Atlanta

On Saturday, September 15, 2012, the Atlanta Chapter will gather to view the Navy Midshipmen vs. Penn State Nittany Lions football game played at Beaver Stadium starting at 3:30 p.m. (1530).  The venue for the viewing will be the American Legion Post 160 located in Smyrna, GA.
Penn State and Navy have played 37 times previously, but the squads will be meeting for the first time since 1974. Penn State holds an 18-17-2 edge in all-time series games, which began in 1894 with a 6-6 tie in Annapolis. The Midshipmen are 13-9-2 vs. the Nittany Lions in Annapolis and 1 – 2 in neutral site games, while the Nittany Lions hold a 7-3 advantage in State College.
The Nittany Lions and Midshipmen met 12 times from 1961-74. The last game in the series was on Sept. 21, 1974, as former Penn State assistant coach and Navy head coach George Welsh led the Midshipmen to a 7-6 upset over the No. 8 Lions in State College.
American Legion Post 160 is located at 160 Legion  Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30080.  Post’s telephone number is (770) 436-2501
Directions:  From northern perimeter I-285, take I-285 West toward Birmingham / Chattanooga

• At exit 20, take ramp right for US-41 toward Dobbins Air Reserve Base
• Turn right  or north onto US-41 N / GA-3 N /Cobb Pkwy SE, and then immediately turn left onto Spring Rd SE — Pass McDonald’s on the right.
• Road name changes to Concord Rd SE after crossing Atlanta Road         SE
• Turn left onto Legion Dr SE
• Arrive at 160 Legion Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

If you reach Pine Street Little League Field St, you’ve gone too far

In honor of our military personnel, the Atlanta Dream would like to recognize the men and women of the armed forces and their families.  Please join the Dream on September 11, 2012, at 1900, as the Dream pay their respects to the dedication and service of the men and women of the armed forces and their families on Tuesday, September 11^th, 2012 at 1900.
All military personnel with a valid ID will receive a FREE ticket to the game; tickets are $10 for family members.
Game events will include:

• Court of Dreams Basketball Tournament – Army vs. Navy, Air Force vs. Marines,  and Fire vs. Police (before game kickoff)
• Medal of Honor – 4 recipients will be recognized
• Tug of War Challenge – Do you have what it takes to be the last team standing?
• AtlantaDream Honors  – Join us as we honor a selected military family

On behalf of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, please consider providing a nomination for the 2013 Distinguished Graduate Award to Admiral Joseph Prueher ‘64, Chairman of the Distinguished Graduate Award Committee. As alumni leaders, you and your fellow alumni know fellow graduates that embody the spirit of this award, its nominating criteria, and who should be brought forward as candidates.

Nominating packages of candidates for the 2013 Distinguished Graduate Award should arrive at the Naval Academy Alumni Association no later than Thursday, 1 November 2012. Nominations must be typewritten documents using the format provided in the Nomination Instructions/Form. To be competitive, strong, written justification must be provided for each category in the nominating criteria.  Although it is suggested that nominations be originated by Class and/or Chapter Presidents, any alum can submit an appropriately documented nomination package, forwarded via their Class and/or Chapter President for endorsement. Nominees need not necessarily be a member of the Chapter or Class forwarding the nomination.
If you have provided a nominee before who was not selected, his or her nomination may remain active for a total of 3 consecutive years before taking a year off. After the year off, a new letter must be submitted stating that the class or chapter wishes the nomination to be active for that year. Please see Nomination/Instructions/Form for complete instructions and policy.
After the submission deadline of 1 November 2012, the nomination packages will be compiled and submitted to the Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee.  The Selection Committee will convene in December 2012 to review the nominations and select the 2013 Distinguished Graduates from a group of highly qualified and deserving nominees.
2013 Distinguished Graduates’ nominees are graduates who have provided a lifetime of service, made significant and distinguished contributions to the nation, and demonstrated a strong interest in supporting the Navy and theUnited StatesNavalAcademy. In turn, theNavalAcademyas an institution will be highlighted as a “national treasure” and the premier source for leaders in our military, government and civilian arenas.
Individuals requiring additional assistance or information should contact Noreen Frenaye, our Distinguished Graduate Award Manager, at Noreen.Frenaye@usna.com or (410) 295-4016.
Many thanks for your continuing service and especially your help in this important initiative.
Bob Natter ‘67, Admiral, USN (Retired)
Chairman of the Board, USNA Alumni Association

Navy will make its first trip to Troy, Alabama, on November 10, 2012, when the Midshipmen take on the Troy Trojans.  Navy defeated Troy last year, 42-14.
For on-line ordering instructions for game tickets in the Navy section, click here.

May 2012 BOD Minutes
Attendees
Ed Brownlee, Pete Knoetgen, Scott Evans, Ples Bruce, Bill Rentz, Carl McCallum, Jim Slemenda, Karlton Holston, Steve Frederick  and Stew Caldwell
Treasurer’s Report (Pete Knoetgen ‘77)
N/A
Membership Drive Update (Angus McLean ‘84/Jon Barton ‘66)
No change in membership.  Current chapter membership is 227 dues paying members.  There are 296 local members in the Alumni data base.  All new members joining within the last 90 days can be found on www.usna.com
Chapter Trustee Update (Ples Bruce ‘77)   
Completed the Spring BOT meeting last week in Annapolis.  Points of interest:
USNA’s Class of 2016 continues to set admissions records with the amount of applicants received.
2016 class size is set at 1,190 making it the largest of the three service academies.
Our very own Ples Bruce ’77 has been selected as the Chair of Admissions.  The board’s goal is to ensure that Admissions is working as closely with alumni, Blue & Gold Officers and Parents Clubs across the board.
Elizabeth Gross is the new main contact to help coordinate the efforts of the Parents Clubs and Local Chapters to ensure we are maximizing both groups to carry out the best interests of USNA.
As of this month there are now 101 Local USNA Chapters with 57,900 alumni members.  46,100 of which are Lifetime members.
Admiral Natter, USNA 67, is the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
USNA Foundation has launched a new website, www.usna.com.
Georgia’s USNA Parent’s Club to host Class of 2016 Picnic on 6-9-12.
Monthly Luncheon Update (Ed Brownlee ’81)
May’s luncheon is slated for 5-18-12.  Our speaker will be Brian Jennings.  Topic will focus on the 9/11 GI Bill and educational opportunities with Georgia Tech’s grad program.  There are over 50+ veterans currently enrolled in Georgia Tech’s Management program.
The chapter is looking for potential future speakers for the balance of 2012.  Potential speakers discussed include the local USO leadership and Brian Stann, USMC/USNA 99 and Jared Ogden USN Seal/USNA 04.
Old/New Business (Ed Brownlee ’81)
Social Media
New Atlanta Chapter Facebook continues to gain traction.  Our new link can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-S-Naval-Academy-Alumni-Association-Atlanta-Chapter-USNAAAA/111534325567216
Our strategy is to promote membership, connect alumni and advocate for the Naval Academy and our Navy-Marine Corps team.  Please pass the word and the link on to our local Shipmates.
Lobsterfest 2012
Red Top Mountain Shelter #2 has been reserved for Saturday, June 2^nd for Lobsterfest 2012.  Scott Evans has agreed to take a lead role in coordinating this event.

• Flyer & Cost – Complete
• Inland Seafood for cost of lobster and mussels –Set
• Cut off for registration is 5-29-12
• As of 5-15-12 we have 40+ guests confirmed.  Ed knows of at least 33 more attendees.
• Need to firm our numbers up by the 30^th.

Army-Navy Golf Challenge
Golf game takes place on Monday, 5-21-12 at Hamilton Mill Golf Club.  Brad Jones ‘83 is the Navy coordinator for this year’s event.   Course opens a 9:00 with a shotgun start to follow at 10:00.  A fine dinner and awards program will follow.  Our charity work is aimed at sending less fortunate Atlanta area youngsters to the two-week Summerscape math, science, and computer camp at Georgia Tech.  Our hope continues to be that attendance at this camp will give the youngsters a leg up on life and new ambitions for completing high school and going on to college.  Our goal is to help these kids become good and productive citizens (and possibly attend one of the service academies).
New Business

• Partner with the Atlanta Dream to increase military attendance at games.
• Potential date is set for 6-17-12
• USNA Night with the Braves
• Extend invite to include GA Parents Club.
• West Point Society?
• Navy-ND Football

Ed to reach out to the leadership of the Notre Dame Alumni Chapter.  Goal is to have an event similar to our Army-Navy game. The game is on 9-11-12 and has a morning start as the game is being played in Ireland.

• Navy-Troy 11-10-12

Troy is 182 miles from Atlanta.  Navy has a block of tickets for this game.  Need to determine is there is enough interest to book a party bus for local alumni for the game.