"The Chapters shall exist to serve, assist and perpetuate theUnited StatesMerchantMarineAcademy, its Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty, staff, alumni and theUnited StatesMerchant Marine. It shall foster and encourage the development of the Academy and the Merchant Marine, and shall enhance the prestige thereof by acquisition, preservation and dissemination of information pertaining to their history, activities, methods and objectives, and shall render moral support and material aid thereunto.”
Ref: USMMAAF Alumni Chapters ByLaws ARTICLE II. - PURPOSE AND POWERS
Greetings Fellow Council Members-
The existing 51 USMMA Alumni Chapters now have the distinction of representing our memberships on the *newly formed* USMMAAF – Chapter Presidents Council! This council was created by a resolution passed during the Chapter Presidents Meeting held at our Spring USMMA Alumni Foundation Meetings at Kings Point onApril 10, 2008.
Further, we are pleased to note that a Resolution to Establish a Chapter Presidents’ Council with USMMAAF Board Representationwas approved, as the CPC Resolution Approved by USMMA Foundation Board onMay 20, 2008. This resolution provided for the CPC as a Committee of the USMMA Alumni Foundation and also provided for the Chapter Presidents Council to seat 7 members on the Alumni Foundation Board Of Directors – with one vote – as the voice of the entire Alumni! We applaud the vision of our Foundation Board of Directors for engaging the Alumni in our joint mission progress.
We are eager for the support and cooperation of every one of the existing 51 USMMAAF Chapters as we move forward with the progress of this vital council. We have a great opportunity and a wonderful vehicle to provide fulfillment of our alumni chapter(s) mission.
Each Chapter President shall represent his Chapter at the meetings of the USMMAAF Chapter Presidents Council. Each Chapter President will have an equal vote on policy matters of the council.
This organization should be of the elected Chapter Presidents and by the elected Chapter Presidents as they represent all individual alumni members! The organization should be run by elected Chapter Presidents- those alumni who are “invested” in the well-being of their chapters and have been entrusted with the responsibility to act on behalf of their constituent alumni members.
We are eager to employ the efficiencies of a “Regional Approach” to this implementation. CPC Members are encouraged to join & work with their Regional Vice Chairmen as we move forward. Please welcome the *newly* elected leadership of the Chapter Presidents Council - supporting our mission!
USMMAAF- CPC - Chairman- Gary G. Hicks ’76 (KP Chesapeake Chapter) Bel Air, Maryland
Tel: 410-420-0080 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.kpchesapeake.com
North East – Regional Vice Chairman - Richard J. Roche '81 (Central New York)
Tel: (315) 431-9802 Cell: (315) 243-3200 E-mail: Mid-Atlantic – Regional Vice Chairman - Owen J. Doherty '81 (KPCWDC)
Tel: (202) 366-1883 Cell: (202) 641-5071 E-mail: owen.doherty@dot.gov Southeast - Regional Vice Chairman - Bruce C. Howie ‘65 (Georgia)
Tel: (678) 560-6540 Cell: (678) 516-8722 E-mail: howies2@bellsouth.net South-Central - Regional Vice Chairman-
CDR Rob Smith '92, USCG(PortofHouston Chapter) Tel: (713) 671-5186E-mail:
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Mid-Continent - Regional Vice Chairman - Darrell "Dick" Hannan '63 (NE Ohio)
Tel: (216) 751-0805 E-mail: West & International - Regional Vice Chairman - Kenneth J. Fidyk '71 (Santa Barbara)
Tel: (805) 493-1713 Cell: (818) 807-2892 E-mail:
CPC Committees-
- Finance - Chairman- Ken Fidyk ’71 (Santa Barbara)
- Communications - Chairman- Harold W. Haugeto '97 (CT Shoreline)
- Alumni Services - Chairman- Rich Roche '81 (Central NY)
- Chapter Development - Chairman- Bruce Howie '65 (Georgia)
- Legal - Chairman- Frank P. DeGiulio, Esq.'77 (Philadelphia)
- Distinguished Chapter Award (DCA) Review / Revision - Chairman- Jack F. Mylott '86 (South Florida) - Women's Programs - Chairwoman- Connie Buhl '81 (Washington-Puget Sound) - Maritime Industry- Chairman- David Sanborn ’73 (North CarolinaTar Heel)
- Athletic Programs - Chairman- Gary G. Hicks '76 (KPChesapeake)
Wednesday February 11, 2009at 12:00PM E.S.T.(60 minutes duration)
Action Items noted in Agenda. Also, featuring a meeting of all Chapter Presidents with the
Jim Tobin ’77, Chief Operating Officer, USMMA Alumni Foundation
Saturday March 14, 2009at 6:00PMCPCSoutheast Region Spring Meeting & Dinner Program,Charleston,S.C., Co-Sponsored by USMMAAF -North CarolinaTar Heel ChapterandUSMMAAFSouth CarolinaChapter, in partnership with the Navy League of the United States - Charleston Council, featuring speaker: Rear Admiral Robert Branham, US Coast Guard Commander, Seventh Coast Guard DistrictTopic: The 21st Century Coast GuardandMaritime IndustryAll are welcome. RSVP Required by 022809. Cost: $ 35.00 with Cash Bar
A publication of theCPCCommunications Committee… keeping our near 17,000 Alumni Members informed!
This newsletter is provided to the 51 Chapter Members of the Chapter Presidents Council for immediate distribution to all of our Alumni and supporters of Kings Point.Please- Pass the Word! Contributions for publication are welcomed.
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USMMA Alumni Foundation Spring Meeting 2009 inBaltimore,MD
April 30, 2009Thursday thruMay 1, 2009Friday
Presented by USMMAAF - Chapter Presidents Council
& Locally Hosted by USMMA-AF KPChesapeakeChapter!
USMMAAF – Meetings of the Chapter Presidents Council & Board of Directors
TheConferenceCenterat the Maritime Institute, 692 MaritimeBlvd Linthicum Heights,MD21090
Ph: Toll Free (866)-629-3196 Fax: 410/859-2893 Web: http://www.ccmit.org
Please support ourCPCShip Passage Raffle Tickets ($ 25.00 each)
Ship Passage for Two Raffle!AlaskaorPuerto Rico. One-way passage for two aboard a cargo ship betweenTacoma&Anchorageon Totem Ocean Express, Inc. or Jacksonville & San Juan on Sea Star Line, LLC Stateroom ~ Officers’ Dining Room ~ Wines & Liquors included
*$*Bonus Prize!$ 500 Cash Paid byCPCtoward return airfare!
Prize Generously Provided by American Shipping Group, Inc. - Robert Magee (KP ’69) – Chairman & CEO. Drawing May 1, 2009 duringMaritime Industry & USMMA Alumni Dinner Gala Program!
USMMAAF Chapter Presidents Council Meeting –Thursday April 30, 2009
“CPC– Building Successful Chapters – United inMissionSupport
Meeting Agenda, complete with linked downloadable support documentation!
CPC "AF Chapters-Only" Art Raffle 092508. Proceeds to fund the CPC Annual Meeting and Operations. Art generously provided by KP Chesapeake Member Michael J. Woodard '81 - Mariner Graphics Artist
