October 19, 2009
Hello Navy Leaguers! Get ready for a great National Convention! Our program includes many workshops and presentations for council officers, so please attend if you can. If you have questions or comments about the information below, please contact the Member Service Center at service@navyleague.org or 800.356.5760.
Thanks! Bill Waylett
Featured Sections:
I. National Convention Events
Online registration and information about the program and hotel is available on the Navy League web site at http://www.navyleagueconvention.org/
. Also, details on the convention were published in the September and August issues of SeaPower magazine.
The following speakers are scheduled for the Convention: Admiral Thad Allen, USCG, Commandant, will speak at the Sea Services Awards Luncheon; The Honorable Juan M. Garcia, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) will speak at the Saturday Dinner; and Brigadier General Joseph Caravalho, Jr., USA, Commander, Brooke Army Medical Center, has been invited to speak at the Hall of Fame Luncheon. This year’s Sea Service Panel will feature public affairs representatives for each of the sea services: Colonel Bryan F. Salas, USMC, Director of Public Affairs; Captain W. Jeffrey Alderson, USN, Special Assistant to the Chief of Information; Rear Admiral (Select) Karl Schultz, USCG, Acting Director, Government & Public Affairs; and Mr. Kevin M. Tokarski, Associate Administrator for National Security, U.S. Maritime Administration. For council presidents and officers, we have scheduled these workshops: In addition, we are again sharing the best ideas from the field in an Innovations Expo. "Please join us at the NLUS INNOVATIONS EXPO at the National Convention, where we will share innovative programs and ideas from colleagues and Councils across the country. All attendees are welcome to this table-top exhibit on Saturday, October 31 from 10AM to NOON in the Corpus Christi C Meeting Room. Just a few of the projects being featured at the EXPO: the hot-off-the-press PSA for Sea Cadets will be introduced, IT Committee video presentation on starting a Council Website, NLUS/Miami HEAT Military Appreciation Night, info on the NLUS 2010 National Convention in Jacksonville, FL, Membership ideas, and more. . . Leave your business card at the Expo Information Table for a drawing. The winner will receive a case of NLUS History Books for their Council. Books will be shipped directly to the Council. The NLUS INNOVATIONS EXPO is sponsored by the National Public Affairs Committee and National Public Education Committee. We look forward to seeing you at the EXPO." For those members interested in ‘’Coming Early and Staying Longer" visit the convention portal at http://www.corpusnavyleague.org/09NLUSPORTAL.htm
for information on local activities.
II. Membership
Membership Contest - Enter for a chance to win $500
Recruit a member into the Navy League between October 1, and December 31, 2009, and be entered into a drawing for $500!
You can do this by:
- Giving the gift of membership and pay for someone’s membership as a gift for the Holiday season; or
- Sponsor a member
To be eligible for the contest you must:
- Be a member of the Navy League
- Use the official contest form [link to attached application]or write the Priority code 4Q2009 on an application you already have; or
- Submit an online application and fill in the Priority Code field with 4Q2009
- Complete the sponsor information section
- Submit the application after October 1, 2009, and on or before December 31, 2009. Applications must be postmarked or received electronically by 12/31/09.
The winner will be announced on January 20, 2010.
Good luck!
2008 Council Awards
The Council Awards Committee determined that the following Councils have met the standard for a Council award, as indicated:
Outstanding Councils
Broward County, Golden Isles, Greater Central Texas (Austin), Mayport, National Capital, New Mexico, New York, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Seattle, Thailand
Meritorious Councils
Atlanta Metropolitan, Camden-Kings Bay, Hampton Roads, Honolulu, Newport County, Oak Harbor, Pittsburgh, Sasebo Japan, Stockton, Tacoma
Honorable Mention Councils
Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula, Madrid, Richmond, St. Augustine, Space Coast
Congratulations to all award-winning councils!
2008 Recruiting Awards
In addition to the Council awards, individual Navy League members who earned 20 or more recruiting points will be honored at the convention. Navy Leaguers earn one recruiting point per new member recruited.
The 2008 top recruiters listed are below, in alphabetical order by first name.
Carlyle Devoe, Dave Van Saun, David Reilly, David Shimp, Dick Messbarger, Don Morrison, Fred Orton, Gerald Stern, Hans-Peter Thorand, Harold Estes, Jack Stevens, Jim Bedinger, John Graham, John Sides, Karen Crawford, Larry Salter, Linda Ashbey, Maryellen Baldwin, Phelps Hobart, Richard Nelson, Sally Nockold, Sam Sorenson, Suzy Williams, Tom Jaffa
2008 Top Councils for Retention
The following Councils will be honored for their efforts as top Councils in Retention for 2008. This year, we are honoring Councils that ended the year with at least an 80% retention rate.
PACIFIC MERCHANT MARINE 100%
TACOMA 94%
MAUI 89%
SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI 88%
BATTLE CREEK 86%
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA 85%
LEVANTE 80%
Annual Report
The Annual Report has been updated and redesigned and is posted on the website under Council Resources. All Councils must use this updated and approved version for their next submission. The biggest change is that there is no longer a Part I and Part II – it is simply the Annual Report. Most information requested is the same, but the layout has changed. To fill out the new version, simply save it to your computer and fill it in (the fields will expand automatically if you need more room to describe your events). Once you’ve completed it, it is recommended that you send it by email to service@navyleague.org
with a copy to your Region and Area Presidents. You can still print out copies and mail them, but email is much faster, cheaper, and easier to track.
Here is the direct link to the new Annual Report: http://www.navyleague.org/councils/Annual-Report-%20Final_Form%20Field_Sep09_v1.doc
REMINDERS:
- Annual Reports must be submitted by March 1st.
- The activities you list are for 2008; however
- The Council officers you list are for 2009
- Only 6 officers have access to your Council’s Online Community reports and rosters:
- President
- Council Contact
- Treasurer
- Membership Chair
- Recruiting Chair
- Retention Chair
If you have blank copies of the old Annual Report laying around to fill in for next year, you should recycle them and use the new online version.
Updated Operations Manual
The updates to the Operations Manual are complete and it is posted online. Here is the direct link to it: http://www.navyleague.org/councils/operations_manual.php.
1.2008 Donald M. Mackie Award and Public Relations Recognition Program Winners Mackie Awards Newsletters Mackie Awards Websites Public Relations Recognition Program Small Council: Non-Council: 1st Place: Pacific Central Region 1st Place: Sea Power Ambassador Small Council: 1st Place: Hilo Small Council: 1st Place: Piedmont-Triad Medium Council: Medium Council: 1st Place: Charleston 2nd Place: Lake Washington 3rd Place: St. Augustine Medium Council: 1st Place: Atlanta Metropolitan 3rd Place: Broward County Large Council: Large Council: 1st Place: Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula 2nd Place: Santa Barbara 3rd Place: Northern Virginia Large Council: 1st Place: Santa Barbara 2nd Place: San Diego 2. New Navy League Council Resource Videos on YouTube.com A. Santa Barbara Council’s instructional video: How to Create a Video
1st Place: Tacoma
2nd Place: Pacific Merchant Marine
3rd Place: Bellingham
2nd Place: Pacific Merchant Marine
1st Place: Jacksonville
2nd Place: Coastal Carolina
3rd Place: Greater Central Texas (now Greater Austin)
1st Place: Imperial Valley
2nd Place: Greater Central Texas (now Greater Austin)
1st Place: San Diego
2nd Place: Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula
3rd Place: Santa Barbara
The following council resource topics have been added to the Navy League website – under Council Resources and are also available on YouTube.com
A copy of this video for each council will be available at the National Convention. You may pick up your council’s copy at the registration desk on Thursday-Saturday - one copy per council.
B. Information Technology Committee’s instructional video: Using the Internet to
Build Your Council
Please help Navy League Meet 2009 President’s Circle Membership Goal
The President’s Circle is made up of Navy League’s most loyal and consistent donors. Not only are you active in your local Councils, but your generosity also extends to supporting critical national programs of the Navy League. We look forward to acknowledging your commitment during the upcoming Annual Meeting at a Reception in your honor where you’ll be able to spend time with the 2009 Sea Service Award Winners.
We presently have 48 President’s Circle members. Our year-end goal is 75 members.
Please consider making a $1,000 contribution if you have not already done so. If you wish,
you may pay on an installment plan and have your gift deducted directly out of your account. Check: Payable to Navy League of the United States; 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 200,
Arlington, VA 22201. Phone: Call Navy League Development Office at (800) 356-5760 or (703) 312-1585.Credit card: http://www.navyleague.org/giving_ways/index.php
Thank you to our current President’s Circle members. And, thank you to Navy League members who respond to this request. We are so grateful for your support.
Julie Beaver, Director of Development - (703) 312-1585 or jbeaver@navyleague.org.
1. Council Websites.
The Information Technology Committee is offering to assist councils with a basic council web site, FREE hosting and limited technical assistance in getting started, thanks to its members. The only cost ($15) is for a domain name (to be renewed annually). A commitment to maintain the site current is required. Examples are: http://NavyLeague-WilliamsburgYorktown.org and http://http://PenBayNavyLeague.org and the tutorials at http://best-managers-career-training.com/navy-league-websites. Contact the ITC Chairman, Ivan Samuels at GO2NAVY@RCN.COM
for further information on how to get started.
2. October SeaPower posted online The October digital edition of SeaPower is now posted on our website at www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/
. This edition covers the status of Naval Aviation, as well as Sea Service news and many articles about council support of the sea services and youth groups.
3. IRS Recent Notices a. The IRS announced the final rules for filing the ePostcard, Form 990N, are effective July 23, 2009. See http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/td9454.pdf
b. Training materials from the IRS Exempt Organization Governance workshop are posted on the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=208454,00.html
4. October Deadlines Oct. 12 Columbus (Fly the flag) The Navy League is a civilian organization proud to educate the public about Sea Power as a force for global security and economic stability. Showcase our Sea Services in your council publications, programs and your website. Celebrate the US Navy’s Birthday.
Oct. 13 Navy Birthday & 234th Anniversary
Oct. 27 Navy Day - established by the Navy League in 1922 (Fly the flag)
Oct. 31 Halloween
Nov. 1 Daylight Savings Time ends
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wwaylett@navyleague.org or 703-528-1775