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The general's video, http://www.youtube.com/user/MarinesMemorialClub, and others on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71jgHQoAZpw&feature=share, convey the sense of what occured. There is more on the Pacific Central Region's website, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCR-NLUS; specifically http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCR-NLUS/message/716 and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCR-NLUS/message/724 and on the regions Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/NavyLeaguePacificCentralRegion. Then there is Fleet Week's page, https://www.facebook.com/#!/FleetWeek.

The next San Francisco Fleet Week is October 4-8, 2012. Please calendar it now.

Phelps

----- Original Message -----

From: "MajGen Mike Myatt" <M2@...>

Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 7:19 PM

Subject: 2011 San Francisco Fleet Week Video -

Folks

I encourage you to view the SF Fleet Week Video (8 minutes long) on You Tube.

It is at this link: http://www.youtube.com/user/MarinesMemorialClub.

It tells a good story.

s/f

Mike Myatt
MajGen USMC (Ret.)
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#1110

From: "Phelps Hobart" <nlsac@...>
Date: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:27 am
Subject: Navy Midshipmen ready for San Jose State Spartans 1300 Saturday, November 19 / Tailgate 1000

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Go Navy!

Upcoming game: Navy Midshipmen vs. San Jose State Spartans, Saturday, November 19, 2011

19 November - Go Navy Tailgate! 10:00 am (PST) to 12:30 pm at the San Jose Municipal Stadium (Home of the San Jose Giants). $20 (San Francisco Bay Area Alumni Chapter Members)/$25 (Non-member). Game tickets are available for $27, in Section 130 (approximately 50 yard line) directly behind the Navy sideline. Further details below...

Spartan Stadium, San Jose, California, 1:00 p.m. (PST)

San Jose State record: 3-7, 2-4 WAC. The Spartans have a three-game losing streak after a 34-33 loss at Utah State on November 12.

Navy record: 4-6. The Midshipmen have a two-game winning streak after defeating SMU in Dallas, 24-17, on November 12.

Play-by-Play Radio Coverage: KLIV (1590 AM, San Jose) originates San Jose State football broadcasts. Michael Spero calls the play-by-play. Kevin Richardson offers commentary. The pregame show for the Navy game begins at 12:30 p.m. (PDT). KION (1460 AM, Salinas) is a network affiliate.

Play-by-Play Television Coverage: ESPN3 will provide live coverage of the Navy game. Shawn Kenney calls the play-by-play. Drew Henson, son of one-time San Jose State assistant coach Dan Henson, provides commentary. The live broadcast begins at 1:00 p.m. (PST).

San Jose State-Navy series: This is the first meeting between these teams in a four-season home-and-home series.

San Jose State and the Academies: The 2011 Navy game is the third game for San Jose State against one of the three Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) national service academies.

The Spartans have a 1-1 record against Air Force with a Western Athletic Conference victory coming in 1997, 25-22, against the #24-ranked Falcons.
In 2018, San Jose State and Army will begin a four-year, home-and-home series.

San Jose State Spartan vs. Navy Midshipmen

Saturday, Nov 19 1:00p to 4:30p

at San Jos� State University: Spartan Stadium,San Jose,CA

Join us at Spartan Stadium on November 19, 2011 at 1:00p.m. when the San Jose State Spartans welcome the Navy Midshipmen to Spartan Stadium. Bring family and friends out this fall for some exciting Division I football and cheer on San Jose's home team!

Reserved tickets start at $35 and GA tickets start at $25. read more Reserved tickets start at $35 and GA tickets start at $25. You can also take advantage of the Family Pack, which includes 4 GA tickets for $80.

To save on ticket prices, call the Spartan Ticket Office today! 408-924-7589

Price: $25-$35

Phone: 408-924-SJTX (7589)

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=313230023

http://seatgeek.com/navy-midshipmen-at-san-jose-state-spartans-football-tickets/ncaa-football/2011-11-19/628521/

19 November - Go Navy Tailgate! 10:00 am (PST) to 12:30 pm at the San Jose Municipal Stadium (Home of the San Jose Giants). $20 (SF-Bay Area Alumni Chapter Members)/$25 (Non-member). Game tickets are available for $27, in Section 130 (approximately 50 yard line) directly behind the Navy sideline.

https://s07.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?PG=1531170182300&Info=&P=15311701911423383800

Click here for more info and to purchase tailgate and game online.

Naval Academy Alumni Association Tailgate:
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: San Jose Municipal Stadium (Home of the San Jose Giants)
Cost: $20 (SF-Bay Area Alumni Chapter Members)/$25 (Non-member)/$10 (children under 10)
Note: Cost of tailgate tickets also go to partially subsidise 200 Midshipmen who will be attending the tailgate.

Price includes (2) of the following food items -

� BBQ Chicken, 3 BBQ Ribs, Tri-Tip Sandwich, Hot Dog, Hamburger/Veggie Burger, or Chicken Sandwich.

a choice of (2) side dishes -

Potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and apple sauce.

and a non-alcoholic beverage (soda, iced tea, etc.)

Beer and wine will be served at event via a cash bar.

Domestic Beer brands (Budweiser/Bud Light) will be served (16 oz. pour) for $4.

Premium Beer brands (Heineken/Sierra Nevada/Hefeweizen - 16 oz. pour) will be served as well as wine (Reds and Whites - 8 oz. pour) for $5.

No hard liquor will be served at the tailgate as the stadium does not hold a liquor license.

Children's menu:

Choice of (2) of the following -

Hamburger, hot dog, or chicken sandwich with potato chips and a drink

Navy vs. San Jose State Football game: GAME TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

Kickoff at 1 p.m. (PST) at Spartan Stadium (directly across the street from the tailgate)

Game tickets - $27 a ticket for those age 2 and above ($25 face value plus $2 transaction fee).

All tickets in Section 130 & 131(approximately 50 yard line) directly behind the Navy sideline ARE SOLD OUT. Remaining tickets are in Section 132.

Click on Additional Information button below for information on Spartan Stadium.

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#1111

From: "Phelps Hobart" <nlsac@...>
Date: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:46 am
Subject: Fw: Opportunity to Sing For America, Have Fun and Help Marines’ Memorial

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Pass The Word... Make A Joyful Noise...

Who sings in a choir or chorus? Hey, this special event is for you.

Sign up in November. Rehearse in January, February and March. Then perform together on April 17, 2012! Read on...

Phelps

----- Original Message -----

From: MajGen Mike Myatt

Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:38 PM

Subject: Opportunity to Sing For America, Have Fun and Help Marines’ Memorial

Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel

Sing for America and Help The Marines' Memorial

Members and Friends of Marines’ Memorial:

Many of you know Erich Stratmann who has performed at our Birthday Celebration each year for over a decade and who puts together the cabaret shows here at the Club. Erich is organizing a "Sing For America" Chorus to perform in the Herbst Theater in our Veteran's Building next to the Opera House next April. The event will help raise money for the Marines Memorial Theatre (greatly in need of updating).

Erich is offering you, an opportunity to be a part of a Sing For America chorus. The Chorus will include members of the San Francisco Opera Chorus and local church choirs. If you sing with your own choir or barbershop group or community choir, you can handle the music........especially with the training you will receive from the conductors assembled for this event. It sounds like fun all the way...and a great benefit to the Marines Memorial.

Click here and get a more complete explanation of the activity that will bring all those who love to sing and socialize, together. Then, if you want to be part of this chorus, please send an email to SINGFORAMERICA@... and we will be in touch with you to arrange the details.

Sincerely,

MajGen J. Michael Myatt USMC (ret.)

Marines' Memorial Association 609 SUTTER STREET • SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94102-1027 • UNITED STATES TELEPHONE: (415) 673-6672 • FAX: 441-3649

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Have Fun and Help The Marines' Memorial

We need your help in getting this original charitable effort off the ground – a push to raise funds for small performing arts organizations. We think it would be a great bit of fun for you as well. Please take a serious look at the following description…….

SingforAmerica Foundation - a non-profit, activity-based fundraising event, much the same as an Aids Walk, or Marathon for Leukemia with Teams in Training.

The DIFFERENCE: no running! JUST SINGING......... AND 50% of funds raised by choristers is given to the members/participants/singers as a check made out to THEIR choice of Charities. Their Voice - Their Choice! The other half of the raised dollars go to charities picked by the Board of Directors – to small performing arts organizations.

Details: We will produce a benefit concert at Herbst Theater on April 17^th, 2012, with rehearsals in January, February and March - perhaps 10-12 such rehearsals. There is leeway as to attendance requirements.

However, the “Benefit Concert” does not raise the funds. Instead, for every participant we will create a page on our website to which, using Email, Facebook or Twitter, they will contact their friends across the nation with a gentle message about their own interest in this event, asking that they take a closer look via the link. .....to their........personal page.

On their personal page would be a photo of that person and a short message on how they view the charitable goals of both their own interest and that of the Sing For America Foundation...and how 100% of the donated funds will go to charity, 50% to the charity of the singer's choice.

The request to their friends would be that they make a donation, no more than is very comfortable, relative to their ability-to give....nothing to disrupt a friendship. There would also be an opportunity there to purchase a ticket to the Concert and a link to the description of the event. The potential is far greater than dollars raised by the concert.

We are serious about this and have $40,000 in start-up funding committed and a website under construction. Joehovey.com/sfa. BUT we need 100 singers to sign on by the end of November so we can spend the dollars necessary to get under way in mid-January.

Ian Robertson (SF Opera) will do a section of Opera Choruses, the rest will be easier music of a Broadway nature with soloists ....maybe Frank d'Ambrosio, etc. A show that will have the audience coming back each year. A show well within the abilities of current choral singers.

Can you join us in raising dollars for your own charity this way - erich@...

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From: "usaseapower" <nlsac@...>
Date: Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:31 am
Subject: Re: Navy Midshipmen ready for San Jose State Spartans 1300 Saturday, November 19 / Tailgate 1000

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Thanks to those who attended the game and the few at the tailgate gathering earlier. A Navy victory today proved illusive.

San Jose State with their 27-24 victory over Navy Saturday also knocked out the Midshipmen's chance for a bowl game this year - the first time in eight years.

Navy's Kriss Proctor rushed for 82 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and threw for 90 yards.

"Their defense played hard," Proctor said. "There was a lot of bad execution on our part."

Navy scored on its first two possessions of the second half to take a 24-20 lead. Jon Teague kicked a 24-yard field goal midway through the third quarter and Proctor scored on a 2-yard run late in the period.

The go-ahead score was set up by a turnover. Jabaree Tuani tackled Faulkner, forcing a fumble. Jared Marks was right there to recover on the Spartans 43. Six plays later, the Midshipmen were in front.

Aaron Santiago's 21-yard run on a third-down play and Casey Bolena's 12-yard gain on a reverse were the key moments of the drive. The Midshipmen then lead at the end of the third quarter 24 - 20 only to loose it in the fourth quarter with the decisive Spartan touchdown.

The Midshipmen, who entered the game second in the nation in rushing offense, were limited to 254 yards on the ground, their third lowest total of the season.

Go Navy. Beat Army!

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#1113

From: PMMC-NLUS@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:25 pm
Subject: ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE LUNCHEON, 12/7/2011, 11:30 am

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Reminder from:		PMMC-NLUS Yahoo! Group

Title:		ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE LUNCHEON

Date:		Wednesday December 7, 2011
Time:		11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location:		Oyster Point Yacht Club, South San Francisco
Street:		Oyster Point Marina, 911 Marina Boulevard
City State Zip:		South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone:		(415) 479-0382 or (650) 345 7029
Notes:		ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE LUNCHEON Ancient Mariners, Pacific Merchant Marine Council, and others 1130, 7 December 2011 Honoring all mariners who served during WWII Luncheon committee: Jeanne Martin, OPYC Captain Steve Ware, USMS, Master of Ceremonies Captain Mark Shafer, USN (Ret.), Coordinator Cost $35 Advance reservations please. Mail check to: Jeanne Martin 1564 Lago St. San Mateo, CA 94403 http://www.opyc.com

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#1114

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:04 pm
Subject: Thanksgiving Day - Veterans Day

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Members and Friends,

Times are tough for many but still we have much to be thankful for. Let us focus on the military and civilian support services especially our nation's mariners. I thought the Secretary of Veteran Affairs letter states it well.

Below his "News Release" is something I composed and sent in for publication to the Navy League. I don't think we will see it in Sea Power or the next Navy Leaguer but you never can tell.

Hey, all the best today and in the days to come. Hope to see several of you at one event or another ahead.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

(916) 739-6949

_________________________________________________________________________________________

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 22, 2011

A THANKSGIVING DAY MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY

Thanksgiving is an American tradition that predates the U.S. Constitution by more than 100 years. It is an observance that binds us as Americans no matter our race, religion, or culture. It is a time when we reflect on our many blessings and give thanks for the bounty in our lives.

As individuals, we are thankful for our families, friends, and loved ones. As a Nation, we celebrate the blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, thanks to the men and women who protect and have protected our way of life. We thank them for their service and their sacrifice, and we wish them and their families a blessed Thanksgiving celebration.

In celebrating Thanksgiving this year, let us remember a Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. One hundred and two colonists were facing a harsh winter and possible starvation. Some would die. Fortunately, Indians of the Wampanoag tribe extended a friendly hand that ensured the colonists survived their first winter in this new land, securing unto themselves the blessings of beginning a new Nation dedicated to the dignity and equality of all who live on this land.

It is a difficult time in this country. Yet, we all have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. We are strong as individuals, as families, and as a community.

To all the members of the Department of Veterans Affairs, your families, and our Veterans and their families, I wish you the warmest of Thanksgiving wishes, and thank you all for this wonderful country we share. Happy Thanksgiving!

Eric K. Shinseki

Navy League Wreath does triple duty Veterans Day

The wreath shown above gets around. Veterans Day, Navy Leaguers Tal Norwood, President of the Sacramento Council, and Phelps Hobart processed with it and placed it adjacent to the Veterans Monument in front of the the Veterans Administration Medical Center Mather in Rancho Cordova, California. The occasion was a morning service honoring Veterans November 11th.

That afternoon, Phelps and Dan Sebby placed it near the California State Military Museum's Wall of Honor honoring all of California's military who have made the supreme sacrifice in the War on Terrorism. Dan is a member of the Sacramento Council and Curator of the museum in Sacramento.

The next day it saw duty at the Sacramento Council's annual Sea Power luncheon. Of special note at the luncheon was the commendation presented by the council to life member and WWII veteran LCDR. Ted Robinson. Ted has written an autobiography of his time on PT boats in the Solomon Islands. He is noted for saving fellow officer Lt. John F. Kennedy. Few from his boat squadron came back alive with Ted; all had Purple Hearts.

The wreath was assembled by Teddy Hobart, Phelps's wife. Phelps, a National Director, serves on a half dozen national committees. He also holds the distinction of chairing several Pacific Central Region committees. Region President Bonnie Potter has designated him the region's Senior Vice President. He is also a Pacific Southwest Region Vice President - Veteran Affairs. Among his duties is representing the Navy League at the California Department of Veteran Affairs conferences. Last but not least he presides over the growth and maritime industry involvement of the League's Pacific Merchant Marine Council.

California State Military Museum https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=t&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4DKUS_en___US355&q=california+state+military+museum

Ted Robinson Water In My Veins: The Pauper Who Helped Save A President As the Radar Officer of the lead boat in the attack, standing next to LT Brandingham, the CO of the entire attack, LCDR Ted Robinson is probably the best ... http://www.merriam-press.com/waterinmyveinsthepauperwhohelpedsaveapresident.aspx

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:25 pm
Subject: Fw: Thank you for your donation to Toys for Tots

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Ahoy Members and Friends,

Once again the council made a contribution to:

The funds were collected at our Annual Meeting Luncheon December 20, 2010. We intended to have collections at our luncheons throughout the year to increase the amout of our council contribution but all our luncheons were in cooperation with other groups where Toys for Tots was not an agenda item. So $75 in and today $75 out.

We will have a Toys for Tots collection at our joint dinner with the Marin County Council Thursday, December 8th (invitation with details coming your way) and our own Annual Meeting Luncheon Monday December 19 at Coast Guard Island, Alameda (invitation and details coming your way as well). Funds donated on the 19th will be contributed by the council in 2012.

Thanks for those of you who contributed last December. Many of you make direct contributions and that is great. The need continues year in and year out and we will do what we can. Thanks also for Karen Freitas, Vice President Youth Affairs, for her imaginative toy drum theme Toys for Tots campaign.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

_____________________________________________________

----- Original Message -----

From: Major Bill Grein, Toys for Tots

Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:59 AM

Subject: Thank you for your generous donation to Toys for Tots

Thank you Phelps Hobart and Members of the Navy League's Pacific Merchant Marine Council for your donation to Toys for Tots.

Your contribution of $75.00 on Nov 24, 2011 will help us reach the many less fortunate children of our nation, who without our help may have not received gifts for Christmas.

Toys for Tots is a U S Marine Corps program conducted in over 650 communities nationwide. We provide hope, happiness and the simple joy of Christmas to disadvantaged children by remembering them during the Christmas holiday season.

Your secure Transaction ID is: 3184-2721-1-447160-451017.

Best Wishes,

Major Bill Grein
USMC (Ret.)
Vice President
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

This organization did not provide any goods or services in consideration, in whole or in part, for this donation. You may print a copy of this receipt for your tax records. 20-3021444

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
18251 Quantico Gateway Drive | Triangle, VA 22172

OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys, books and other gifts during October, November and December each year, and distribute those gifts as Christmas presents to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaigns are conducted.

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Dear Phelps and Members of the Navy League's Pacific Merchant Marine Council,

Thanksgiving is a special day for each of us to reflect and give thanks for our blessings in life. And most importantly � it's a time for us to give thanks for the people we hold most dear in our lives.

You and your council are among those people for whom I give thanks.

Because of you, a child still believes. Because of you, a child can still have hope. And because of you, a child will wake up smiling on Christmas morning.

For this, you have my deepest gratitude.

There are only 31 days until Christmas ... please give today.

So, on behalf of all the boys and girls for whom your support makes such a difference, thank you. Thank you so very much.

Have a happy Thanksgiving,

William J. Grein
Major, USMC (Ret)
Vice President
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

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18251 Quantico Gateway Drive | Triangle, VA 22172

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:29 am
Subject: Navy League Dinner invitation: San Rafael Joe's, December 8, 2011

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Members and Friends,

Something special December 8th!

Pacific Merchant Marine Council member Kirk Birkhahn will be the guest speaker at a dinner co-sponsored by the Marin County Council and the Pacific Merchant Marine Council Thursday evening, December 8 at San Rafael Joe's Restaurant, http://www.sanrafaeljoes.com, 931 4th St. San Rafael. The details are attached but I tried to reproduce them below as well. Reservations in before the end of November please.

About ten of us reside in Marine County. The rest of us in the Bay Area will have to venture across a bridge. Please attend with your spouse, family members and friends.

Directions:

From Highway 101 South: Exit Central San Rafael. Proceed through two stoplights. Take a left on 4th St. We will be on the left. There is some street parking, or there is parking in the lot at Lootens and 3rd.
From Highway 101 North: Exit Central San Rafael. Continue on Hetherton. Take a right on 4th St. We will be on the left. There is some street parking, or there is parking in the lot at Lootens and 3rd.

We have other invitations as well. You have received notice of the December 7 luncheon in rememberance of the Pearl Harbor attack. For review see: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PMMC-NLUS/message/1113. A good showing there too is appreciated. Our own council's holiday luncheon is Monday, December 20, at Coast Guard Island. Details forthcoming. There are other announcements as well and I will endeavor to provide the details.

Maybe you have holiday invitations you would like to share with fellow council members. Let me know.

There is a council new membership special just in time for Christmas - three years for $75! This could cost $150 - a one year membership renewed two times. Discounts on other new memberships with council affiliation as well. Contact me to discuss them.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS

(916) 739-6949

Navy Cmdr. Kurt Birkhahn, Regional Command South representative for water infrastructure

development, presents water management information to the Arghrandab District�s directorate

of agriculture, irrigation and land, July 20. Birkhahn�s visit was to provide the District

Development Assembly with information on water infrastructure and to promote increased

partnership with the DAIL.

http://www.dvidshub.net/image/432905/rc-south-water-management-team-makes-waves-arghandab

M.C.C.

N. L. U. S.

MARIN COUNTY COUNCIL

NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES

POST OFFICE BOX 10812, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, CA 94912-9516

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2011

AN INVITATION TO THE BAY AREA COUNCILS OF THE NLUS: ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, LAKE MERRITT, NAPA VALLEY, OAKLAND, PACIFIC MERCHANT MARINE, SAN FRANCISCO, SONOMA COUNTY, VALLEJO,WEST CONTR.A COSTA.

SAN RAFAEL JOE'S RESTAURANT, 931 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL

DINNER: (EACH $35.00)

SOCIAL HOUR: 6:00 PM / 1800

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011 7:00 PM / 1900

PRESENTATION: 8:15 PM / 2015

BEAST/ ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF

FOWL / CHICKEN BREAST PICCATA

SEA FARE / BROILED SALMON

(EACH WITH VEGETABLES, POTATO, SALAD, FRENCH BREAD, DESSERT, AND TEA OR COFFEE.)

COMMANDER. KURT BlRKHAHN, USN, ACCEPTED OUR INVITATION TO BE OUR GUEST TO SPEAK ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCES IN AFGHANISTAN. HE KNOWS OF THINGS ACCOMPLISHED BY OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL THAT HAVE ESCAPED THE SOUND-BITE MEDIA REPORTS WE RELY ON FOR NEWS. HE HAS TITLED HIS TALK U.S.NAVY OFFICERS PROVIDE PLUG & PLAY SUPPORT TO THE U. S.ARMY MISSION IN AFGHANISTAN. HE HAS SEEN SOME EFFECTS OF U.S. EFFORTS GO UNREPORTED. HE MENTIONS THE GRATITUDE OF THE COMMON PEOPLE, AND THEIR FEARFULNESS OF THE INSURGENT ACTIVITIES.HE HAS WITNESSED THE RAVAGED CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE,THE COUNTRYSIDE AND THE AFGHAN SOCIAL STRUCTURES. HE ADDED THAT US FORCES ARE THE BEST EQUIPPED IN THE WORLD -- CAPABILITIES ARE SUPREME "

THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR OF WORK DONE BY OUR ARMED FORCES THAT MAY EXPAND OUR AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THE AMERICAN PRESENCE IN THE US WAR TORN COUNTRY HAS ACHIEVED, TOLD BY AN ACCOMPLISHED NAVAL OFFICER WHO HAS SEEN IT, DONE IT... " AND WOULD LIKE TO ENLIGHTEN US ABOUT IT."

PRIZE DRAWING AFTER THE QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

WHEN YOU CONTRIBUTE PRIZES FOR THIS DRAWING YOU HELP FUND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE WITHIN THE NLUS'S SCOPE OF SUPPORT FOR SEA SERVICE UNITS AND PERSONNEL

R. S. V. P. BEFORE 10:00 PM / 2200 HRS OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011 TO LES RICH AT (925) 918-2249, WITH MENU SELECTIONS. PAY AT THE DOOR.

MAKE CHECKS PAY TO ORDER OF NLUS MARIN COUNTY COUNCIL.

Phelps, Lester-

Thank you for this opportunity to spread a positive word.

TITLE: �US Navy Officers Provide Plug & Play Support to the US Army Mission in Afghanistan�
NOTE: There is a descriptive article on my job there at:
http://www.dvidshub.net/image/432905/rc-south-water-management-team-makes-waves-arghandab
SUMMARY:
    US effort has created a lot of effect that is unreported � the common people are grateful (but remain fearful of the insurgents)
    30 years of war has truly ravaged not only the countryside, but the people and their social structures � extraordinary need drives extraordinary effort
    US forces are the best equipped in the world � capabilities are supreme
BIO: Attached

Sincerely & Respectfully,

Kurt Birkhahn
Marine Engineer & Surveyor, MARAD Pacific (MAR617)
GTS Admiral Callaghan / MV Cape Orlando / SS Cape Mohican
USDOT Maritime Administration
201 Mission Street, STE 1800
San Francisco CA 94105
Desk 415-744-2589
Fax 415-744-2576
Cell 415-740-9887
kw.birkhahn@...

Honorable regional Officers and Council Presidents,

I had heard of the desire to have some combined Council meetings at a past PCR regional meeting. If you haven't had an opportunity to do this, here is a chance
to mix it up with the Pacific Merchant Marine and Marin County Councils 08 DEC 2011 1800hrs pst. An invitation and map are attached to this message, and the
R.S.V.P. phone number is also the local information bureau if you have any questions about getting to San Rafael. Given the number of days between your receipt
of this notice and the meeting date, you may want to disseminate the invite by email. If you need paper copies I can mail them to you pretty quickly. And, in the
case of some of you, I can deliver them to you. Come on out to a good venue and a speaker with some insight into country of Afghanistan.

Best regards, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.

s/ Lester Rich Tel: (925) 918 2249
2011 President
Marin County Council

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:50 pm
Subject: Re: ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE LUNCHEON, 12/7/2011, 11:30 am

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----- Original Message -----

From: MARK L SHAFER

Subject: ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE LUNCHEON, 12/7/2011, 11:30 am

Navy Leaguers:

We, the committee of three, Jeanne Martin - Oyster Point YC, Capt Steve Ware - Master of Ceremonies, myself - coordinator, are pleased to invite you and your organizations, friends, family, steamship company salts, Bar Pilots, and other ancient mariners to the annual 7 December luncheon at Oyster Point Yacht Club, South San Francisco honoring the US Merchant Marine, US Navy, and US Coast Guard.

Jeanne sent a postcard notification and a flyer naming our speaker USCG Capt John Prince, Chief of Staff, 11th Coast Guard District.

Club bar open from 11am; Hawaiian pupus with maitais; luncheon entrees:

1. filet mignon in red wine sauce with mushrooms,

2. Maui boiled salmon,

3. vegetarian a la Victor.

- including Caesar salad, island rice, veges dujour, beverages, and desert for $35.

Jeanne is taking reservations at (650) 345-7029 or send checks to her at 1564 Lago St., San Mateo, CA 94403.

Our MC always asks the Ancient Mariners being honored, to stand to be recognized including Roy Nelson, US Navy, John A. Rauschkold, US Navy, Bill Fairfield, US Merchant Marine, Louis Serratto, US Merchant Marine, Jesse E. Melton, US Merchant Marine.

Thank you for passing the word.

Aloha,

Mark Shafer

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Fri Dec 2, 2011 6:16 pm
Subject: National Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony- December 10, 2011; 12 Noon EST

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Ahoy Members and Friends,

National Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony- December 10, 2011; 12 Noon EST

One of the hundreds (thousands?) of wreaths at the San Francisco National Cemetery at Presidio San Francisco ceremony will be from our council.

The card with the wreath states, "In Memory Of... All Mariners Who Have Passed Over The Bar."

The Arkansas Division Sea Cadets will be participating in distributing the wreaths at each grave marker.

The list of ceremonies is extensive. Arlington Cemetery is the centerpiece of the remembrances.

Wreaths Across America has grown with each succeeding year. Its goal is to ultimately thank one million veterans and active duty personnel during Military Appreciation Month by distributing thank you cards. This year a half-million is the goal.

Visit the website to sponsor a wreath or otherwise get involved.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

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From: Wreaths Across America

To: PMMC@...

Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011

Subject: WAA Order Receipt: Phelps Hobart, President

San Francisco National Cemetery at Presidio San Franciso - CAPNSF

http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/location/san-francisco-national-cemetery-at-presidio-san-franciso/
Sponsor Wreaths for this Location

State: California
Location Address:

1 Lincoln Blvd The Presidio San Francisco CA 94129
Location Graves: 30000+
Location Veteran Graves:
Accepting Sponsorship Wreaths: Yes

Volunteer Location Leader: Maj. Katrin Cusack / L'ann Bingham
Telephone: Katrin 925-820-2300 / L'Ann 415-447-8384
E-mail: kmcusack@... / l.bingham@...

Your order number is: 8397.

If you have any questions about your order please call us at 877-385-9504 OR 207-470-0967. You can also email us by sending a letter to orders@...

Billed To:
Phelps Hobart, President, Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS PO Box 191403 Sacramento, California 95819-1403 Phone: (916) 739-6949 Email: PMMC@...

Items Ordered

Quantity

Item Price

Item Total

Individual Wreath Sponsorship - 1 Wreath

In Memory Of.. All Mariners Who Have Passed Over The Bar

Emailing an ecard of this donation to 1 recipient(s):
PMMC@...

$15.00

Subtotal

$15.00

Total

$15.00

Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial San Pedro - CAMMMS State: California
Location Address: South Harbor Blvd at West 6th St San Pedro CA 90731
Location Graves: NA
Location Veteran Graves: NA
Accepting Sponsorship Wreaths: No - Ceremonial Only

Volunteer Location Leader: John Daly
Telephone: 714-305-2177
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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Sat Dec 3, 2011 6:41 pm
Subject: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

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Navy League of the United States

�Citizens in Support of the Sea Services�

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

You are cordially invited to our 5th Anniversary Luncheon ~ our Gala Holiday Luncheon:

Date: Monday, 19 December 2011
Time: Social 1130 ~ Lunch 1200 - 1345
Place: Special Events Room (adjacent to the Mile Rock Dining Room), Coast Guard Island, Alameda
Guest of Honor / Program Speaker: To be announced
Cost: $15 with advance reservation by check ~ $20 without.

Details:

Please send reservation check payable to Phelps Hobart to PO Box 191403, Sacramento CA 95819-1403.
Reservations made by telephone or E-mail $20.
Note: Non-military attendees will be placed on a Gate List and must present a photo ID at the gate. Vehicles must have registration and proof of insurance.
Guests welcome. Complementary lunch for guests who join the Navy League and affiliate with the council.
Complementary Lunch for Sea Cadets.
Luncheon and table sponsors appreciated.
Menu features a catered buffet hot meal with various entrees, salad bar, assorted beverages and dessert.
Decorations by the Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Side Boys, Color Guard, and Piper duties performed by Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Nominations, election, and installation of 2012 officers and directors.
Theodore Roosevelt Youth Awards to leading Arkansas Division Sea Cadet and League Cadet.
Presentation of council check to support the National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN.
Popular fund-raising �Opportunity To Win� (50 - 50 drawing) to aid council support for the National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN and the Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Donations in addition always welcome � they help us meet expenses and support the O�BRIEN, Sea Cadets and Toys for Tots.
Grace by Father James Wade, Council Chaplain.
National Anthem, Eternal Father Strong to Save, and Heave Ho.
Taps in remembrance of those mariners who have passed over the bar.
Music by Karen Freitas, violin, and Roger Bazeley, trumpet.
Complementary parking.
Opportunity to share news, a sea story, a joke, or a remark.
Council board meeting follows the luncheon.
Next luncheon scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2012.
Information: (916) 739-6949, PMMC@....

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Navy League of the United States, founded with President Roosevelt's encouragement in 1902, is a civilian organization with more than 50,000 members. The League reminds the American public and government officials that the United States is a maritime nation and that its national defense and economic well being are dependent upon strong sea services - the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U. S. flag Merchant Marine. NLUS and its 250 councils sponsor activities, events, and awards along with supporting military and Sea Cadet units. Its monthly magazine Sea Power covers United States maritime defense news. Individual, community affiliate, and corporate memberships are available. Websites: http://www.navyleague.org and for membership http://www.navyleague.org/membership.

The League�s Pacific Merchant Marine Council, chartered 11 December 2006, supports the United States maritime industry. Luncheon meetings are quarterly. Membership is steadily climbing and its activities continue to expand. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PMMC-NLUS.

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Sun Dec 4, 2011 7:38 pm
Subject: Fw: Holiday Message from the USS Potomac

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Thank you to those of you supportive of a prime San Francisco Bay Area maritime treasure - the USS POTOMAC (AG-25). Marti Burchell, Executive Director, is a member of the Pacific Merchant Marine Council. She loves the Navy League.

She has offered the POTOMAC for an onboard dockside event - a gift worth hundreds of dollars. Review the website http://usspotomac.org and then chat with me if you would like to utilize the ship for a Navy League/Sea Cadet benefit event.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS

----- Original Message -----

From: USS Potomac

To: pmmc@...

Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 9:26 AM

Subject: Holiday Message from the USS Potomac

USS Potomac, PO Box 2064, 540 Water Street, Oakland, Calif. 94604
The Potomac Association is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Federal tax identification #93-0830589. Telephone: 510-627-1215

Click to view this email in a browser

USS Potomac
540 Water Street
Oakland, California 94604
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#1121

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Wed Dec 7, 2011 8:35 pm
Subject: Port of Stockton Selects Savage to Operate M-580 Marine Highway Corridor

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Ahoy Members and Friends,

Our council's primary national concern is Marine Highways and in particular the M-5 up and down the West Coast and M-580 over to Stockton and West Sacramento.

Attached is breaking news.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

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For more on the Port of Stockton: www.stocktonport.com.

For Savage Companies www.savageservices.com.

For the Maritime Administration and the Marine Highway effort www.marad.dot.gov/ships_shipping_landing_page/mhi_home/mhi_home.htm.

Port of Stockton Selects Savage to Operate M-580 Marine Highway Corridor

Project set to reduce I-580 traffic and improve safety and air quality

Salt Lake City, Utah � December 5, 2011 � The Port of Stockton, California has selected Savage Companies (Savage) to manage the M-580 Marine Highway Corridor between the Port of Stockton and Port of Oakland. The Port of Stockton and Savage have entered into an agreement in which Savage will provide Container-on-Barge service including management, marketing, logistics and operating services for the project. Savage will immediately begin marketing the M-580 Marine Highway to potential customers of the Container-on-Barge service. Operations of the M-580 Marine Highway are scheduled to commence during the first quarter 2012.

In February 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of a $30 million TIGER grant for the Ports of Oakland, Stockton and West Sacramento to develop the infrastructure necessary to establish a container-on-barge service between the Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay area. The Port of Stockton received $13 Million of the grant to support the purchase of two 140-ton mobile harbor cranes, and also to make the necessary improvements at the Port to support the project. The Port of Stockton has purchased the two cranes with a scheduled delivery of January 2012. In addition to the cranes, the Port has purchased two barges to be dedicated to the project. The barges are scheduled to undergo modifications in order to handle containers. The barge modifications are scheduled to be completed early in the first quarter 2012.

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Thu Dec 8, 2011 1:16 pm
Subject: FINAL CALL: Navy League Dinner invitation: San Rafael Joe's, December 8, 2011

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FINAL CALL: Navy League Dinner invitation: San Rafael Joe's, December 8, 2011

Arrive at San Rafael Joe's at 6:00 PM.
Wear your Navy League Lapel Pin.
$35 per person - member or guest.
Bring your check book.
This is our first dinner.
This is our first event with another Navy League council.
Make history - be there.
Don't worry if you don't have a reservation.
The weather is fine.
The speaker is one of our Pacific Merchant Marine Council members.
I am driving down from Sacramento.

Call me if you should have any questions.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

(916) 955-3972 cell

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----- Original Message -----

From: Pacific Merchant Marine Council

To: PMMC-NLUS@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 5:29 PM

Subject: Navy League Dinner invitation: San Rafael Joe's, December 8, 2011

Members and Friends,

Something special December 8th!

About ten of us reside in Marine County. The rest of us in the Bay Area will have to venture across a bridge. Please attend with your spouse, family members and friends.

Directions:

From Highway 101 South: Exit Central San Rafael. Proceed through two stoplights. Take a left on 4th St. We will be on the left. There is some street parking, or there is parking in the lot at Lootens and 3rd.
From Highway 101 North: Exit Central San Rafael. Continue on Hetherton. Take a right on 4th St. We will be on the left. There is some street parking, or there is parking in the lot at Lootens and 3rd.

Navy Cmdr. Kurt Birkhahn, Regional Command South representative for water infrastructure

development, presents water management information to the Arghrandab District�s directorate

of agriculture, irrigation and land, July 20. Birkhahn�s visit was to provide the District

Development Assembly with information on water infrastructure and to promote increased

partnership with the DAIL.

http://www.dvidshub.net/image/432905/rc-south-water-management-team-makes-waves-arghandab

M.C.C.

N. L. U. S.

MARIN COUNTY COUNCIL

NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES

POST OFFICE BOX 10812, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, CA 94912-9516

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2011

SAN RAFAEL JOE'S RESTAURANT, 931 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL

DINNER: (EACH $35.00)

SOCIAL HOUR: 6:00 PM / 1800

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011 7:00 PM / 1900

PRESENTATION: 8:15 PM / 2015

BEAST/ ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF

FOWL / CHICKEN BREAST PICCATA

SEA FARE / BROILED SALMON

(EACH WITH VEGETABLES, POTATO, SALAD, FRENCH BREAD, DESSERT, AND TEA OR COFFEE.)

PRIZE DRAWING AFTER THE QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

WHEN YOU CONTRIBUTE PRIZES FOR THIS DRAWING YOU HELP FUND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE WITHIN THE NLUS'S SCOPE OF SUPPORT FOR SEA SERVICE UNITS AND PERSONNEL

PAY AT THE DOOR.

MAKE CHECKS PAY TO ORDER OF NLUS MARIN COUNTY COUNCIL.

Phelps, Lester-

Thank you for this opportunity to spread a positive word.

TITLE: �US Navy Officers Provide Plug & Play Support to the US Army Mission in Afghanistan�
NOTE: There is a descriptive article on my job there at:
http://www.dvidshub.net/image/432905/rc-south-water-management-team-makes-waves-arghandab
SUMMARY:
    US effort has created a lot of effect that is unreported � the common people are grateful (but remain fearful of the insurgents)
    30 years of war has truly ravaged not only the countryside, but the people and their social structures � extraordinary need drives extraordinary effort
    US forces are the best equipped in the world � capabilities are supreme
BIO: Attached

Sincerely & Respectfully,

Kurt Birkhahn
Marine Engineer & Surveyor, MARAD Pacific (MAR617)
GTS Admiral Callaghan / MV Cape Orlando / SS Cape Mohican
USDOT Maritime Administration
201 Mission Street, STE 1800
San Francisco CA 94105
Desk 415-744-2589
Fax 415-744-2576
Cell 415-740-9887
kw.birkhahn at dot.gov

Honorable regional Officers and Council Presidents,

I had heard of the desire to have some combined Council meetings at a past PCR regional meeting. If you haven't had an opportunity to do this, here is a chance
to mix it up with the Pacific Merchant Marine and Marin County Councils 08 DEC 2011 1800hrs pst. An invitation and map are attached to this message, and the
R.S.V.P. phone number is also the local information bureau if you have any questions about getting to San Rafael. Given the number of days between your receipt
of this notice and the meeting date, you may want to disseminate the invite by email. If you need paper copies I can mail them to you pretty quickly. And, in the
case of some of you, I can deliver them to you. Come on out to a good venue and a speaker with some insight into country of Afghanistan.

Best regards, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.

s/ Lester Rich Tel: (925) 918 2249
2011 President
Marin County Council

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Thu Dec 8, 2011 1:22 pm
Subject: SECOND CALL: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

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SECOND CALL: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

Not to be missed.

Please don't expect a printed invitation in the mail.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

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From: Pacific Merchant Marine Council

To: PMMC-NLUS@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 10:41 AM

Subject: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

Navy League of the United States

�Citizens in Support of the Sea Services�

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

You are cordially invited to our 5th Anniversary Luncheon ~ our Gala Holiday Luncheon:

Date: Monday, 19 December 2011
Time: Social 1130 ~ Lunch 1200 - 1345
Place: Special Events Room (adjacent to the Mile Rock Dining Room), Coast Guard Island, Alameda
Guest of Honor / Program Speaker: To be announced
Cost: $15 with advance reservation by check ~ $20 without.

Details:

Please send reservation check payable to Phelps Hobart to PO Box 191403, Sacramento CA 95819-1403.
Reservations made by telephone or E-mail $20.
Note: Non-military attendees will be placed on a Gate List and must present a photo ID at the gate. Vehicles must have registration and proof of insurance.
Guests welcome. Complementary lunch for guests who join the Navy League and affiliate with the council.
Complementary Lunch for Sea Cadets.
Luncheon and table sponsors appreciated.
Menu features a catered buffet hot meal with various entrees, salad bar, assorted beverages and dessert.
Decorations by the Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Side Boys, Color Guard, and Piper duties performed by Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Nominations, election, and installation of 2012 officers and directors.
Theodore Roosevelt Youth Awards to leading Arkansas Division Sea Cadet and League Cadet.
Presentation of council check to support the National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN.
Popular fund-raising �Opportunity To Win� (50 - 50 drawing) to aid council support for the National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN and the Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Donations in addition always welcome � they help us meet expenses and support the O�BRIEN, Sea Cadets and Toys for Tots.
Grace by Father James Wade, Council Chaplain.
National Anthem, Eternal Father Strong to Save, and Heave Ho.
Taps in remembrance of those mariners who have passed over the bar.
Music by Karen Freitas, violin, and Roger Bazeley, trumpet.
Complementary parking.
Opportunity to share news, a sea story, a joke, or a remark.
Council board meeting follows the luncheon.
Next luncheon scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2012.
Information: (916) 739-6949, PMMC at cwo dot com.

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From: "Phelps Hobart" <nlsac@...>
Date: Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:23 pm
Subject: GO NAVY: Army - Navy Game 1130 10 December 2011, CBS Television

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From: "Phelps Hobart" <nlsac@...>
Date: Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:36 am
Subject: Amerca's Game Is Over: Navy Wins 27 - 21!

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Victory at Sea: Navy beats Army in 110th meeting!

Saturday saw Navy's tenth straight win in the storied rivalry between the two service academies.

Navy now leads the all-time series with a record of 56 wins, 49 losses, and seven ties.

Poster - 1944

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - When it comes to beating Army, Navy is a perfect 10.

http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/121011aaa.html

A new venue for Army-Navy produced a familiar result Saturday as the Midshipmen rushed for 296 yards and capitalized on three Army turnovers in a 27-21 win over the Black Knights.

With President Barack Obama presiding over the first Army-Navy game to be played in the vicinity of the nation's capital, the Mids (5-7) got a pair of touchdown runs from quarterback Kriss Proctor and one from fullback Alexander Teich to win their 10th straight in the rivalry.

Kriss Proctor fights for yardage.

At least this one was close. Navy had won the other nine by at least a dozen points. The Mids needed a pair of fourth-quarter field goals from Jon Teague and a fourth-down stop in their own territory before those in the blue uniforms could start chanting "10 more years!"

Proctor ran 32 times for 97 yards, and Teich - winner of the Campbell Trophy as the nation's top scholar athlete - carried 18 times for 93 yards for Navy, which completed only one pass in the tussle between run-heavy, triple-option teams.

Raymond Maples and Malcolm Brown ran for 82 yards apiece for Army (3-9), which finished the season with four straight losses. The Black Knights rushed for 298 yards and completed only four passes.

Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, worked the Navy sidelines before the game, shaking hands and even getting a hug from the Navy mascot - a ram wearing a Santa hat. The president performed a left-handed coin toss at midfield - Army won and elected to receive - then adhered to presidential tradition by spending a half on each side of the field. He switched from Navy to Army with an escorted walk on the 50-yard line from sideline to sideline in a formal halftime ceremony.

As always, the pageantry was breathtaking, starting with the Army Corps of Cadets' march onto the field three hours before kickoff. Then the Navy's Brigade of Midshipmen took their turn. Both sides taunted each other in good spirits - "Why so quiet?" was the Navy chant after the Mids took a 14-0 lead - and beach balls and even an inflatable snake were batted around the lower deck while slick scoreboard videos poked fun at one academy or the other.But there were also stirring moments of tribute for the 80,789 inside the Washington Redskins stadium, and both sides swayed and sang loudly when Lee Greenwood performed "God Bless the U.S.A." at halftime.

Both teams stuck to their triple option attacks and rarely even bothered trying to put the ball in the air. Navy didn't throw a pass in the first half, although Proctor was sacked twice. Army quarterback Trent Steelman, starting again after missing time this season with left ankle and right leg injuries, went 1 for 2 in the half.

After the teams traded fumbles in the first quarter, Navy took advantage of a short field to score first on Proctor's 4-yard run. Another Army fumble, this one near midfield, led to Teich's 10-yard touchdown run to make it 14-0.

The Black Knights answered with back-to-back scoring drives. Steelman had a 34-yard touchdown run, and then showed that a top-notch air attack isn't needed to execute the 2-minute drill. He completed one pass - for 10 yards - in a 63-yard drive that took only 1:56 and tied the game on Brown's 5-yard run with 49 seconds to go in the half.

Teich opened the second half with his first kickoff return of the season, plowing 47 yards to give Navy the ball in Army territory. Proctor gave the Mids a 21-14 lead five plays later with a twisting 2-yard run.

Army responded again, tying the game with the Black Knight's fifth touchdown pass of the season. Steelman found Brown wide open for a 25-yard strike.

But Army wouldn't score again.

Navy had committed only 26 penalties all season - fewest in the country - and their first infraction Saturday came at a bad time - a false start on third-and-goal at the 1 with the score tied in the fourth quarter. The Mids had to settle for Teague's 23-yard field goal to take a 24-21 lead with 12:03 to play.

But Army's James Whittington fumbled the ensuing kickoff to give Navy the ball at the Black Knights' 27. Teague, who entered the game having made only 8 of 13 field goal attempts this season for Navy's beleaguered kicking game, came through again four plays later with a 44-yard effort that made it 27-21 with 10:26 to go.

Needing a touchdown, Army drove to Navy's 25, but Steelman was stopped on fourth-and-7, stuffed for a 1-yard loss when linebacker Matt Warrick read the triple option perfectly with 4:31 remaining.

The Rivalry

The Heroes

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#1126

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:15 pm
Subject: Occupy Protesters Try to Close Oakland Port

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"We stress again: it�s important to keep the Port open so that workers can make a living, the Port can continue creating jobs, and we all take steps to improve economic opportunities for the community and the region," the port's Communications Manager Robert Bernardo said in a statement..

The Pacific Merchant Marine Council agrees!

The Sacramento Bee has a piece on it: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/12/4117496/sacramento-truckers-protest-closing.html#ixzz1gLkozM7v.

The Pacific Merchant Marine Council is for Jobs! Protesting may be an occupation but for sure the economic benefits are few.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS

Occupy Protesters Try to Close Oakland Port

March part of a coordinated West Coast effort.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Occupy-Protesters-March-Toward-Oakland-Port-135436878.html

Oakland is once again at the heart of the Occupy movement, with coordinated port shutdowns happening from Anchorage to San Diego.

Hundreds of protesters were marching toward the port of Oakland Monday morning, with about a dozen trucks waiting to enter to deliver or pick up their cargo.

Police officers were at the scene to block the protesters from entering the port, near the corner of Seventh and Maritime streets.

Protesters were able to block at least two entrances to the Port of Oakland as part of a planned all-day West Coast port blockade.

As of 9 a.m. Monday, hundreds of protesters had blocked off the entrance to Berths 30-32, and Alameda County sheriff's deputies were keeping an eye on hundreds more who had gathered at the entrance to Berths 55-56.

Dozens of trucks were lined up outside both entrances as drivers waited to get into the port.

Mayor Jean Quan issued an open letter to protesters asking "What is the target of this action?" and citing that another shutdown could affect workers' wages as well as the chance to attract business in the future.

By noon Quan said demonstrations so far had been peaceful. She urged demonstrators to respect the rights of the 99-percent and keep the protests peaceful.

Oakland Police Chief Chief Howard Jordan said there were two protesters arrested at the Ports of America terminal. But there were no reports of violence.

There was one incident of vandalism, according to Jordan.

Omar Benjamin with the port said demonstrators had caused sporadic slow downs but the port was still operational.

But still about 150 longshoremen were sent home "with little to no pay," according to The San Francisco Chronicle.

Benjamin said he saw backups of trucks and while the port is in the middle of its peak season, it remains in full operations.

"We stress again: it�s important to keep the Port open so that workers can make a living, the Port can continue creating jobs, and we all take steps to improve economic opportunities for the community and the region," the port's Communications Manager Robert Bernardo said in a statement.

Dan Siegel, an Oakland attorney and the former legal aide to Quan who resigned when police first raided the Occupy protests at Frank Ogawa Plaza, was part of the blockade Monday.

The Bay Citizen reported that the coordinated West Coast efforts are part of the long-standing labor dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers and grain exporter EGT in Longview, Wash. The company's business with the port of Oakland are unclear.

The group is part of a larger effort to shut down ports across the West Coast. The Occupiers have added a makeshift raft in Lake Merritt to its high-profile protest.

Bay City News contributed to this report.

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#1127

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:31 am
Subject: Re: Battleship IOWA Open House

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Thanks for the heads up Dave. I will pass the word throughout the Navy League's Pacific Central Region, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCR-NLUS, and on the region's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NavyLeaguePacificCentralRegion.

The ship's website http://www.pacificbattleship.com looks good/current!

Now to see if there is the wherewithal to bring the flagship of Commodore George Dewey the USS Olympia from Philadelphia to Mare Island.

Anchors Aweigh,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart

Senior Vice President

Vice President - Communications and Information Technology

Pacific Central Region, NLUS

(916) 739-6949

----- Original Message -----

From: David Way

To: pmmc@...

Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 3:40 PM

Subject: Battleship IOWA Open House

Hi-

We wanted to let your group know that Battleship USS IOWA is open for tours on the weekends for a brief period of time at Pier 3 at the Port of Richmond before our departure to Los Angeles.

Pacific Battleship Center, the non-profit organization that is bringing USS IOWA back to life is hosting the Battleship Expo at the Port of Richmond. The expo includes a visit on board USS IOWA and access to exhibits that include a short film on the battleship, 16� shells, a Sheridan tank & half-track displayed by the Military Vehicle Foundation, the Blue Angels F-4 Phantom flight simulator from Pacific Coast Air Museum, and numerous other exhibits. The Battleship Expo entrance donation is $10 per adult, $5 per child 12 years or older, and children 11 & under are free.

Currently the forward portion of the main deck with a view of turrets 1 & 2 is open to guests. As work is completed, additional exhibits and areas on the battleship may be open to the public for visitation. It is encouraged to return to see the progress.

Reservations are not required. USS IOWA is located at Terminal 3, 1411 Harbour Way, Richmond CA. The Battleship Expo can be accessed via the northeast gate on Saturdays and Sundays during the hours of 10am to 4pm.

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Kind Regards,

Jonathan Williams

Vice President

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Dave Way

Tour Manager

USS IOWA BB-61

Pacific Battleship Center

877-446-9261 xt. 713

E-mail Dway at LAbattleship dot com

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:40 pm
Subject: Final Call: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

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FINAL CALL: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

Thank you to all who have made reservations! If you are not sure your reservation is recorded, reply to this message.

Procrastinators, want to attend this Christmas luncheon party (think networking) and you haven't made a reservation? Reply to this message pronto and be prepared to pay $20 at the door.

Without a reservation, your name will likely not be on the guest list Sam Sause will be presenting to his Coast Guard contact. That essentially means you can't drive past Coast Guard Island's guarded gate. Everyone attending needs a government picture identification card.

Oh, drivers be sure you have your drivers license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. This whole event, well at least getting through the gate, is a Homeland Security evolution. Be prepared.

We have scratched the guest of honor/speaker. But we have substituted something extra special... After the luncheon we will go over to see the USCG Cutter STRATTON (WMSL-) dockside. She is arriving at her homeport December 19! Sam is going to see if we can visit aboard.

Note nominations for council 2012 officers and directors are being accepted. Their election followed by their installation will take place on the 19th. This luncheon incorporates our "Annual Meeting."

Remember any of your guests who join the Navy League and our council, lunch is complementary. Also remember our incredible membership special, if financial assistance is needed, get three years for $75.

Talk to me about any council matters.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

(916) 739-6949

Ship information: http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/cgcStratton

Commissioning information: http://uscgcstrattoncommissioning.com The commissioning is scheduled for Saturday, March 24. Those who have assisted with a financial donation for the gala event will be receiving their invitations in late January. Not too late to get on the guest list.

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Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 5:22 AM

Subject: SECOND CALL: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

----- Original Message -----

From: Pacific Merchant Marine Council

To: PMMC-NLUS@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 10:41 AM

Subject: Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS, Luncheon Invitation, 1130 Monday, 19 December

Navy League of the United States

�Citizens in Support of the Sea Services�

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

You are cordially invited to our 5th Anniversary Luncheon ~ our Gala Holiday Luncheon:

Date: Monday, 19 December 2011
Time: Social 1130 ~ Lunch 1200 - 1345
Place: Special Events Room (adjacent to the Mile Rock Dining Room), Coast Guard Island, Alameda
Cost: $20 if you haven't paid in advance

Details:

Reservations made by telephone or E-mail $20.
Note: Non-military attendees will be placed on a Gate List and must present a photo ID at the gate. Vehicles must have registration and proof of insurance.
Guests welcome. Complementary lunch for guests who join the Navy League and affiliate with the council.
Complementary Lunch for Sea Cadets.
Luncheon and table sponsors appreciated.
Menu features a catered buffet hot meal with various entrees, salad bar, assorted beverages and dessert.
Decorations by the Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Side Boys, Color Guard, and Piper duties performed by Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Nominations, election, and installation of 2012 officers and directors.
Theodore Roosevelt Youth Awards to leading Arkansas Division Sea Cadet and League Cadet.
Presentation of council check to support the National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN.
Popular fund-raising �Opportunity To Win� (50 - 50 drawing) to aid council support for the National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN and the Arkansas Division Sea Cadets.
Donations in addition always welcome � they help us meet expenses and support the O�BRIEN, Sea Cadets and Toys for Tots.
Grace by Father James Wade, Council Chaplain.
National Anthem, Eternal Father Strong to Save, and Heave Ho.
Taps in remembrance of those mariners who have passed over the bar.
Music by Karen Freitas, violin, and Roger Bazeley, trumpet.
Complementary parking.
Opportunity to share news, a sea story, a joke, or a remark.
Council board meeting follows the luncheon.
Next luncheon scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2012.
Information: (916) 739-6949, PMMC at cwo dot com.

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#1129

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:12 pm
Subject: 50% Off Yacht Cruise at Delta Discovery Cruises out of Pittsburg

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Ahoy,

I thought this was a good value and decided to pass it on. Teddy and I will be aboard sometime in the spring. We welcome your company. Looks like a good value for a council outing. You know the USS IOWA is no longer in the Reserve Fleet but still some interesting vessels remain.

I still have a San Francisco Bay day sail out of Alameda unused. $50 per person. The 46' sail boat is easily worth $250,000+. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PMMC-NLUS/message/1000 and http://www.groupon.com/deals/nauticshare-san-francisco-2?c=dnb&p=7.

Let me know if you book the Delta Discovery Cruise or may be interested in the San Francisco Bay day sail.

Anchors Aweigh,

Phelps

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Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 5:02 AM

Subject: 50% off yacht cruise at Delta Discovery Cruises

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#1130

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:51 am
Subject: Fw: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the SS United States Conservancy

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Ahoy Members and Friends,

Wish I could have been there when three of the Conservancy's East Coast chapters met. Good to see Vice Admiral Al Herberger in the picture at the Washington DC gathering. Al is an honored member of the Conservancy's Advisory Council; he also serves on our Council's Advisory Board.

I have contacted the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco suggesting a Conservancy presentation in spring 2012. I think with enough publicity a large crowd could be expected. No news to date as to the Club's interest in hosting such a program. Saving the SS UNITED STATES needs to be a national effort and our council has the potential to be instrumental in raising interest on the West Coast.

As Susan Gibbs states, "2012 will be the SS United States' make or break year." We too, like the Washington DC Chapter, have the 60th anniversary of the ship's maiden voyage on our calendar.

There are several informative websites on the ship among them http://ss-united-states.net, http://www.ss-united-states.com and http://www.ssunitedstatesconservancy.org. Also http://youtube.com, Facebook and Twitter.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

----- Original Message -----

From: SS United States Conservancy

To: phth@...

Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 12:03 PM

Subject: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the SS United States Conservancy

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December 24, 2011

Happy Holidays from the SS United States Conservancy and the Conservancy's New York Chapter. Image courtesy of Paul Stipkovich, the Conservancy's New York Chapter Chair.

Message from Conservancy Board President Charles Anderson

Dear Conservancy Members and Supporters:

On February 1, 2011, we defied all the skeptics and naysayers -- we took ownership of the SS United States, the greatest ocean liner ever built.

As this extremely eventful year draws to a close, I am in awe of the support the SS United States Conservancy has received from our members and friends, may of whom have gone the extra (nautical) mile. As a close member of our growing SS United States family, you have provided extraordinary financial support, introduced new people to the effort, donated precious time and professional expertise, and attended our special events.

Our effort to save the SS United States is about more than a ship -- it is about bringing people together to preserve an irreplaceable, inspiring piece of American history.

As part of our 2011 Annual Appeal, we are asking you, our dedicated friends, to make an extra generous donation to the SS United States Conservancy. Next year, which marks the 60th anniversary of the SS United States' maiden voyage, will be our "make-or-break" year. (To donate, click on the link above or visit our website at www.ssusc.org.)

Like all non-profits, our organization depends on "connectors" - individuals who make introductions and have a large, diverse base of friends. Please be a connector for the Conservancy, and help us identify others who might appreciate learning more about our efforts.

The SS United States has touched the lives of countless Americans, and she will endure for future generations only if she continues to touch countless more.

Together, we can change history. Together, we can save the SS United States.

Thank you, once more, for all of your support!

Sincerely,

Charles Anderson

President, Board of Directors

In this issue:

Conservancy Celebrates the Holidays in New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC
Conservancy Welcomes Aboard new Outreach Associate
SS United States Redevelopment Project Update
Be Sure to Follow the SSUSC on Facebook and Twitter

Conservancy Celebrates the Holidays in New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC!

As befits such an eventful year, Conservancy chapters in Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC celebrated the holidays with great aplomb!

On December 14, Philadelphia Chapter Chair David Peavy organized a holiday party for the SS United Staes Conservancy's Philadelphia Chapter at Champp's on South Columbus Boulevard, within sight of the great ship. Bill Magee of ATC Associates presented Steven Ujifusa (Development Associate) and Margaret Stack (Curatorial Associate) with a beautiful framed cutaway of the ship that originally appeared in Time magazine in June 1952. The group discussed possible fundraising and media outreach ideas over beer and appetizers. Although the SS United States may not remain in William Francis Gibbs's hometown, the Conservancy owes Philadelphia a deep debt of gratitude for producing the catalyst that saved the ship from the scrappers in 2010. To learn how to get involved with the SS United States Conservancy's Philadelphia Chapter, please contact David Peavy at david.peavy@....

Bill McGee's presentation of Life Magazine's June 1952 cutaway diagram. From left: David Peavey, Bill McGee, Steve Ujifusa, Margaret Stack

The following night, December 15, the New York Chapter met at the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club, on Lexington Avenue in New York City. The venue was cheerful and the spirit festive as the guests enjoyed their refreshments and conversed about the Big U. A slideshow, composed of images of the ship, provided a constant sense of purpose.

Dan McSweeney addressed the gathering, congratulating all on the great progress made in 2011, and reminding the guests of the road still to travel in 2012. The Chapter responded enthusiastically and is looking forward to facing the coming year's challenges.

Crowning off the night was a raffle of donated items and memorabilia, the proceeds of which will help future Chapter happenings and gatherings, and benefit the ship. For those in the New York area - stay alert! More events will be coming in 2012.

The New York Chapter at the end of the night.

The Conservancy's Washington DC holiday celebration was a great success. As guests sipped wine and champagne, Conservancy executive director Susan Gibbs welcomed attendees and emphasized that 2012 will be the SS United States' "make or break year." Seth Levey, the Conservancy's Washington DC chapter chair, described the organization's emerging plans to honor the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage and put out a call for support and involvement.

Conservancy executive director Susan Gibbs and DC chapter chair Seth Levey address guests at the Conservancy's DC holiday event.

The evening's highlights included sea tales from four SS United States' former officers and crewmembers: Alex Keisch, Joe Muchulsky, Jim Robertson and Al Herberger. Al, an honored member of the Conservancy's advisory council, described receiving orders from Commodore Harry Manning to sound the horn as the Big U entered New York Harbor after her triumphant maiden voyage in 1952. Jim noted how two engineers kept a steady vigil monitoring the appearance of the smoke billowing from the ship's giant funnels. Joe described sleeping on dirty laundry bags aboard "Times Square" in stormy weather. Alex admitted that he has been reluctant to visit the ship in Philadelphia: In his mind, she eternally remains vibrant, gorgeous and in her prime.

Alex Keisch, Joe Muchulsky and Al Herberger share their memories of the SS United States being filmed by Detlev Konnerth from Germany's AgendaMedia.

Many thanks to all who made the attended the Conservancy's holiday celebrations! Happy holidays to all and best wishes for the New Year!

SS United States Conservancy Welcomes Outreach Associate, Sarah Carley, Aboard!

The SS United States Conservancy is very pleased to introduce Sarah Carley as our new Outreach Associate!

Ms. Carley received her bachelor's degree in Ancient Greek from Oberlin College and her masters in city planning from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Design. She was a corporate relations assistant at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and did marketing for multi-disciplinary design firms in Scotland and the United States. As an associate with Urban Partners in Philadelphia, Ms. Carley worked on community and economic development projects. Most recently, she has managed client and au pair relations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, for EurAupair, a nationwide au pair program. A native of Scotland, Ms. Carley immigrated to the United States as a teenager, and currently resides with her husband and three children in the Philadelphia area. Ms. Carley grew up hearing stories about her father's work with US Lines and his travels aboard many of the great ocean liners including the SS United States.

As Outreach Associate, Sarah Carley is responsible for managing the Conservancy's membership programs, chapters and merchandizing. She can be reached at scarley@.... We're thrilled to welcome her to the team!

SS United States Redevelopment Project Update

Dear Friends of the SS United States,

On the SS United States Redevelopment Project front, things continue to progress. Ship management, remediation, and business development work is growing appropriately. We continue to expand contacts and intelligence in the all-important task of structuring a redevelopment deal for the ship and remain optimistic about our prospects.

New York is still the front-runner in these efforts, though we continue to view Miami as a potential site for the ship, should conditions warrant better terms and conditions there.

In the SS United States' long and complicated journey to 2012 -- the 60th anniversary of her maiden voyage -- there have been many people involved in ensuring she is not lost to future generations of Americans and international supporters. We have much to be thankful for this Holiday Season and much work to accomplish to deliver the right news to all friends of the Big U. Thank you for your continued interest and assistance.

If you'd like to share your ideas or get involved more meaningfully, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Dan McSweeney
Managing Director, SS United States Redevelopment Project
dmcsweeney@...

Give the Gift of History for the Holidays!

Stumped for gift ideas? Looking for a way to spread your enthusiasm about the Big U? The SS United States Conservancy has your back, for the holiday season and the entire year. We've compiled a catalog of our merchandise, the sale of which promotes our efforts to save the SS United States. Whether you're looking for books or bracelets, prints or calendars, or something else entirely, let us help you spread the word about our ship!

Follow the Conservancy with Facebook and Twitter!

Over the past few months, the Conservancy has completely redeveloped its presence on online social media, giving us new ways to connect with potential supporters of the SS United States. Be sure to join us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest in developments from the Conservancy as well as discussions, photos from the ship, photos of Conservancy events, and fun ship related trivia!

For the latest news about the SS United States,
please visit our website, SSUSC.org


Please visit our bookstore on Blurb.com	Please support our efforts to save the SS United States by visiting our store

SS United States Conservancy

P.O. Box 32115

Washington, DC 20007

(888)-488-7787

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Sun Dec 25, 2011 5:25 pm
Subject: I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas day, on Christmas day in the morning

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Ahoy Everyone!

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S !

Have a little music for you this morning. Two versions of the sea chantey I like that are on YouTube.

Hey, we had another great year for the council and I am looking forward to the year ahead. We have quite an agenda.

In another message I will let you know who is who council wise for 2012 and relay additional information.

Hope to see you at several of our events.

Always available to chat.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

Navy League of the United States

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PMMC-NLUS < Old faithful council news and links central!

http://facebook.com/PMMC.NLUS < Our new compact Facebook URL! Do you like it? Look for us on Linkedin as well.

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----- Original Message -----

From: Phelps Hobart

To: PCR-NLUS@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 9:04 AM

Subject: [PCR-NLUS] I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas day, on Christmas day in the morning

Merry Christmas Navy Leaguers and Friends.

All the best of the season.

If I can provide your council any assistance for Navy League...

Communications / Information Technology
International Affairs
Legislative Affairs
Marketing / Membership (Recruiting and Retention)
Merchant Marine / Maritime Industry Affairs
Public Affairs - Community Service Organization Presentations
Veteran Affairs

Let me know.

Phelps
Phelps Hobart
Senior Vice President
Pacific Central Region
Navy League of the United States

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCR-NLUS < New council officers and directors please sign up.
http://facebook.com/NavyLeaguePacificCentralRegion < On Facebook? Like this page.
http://navyleague.org
PO Box 191403
Sacramento CA 95819-1403
(916) 739-6949 | (916) 955-3972 cell | PMMC@...

I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas day, on Christmas day in the morning

Sting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ySOS7S_BKY&feature=related

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLSbnkO4GL0&feature=related

I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day in the morning.

And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
And what was in those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?

Our Savior Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Our Savior Christ and His lady,
On Christmas day in the morning.

Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
Pray whither sailed those ships all three,
On Christmas day in the morning?

O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day,
O they sailed into Bethlehem,
On Christmas day in the morning.

And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the bells on earth shall ring,
On Christmas day in the morning.

And all the angels in Heav�n shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the angels in Heav�n shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.

And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
And all the souls on Earth shall sing,
On Christmas day in the morning.

Then let us all rejoice amain,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day;
Then let us rejoice amain,
On Christmas day in the morning.

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:25 am
Subject: Pacific Merchant Marine Council Supports the International Maritime Center Oakland

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Ms. Adrienne Yee, Director International Maritime Center, 4001 7th Street, Oakland CA, is recognized by Phelps Hobart, President Pacific Merchant Marine Council - Navy League of the United States Monday, December 19, 2011. The occasion was the annual meeting of the Council at Coast Guard Island, Alameda. Ms. Yee was recently promoted by the Seamen's Church Institute, www.seamenschurch.org, to Director of the Oakland Center. At the meeting she was installed as Secretary of the Council.

The Council has supported the Center over the years, 2011 being no exception. A Navy League plaque commending the Center for its seafarers mission is in her office. Here she is receiving a Council check.

Monday, March 19, 2012, the Council will have a luncheon with guest speaker at the Center.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

Navy League of the United States

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From: Adrienne Yee <ayee@...>
Date: Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:39 pm
Subject: RE: Pacific Merchant Marine Council Supports the International Maritime Center Oakland

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Phelps,

Thank you very much for the announcement and support to SCI-Bay Area and the IMC! I look forward to having PMMC’s 1^st qtr. luncheon meeting at the Center Monday, March 19.

Best regards and Happy New Year!

Adrienne

Adrienne L. Yee

Director, International Maritime Center

The Seamen’s Church Institute – Bay Area

4001 – 7^th Street

Oakland, CA 94607

Main: (510) 839-2226

Direct: (510) 844-1130

ayee@...

www.seamenschurch.org

From: PMMC-NLUS@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PMMC-NLUS@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pacific Merchant Marine Council
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 11:25 PM
To: PCR-NLUS@yahoogroups.com; PMMC-NLUS@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PMMC-NLUS] Pacific Merchant Marine Council Supports the International Maritime Center Oakland

The Council has supported the Center over the years, 2011 being no exception. A Navy League plaque commending the Center for its seafarers mission is in her office. Here she is receiving a Council check.

Monday, March 19, 2012, the Council will have a luncheon with guest speaker at the Center.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

Navy League of the United States

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#1134

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:48 am
Subject: A new museum is being established in San Francisco: The Bethlehem Shipyard Musueum

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A new museum is being established in San Francisco! The Bethlehem Shipyard Museum, http://www.bethlehemshipyardmuseum.org. The Pacific Merchant Marine Council is excited about this new endeavor and supports it.

William Perez, Executive Director, receives a check for support for the Bethlehem Shipyard Museum at our council gathering December 19.

Before the close of the luncheon meeting, William came aboard as a member and agreed to step-up to the position of council director! He will be our direct link to the museum.

Visit Pier 70 Website Homepage, http://www.pier70sf.org, for photos and history of the shipyard. The council and our friends will endeavor to take a tour of the facilities in early 2012. Maybe have lunch together.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

Navy League of the United States

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#1135

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:30 am
Subject: The Pacific Merchant Marine Council supports the National Liberty Ship Memorial S.S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN

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The Pacific Merchant Marine Council was charted by the Navy League aboard the National Liberty Ship Memorial S.S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN December 11, 2006 - 5 years ago this month! It was only a few months later the council "adopted" her. We have been providing support ever since. She is a maritime treasure and we call her our home.

Here Phelps presents Dennis Koller, the ship's Executive Director, a check at the council's December 19th gathering at Coast Guard Island. Dennis is one of several council directors.

Check out her Facebook page for photos and her primary website, www.ssjeremiahobrien.org. Also Phil O'Mara, her Shipkeeper and council member, has been posting ship pictures in his Facebook albums, https://www.facebook.com/omaraph#!/profile.php?id=100000395035218.

She is scheduled to steam over to the BAE Shipyard, http://www.baesystems.com/ProductsServices/bae_prod_eis_shiprep_sanfran.html, Monday, January 23 for replacement of below the waterline hull plates and a thorough shaft inspection. Besides the crew and a few volunteers, there will be some members going along for the journey. If interested, we may be able to get you aboard.

Additional information related to our Navy League charter: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PMMC-NLUS/message/1

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council

Navy League of the United States

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#1136

From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Sat Jan 7, 2012 3:50 am
Subject: Charter Member Captain Frank V. Medeiros, RIP

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Captain Frank V. Medeiros USMS (Ret.), RIP

Captain Frank Vincent Medeiros passed away peacefully on January 2, 2012 at his home in Fremont, California. He was 90 years old. Frank was born in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts and was one of ten children.

He was a decorated World War II Merchant Marine and Commander of the Hellenic Post 230 in San Francisco.

He was active in many veteran activities especially the Golden Gate Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans. He was a charter member of the Navy League's Pacific Merchant Marine Council.

He loved the restored liberty ship SS JEREMIAH O'BRIEN and its rich World War II history. Frank served on a similar ship and had exciting stories he gladly shared.

Captain Frank's wife, Linda R. Medeiros preceded him in death. Frank is survived by his three children, Michael, David and Suzanne Smith. Frank enjoyed his six grandchildren; Mike, Amy, Nina, Eric, Jessica and Kassandra.

The Captain had a full life and will be missed. Donations to the SS JEREMIAH O'BRIEN, 1275 Columbus Ave Ste 300, San Francisco CA 94133-1315 or the Pacific Merchant Marine Council, PO Box 191403, Sacramento CA 95819-1403 in his memory are most appreciated.

It was Frank's wish that there be no church service upon his death. Instead, on the SS JEREMIAH O'BRIEN's Memorial Cruise scheduled for May 27 there will be a short service on the fantail and his ashes will be scattered at sea. As in years past, the Pacific Merchant Marine Council will have a wreath. For cruise information see: http://www.ssjeremiahobrien.org/EVENTS/cruises.htm.

Please visit his Guest Book, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/insidebayarea/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=155337339&iadid=search-www.legacy.com-www.insidebayarea.com, or share your comments on his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1320241912. Cards may be sent to family members via his son Michael, at 5498 Cleveland Pl, Fremont CA 94538-1010.

Phelps

Phelps Hobart

President, Pacific Merchant Marine Council

Navy League of the United States

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http://facebook.com/PMMC.NLUS

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#1137

From: "Phelps Hobart" <nlsac@...>
Date: Sun Jan 8, 2012 5:20 pm
Subject: Hotel Accomodations Near Sacramento

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Ahoy...

This is an incredible offer in my estimation for visiting family, friends, associates, offices, events and activities in Metro Sacramento.

The offer has a short fuse to take advantage of it. It must be purchased within two and a half days. Also note the offer is only good through March 31, 2012.

All the best,

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From: "Pacific Merchant Marine Council" <pmmc@...>
Date: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:23 am
Subject: 2012 Officers, Directors and Advisory Board Members

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The Pacific Merchant Marine Council 2012 officers

and directors were sworn in by Founding President

Kerry O'Brien at the council's 5th Anniversary

Luncheon, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, December

19, 2011. The term of office is calendar year 2012.

2012 Officers and Directors

Officers

Phelps Hobart, President

Roger Bazeley, Senior Vice President

Sam Sause, Vice President � Industrial Relations

Don Hale, Vice President � Region & National Affairs

Karen Freitas, Vice President � Youth Affairs

James Wade, Vice President � Chaplain

Adrienne Yee, Secretary

Roger Reinke, Treasurer

Edward Dangler, Judge Advocate

Directors

Sarah Carter � SS JEREMIAH O�BRIEN

John Coleman � Bay Planning Coalition

Guilherme Freitas � Youth Affairs

John Garvey � Maritime Historian

Ellen Joslin Johnck � Environmental Affairs

Dennis Koller � SS JEREMIAH O�BRIEN

Stas Margaronis � Marine Highways

Michael Nerney � Port of San Francisco Relations

William D. Nickson � San Francisco Marine Exchange Committees

David A. Nolan � Marine Engineers Beneficial Association

Kerry O�Brien � Master Mates & Pilots

William Perez � Bethlehem Shipyard Museum

Mark Shaffer � Ancient Mariners, MOAA, SS JEREMIAH O'BRIEN

Alexey Sobolev � Youth Affairs

Advisory Board

Mr. William F. Anonsen

Mr. Evan Baker

Capt. Roger Bing

Capt. Raymond Blanchet

Capt. John A. Konrad

Mr. Davis Freitas

Joe Giambrone

V.Adm. Albert Herberger

R.Adm. Frank X. Johnston

Capt. William Kelley, Jr.

Capt. Shirley Kohlwes

V.Adm. Dick Macke

Capt. Alexander Mackenzie

Capt. Mark Neeson

Mr. John Panneton - Advisory Board Chairman

Capt. Al Woods

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The 2011 Army-Navy Game is over.

BRAVO ZULU Navy Midshipmen! 27

Tough luck Army Black Knights 21

0 14 7 0 = 21

Final

The most recent game in the series was held at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on December 10, 2011. Navy won by a score of 27-21. Navy now leads the all-time series with a record of 56 wins, 49 losses, and seven ties

"We stress again: it�s important to keep the Port open so that workers can make a living, the Port can continue creating jobs, and we all take steps to improve economic opportunities for the community and the region," the port's Communications Manager Robert Bernardo said in a statement..

The Pacific Merchant Marine Council agrees!

The Sacramento Bee has a piece on it: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/12/4117496/sacramento-truckers-protest-closing.html#ixzz1gLkozM7v.

The Pacific Merchant Marine Council is for Jobs! Protesting may be an occupation but for sure the economic benefits are few.

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Have Fun and Help The Marines' Memorial

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 2011 Army-Navy Game is over.

BRAVO ZULU Navy Midshipmen! 27

Tough luck Army Black Knights 21 0 14 7 0 = 21 Final The most recent game in the series was held at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on December 10, 2011. Navy won by a score of 27-21. Navy now leads the all-time series with a record of 56 wins, 49 losses, and seven ties

"We stress again: it�s important to keep the Port open so that workers can make a living, the Port can continue creating jobs, and we all take steps to improve economic opportunities for the community and the region," the port's Communications Manager Robert Bernardo said in a statement..

The Pacific Merchant Marine Council agrees!

The Sacramento Bee has a piece on it: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/12/4117496/sacramento-truckers-protest-closing.html#ixzz1gLkozM7v.

The Pacific Merchant Marine Council is for Jobs! Protesting may be an occupation but for sure the economic benefits are few.

Heave Ho,

Phelps

Phelps Hobart, President

Pacific Merchant Marine Council, NLUS

Occupy Protesters Try to Close Oakland Port

March part of a coordinated West Coast effort.

hatching deals daily

50% Off Yacht Cruise at Delta Discovery Cruises

$68

$34

Full-Service Business Hotel with Convenient Downtown Access

What You Get

Amenities

Tough luck Army Black Knights 21

0 14 7 0 = 21

Final

The most recent game in the series was held at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on December 10, 2011. Navy won by a score of 27-21. Navy now leads the all-time series with a record of 56 wins, 49 losses, and seven ties