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Navy League of the United States - St. Louis CouncilPORTSIDEMay 2018St. Louis CouncilBoard of DirectorsWayne ChaunceyPresidentJason CarterExecutive VPMel Burkart*VP FinanceRobert Eade*VP MembershipTim RainesVP Youth ProgramsMichael Nolan*VP Legislative AffairsKim DixonVP Public AffairsRichard KallemeierVP Military AffairsTom O’BrienSecretaryPhil EvansTreasurerJoseph Soraghan*Judge AdvocateBryan BergjansKathy ChaunceyChuck DruryMike DunhamJim Erlinger*Bruce GreerTom JenkinsScott JonesDaniel Kloeppel*Marti LoRussoLee Metcalf*Tom MinogueRobert Mueller*Ken NowackTom SchmitzJack VogelRick VogelDoyle Wilhite*Charles Williams** Past PresidentPresident’s MessageBy Wayne ChaunceyHappy Spring Navy Leaguers.or at least lateSpring. We are gearing up for another busy season. I just attended the U.S. Navy League's Annual Sea, Air & Space Symposium and was fascinated by the advancements in military technology that are setting the pace for a strong NationalSecurity in the future. Let's continue to do ourpart in helping get the message out to our community about our support for the sea services andwhat they do every day to ensure the open sealanes of trade and communication.I am looking forward tokicking off the Springseason with our 60thCardinal Recruit Company baseball game atBusch Stadium on June7th. Our participatingcompanies of AnheuserBusch, Boeing, Stifel andnow Price Waterhousewill donate their suites 2017 Cardinal Co.for our active duty navyfamilies and servicemen along with our newmembers. See page 4 for more informationabout the Cardinal CompanyPrior to the annual awards presentation theboard met to review the year end financials andelect the 2018 officers. Phil Evans our newTreasurer and board member was introduced andLee Metcalf installed the officers and boardmembers We will have our quarterly boardmeeting May 17th and then on August 9th as wegear up for the summer golf tournament. Onceagain, we will have our outing at Norwood HillsCountry Club on Aug 28th. And our Navy Maritime Ball will also be held at WestboroughCountry Club on October 13th, the Navy’ 243rdBirthday. Save the date on your calendars. Alsoremember to spread the word to our N/MCJROTCSchools to contact us for 2019 Scholarship awardinformation.Lee Metcalf arranged a great opportunity forour organization to participate with Missouri’s LtGovernor, Mike Parson at the change of homeport ceremony for the USS Missouri (SSN 780)to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was great to see twoships named USS Missouri side by side, the oldand the new. Even though she is not a commissioned ship, it was a proud moment for theMissouri Battleship Foundation to take part inthe passing ceremony.USS Missouri (SSN 780) rendering passinghonors to the USS Missouri (BB 63)President Chauncey and Lt Governor MikeParson visiting the USS Missouri (BB 63)We also had a chance to meet with the Commanding officer of the USS Jefferson City (SSN759), a Los Angeles Class attack submarine.All this experience will prepare us for our mission of being linked to the Governor’s Officewhen it is time for the USS St Louis (LCS 19)to be commissioned next year. Thanks again toLee Metcalf for his efforts as the head of theUSS St Louis Commissioning Group.We will be launching our new website soonand look forward to feedback and ways tomake our council more advanced in social andonline media moving forward.Thank you for your continued support.In MemoriamRobert B. FredricksonPast Council President andBoard Member Emeritus
Page 2Annual Meeting and AwardsDinner By Dick KallemeierThe annual meeting was held January 27th at thedowntown Missouri Athletic Club. In what has becomea tradition, the Sea and League Cadets, Cadet SeamanBrady Evans, Seaman Raph Rolwes, Seaman JohnZyk and Cadet Petty Officer Third Class IsabellaHoolihan, paraded the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.CAPTScottStoermer, USCG,Commander SectorUpper MississippiRiver, was theguest speaker. Hisresponsibility oversees Coast Guardoperations in elevenstates and overCAPT Stoermer accepting the2,200 miles of navCouncils appreciation fromigable waterways.Dick KallemeierAs the Captain ofthe Port, Officer-in-Charge Marine Inspection, Searchand Rescue Mission Coordinator, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator and Federal On-Scene Coordinatorfor oil spills and hazardous materials release he sharedsome of the issues of budgeting, maintaining equipmentand supporting the annual 4 trillion river commerce.Theawardspresentationsbegan with theSea and LeagueCadets.TheLeague Cadet ofthe Year is AbleSeaman DanielBalai, Sea Cadet of the Yearis Petty OfficerLTJG Tom Gamboe, Daniel Balai, Tom FirstClassHepfer and LT Ken NowackTom Hepferand the Adult Leader-Officer of the Year is LTJG TomGamboe. LT Ken Nowack, the unit Commanding Officer received and Navy League Award of Appreciation.A Scroll of Honor Award, the highest award a Council can presentwas given toDoyle Wilhite.He was recognized for being aCouncilPastPresident, various Area andRegional Presidencies and beDoyle Wilhite ing a NationalPORTSIDEDirector Emeritus.The Award of Excellence recognizes outstanding leadership, job performance, community service and/or fellow service member assistance of junior level officersand enlisted naval services members. This is the fifteenth year for the awards and they are given in twophases, the first at the recipient’s command and the second at the annual meeting. This year’s eight recipientsare:HM2 Robert A. Miller, USN serves as the Navy Operational Support Center, St. Louis' Funeral Honors Coordinator and Color Guard Leading Petty Officer. He ledand trained 30 honor guard team members in the completion of 1164 military honors for Navyveterans within a 300-mile radius across 3states resulting in a100% success rate.He is directly responsible for NOSC-StLouis receiving numerousaccoladesfrom Navy RegionSoutheast and appreciative family mem- Loraine and HM2 Robert Millerbers, because of his efforts as Funeral Honors and ColorGuard Coordinator. In service to his community, hevolunteered more than 200 hours at Tabernacle Church,assisting with minor repairs and the empowerment of at-risk youth. He has also dedicated over 90 hours toMeal-on-Wheels, delivering 500 meals to elders in thelocal community.LT Adam Rennegarbe, USN exhibited outstandingleadership in the execution of his duties as the NavyRecruiting District Officer Production Officer. His foresight and effective communication was vital in leading21 Officer Recruiters across200,000 squaremiles to obtain100 percent ActiveGeneralOfficer,100percent ReserveGeneral Officer,179 percent Di- Jason Carter, LT Rennegarbe andMike Nolan at NRD-St. Louisversity, 129 percentNuclearPropulsion Officer Candidate, 25 percent Chaplain Direct Accession, 200 percent Chaplain Collegiate Program Officer and 100 percent Judge Advocate General.In addition to leading his team to success in variousmission areas, he remained focused on his most valuable resource, his people. His focus on training and development led to 14 Advanced Officer Recruiter andthree Division Officer Qualifications.
May 2018ENS Dana P. Schmitt, USCG is the Sector UpperMississippi River Incident Management Division Chief within theResponse Department.He oversaw all hazardsemergency and marineenvironmentalresponse, in the largestCoast Guard Sector andKamal Madi, nowdirected 80 pollutionLTJG Schmitt and his motherand HAZMAT investiRhonda Madigations using a team of12 Pollution Responders. In addition to his daily Incident Management Division duties, he served as a Western River Flood Punt Team Leader where he deployedin response to four incidents; April flooding in Eureka,Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Tropical StormNate. During the Harvey flood response, he led rescueoperations in the communities of Baytown, Houston,Port Arthur, and Orange, Texas, contributing to savingthe lives of 316 people and 17 family pets. The level ofleadership exhibited, and the amount of responsibilityshouldered by ENS Schmitt far exceeds those of hispeers.MK2 Andrew L. Lucas, USCG is assigned to SectorUpper Mississippi River as the soleboat engineer for the Response Department’s Enforcement Division. Hecompleted four deployments in August and September. In August, hewas part of the RBS boat crew thatdeployed to support the National ParkService in Grand Teton, Wyoming,during the tourism season and TotalEclipse of the Sun. His professionalism resulted in many citizens and government partners' strongly requestingfurther Coast Guard presence at Jack- MK2 Lucasson Lake in the future. He also deployed as a punt boat operator and engineer for floodresponse operations in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and Tropical Storm Nate. During theHarvey response, he conducted rescue operations inSpring, Houston, Port Arthur, and Vidor, Texas, contributing to saving the lives of over 450 people and over50 family pets. Within a week's return from Harvey, heredeployed to stage flood punt capabilities for Hurricane Irma rescue operations in Mississippi and Georgia.OS1 Anastazya C. Lencz, USCG is assigned to Sector Upper Mississippi River as an Operations UnitWatchstander. This position requires a technicalknowledge, an extensive qualification process and anability to interface with personnel and provide detailedbriefs on rapidly developing situations. She has an integral role in the execution and planning of the Operational Commander's response to Search and Rescue,Page 3Marine Environmental Protection,and Marine Safety incidents. Shedemonstrated her skills when shevolunteered for the difficult dutyof Local Element Electronic KeyManagement System Manager.When Hurricane Irma hit, CoastGuard District Seven relocatedtemporarily to St. Louis. For theDistrict to continue oversight oftheir extensive operations, theyOS1 Lenczrequired satellite communications;equipment beyond the scope of the Command Center'scapabilities. OS1 Lencz provided coordination on theproper implementation and documentation of all equipment transfers and installation. Her efforts enabled District Seven to maintain communications with assets necessary for Law Enforcement and Search and Rescueoperations. Giving back to the community, she volunteers in the Veteran-to-Veteran Program at PathwaysHospice in Chesterfield.IS1 Andrew Burton, USNR is TRANSCOMNRJIOC’s LeadingPetty Officer, Command Fitness Leader,Mentorship ProgramLeader, and EnlistedInformation WarfareSpecialist Coordinator. His selfless professionalism shinesas unit Navy BenefitsAdvisor providingCDR David Montgomery, unit CO Sailors with direcand IS1 Burton at USTCtion to find Navyresources. As the Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist coordinator, he substantially supported 7 Sailorsin achieving their EIWS qualifications, a major milestone in their career progression. As a true leader does,he regularly spends his off-duty hours devoted to others. Most recently, he volunteered in planning theGranite City Warrior Hockey Alumni game, planned 2unit MWR events, and aided sailors from different unitsin education and fitness. IS1 Burton has completed hisMBA and Senior Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist Requalification.Sgt Ryheme Stephens, USMC is assigned to TRANSCOM to provide executive-level administrative supportfor the Commanding Generals and the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. He has been essential to the successful utilization of the electronic correspondence processing tool, Senior Leader Approval Process or SLAP.His efforts utilizing the system and advising the staff onits use have increased participation and helped the transition to an almost paperless staffing process. He issolely responsible for updating and distributing the(Continued on page 4)
PORTSIDEPORTSIDEPage 44Page(Continued from page 3)monthly key essential personnelroster ensuring the command hascontact information with the keymilitary and DoD civilians whohave important roles during allreal-world emergencies. As theprimary Automated Data Processing Equipment Manager, hemaintained accurate control andaccountability of 380 computerassets worth over 700K. He wasa crucial part of the Joint ColorGuard team performing in 35 Sgt Ryheme Stephensmetropolitan area events. Healso participated in 5 Honor Flights honoring those whohave served and sacrificed for their country. He is enrolled in Park University pursuing an Associate Degreein Business Marketing maintaining a 4.0 GPA.HM1 Quinn Gibson, USN is assigned to TRANSCOM and led a 9-member team in the operation of a 197 Million dollar in-transit visibility system that regulated, coordinated, and validated clinical & administrative data for over 3,204 patient movements with a 32 Million-dollar transportation value. As the teamlead for the Joint Patient Movement Expeditionary System he coordinated an 8-member team in support ofHurricane’s Harvey and Maria. His team evacuated 276personnel in dire need of life saving medical treatmentfrom St. Croix Virgin Islands. As Command Fitnessleader, he coordinated the 2017 Physical Fitness Assessment, spring and fall Cycle for 16 Commands, 152hours of Fitness Enhancement Program & Commandphysical training sessions forover 150 Sailors. He volunteered 25 hours to supportAdopt-A-Highway,Airman'sAttic, Scott Air show, coached46 High School wrestling students and mentored 300 Belleville Detention Center Youths.Petty Officer Gibson was theMaster of Ceremonies for theBattle of Midway Ceremonywith 300 personnel in attendHM1 Quinn Gibsonance.60th Cardinal CompanyBy Dan KloeppelThe Cardinal Company game is June7th. League members we will again beasked for a 50 donation per ticket topay for the Cardinal Company Teeshirts. We offer two free tickets for newmembers signing up for a 2 year NavyLeague membership. It is believed the relationship withNavy Recruiting, the Navy League and the Cardinals isthe oldest in Major League Baseball. Contact DanKloeppel ASAP dankloeppel@aol.com if you wouldlike to attend. Remember it is a 12:15 game, get thereearly (11:15) to watch the mass reenlistment by thisyear's guest officer, RDML Peter A. Garvin, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. He will also throwout the first pitch.Legislative AffairsBy Mike NolanThe Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations legislation was signed byPresident Trump on March 23, 2018.This year's government funding bill includes the largest annual defense increase in 15 years. It ensures our military men andwomen get the pay raise they deserve and have theequipment and training they need. Congress saw theneed to build sufficient Navy ships to protect our nation's security and keep the commercial sea lanes openfor our growing economy.This appropriations bill sets aside 23.8 billion dollarsfor the Navy to procure 14 new ships, five more thanwas requested in its original 20.4 billion dollars shipbuilding ask. Also, this Omnibus bill now codifies the355 ship Navy in law in the Fiscal Year 2018 NationalDefense Authorization Act.Some of the highlights of this appropriations legislation include:Navy & Marine Corps: 3.3 billion for 2 new Arleigh Burke guided missiledestroyers 3.3 billion for 2 new Virginia class nuclear attacksubmarines 1.8 billion for the first next generation LXR amphibious warship 1.5 billion for 3 Littoral Combat Ships 10.2 billion for 90 F-35 Lightning II Joint FighterAircraft 1.8 billion for 24 Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornetaircraft 1.7 billion for 10 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft 1.3 billion for 14 Bell-Boeing V-22 aircraft
May 2018Maritime Administration:The Maritime Administration received additionalfunding for its Maritime Security Program, 300million dollars for a new training ship and additionalsupport for its Marine Highway program.Coast Guard:The Coast Guard expenditures were increased over9% from 2017. This is a much-needed increase andincludes additional expenditures for aircraft, two FastResponse Cutters and 25 million dollars for inlandwaterways and western river cutters.Others:Expenditures were also increased in Operations andMaintenance and other smaller accounts. The SeaCadets received an extra 5 million dollars for theoutstanding work they do to train the 9,800 youngmen and women (nationwide) who participate in thisprogram.As you can see from the above expenditures ourmembers of Congress realize the importance of a strong"Sea Service" team to protect our national security. Our nation thanks all those members of the NavyLeague who have taken time to call their members ofCongress and/or send E-mails or letters to indicate thatour Sea Service team was woefully under-funded andwe needed to restore the funding to keep our defenseforce number one in the world.On March 20, 2018, 3 of our St. Louis Council members (Dick Kallemeier, Don Stockton and this writer),went to Capitol Hill to talk with both senators fromMissouri and four of our members of the House of Representatives. We brought defense related issues tothese elected officials, to include several listed abovefor the Navy/Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Thesemembers of Congress were very receptive especially tothe fact that we need to insure we have a strong SeaService team which includes sufficient personnel andmodern equipment. We thank all Navy League members of Missouri who have communicated with theirelected representatives on the subject of support forour Sea Service team.Page 5Fleet HappeningsBy Joe BilodeauThe Navy is developing a new two-piece, commandissued uniform that could eventually replace the Navy’scoveralls as an operational uniform, both on ship and atshore-based operational commands for some, but not allsailors. Hundreds of sailors will be participating in theinitial round of wear tests for the uniform that Navyofficials are calling the “Maritime Two-Piece FireRetardant Variant.”The trial will include a khaki variant for chiefs andofficers that could bring khakis back to sea for the firsttime in years. The Navy will test two variants for sailors E6 and below. One set will feature dark blue shirtand pants, with colors similar to the existing coveralls,and the other version will feature a light blue shirt anddark blue pants, similar to the traditional colors of thedungaree uniform. The design comes after sailors infocus groups voiced overwhelming interest in a twopiece uniform similar to the Coast Guard’s operationaldress uniform.“This was sailor driven and came out of focus groupsin Norfolk and San Diego, encompassing roughly 250sailors from all communities,” said CAPT MarkRunstrom, director of Fleet Supply Operations andServices at U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Runstrom said84 percent of those sailors said the Navy should pursuea two-piece fire-retardant uniform. Sailors want a uniform they can wear while commuting to and from work,which Navy officials say will likely be permitted withthe new two-piece.A return to an all-khaki, at-sea working uniform isbound to be popular with officers and the chiefs mess,who complained loudly in 2010 when the Navy put allranks in the Navy Working Uniforms, or NWUs. According to Runstrom, the E-6 and below sailors fromthe focus groups generally preferred the completelydark blue version rather than the light-dark contrast.KhakiMembers of Navy League and ROA visit Capitol Hill,Dick Kallemeier, Mike Nolan, Senator Roy Blunt,Don Stockton and Rick NelsonDarkBlueLight overDarkBlueThe three-month wear test will likely begin in Marchand will involve roughly 350 participants across eightgeographic regions and 28 commands. It is expected tolast for three to four months.According to the Naval Sea Command, the USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) successfully completed its(Continued on page 7)
PORTSIDEPage 6YouthProgramsU.S. Navy Sea Cadet andNavy League CadetCorpsAt the February drill MSgt Avery and a group ofMarinesvolunteered their time and taught the CaBy LT Ken Nowack, USNSCCdets rifle drill, command calling and marching.The Cadets enjoyed the training and learned a lot from the Marines. We had our annual inspection in March and all went well. The Cadets also did introductory scuba diving duringthe March drill weekend along with swim qualifications. April drill we be at Smartt Fieldfor Young Eagles day which provides theCadets an introduction to flying with theEAA. In May, we will be marching in theAlton, Illinois Memorial Day parade with acookout afterwards. June prep time for recruit training and advanced trainings.Update on last year’s graduates, CarsonGamboe just finished machinist mate nuclear A school and was promoted to Machinist Mate Nuclear 2nd Class. ColeWukitsch will be enlisting in the Air Forceat an advanced rank due to Sea Cadets and Sea Cadets attending Home Land SecurityTraining at Camp Robinson ArkansasEin Austin will be joining the Navy as anE3.Sea Cadet ProgramSTEM Camp 2018Through the initiative of the Navy League-St.Louis Council, area JROTC and Naval Sea Cadetswill be attending a 5-day training exercise again in2018 at Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum. The program focus is on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) usingcomputer simulations. From July 22nd to the 28thNaval Sea Cadets and Navy/Marine Corps JROTCcadets from Riverview Gardens, Washington,ClevelandNaval Academy and Pacific High Schools will beaboard the simulator Ambition. There will be over40 cadets attending the National Flight Academy(NFA), a 102,000 sq. ft. structure built to mimic amodern aircraft carrier. All area Navy and MarineCorp JROTC units and Naval Sea Cadets are invited to attend. Interested cadets is please contactyour Naval Science Instructor or CommandingOfficer and Tim Raines by email atrainesta99@gmail.com .Cadets at the camp will be immersed in aviationFlight Simulator Missions-related role-playing scenarios, disaster relief orhomeland security missions, examples that willemphasize STEM. Thegame-like programs, designed by aviators andcreative writers, teachteam building and communication skills alongwith principles of flight,propulsion and meteorology. The exercises makeextensive use of high-techsimulators. The museumUSS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park visitand academy sit side byBy Tim RainesCleveland Junior NavalAcademyNJROTCRiverview GardensHigh SchoolNJROTCWashington & BorgiaHigh SchoolsNJROTCPacific High SchoolMCJROTCRoosevelt High SchoolMCJROTCUniversity ofMissouri
May 2018Page 7side on the grounds of the Pensacola Naval Air Station.Prior to the start of the academy the cadets will spendsome beach time at NAS Pensacola Beach. After completion of the academy the cadets will visit the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, in Mobile Alabama.Only through the continued community support is thispossible. This is the 5th trip to the NFA and we havebeen fortunate to have over 150 cadets attend this annualSTEM event. The cadets are very appreciative to the Navy League and the other sponsors. Thank you for Continued from page 5)Fleet Happeningsthe SEA CADETS and Junior ROTC, local STEM initiatives as well as military families. We cannot do it without your help!If you or your company are looking for charitable causes that support local youth and military families, pleaseput the Navy League and our golf tournament in the mix.We would greatly appreciate your support. Call me,Rick Vogel at (314) 817-1428 or emailrick.vogel@marcone.com .Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this greatevent for a great cause!Norwood Hills Country Clubacceptance trials on 1 February. The Maine Bath Worksbuilt stealth destroyer is the second ship in the Zumwaltclass of destroyers.The Portland Press Harold reports that the Navy statement says onboard systems such as navigation, damagecontrol, mechanical, combat, communications and propulsion met or exceeded specifications. The Monsoorheaded out to sea for the first time in December for its New Dental/Vision Insurancefirst sea trials. Unfortunately, the sea trials were cutfor military families and retireesshort due to equipment failures.The 610-foot Monsoor is the second in a class of threefuturistic looking ships that are equipped with electric The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in partnership with the Defense Health Agency and the Departdrive propulsion, new radar and sonar, powerful gunsment of Defense, announced the Federal Employeesand missiles and a sleathly shape.Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) will beoffered to TRICARE eligible retirees and their familiesduring the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season. Activeduty family members will be eligible to enroll inFEDVIP vision insurance.The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec.31, 2018. Those enrolled in TRDP must choose a dentalplan through FEDVIP to have coverage in 2019. Enrollment is not automatic. This announcement affects 1.63million beneficiaries enrolled in TRDP and offers achoice to an additional 1.3 million eligible retired benefiPart of the crew of the future USS Michael Monsoor asthe ship passes Fort Popham on its way out to Sea Trials, ciaries not currently enrolled in TRDP.Most beneficiaries in a TRICARE health plan may enDecember 4, 2017 (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)roll in a FEDVIP vision plan. This comprehensive visioncoverage, including eyeglasses or contacts, is in addition2018 Golf Tournamentto the routine eye examination benefit that many benefiBy Rick Vogelciaries have under TRICARE Prime or Select.Looking for a way to support your local Navy League The Federal Benefits Open Season enrollment period,and have fun at the same time? Join us on Tuesday, Au- Nov. 12, 2018 through Dec. 10, 2018, runs concurrentlygust 28th for our annual fundraiser golf tournament at with the TRICARE Open Season. Coverage will be efNorwood Hills Country Club. The pristine conditions of fective Jan. 1, 2019.Norwood are a true treat for golfers looking for a chal- FEDVIP currently serves more than 3 million Federallenge and always exceed expectations. A great time was employees, retirees and their families. It provides comhad by all last year and your Navy League is working prehensive dental and vision insurance at competitivehard for a repeat performance.group rates with 10 dental and four vision carriers forPlease also consider being a sponsor for our 2018 tour- enrollees to choose from.nament. As a key fundraiser for your Navy League, this For more information, visit TRICARE.benefeds.com toevent is critical to our success as an organization. Your sign up to receive messages, updates, and reminders onsupport directly benefits local youth programs such as the FEDVIP throughout the rest of this year.
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PORTSIDENEWSLETTERNavy League - St. Louis CouncilRichard Kallemeier14775 Thornbird Manor PkwyChesterfield, MO 63017PORTSIDEPage 12Calendar of EventsMay(17) St. Louis Council Board MeetingMAC West 5:30 PMJune(7) 60th Cardinal CompanyBusch StadiumSwearing-In Ceremony 11:15 AMJuly(19)St. Louis Council Board MeetingMAC West 5:30August(9) St. Louis Council Board MeetingMAC West 5:30 PM(28) Annual Golf TournamentNorwood Hills Country ClubOctober(13) 243rd Navy Birthday BallWestborough Country ClubPORTSIDE NEWSLETTEROpinions expressed herein are thoseof the editor or columnists and notnecessarily those of the St. LouisCouncil or the Navy League of the UnitedStates. Published by the Navy League of theUnited States, St. Louis Council.PresidentWayne Chaunceywayout@att.netEditorRichard Kallemeier dickkall@charter.net(636) 733-3323Get event updates eagueSTLPrinted and Posted byCanterbury Enterprises, Inc.7228 Weil Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119an affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater St. Louis
Missouri Battleship Foundation to take part in the passing ceremony. We also had a chance to meet with the Com-manding officer of the USS Jefferson City (SSN 759), a Los Angeles Class attack submarine. All this experience will prepare us for our mis-sion of being linked to the Governor's Office when it is time for the USS St Louis (LCS 19)
