February’s USNAAAA Chapter Luncheon – Friday, February 17, 2012 (3rd Friday).
USNAAAA Chapter Monthly luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m., at Sheraton Suites Galleria – Atlanta, 2844 Cobb Pkwy, Smyrna, GA.
Visit chapter’s website for more information: atlanta.usnaaasiteadmin.net. Cost is $20 for chapter members / $25 for non-members. Speaker: Wade Lnenecki, Director Southeast Region for the U.S. Army Ranger Association and serves on the Smyrna, GA, City Council (Ward 6).
USNA Midshipmen class of 2012 ship selection is Thursday evening, February 2, 2012. The event isn’t open to the public; however, USNA is broadcasting ship selection live.
Here is the link that will go live Thursday evening: http://www.swonet.navy.mil/share/USNAShipSelection2012.htm.
The website will be open to the public with no password or log in required. In addition, the academy will have photos and video on the USNA Facebook page, and coverage in the eTrident this weekend.
The academy hopes this coverage makes for an exciting night for both parents and alumni who’d like to watch from their homes.
Please let Cmdr. William Marks know if you have any questions,
Sincerely,
William Cmdr. William Marks,
APRPublic Affairs Officer
United StatesNaval Academy
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/USNavalAcademy
Web: www.USNA.edu
January 2012 BOD Minutes
Attendees
Ed Brown, Pete Knoetgen, Scott Evans, Ples Bruce and Jim Slemenda
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.
Chapter Trustee Update (Ples Bruce ‘77)
Trustees met last quarter and reviewed the 2020 plan. One key point of the 2020 review included Cyber Security. USNA is planning to build a new state of the art center to house all our cyber security initiatives.
Ples provided an update from the nomination committee. Admiral Robert Natter, USNA ’67, is the selection of the nomination committee to replace the retiring Admiral Steve Abbott, USNA ’66, as the next chairman of the alumni association. Natter’s nomination will move forward to the BOT for confirmation in the spring.
In addition to the chairman’s selection, there are two regional trustee positions up for grabs in the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast.
The Alumni House is quickly becoming too small for the needs of the nation alumni association & foundation. Additional locations in the Annapolis area are being considered.
Monthly Luncheon Update (Ed Brownlee ’81)
January’s speaker will be Bob Kerr, 6th District Director Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Mr. Kerr was a pilot with the Army Air Corp stationed at Pearl Harbor.
February speaker is TBD.
The chapter is looking for potential future speakers for the start of 2012. Potential speakers discussed include the local USO leadership and Brian Stann, USMC and Class of 1999.
Old/New Business (Ed Brownlee ’81)
Army-Navy Football Gathering
The 2011 game was a big win for the Mids, the local chapter and Dantanna’s at the CNN Center. We had a large number of last minute walk-ons that helped drive our alumni count to the event to close to 150! Add in West Point’s contribution to the event and it’s safe to say we had a very spirited group.
Army made it a close, but in the end the Mids prevailed 27-21. That makes 10 straight wins for USNA over our biggest rival, the Black Knights of West Point. Thanks to all the alumni who made it to last month’s event.
Next game for Navy takes place in Dublin, Ireland against the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame on 9-1-12. Go Navy!
There are two special Navy football programs that will be making their way to TV and the internet. Showtime is broadcasting A Game of Honor, http://sports.sho.com/#/football/specials/army-navy/a-game-of-honor and From Philadelphia to Fallujah, http://www.armynavy2001.com/ANgame/Trailer.html
Alumni Social/Networking Event
TBD
Navy Social Media
New Atlanta Chapter Facebook page was launched in September. Our new link can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-S-Naval-Academy-Alumni-Association-Atlanta-Chapter-USNAAAA/111534325567216
Ed to continue to make chapter members aware of our Facebook presence during the monthly luncheons. 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 2nd for Lobsterfest 2012.
2012 Dark Ages Event
This year’s no so Dark Ages event will be hosted at the 57th Fighter Group on Saturday, February 18th in the bunker room. The cost will be $41 per person. This year’s theme is Navy/Marine Corps casual. Flight suits and Navy spirit gear are encouraged. This year’s event will be less formal.
USNA Gospel Choir
The Gospel Choir came to Atlanta on MLK Weekend, January 14-16 and performed in front of two large crowds, one at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and a second in Forsyth, GA. The events were a big success for USNA. Bravo Zulu to our very own Mike Hill, USNA ’77.
USO Support at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
The USO has opportunities for the chapter to serve by welcoming home returning veterans. This opportunity may be available to alumni and the USNA Parents Club. Ed to work with the USO and confirm open dates for the chapter.
This year the Chapter is shift colors and heading to the flight line for the Annual Dark-Ages/Founders Day event. Check it out and sign up early. This one will sell out fast.
January’s USNAAAA Chapter Luncheon – Friday, January 20, 2012 (3rd Friday).
USNAAAA Chapter Monthly luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m., at Sheraton Suites Galleria – Atlanta, 2844 Cobb Pkwy, Smyrna, GA.
Visit chapter’s website for more information: atlanta.usnaaasiteadmin.net.
Cost is $20 for chapter members / $25 for non-members.
Speaker: Bob Kerr, 6th District Director, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
U. S.Naval Academy Alumni Association pleased to announce that five U.S. Naval Academy alumni were chosen by the Association as the 2012 recipients of the Distinguished Graduate Award. Congratulations to:
Admiral Sylvester R. Foley, Jr., USN (Ret.) Class of 1950
Vice Admiral Daniel L. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Class of 1957
Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.) Class of 1958
Vice Admiral John Ryan, USN (Ret.) Class of 1967
Mr. Daniel F. Akerson Class of 1970
Each year, the Alumni Association honors distinguished graduates because of their demonstrated and unselfish commitment to a lifetime of service, their personal character, and the significant contributions they have made to the Navy and Marine Corps or as leaders in industry or government.
The 2012 Distinguished Graduate Award Ceremony will be held on Friday, 23 March 2012. We will provide additional background on our newest Distinguished Graduates in Shipmate magazine, WaveTops and our website in the near future.
Congratulations to the 2012 Distinguished Graduates!
Byron Marchant ‘78
President,U. S.Naval Academy Alumni Association
The U.S. Naval Academy Gospel Choir will travel to Atlanta, GA, on January 14 – 16, 2012, to perform several public concerts in observance of MLK Day Weekend.
http://www.usna.edu/Music/Accessable/ensembles/gc/gospel_tour.html
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
The United States Naval Academy GOSPEL CHOIR is a musical ensemble comprised of midshipmen from various places, races and creeds. The Gospel Choir is reflective of the diverse interests and ethnicities within the Brigade of Midshipmen. Their common bond is musical talent and a passion to praise through song.
The choir is a part of the Naval Academy family. Not only does it allow its members to express their faith in song, but it also provides an opportunity to witness the diversity and talents of today’s Brigade of Midshipmen. The Gospel Choir continues to excel, spreading the joy of Gospel Music and assisting the Naval Academy to fulfill its various missions
The Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS) application is now available online for High School Juniors, January 3rd, 2012. http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm This is a great opportunity to visit USNA and gain an understanding about life as a midshipman. By making the application available earlier this year, more juniors will have the opportunity to begin their Preliminary Application for the Class of 2017 by applying to NASS. NASS continues to serve as a great marketing program designed to introduce students throughout the entire country to USNA. Please remember that attendance at NASS in no way guarantees an Offer of Appointment to USNA and conversely not being selected for NASS will in no way hinder a candidate’s chances for admission. There will be three sessions held on the following days: June 2 – June 7, June 9 – June 14, June 16 – June 21.
December 16, 2011
At a meeting in Annapolis, Maryland on 8 December 2011, the 28 members of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees elected Admiral Robert J. Natter ’67, USN (Ret.), to a three-year term as Chair. Admiral Natter succeeds Admiral Steve Abbot ’66, USN (Ret.), and will assume office at the conclusion of the incumbent’s term in May 2012.
Admiral Natter completed a distinguished naval career in 2003 and is now the president of R. J. Natter & Associates, LLC, a national consulting firm specializing in corporate and defense strategy. He also serves on the Board of Directors of BAE Systems, Inc., a global defense, security and aerospace company.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to work with our dedicated alumni and the Alumni Association Board of Trustees as we support the Naval Academy and serve our great alumni around the world” stated Bob Natter.
During his 37 years on active duty, Admiral Natter held commands worldwide, including Commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, Commander of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Commander of all U.S. Navy and Coast Guard homeland defense forces under the U.S. Northern Command, and Commander-in-Chief of the NATO Western Atlantic Command.
After joining the naval reserve at age 17, Admiral Natter completed one year of enlisted service before entering the U. S. Naval Academy. Since his graduation and commissioning in 1967, Admiral Natter has maintained close ties with the Academy. He is a Life Member of the USNA Alumni Association; a member of the Naval Academy’s Memorial Oversight Committee; on the Board of the National UDT/SEAL Museum; served as Chair of the Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee; is a Trustee of the Athletic and Scholarship Programs Foundation; served as Chair of the CEO Search Committee; and is a President’s Circle donor.
Steve Abbot said, “I am very pleased with the choice of Admiral Bob Natter to succeed me as chair. I am most appreciative that a graduate of Bob’s stature is willing to serve the alumni and the association in this vital leadership role.”
“I look forward to working with Admiral Natter as the next Alumni Association Chairman in Spring 2012,” said Byron Marchant ’78, President and CEO of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation. “Admiral Natter has supported our Alumni, Athletic Trustees, and Naval Academy in many ways, and will be a great leader of our Association going forward. I appreciate his continued service!”
The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association is a non-profit, independent, self-supporting corporation with more than 57,000 members, 75 active alumni classes, 100 chapters, and 84 parent clubs around the world. For more information about the organization, please visit www.usna.com.
We will not hold a Chapter board meeting or luncheon in December 2011.
