CALIFORNIA VETERANS MEMORIAL

The California Vietnam Veterans Memorial 20th Anniversary Coordinating Council is seeking information regarding members of the original 1988 California Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission as well as others who assisted in the dedication of the Memorial:

State Senator Jim Ellis (retired)
Assemblyman Dick Floyd (retired)
Brig General George B. Price (US Army retired)
Sister Linda McClenahan, OP
The family of B.T. Collins
Leo Thorsness (Lt. Col US AF retired)
Jesse Ugalde (Col US Army retired)
Abel Cota
Donald Drumheller
Gregory Green
Jerri L. Ewen
Phil Hitchcock
Michael L. Larson
Thomas Chytrowski
Kelvin H. Hunter Jr. continue reading

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GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (GTC) WEST 2008

OK, I will be the first to admit the Government Technology Conference commonly known as GTC West 2008 is not (a massive military conference) but…

It is nearby, very BIG, and the workshops are many. The information/exhibit booths fill the Sacramento Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The speakers are known in the realm of Information Technology. Then there is the opportunity to see and hear Governor Schwarzenegger. For networking, it provides wonderful opportunities. Oh,did I mention there is no charge to attend the keynote speakers’ presentations and visit the exhibits? Simply register. All in all, it is a big deal with attendees from throughout the state and nearby states.

Phelps Hobart
Member, MOAA Sacramento Chapter

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MOAA DAY ON THE HORNET SURE TO BE SPECTACULAR EVENT

Greetings fellow MOAA members,

On behalf of the seven chapters that comprise CAL-MOAA Area 2, I want to thank the CAL-MOAA Executive Committee for their vote in favor of a CAL-MOAA guarantee of a maximum of $300.00 toward making MOAA DAY ON THE HORNET a success. You have expressed your confidence and trust that Area 2 will do its best to make this Event a success for MOAA, CAL-MOAA and our Chapters.

To my knowledge, a regional event of this magnitude has not been tried, at least in my neck of the woods. But, we are giving it our best shot!!!

Each one of you can help to make this a successful event. HOW??? By talking it up amongst your MOAA friends, contacts, etc. who may live in Northern California and be within reasonable driving distance of the Hornet. I have attached the official flyer covering this Event. Feel free to reproduce it and send it on to someone who might enjoy a fun MOAA DAY ON THE HORNET. continue reading

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VETERANS RECOGNITION LUNCHEON MAY 7TH

The California State Commanders Veterans Council and I will be hosting a Veterans Recognition Luncheon celebration on Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

Each Assemblymember is encouraged to select one Veteran, residing in his or her district, who has significantly contributed to their community. Each designee will be honored, recognized, and presented a certificate at the Luncheon.

Please provide the name of your honoree by close of business Friday, March 14, 2008, via the attached Veterans Recognition Luncheon Information Form. In addition, please include a brief biography of your selected Veteran for presentation purposes.

Members are expected to arrange all travel and hotel accommodations (if necessary) for their honoree using non-Legislative funds.

Further details regarding the Veterans Recognition Luncheon will be sent to you in the next few weeks.

Thank you for your participation.

Assemblymember Mary Salas
Chair, Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs

Submitted By: LTC Tom Lasser

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SACRAMENTO SITE OF BLUE ANGELS DEMONSTRATION

The Sacramento Council, Navy League of the United States, is pleased to announce two special Navy events:

a.. Sacramento Navy Week full of activities including band concerts, speaking engagements, school and hospital visits, community service engagements, and media presentations March 9-16.

b.. The Navy’s Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team performing at the California Capitol Airshow, Mather Field, March 15-16.

The Sacramento Council has supported the Sea Services and the Sea Cadets locally for over 50 years. We are delighted by the number of Sacramento Chapter, MOAA, members affiliated with the League. We meet monthly 1st Tuesdays at Plaza Hof Brau for dinner and a guest speaker and invite all to attend League our dinners and other events.

Submitted By: Phelps Hobart

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EVENT TO BE ABOARD LIBERTY SHIP IN SAN FRANCISCO

Military Officers Association of America Members…San Francisco Bay Area chapters…

The Navy League of the United States, Pacific Merchant Marine Council, requests the pleasure of your company and your guests at our spring luncheon.

Guest Speaker: Captain Douglas Finley
Chief Mate, S.S. JEREMIAH O’BRIEN
The Northwest Passage by Sail - A Personal Experience

1130, Monday, March 10th
National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O’BRIEN
Pier 45, San Francisco

Complementary covered parking adjacent to the ship.
Reservations in advance please.
$20 per person before March 9th by check payable to
Phelps Hobart, PO Box 191403, Sacramento CA 95819-1403
Inquiries (916) 739-6949

Submitted By: Phelps Hobart

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CUTTER BERHOLF TO BE COMMISSIONED

The Navy League has been asked to plan and coordinate the commissioning of the Coast Guard’s first large cutter built in 35 years. The fund-raising campaign is underway to fund the traditional commissioning events scheduled for August 4, 2008 at Coast Guard Island in Alameda.

USCGC BERTHOLF (WMSL 750) is the first of eight National Security Cutters (known as the Legend Class) to be launched as part of the Coast Guard’s Deepwater $13 billion project, replacing aging operational vessels and aircraft over the next several years. continue reading

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CARRIER HORNET SITE FOR AUGUST 8th MEETING

Area 2 Director CAPT Jim Torres, USN (RET) wrote in a February 2nd e-mail, “We did it!!!!! Nearly all the pieces are in place. Our Bay Area ‘MOAA Day on the Hornet’ is a go.”

This long anticipated event has been set for early August, a month when many chapters are silent and do not hold lunchon or dinner meetings. It will be held aboard the USS Hornet Museum at the former Alameda Naval Air Station, Oakland/Alameda.

The event is going to be open to all 4,000+ MOAA members within the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas but with specific focus on members and guests of the seven Area 2 chapters. A flyer will be prepared giving all the details and should be ready for distribution to chapter members in early spring. The price is expected to be between $20 and $30 depending on the number of attendees.

After a mid-morning arrival members will be escorted on a docent-led tour of the ship, followed by lunch and a speaker. Later, members can continue with a self-guided tour of the ship and depart when they desire. continue reading

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