 30th day anniversary of my brief stay at the Bannum House. As outlined in my January 23, 2007 24-Hour Blog I was approved for a 48-Hour pass which began on January 26, 2007 at 8:00pm and ended January 28, 2007 at 8:00pm. This 48-Hour pass was well received and enjoyed. I have been approved for another 48-Hour pass for the upcoming weekend February 2, 2007 through February 4, 2007.

Prison Living Magazine

     On January 28, 2007, I completed the article for Prison Living Magazine. On Monday, January 29, 2007, I sent a hard copy by FedEx delivery, of the article along with all supporting documents, personal bio, pictures, CD of the article along with a cover letter to Ms. Sandy Almendarez, Content Editor.

Example

     On January 19, 2007, I outlined in the blog 'Direction', various updates and revisions that would take place over the next 60 days. An example of what I am doing can be seen by going to the Biography of the company website and scroll down to Continuing Education credits. Then click on April 18, 2001 National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Managing & Maximizing Profits In Your F&I Department Workshop Certificate. This certificate was in the file from the 2001 N.I.A.D.A. Convention. I am going through every file to locate and add items, such as this.
     

24-Hour Pass

     This past weekend the director of the Bannum House approved me for a 24-hour pass, which started Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 8:00am and ended Monday, January 22, 2007 at 8:00am. I was eligible for a 12-hour pass, which is what was submitted. However, due to my excellent bi-weekly review the week before, the director elected to advance me to the next level, which is a 24-hour pass. This was a pleasant surprise.

Breaking Barriers

     On Friday, December 22, 2006, I completed and graduated from Breaking Barriers release preparation course. This particular course is under Module 6. The B.O.P. requirement is to attend and complete one course per module there are six modules. However, I attended and received credit for several courses under some of the modules due in fact to each of these courses were very well laid out, informative and educational.