Volume 72 Number 9September 2019

Bradley W Orser CPA Inc PSBremerton Historic Ships AssociationCorinthian Wealth PartnersKitsap BankKitsap Golf and Country ClubKitsap SunMcClouds Grill HouseNavy Museums NorthwestOur Place Pub & EaterySuquamish Clearwater CasinoVeterans United Home Loans

September 10 Luncheon SpeakerNavy League newly elected President

Bill StevensonCommunity Affiliates

Our September speaker will be the Navy League's recently elected national president, long-time Navy League member Bill Stevenson.Bill has held many leadership positions within the Navy League before accepting the role of national president, including national director, national vice president and special adviser to the national president. While working closely with two Navy League administrations in these positions, the organization has made great advancements in its financial portfolio, has had an increase in membership and has made critical changes to the headquarters staff.As national president, Stevenson is sharply focused on the volunteers that make up the Navy League. Make plans to come to the September luncheon to see and meet our new President. Our social hour begins at 11AM with the meeting starting at 11:45 in the Bangor Conference Center, Trident Ballroom, Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor. For lunch registration, please call Realty Station at 360 377-5699 as soon as possible.For members without base access, processing can take some days. We will take that job on if you call. When registering provide your name as it appears on your Driver's License and date and city of birth. Members without an Enhanced Driver's license must have a base escort.

Help Our Council

State workers can donate to our Navy League Council via the State Combined Fund Drive, using CFD # 1137270

Our Council also participates in Amazon Smile ProgramLogon to Smile.Amazon.Com and chose Navy League of The United States Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to our Council

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President's CornerSteve Westover

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August 2019 Presidents CornerFall must be arriving soon as football is back! Hope everyone has enjoyed our fairly mild summer in the Pacific Northwest.Our August luncheon speaker was Radm Vogt, Commander of the Coast Guard District 13 which covers Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The Admiral is new to the area, having assumed command last month. He gave us a great overview of Coast Guard operations in the Pacific Northwest, as he has been out visiting several of the facilities under his command. Earlier this month, I had the honor of representing our council at several Seafair activities. As part of Seafair, the Seattle Navy League Council recognized outstanding sailors and marines that work here in the Pacific Northwest. Several of those sailors recognized are on ships that are stationed here on the Kitsap Naval Base. Also in August was the change of command for the Kitsap Naval Base. Capt Alan Schrader was relieved by Capt Rich Rhinehart. Capt Schrader has been a great supporter of our Navy League council and we honored him at the Aug luncheon with the Navy League Scroll of Honor.

Steve

VADMKrieteSpeaksatAugust22ndJointNavyLeague,SubmarineLeagueLuncheon

VADM Kriete, Deputy Commander, US Strategic Command, was in town and requested a meeting with Navy League and Submarine League members. In a packed house, VADM Kriete, a person familiar to Navy people in Kitsap, talked about the mission of Strategic Command. He discussed Strategic Commands mission and how vital the Kitsap Navy community was to that mission: Deter, Assure, Defeat. All three of those are supported in the region with Submarines, the Shipyard and the people. He reiterated the need for our military community people to be "Masters of their craft" and provided examples of just how the three mission elements are done. One thing he said was that Strategic Command's mission is clearly described on their web site as a lesson (warning?) for countries or people who might consider doing the US and our Allies harm.

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Our Council recently began a scholarship program to support spouses who attend the Microsoft Military Spouse Technology Academy and stood up a Military Spouse Committee headed by Karin Zwolfer. The Committee's responsibilities include administering the scholarship.

The 22 week course runs M-F, 8 am-3 pm in Tacoma. The next course will begin in September. It is equivalent to Master’s level education. The course is free. Our scholarship is intended to help cover transportations costs.

On their web site, at https://military.microsoft.com/programs/msta/, Microsoft describes the program:

Microsoft Military Spouse Technology Academy (MSTA) provides an intensive 22-week onsite training program designed to empower military spouses with in-demand digital skills leading to well-paying and meaningful careers.Military spouses are an integral supporting force for members of our military. Through MSTA, Microsoft seeks to deepen its commitment to this community and to help military spouses build the skills necessary to succeed in the technology sector.

The goal of the program is to put the military spouse into gainful employment that is portable. The spouse must do online testing to be accepted into program first. As part of the program, Microsoft employees offer mentorship online. After graduation, spouses are given further employment opportunities through MSTA’s hiring partners and monthly symposiums.

For more information about the Tacoma Academy contact either:Scarlett ReeshMSTA Site Manager TacomaScarlett.msta@outlook.comorQuynhKennedyProjectManagerv-qukenn@microso;.com

President Steve Westover presented recent graduates Scarlett Reesh and Missy Bush with their scholarships at our June luncheon. The third recipient, Quynh Kennedy, was unable to attend,

Military Spouse Technology Academy (MSTA) Scholarships

This page is a repeat from our August Newsletter. Our Council believes this program to be a great opportunity for our military spouses.

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Also at the Luncheon, the Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council of the Navy League presented a Scroll of Honor to Capt Alan Schrader, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Kitsap, for his outstanding support of the Navy League on the occasion of his Change of Command.  Capt Schrader partnered with the Navy League on several activities and was twice the guest speaker at our installation dinners. He coordinated our base access lists, ensuring that our civilian members and guests could attend our luncheons on the Kitsap Naval Base.  He was a frequent attendee at our luncheons and just made things happen, including finding a US flag that was missing from our latest luncheon site. We hope he continues to join us in his new assignment as Chief of Staff for Admiral Scott Grey, Commander Naval Region Northwest.

Council Recognizes Captain Schrader

August LuncheonRADM Jack Vogt, USCG District 13 Commandant, spoke at our August luncheon, detailing the presence and value of the Coast Guard in our region. It was impressive to hear all that District 13 does for our country. While there, he and Command Master Chief (CMC) Chris Fly presented the Maritime Force Protection Unit Enlisted Person of the Year award to GM1 Robert d"Amatio, pictured here with the Admiral, CMC and our President, Steve Westover. It's always a treat to meet and chat with the outstanding young people who serve our country.

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More photos of sailors and marines supporting the Suquamish Tribe

We published a story last month about this event, Navy and Marine Corps support of the Suquamish Tribe for their July canoe trip around the Salish Sea. These photos didn't arrive in time for the August newsletter but are too good to ignore. You may remember:

Every year the Native American tribes of the Salish Sea meet to affirm their traditions and culture. They travel by canoe stopping each night at a new village. The canoes weighing 1500-1800 lbs need to be hauled ashore. To protect them from the tides. For the last several years Kitsap area sailors and marines have assisted in the canoe hauling at Suquamish.

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Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council Activities Calendar

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A listing of near term Navy League and Navy League associated events:

Sep 3 NL Board, Kitsap Golf and Country Club 5PMSep 10 Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council Luncheon NL Luncheon,

Plaza Ballroom, Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor 11AM Speaker - William Stevenson III, Navy League National PresidentSep (TBD) COMSUBRON 19 Change of CommandSep (TBD) USS Nevada Change of CommandOct 1 NL Board, Kitsap Golf and Country Club 5PMOct 8 Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council Luncheon NL Luncheon

Plaza Ballroom, Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor 11AM Speaker - RDML Douglas Perry, Commander, Sub Group 9

Nov 5 NL Board, Kitsap Golf and Country Club 5PMNov 12 Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council Luncheon NL Luncheon,

Plaza Ballroom, Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor 5PM Speaker - Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Commanding Officer, LtCOL John Moder 11AM

Nov 22 USS Kentucky (Gold) Change of CommandDec 3 NL Board, Kitsap Golf and Country Club 5PMDec 10 Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council Luncheon NL Luncheon,

Plaza Ballroom, Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor 11AM Speaker - PSNS and IMF Commander, Captain Dianna Wolfson

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Navy League Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Information

Upcoming ToursTours for 2019 are shown in the Council calendar online and on page 6 of this newsletter. For the most current information and to sign up for tours, go to our web page https://bremolympicnlus.wordpress.com/2017/04/17/tour-planning-2/

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President - Steve Westover 360 434-7149 sbwestover@aol.comVice President - David EllingsonTreasurer - Larry TellinghuseinSecretary - Joe HulseyJAG - Robert BattinPast President - Alan Beam

Pat FaberTim KatonaRon KirklandPatty LentCarol MeteneyHelen MillerGeorge RoseLarry Salter

Mike SpenceKevin StaubGuy StittKevin TorcoliniMark WestoverKristina YoungerKarin ZwolferTom Zwolfer

2019 Navy League Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council

Board of Directors

2019 Navy League Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council

Officers

Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council Adopted Units

USS Bremerton SSN-698USS Henry M Jackson SSBN-730USS Washington SSN-787US Coast Guard MFPU BangorUS Marine Corps MCSFB BangorUS Coast Guard Port AngelesSWFPAC Bangor

Supported Youth Activities

South Kitsap High School NJROTCBremerton High School NJROTCPort Angeles High School NJROTCShelton High School NJROTCScorpion Battalion Navy Sea Cadets

New Members

CAPT (Ret) James Adkins JrBrooke AljilaniMegan Rice

There is room here for more new member names. Ask a friend to join our Navy League. They can join, and you can renew, at https://www.navyleague.org/join-us/individual-membership or contact any of our officers for more information. Our Membership Committee is led by Patty Lent.

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