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Featured in this issue:
1. ACADEMY NEWS
2. Message on the USMMA Schedule from Admiral Helis
3. Questions and Answers on the USMMA Schedule
4. The United States Merchant Marine Academy Celebrates 70 Years
5. Sea Fair 2013 Demonstrates Industry Demand for Kings Point Graduates
6. US Merchant Marine Academy - 70th BIRTHDAY
7. Happy 70th Birthday Kings Point - September 30, 2013! ”God steer the well, Kings Point!"
8. Shutdown Information
9. USMMA Sports – Upcoming Events
10. Dan Weldon Earns Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Week Honors
11. Rubyn Johnson Tabbed Liberty League Rookie of the Week
12. USMMA Woman's Soccer VS Levittown Lightning 092213
13. Merchant Marine and NYU Battle to Scoreless Stalemate
14. Merchant Marine Falls to NYU, 3-0
15. Mariners Host #5/7 Hobart Tomorrow at Homecoming
16. Soccer Falls at Goucher, 2-0
17. #5 Hobart Upends Merchant Marine, 24-8
18. USMMA Defeats St. Joseph’s (LI) and NYU Poly at Tri-Match
19. Federal shutdown shutters classes at USMMA
20. Kings Point's Rushing King
21. Kings Point Club of Washington DC – Luncheon Oct 10, 2013 - RSVP
22. SOCP Annual Fall Meeting & 20 Year Anniversary Event
23. USMMA to focus more on brownwater
24. Business Development Opportunity- Veterans Day Maritime Dinner Program - NOV. 7, 2013
25. USMMA Band Marches On
26. Hearing: Maritime Transportation Regulations: Impacts on Safety, Security, Jobs and the Environment, Part 2 101013
27. Maritime Administration supports U.S. Defense efforts
28. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Turns 70
29. KP Club of Washington, D.C Chapter Hosts Fifth Annual Secretaries Cup Golf Challenge 100813
30. Visit the Academy Web site: http://www.usmma.edu
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Academy Website Communications page http://www.usmma.edu/communications
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Academy Website Alumni Information page http://www.usmma.edu/alumni
31. Ship Shape [Kings Point]
32. KP Chesapeake Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner Honors RADM Buzby (KP ’79) 110713
33. Jose Femenia Named Consultant at UtiliVisor
34. International Propeller Club - 87th Annual Convention, Arlington, Virginia October 2-4, 2013
35. 6th Annual Women on the Water Conference Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2013
36. Maritime Industry Charges Into the Future
37. USMMA KP ALUMNI - NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER To Host INTERNATIONAL WORKBOAT SHOW EVENTS
38. WorkBoat Show – New Orleans Chapter Events October 10, 2013
39. Port Fourchon Visit Scheduled October 11, 2013
40. USMMA Cadets Corps Dedication ceremony planned in Pass Christian, MS. October 12, 2013
41. KP Chesapeake Chapter Hosts Annual Fall Pistol Tournament – Saturday October 19, 2013
42. KP Alumni - SouthCentral PA Chapter Luncheon Program SAT Oct 12, 2013 11:00AM
43. KP Alumni Chapters - Mission Support – USMMA Admission Recruiting
44. USMMA Class of 2017 Team Participates in NYC Twelfth Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K
KPA-CPA
“Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!"
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1. ACADEMY
NEWS
We congratulate Marcie Katcher - Director of External Affairs, for her outstanding work of “upgrading“ the Academy website!
Visit the site for up-to-date ACADEMY COMMUNICATIONS http://www.usmma.edu/communications
Marcie Katcher - Director of External Affairs, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Road, Wiley Hall, Kings Point,
New York 11024 katcherm@usmma.edu Ofc: 516-726-6048 Fax: 516-773-5582
2. Message on the USMMA Schedule from Admiral Helis
Attribution: USMMA Website – www.usmma.edu ACADEMY COMMUNICATIONS http://www.usmma.edu/communications
Media Advisory: October 3, 2013, Marcie Katcher, Director of External Affairs, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
http://www.usmma.edu/about/communications/message-usmma-schedule-admiral-helis
I know I speak for the entire Kings Point community when I express my frustration and disappointment with the current
government shutdown and its impact on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. While all the service academies are being forced to
make changes as a result, the impact on the USMMA is the most severe due to the fact that our faculty and staff are nearly all
civilians, and therefore subject to the shutdown furloughs that do not impact active duty military personnel.
As a result, the Academy has significantly reduced operations and administrative support programs have ceased. Up until now,
we have kept midshipmen on campus in the hopes that the shutdown would be short-lived. This lack of certainty has created
tremendous strain on our Midshipmen, their families and the Academy itself.
To provide some certainty to staff, faculty and Midshipmen, we have made the decision to move up our scheduled fall break from
its original date of November 1-11 to take place beginning Friday, October 4 and run through Monday, October 14. By “swapping”
fall break from November to next week, we can both offer a greater degree of certainty and minimize the disruptive impact the
shutdown is having on our academic calendar.
If the shutdown continues through next week and we did not take this step, we would have to cancel fall break altogether to make
up the lost academic days. Because the Academy’s academic calendar is nearly year-round, we have only 19 “break” days during
the year to make up missed classes.
While we believe this step is helpful, we recognize, and regret, that it still has an impact on Midshipmen, parents, faculty and staff
who have made plans for the scheduled November break, and we appreciate the understanding of the faculty union, in accepting
this change.
Leadership at the Academy, the Maritime Administration and the Department of Transportation are working on a variety of options
to address a longer-term government shutdown, should one occur.
The USMMA is closely monitoring developments during the shutdown, and will keep Midshipmen informed during the break via
the academy website and through our Command Duty Office.
Thank you for your patience during this incredibly difficult time.
Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013
3. Questions and Answers on the USMMA Schedule
Attribution: USMMA Website – www.usmma.edu ACADEMY COMMUNICATIONS http://www.usmma.edu/communications
Media Advisory: October 3, 2013, Marcie Katcher, Director of External Affairs, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
http://www.usmma.edu/about/communications/questions-and-answers-usmma-schedule
Q: What if the government is still shutdown at the end of fall break?
A: Midshipman, faculty and staff should monitor the Academy website for updates and can stay informed by contacting the
Command Duty Officer who is available 24-hours a day. While we hope the shutdown will be resolved by the end of the newlyscheduled break, if the shutdown is still in place, we will be forced to shut down the Academy on October 15.
Q: Will intercollegiate athletic events still take place during the shutdown?
A: USMMA coaches are civilian employees, and like their academic counterparts, are subject to furlough under a shutdown due to
a lapse in appropriations, so we are unable to participate in intercollegiate athletic events during the government shutdown.
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Q: Who is paying to send Midshipmen home during fall break? What happens to tickets and plans made during the
original fall break?
A: Travel costs associated with the rescheduled Fall Break are the responsibility of the Midshipmen, as they would be in normal
circumstances. We regret any additional costs they may incur for changing travel plans, but believe that moving the Fall Break
was the best option for both providing certainty and preserving the Fall Break itself and the academic year.
Q: Will Midshipmen who don’t have or can’t make travel plans during the fall break be able to remain on campus?
A: Yes. As normally done during breaks in the academic schedule, we will maintain a select number of staff on campus to
support Midshipmen needs, including the dining hall facilities.
Q: If Midshipmen buy plane tickets to return to campus when the Fall Break is over, but the government shutdown is still
in place, who will reimburse them for their tickets?
A: If the government shutdown lasts beyond October 15, the Academy will pay to fly Midshipmen from their home of record back
to campus once the government shutdown is over. However, the Academy is not responsible for paying to fly Midshipmen back to
campus from other locations or from home at the end of the rescheduled Fall Break, should the government shutdown end before
October 15.
Q: If the Academy shuts down on October 15, what will it do for Midshipmen who are unable to relocate home?
A: Should that be the case, the Academy will work with the Midshipmen to find an alternative solution.
Q: What about Midshipmen who are away during their sea year?
A: The 225 Midshipmen currently at sea will be allowed to continue their training. As they complete their scheduled sea time, the
USMMA will bring them back to campus, or to their homes, depending on the status of the government shutdown at that time.
Some of the internships they were scheduled to participate in will also still be conducted.
Q: The other service academies are continuing to operate. Why can’t the USMMA?
A: Many of the USMMA’s faculty and staff are civilians, and therefore subject to shutdown furloughs, where the majority of the
staffs at the other service academies are active duty military and not subject to furlough.
Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013
4. The United States Merchant Marine Academy Celebrates 70 Years
Attribution: USMMA Website – www.usmma.edu ACADEMY COMMUNICATIONS http://www.usmma.edu/communications
Media Advisory: September 30, 2013, Marcie Katcher, Director of External Affairs, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
http://www.usmma.edu/about/communications/united-states-merchant-marine-academy-celebrates-70-years
KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 30, 2013 – Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) marks its 70th
anniversary. The Academy, which began as a World War II Cadet Corps training facility, was dedicated as the United States
Merchant Marine Academy on this date in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. “The Academy serves the Merchant Marine
as West Point serves the Army and Annapolis serves the Navy,” said Roosevelt.
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During this past weekend, USMMA celebrated the Academy’s 70-year anniversary during Homecoming 2013. The Acting Maritime
Administrator, Paul Jaenichen and Superintendent, James A. Helis, Ph.D. were there to welcome home alumni and their families
and to honor the memories of those lost. One of the highlights of the weekend was seeing 16 members of the class of 1943 in
formation on the on the 50-yard line behind the USMMA Regimental Color Guard as they carried the Battle Standard. In the
Academy’s first graduating class 1,164 midshipmen graduated, but 142 midshipmen were killed during their sea-year training
period. The Regimental Battle Standard which is always carried by the Regimental Color Guard honors these 142 undergraduates
who laid down their lives for their country.
Another highlight of the weekend was when the Academy community rendered honors to four of the female graduates of the class
of 1978, Francis Yates, Terry Olsen Preston, Ivy Barton Suter and Nancy Wagner. USMMA’s Class of 1978 was the first class
from any service Academy to include female graduates. “These women are great examples of what it is to be a Kings Pointer,”
said Helis. “They have dedicated their lives to service and leadership. They have served this nation as Merchant Marine Officers,
as Navy Officers and as pioneers in industry. We honor them and all Kings Pointers who have served this great nation for the past
70 years in peace and war.”
USMMA graduates have served in every conflict since World War II. The nine ribbons attached to the top of the Standard
represent the service ribbon bars earned by members of the Regiment during World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War,
and the Persian Gulf War. USMMA is the only Federal Service Academy privileged to carry a Regimental Battle Standard.
Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013
5. Sea Fair 2013 Demonstrates Industry Demand for Kings Point Graduates
Attribution: USMMA Website – www.usmma.edu ACADEMY COMMUNICATIONS http://www.usmma.edu/communications
Media Advisory: September 26, 2013, Marcie Katcher, Director of External Affairs, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
http://www.usmma.edu/about/communications/sea-fair-2013-demonstrates-industry-demand-kings-point-graduates
KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 25, 2013 — Today, maritime professionals and hiring managers from 42 companies, federal
agencies, and maritime-related organizations participated in the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) annual
career fair, Sea Fair 2013, held in O’Hara Hall.
The event, coordinated by the Department of Professional Development and Career Services, introduced maritime unions, vessel
owners and operators, drillships and rigs, federal shipyards and agencies to the Regiment of Midshipmen. The 500 or more
midshipmen who participated were introduced to opportunities for military, federal and maritime service.
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The company representatives who traveled from as far away as Alaska expressed a very strong desire to hire USMMA graduates.
Mr. Tom Lamm, Manager of Fleet Development at Vane Brothers said, “We return to USMMA each year because we know that
Kings Point graduates make excellent officers. We know that when we hire a Kings Pointer we can expect a well-trained, safetyconscious professional, who will become a leader as his or her career progresses.”
The Academy maintains near 100 percent job placement, annually. Commander Preston DeJean, Assistant Dean for Academic
Support Programs was extremely pleased by the number of participants offering obligation-fulfilling employment. “Having so
many companies collectively at one event presents the midshipmen with grand opportunities to engage in meaningful, career
enhancing work,” said DeJean.
Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013
Captain Eugene Albert ’79 – Department Head,
Professional Development & Career Services
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6. US Merchant Marine Academy - 70th BIRTHDAY
Attribution: USMMA Website – www.usmma.edu ACADEMY COMMUNICATIONS http://www.usmma.edu/communications
http://www.usmma.edu/calendar, http://www.usmma.edu/event/us-merchant-marine-academy-70th-birthday
US Merchant Marine Academy - 70th BIRTHDAY
Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 8:00am, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024
Add to Calendar (webcal://www.usmma.edu/node/1581/ical.ics)
7. Happy 70th Birthday Kings Point - September 30, 2013! ”God steer the well, Kings Point!"
Congress passed the landmark Merchant Marine Act in 1936, and two years later, the U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps was
established. The first training was given at temporary facilities until the Academy's permanent site in Kings Point, New York was
acquired in early 1942. Construction of the Academy began immediately, and 15 months later the task was virtually completed.
The Academy was dedicated on September 30, 1943, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who noted that "the Academy serves
the Merchant Marine as West Point serves the Army and Annapolis the Navy."
"To educate and graduate licensed merchant mariners and leaders of exemplary character who will
serve America's marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war."
8. Shutdown Information
FAST LANE: The Official Blog of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation – October 1, 2013 http://www.dot.gov/blog/fastlane
Posted by Office of Public Affairs
Notice:
During the government shutdown, we will not be posting new content to the Fast Lane blog, and we will not be approving
comments to existing posts.
You can view the DOT 2014 Plan for Appropriation Lapse here
(http://www.dot.gov/mission/budget/dot-2014-plan-appropriation-lapse).
Employees seeking additional information about their work status should visit www.dot.gov/status.
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DOT 2014 Plan for Approp Lapse.pdf
(http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.dev/files/docs/DOT%202014%20Plan%20for%20Approp%20Lapse.pdf)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Operations During a Lapse in Annual Appropriations,
Plans by Operating Administration,
Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013
Editorial Notes: (Excerpted, as applicable to USMMA)
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION (MARAD)
Personnel Summary
Staff at Work
 Life and Safety excepted positions:
20
 Positions funded by multi-year appropriations, indefinite appropriations, or contract authority:
351
 Positions supporting lawful continuation of other functions (e.g., support for Life and Safety positions): 8
Total Positions at Work
379
Positions to be Furloughed:
451
Total Positions:
830
Summary of Continuing Operations
 MARAD functions that would continue during a lapse in appropriations extend to maritime life safety and securing vessels
of the U.S. Government. All other functions will not be continued, including: Environment and Compliance; Intermodal
System Development; Business and Finance development programs; USMMA operations; and administrative support
programs, other than those sustaining continuing operations.
 Positions required for the safety and welfare of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) midshipmen on campus will be
required for the initial period of the lapse of appropriation until the midshipman can be sent home. Under a short-term
shutdown, midshipmen would remain at the USMMA, but they would not attend classes. If a shutdown persisted over one
week, then midshipmen would be sent home. Midshipmen at sea would remain at sea under a shutdown.
 Emergency and disaster assistance involving the safety of human life or protection of property would continue.
Summary of Suspended Activities
 Administrative support functions would cease, other than those related to Life and Safety support and those associated
with the no-year and reimbursable programs mentioned above.
 Program support for Environment and Compliance (MAR-400), Intermodal System Development (MAR-500), and
Business and Finance Development (MAR-700) would cease.
 USMMA operations would cease, except midshipman Life and Safety support. Assessment of Liquidating Cash
Special Circumstances
 The USMMA is in session year-round, with only limited breaks between terms. An extended lapse in appropriations could
significantly disrupt the school’s academic schedule, making adjustments difficult to accommodate.
9. USMMA Sports – Upcoming Events
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com
Saturday, Oct. 5 Women's Cross Country at Highlander Challenge 10:00 AM Newark, NJ
Saturday, Oct. 5 Men's Cross Country at Highlander Challenge 10:00 AM Newark, NJ
Saturday, Oct. 5 Men's Soccer vs. Juniata 12:00 PM
Saturday, Oct. 5 Football at Rensselaer 1:00 PM
Saturday, Oct. 5 Women's Volleyball at Moravian 3:30 PM
Sunday, Oct. 6 Women's Volleyball at Susquehanna 10:00 AM
Sunday, Oct. 6 Women's Volleyball at Juniata 12:30 PM Landmark Weekend #1
Tuesday, Oct. 8 Men's Soccer at William Paterson 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 9 Women's Volleyball at CCNY 7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct. 10 Women's Volleyball at Maritime (NY) 7:00 PM
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10. Dan Weldon Earns Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Week Honors
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Men’s Soccer – September 23, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/releases/20130923m5n7lb
Dan Weldon Scored Twice Last Week to be Named the Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Week
Dan Weldon (Holland Township, NJ) has been selected the Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Week following the
Mariners two victories last week. Weldon tallied Merchant Marine's game-winning goal in overtime against Susquehanna to open
the conference schedule with a victory and three points. He also recorded the game-tying goal as USMMA came from behind to
defeat St. Joseph's (L.I.), 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Complete Landmark Conference Weekly Awards Release
(http://www.landmarkconference.org/sports/msoc/2013-14/releases/201309234in8im)
11. Rubyn Johnson Tabbed Liberty League Rookie of the Week
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Football – September 23, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20130923i49ed5
Rubyn Johnson (Jacksonville, FL) has been named the Liberty League Rookie of the Week following the Mariners 7-6 victory over
Maritime (NY). The rookie corner sealed the Mariners win with his first career interception with just 2:10 remaining in regulation.
Johnson also added three tackles and a 26-yard punt return to his stat line. Johnson and the USMMA football team return to
action this Saturday as they welcome #7 Hobart into Brooks Stadium for a 2:00 pm kick-off.
12. USMMA Woman's Soccer VS Levittown Lightning 092213
Attribution: Photographic credit to Midshipman Shawn Wehking (Elizabeth, CO), Class of 2015, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
M/N Wehking 2015 -- Woman's Soccer VS Levittown Lightning
https://picasaweb.google.com/111336988680407575770/MNWehking2015WomanSSoccerVSLevittownLightning
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13. Merchant Marine and NYU Battle to Scoreless Stalemate
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Men’s Soccer – September 24, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/releases/20130924p45yzj
Gary Poulin (Hauppauge, NY)
Kings Point, NY – The USMMA soccer team played to a 0-0 draw against NYU Tuesday night at Brooks Stadium. Gary Poulin
(Hauppauge, NY) and his counterpart Forrest Sexton both made three saves to notch a clean sheet. USMMA outshot the Violets
12-8 and played the overtime periods down a man after a red card in the final seconds of regulation.
"I am really pleased with the play of our team tonight," said Head Coach Michael Smolens. "After being outplayed in the first half,
we came out and put NYU under a great deal of pressure. We created a number of chances and only some excellent NYU
goalkeeping kept us off the scoreboard. When we went down a man, our defenders continued to play hard and smart, and limited
our opponents to only a few chances at goal. We're happy with our effort and our performance, and are hoping that it carries over
to the weekend as we continue conference play."
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NYU (6-1-1) controlled the ball in the initial stages of the first half but the Mariners defense played tough and did not allow a shot
off the pressure. Kelechukwu Eboh tallied three shots in the first half but two were off target and the third was blocked by the
USMMA defense. The Violets best chance came with just over three minutes to play in the period as a corner kick led to a Tino
Karadassis shot from point blank range. However, Poulin calmly came up with the save to keep it scoreless.
Merchant Marine (4-4-1) stayed compact early and did not generate a shot in the opening 45 minutes. Kyle Arestivo (Northport,
NY) appeared to find space at the top of the 18-yard box in the 25th minute but had the ball tackled away just before he could fire
on net. The two sides would head into halftime still locked in a 0-0 tie.
USMMA had the better chances to start the second half as Tanner Nestler (Asheville, NC) put a shot narrowly outside the right
post. Nick Vogel (Mechanicsburg, PA) appeared to give the Mariners the breakthrough goal seven minutes into the period with a
header directly in front of goal. Sexton made a leaping save to deny Merchant Marine, punching the ball over the crossbar.
Poulin made the next great save of the match, turning away a NYU attempt in the 70th minute. Deniz Oncu sent a header on
frame following a Violets throw in. Poulin dove to his right to catch the shot and prevent a rebound. Nestler found an opportunity
with 15 minutes left in regulation but Sexton pushed his strong shot just to the right of the post.
The Mariners entered overtime playing with 10 players after having a red card issued with 16 seconds on the clock in the second
half. Both sides had a look at a game winner late in the first overtime but Bryan Walsh for NYU and Vogel for USMMA just missed
the target as the contest went into double overtime.
It took only one minute of the second overtime for the Violets to find space as Tim Goldman ripped a shot on net from 20 yards
out. However, Poulin had it lined up from the start and made the save on the line drive to keep the contest at level pegging.
Neither team would be able to generate another chance as the game ended in a 0-0 draw.
The Mariners return to action Friday night for a Landmark Conference contest at Goucher, kick-off is slated for 7:00 pm.
NYU vs. Merchant Marine at Kings Point, NY, 9/24/2013 at 7:45 pm
Full Stats: http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/boxscores/20130924_hwfa.xml
14. Merchant Marine Falls to NYU, 3-0
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Women’sVollyball – September 25, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/201309257max85
Freshman Darin Zacharias anchored the Mariners defense with a match high 13 digs
New York, NY - The USMMA volleyball team suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of NYU Wednesday night. Freshman Darin
Zacharias anchored the Mariners defense with a match high 13 digs. Cassandra Palma (Loomis, CA) paced the attack with nine
kills and also added 10 digs.
Merchant Marine (8-3) made only two errors in the first set and tallied a .167 hitting percentage. However, the Violets were more
efficient and posted 12 kills en route to a 25-15 victory in the opening frame.
NYU (12-1) got double-digit kills from Gigi Morally and Alexandria Mao with the latter recording 14 kills and 13 digs. The Mariners
chipped away at a 21-16 deficit and found themselves down 23-21 following a Palma kill. USMMA would committ two staight
service errors as the Violets took the second set, 25-22.
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The Mariners finished the night with five blocks as Jennifer Perkins (North Attleboro, MA) supplied three and Jordy Macbeth
(Orlando, FL) racked up two solo blocks. Riley Huelbig (Poolesville, MD) dished out 21 assists but NYU totaled 16 kills in the third
set. NYU closed out the 3-0 sweep with a 25-19 triumph in the third set.
The USMMA volleyball team returns to action this Saturday in a tri-match against St. Joseph's (LI) and NYU Poly.
USMMA at. NYUW @ New York, NY (Coles Sports Center), 9/25/2013 at 7:00pm
Full Stats: http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/boxscores/20130925_lmij.xml
15. Mariners Host #5/7 Hobart Tomorrow at Homecoming
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Football – September 28, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20130927tss3ys
Complete Game Notes (PDF) (http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/files/2013_FB_GN_-_Game_4_vs._Hobart.pdf)
2013 Game Notes Archive (http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/Game_Notes)
Setting the Scene... Merchant Marine welcomes defending Liberty League champion and 2012 NCAA Quarterfinalists #7 Hobart
to Brooks Stadium Saturday afternoon during Homecoming Weekend. The Mariners are 3-0 for the first time since 1997 after a
gritty 7-6 road victory at Maritime (NY). The Statesmen hold a 2-0 record this season, most recently downing Utica, 34-21.
Saturday's clash marks the start of the Liberty League slate as both teams have wrapped up the non-conference portion of their
schedule.
Series History... Hobart currently leads the all-time series against the Mariners, 9-4. The Statesmen knocked-off USMMA at
Boswell Field, 42-21, in 2012 but the Mariners were within one possession at halftime. In that game, quarterback Luke Stidham
rushed for 161 yards as the visitors racked up 231 yards on the ground. Merchant Marine has dropped nine straight games to
Hobart since joining the Liberty League, last defeating the Statesmen back in 1970.
McDaniels Tops NCAA Statistics... Quarterback Matthew McDaniels (Malverne, NY) currently leads Division III in rushing
yards, totaling 568 yards and six touchdowns in his first three career games under center. The sophomore has gained at least
125 yards in every game this season and is a two-time Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week. McDaniels is averaging
6.76 yards per carry and has also thrown two touchdown passes in 2013.
Chasing "300"... The Merchant Marine football program currently sits at 299 victories, one shy of a milestone 300. USMMA's
50th, 100th, 150th, 200th, and 250th program wins have all come in the friendly confines of Brooks Stadium. In those games, only
one opponent scored in double digits with the Mariners posting two shutouts in milestone victories. USMMA is 6-1 in their last
seven games at home.
Defense stands tall... The Mariners defense allowed a touchdown to Maritime (NY) on the opening possession, but would pitch
a shutout against the Privateers for the remainder of the game. USMMA has dominated the second half of games early in 2013,
outscoring opponents 34-10 in the final thirty minutes. The Merchant Marine defense has not surrendered a fourth quarter
touchdown this year. Opponents have only converted on third or fourth down 30% of the time against the Mariners in the second
half.
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Johnson Named Rookie of the Week... Rubyn Johnson (Jacksonville, FL) was tabbed as the Liberty League Rookie of the
Week following the Mariners 7-6 victory over Maritime (NY). The rookie corner sealed the Mariners win with his first career
interception with just 2:10 remaining in regulation. Johnson also added three tackles and a 26-yard punt return to his stat line.
Around The Liberty League... The Liberty League posted a 4-4 record last week as Merchant Marine, Hobart, Springfield, and
RPI all earned a win. There are currently four undefeated teams remaining in the league with the Mariners, Engineers, and Pride
all sitting at 3-0. Hobart was tabbed seventh in the latest NCAA Division III rankings with another Liberty League team,
Springfield, receiving votes for the first time this season. This week will see all eight members in their conference openers as
Springfield vs. Rochester, RPI vs. WPI, and St. Lawrence vs. Union complete the Week 4 docket.
Up Next... Next up, the Mariners take to the road for a 1:00 pm Liberty League contest against RPI. Merchant Marine will play
back-to-back games away from Brooks Stadium before returning home on October 19th for a meeting with Springfield.
16. Soccer Falls at Goucher, 2-0
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Men’s Soccer – September 27, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/releases/20130928nx3z3m
Towson, MD - The USMMA soccer team suffered a 2-0 setback to Goucher Friday night in Landmark Conference action. The
Gophers scored on an own goal in the first half and added a penalty kick marker from Nate Margolis in the second half. The
setback is the Mariners first-ever loss to the Gophers in Landmark play and is USMMA's first defeat in four matches.
"We are very disappointed with our effort tonight," said Mariners Head Coach Michael Smolens. "After playing some high level
soccer the last two matches, Goucher outworked us and got the victory. We didn't create enough good chances at goal and were
not solid on defense. While we're not happy with the result we will need to work hard to get back on track next week."
Goucher (6-3-1, 1-0-0 Landmark) got on the scoreboard in the 18th minute after a Tate Becker cross was inadvertently deflected
in by a Mariner defender. The miscue gave the Gophers a 1-0 advantage as well as the momentum. That would be the only tally
of the opening stanza as the home team took the one-goal cushion into halftime.
Merchant Marine (4-5-1, 1-1-0 Landmark) put more pressure on the Goucher goalie in the second half, registering five shots on
goal. However, Nicholas Stolarz was up to the task for the Gophers and made six total saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Goucher got its insurance goal to seal the 2-0 victory in the 80th minute after Margolis deposited a penalty kick into the back of the
net after being fouled in the penalty area.
The USMMA soccer team will return to the pitch again on October 2 for a non-conference tilt at Manhattanvile.
Merchant Marine vs. Goucher at Towson, Md. 9/27/2013 at 7:00 pm
Full Stats: http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/boxscores/20130927_0xvl.xml
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17. #5 Hobart Upends Merchant Marine, 24-8
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Football – September 28, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20130928kvuhlm
Kings Point, NY – The USMMA football team came out on the wrong end of a 24-8 decision Saturday afternoon against #5 Hobart
in the team's Liberty League opener. The Mariner defense forced two turnovers in the second half but would be unable to rally
back after the Statesmen scored the game's first 24 points. Matthew McDaniels (Malverne, NY) entered Saturday afternoon as
the leading rusher in the nation but the Hobart defense limited the USMMA option offense and kept the sophomore quarterback to
only 65 yards and one touchdown.
Hobart (3-0, 1-0 Liberty) forced the Mariners into a three-and-out to start the game and immediately marched into the red zone.
However, the USMMA defense came up with a stop and the Statesmen settled for a 30-yard field goal from Sean Kirshe to make
it 3-0. Hobart would eventually get the game's first touchdown with 6:28 remaining the second half on a five-yard Conner Hartigan
run.
Merchant Marine (3-1, 0-1 Liberty) had its best drive of the opening half on the ensuing possession and found itself with a firstand-goal at the eight yard line. The Mariners used both of their remaining timeouts in the final 35 seconds but were unable to
punch the ball into the end zone. The field goal unit had to rush onto the field and a Daniel Kennedy (Youngstown, OH) kick from
23 yards was pushed right as time expired, giving the visitors a 10-0 halftime advantage.
The Statesmen needed only two plays and 45 seconds to score on their first drive of the second half. The first play was an 18yard run from Steven Webb, who finished with 93 yards on 18 carries. Patrick Conlan then completed a 37-yard touchdown pass
to Yosh Karbowinczak to make it 17-0, Hobart. Conlan's stat line for the game included 9-of-20 in the air for 129 yards and one
touchdown along with 49 yards and one touchdown on the ground.
As the game went into the fourth quarter Hobart brought out the punt team for a fourth-and-13 at its own 13 yard line. However, a
roughing the kicker penalty would extend the drive and three plays later Conlan found room in the middle of the USMMA defense
for a 53-yard touchdown scramble that made it 24-0.
The Mariners finally broke through with 3:33 remaining in the fourth quarter after a nine-play, 53-yard drive ended with a one-yard
McDaniels touchdown run. The big play of the march also came from the sophomore quarterback on a 27-yard run on third-and10. Matthew Berglund (North Kingstown, RI) laid out for a diving catch to complete the two-point conversion and close the deficit
to 24-8.
Troy Robinson recovered the onside kick for the Statesmen and a Parker Thelander two-yard carry on fourth-and-one sealed the
victory for #5 Hobart. Hobart has now won 10 straight meetings against the Mariners since Merchant Marine joined the Liberty
League.
Scott Cokeley (Ukiah, CA) and Michael Biehn (The Woodlands, TX) both recorded double-digit tackles for the Mariners defense
with 12 and 11, respectively. Dan Pierce (Caldwell, NJ) notched four tackles along with a forced fumble and fumble recovery
following his strip of Webb in the third quarter. USMMA converted on only 33 percent of its third downs (5-of-15) but won the time
of possession battle by holding the ball for 32:17.
The USMMA football team returns to action on the road next Saturday for a 1:00 pm kick-off against RPI.
Hobart vs. Merchant Marine at Kings Point, NY 9/28/2013 at 2:00 pm
Full Stats: http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/boxscores/20130928_abjp.xml
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18. USMMA Defeats St. Joseph’s (LI) and NYU Poly at Tri-Match
Attribution: www.USMMASports.com USMMA Women’sVollyball – September 28, 2013
http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130928htz7dl
Patchogue, NY – The USMMA volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory over host St. Joseph's (LI) and a 3-0 sweep of NYU Poly at a
Saturday afternoon tri-match. Jordy Macbeth (Orlando, FL) slammed down 20 kills along with a sizzling .417 hitting percentage
over the two matches. Michelle Danhof (San Antonio, TX) also lit up the stat sheet with 17 kills and 27 digs in the Mariners two
wins.
Merchant Marine (10-3) started off the day with a tight first set against the Eagles but ultimately took the opening game 28-26,
following back-to-back kills from Cassandra Palma (Loomis, CA) and Kelly Hodges (Lakewood, CO). The Mariners would bounce
back after dropping the second set with decisive 25-17 and 25-14 triumphs in the final two frames to claim the match, 3-1.
Riley Huelbig (Poolesville, MD) dished out 36 assists versus St. Joseph's (LI) and freshman Darin Zacharias (Virginia Beach, VA)
reached double-digits with 10 digs. In the middle of the attack, Macbeth supplied 12 kills and two blocks while Jennifer Perkins
(North Attleboro, MA) added eight kills and two blocks of her own. The Mariners finished the match by making only two errors in
the fourth set and hitting at an outstanding .500 clip.
Palma paced the USMMA offense in the Mariners second win over NYU Poly this season, registering 11 kills. Paige Queen
(Falcon, CO) got the setting duties in the second match and distributed 30 assists. The Mariners racked up 17 service aces in
both matches as Danhof and Zacharias both tallied four against the Blue Jays.
Merchant Marine again posted a .500 hitting percentage in the final game of a match, routing NYU Poly, 25-8 in the third set. The
Blue Jays were limited to just 10 kills for the match, including only one in final set.
The USMMA volleyball team has now won four of its last five matches and is next scheduled to host Purchase State Wednesday
night inside O'Hara Hall.
Merchant Marine at. NYU-Poly @ Patchogue, NY (Danzi Center) 9/28/2013 at 2:00 pm
Full Stats: http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/boxscores/20130928_4qcf.xml
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19. Federal shutdown shutters classes at USMMA
Attribution: WorkBoat Magazine, www.WorkBoat.com, October 7, 2013 By By Pamela Glass
Diversified Business Communications, 121 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 978-671-0444
http://www.workboat.com/newsdetail.aspx?id=22232, http://www.workboat.com/Online-Features/2013/Federal-shutdown-shutters-classes-at-USMMA/
With the federal government shutdown entering a second week and no resolution in sight, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
has moved a scheduled fall break from November to this week in order to avoid major disruptions to its academic calendar.
The shutdown's impact has hit the Merchant Marine Academy harder than the other service academies, as the majority of faculty
and staff are civilian employees of the Transportation Department and as such are subject to the federal furloughs, Rear Adm.
James A. Helis, academy superintendent, said in a statement on the school's website.
Classes at the other service academies are operating largely at normal speed. They are run by active duty military personnel who
are allowed to stay on the job. Support services, commissaries, libraries and media labs that are run by civilians have closed,
however.
USMMA midshipmen at Kings Point, N.Y., have been out of classes since Oct. 1. The dining halls and housing remain open.
"The lack of certainty [over the shutdown] has created tremendous strain on our midshipmen, their families and the academy
itself," Helis said.
The fall break, normally scheduled for Nov. 1-11, is now running Oct. 4-14. Should the shutdown persist after Oct.15, the academy
will close. The school will pay to fly midshipmen back from their homes to campus once the shutdown is over, according to a
statement on the school’s website.
Helis said the academy is working with DOT to come up with another plan should there be a long-term government shutdown.
The 225 midshipmen currently doing sea duty are not affected.
All athletic events have also been canceled until the budget impasse in Washington is resolved, while athletic contests at the other
service academies are continuing as scheduled.
The USMMA National Parent Association has reached out to members of Congress and asked for an exemption from the
academy that would allow the school to reopen.
Meanwhile, classes at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., have not been disrupted because a special exemption
from the Department of Homeland Security has allowed civilian instructors to continue to teach. Classes are also continuing at the
Army, Air Force and Naval academies.
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20. Kings Point's Rushing King
Attribution: Great Neck Patch, Posted by Jason Molinet (Editor), September 30, 2013 at 04:00 PM
http://greatneck.patch.com/groups/sports/p/kings-points-rushing-king
Sophomore QB from Malverne sparks U.S. Merchant Marine Academy football team to 3-1 start.
Kings Point has a new rushing king.
Sophomore quarterback Matt McDaniels leads all of NCAA Division III in rushing yards four games into the season for U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy. More importantly, the Mariners are off to a 3-1 start and a factor in the Liberty League.
Leading the way has been McDaniels, a Malverne native and Kellenberg graduate. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound LIer has 633 yards –
58 yards better than anyone else in D-III – and seven touchdowns on 106 carries.
The Mariners lost to Hobart Saturday, but USMMA is on track to surpass last season's 4-5 record. Its 3-0 start was the program's
best in 15 seasons.
It's McDaniels, who played special teams as a freshman, who has the Merchant Marine on the fast track. He's a two-time
conference offensive player of the week running the option offense.
USMMA sophomore quarterback Matt McDaniels has been exceptional.
Photo Credit: USMMA.
And he's not just getting it done with his legs. McDaniels threw a 25-yard TD pass in a 7-6 win over Maritime two weeks ago.
He also set a new Academy record by rushing for 199 yards in the second half of a win over Susquehanna.
It's nothing new. McDaniels led Kellenberg to the CHSFL Class AA finals appearance as a senior in 2011, running roughshod over
the Catholic league. He had nearly 900 yards rushing in three playoff games, including 345 in a 22-21 loss to Fordham Prep.
A 24-8 loss to nationally-ranked Hobart brought USMMA back to earth. But another stiff test awaits. RPI, off to a 3-1 start, hosts
USMMA Saturday in Troy.
Win or lose, there's no doubt whose hands the ball will be in.
Editorial Note:
Attribution: Newsday LLC, 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, New York 11747-4250 - College Football, Sports, College.
Photo Credit: Richard T. Slattery, USMMA vs. Hobart College September 27, 2013 11:21 PM
http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/usmma-vs-hobart-college-1.6156326#2
http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/usmma-vs-hobart-college-1.6156326#3
USMMA hosted Hobart College on Saturday in a college football game.
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Photo # 1 (Left): Merchant Marine quarterback Matthew McDaniels runs against Hobart. (Sept. 28, 2013)
Photo Credit: Richard T. Slattery
Photo # 2 (Right): Merchant Marine quarterback Matthew McDaniels (right) hands the ball off to Charles Helms against Hobart. (Sept. 28, 2013)
Photo Credit: Richard T. Slattery
21. Kings Point Club of Washington DC – Luncheon Oct 10, 2013 - RSVP
The Kings Point Club of Washington DC (KPWDC) will hold our next luncheon meeting on Thursday, October 10th, at the District
Chop House (See below for details).
We'll be treated to a panel discussion on the "State of the Maritime Industry", with members of our club representing Ship
Operators, Labor, Shoreside Operations, and Regulatory Bodies.
It promises to be an extremely interesting event. Please RSVP ASAP!
Please RSVP by Monday, October 7th. We look forward to seeing you, and we invite you to bring guests.
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2013
Time: Check-in: 11:30 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM
Place: District Chop House "Vault" Room downstairs
509 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Cost: Members: $40
Member Class ‘09 to ‘13: $25
RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, October 7, 2013 on Facebook or by responding to this e-mail. to: membership@kp-wdc.org –
(703) 930-3810
The nearest Metro stations are Gallery Place Chinatown Metro (Green, Red, Yellow) and Archives Metro (Green, Yellow).
Best Regards, Chris Bahret '87 – President, Kings Point Club of Washington, DC bahretcj@hotmail.com
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22. SOCP Annual Fall Meeting & 20 Year Anniversary Event
Attribution: The Maritime Executive, October 7, 2013 By MarEx
http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/SOCP-Annual-Fall-Meeting--20-Year-Anniversary-Event-2013-10-07/
The SOCP cordially invites the maritime community to attend the SOCP Annual Fall Meeting, celebrating 20 Years of
Collaboration & Innovation to Improve the U.S. Maritime Industry. This event will be held at MITAGS-PMI-CCMIT, 692 Maritime
Boulevard, Linthicum, MD 21090 on November 6-7, 2013.
A high caliber line up of speakers have been invited to this exciting event, including Mr. Paul N. Jaenichen, Sr, Acting Maritime
Administrator of MARAD and Rear Admiral Joseph A. Servidio, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, U.S. Coast Guard.
The meeting will include the following facilitated panel discussions to help drive future cooperative program development:
Maritime Regulatory Issues
o Moderator: Rear Admiral Joseph A. Servidio, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, USCG
Infrastructure and Waterways
o Moderator: Ms. Helen A. Brohl, Executive Director, US Committee on the Marine Transportation System
Maritime Manpower Recruitment and Retention Issues/Concerns
o Moderator/Presenter: Captain Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, Acting Maritime Administrator
In addition, a separate Focus Group with deep-draft vessel owners/operators has been scheduled on November 5th from 1:00pm
– 4:00pm at MITAGS-PMI-CCMIT. This special event will be moderated by Rear Admiral Joseph A. Servidio. Discussion topics
will include the following:
ACP/MSP
Port State Control for U.S. Vessels
Vessel Security
LNG for Fuel
Investigations/Marine Casualty Reporting
Marine Industry Training Insights
Cyber Security
All maritime industry representatives are welcome.
For more information and to register for this event, please visit www.socp.us.
--The SOCP is a non-profit organization comprised of business, government, education and labor. Our business-led cooperative
embodies like-minded individuals from every facet of the maritime community to explore challenges facing the U.S. maritime
industry and discovering solutions together in the areas of safety, security, regulations, environmental protection and workforce
development.
MITAGS-PMI-CCMIT is conveniently located from the Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Complementary shuttle
service to the BWI Airport, MARC, AMTRAK and Baltimore Light Rail Stations is available.
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23. USMMA to focus more on brownwater
Attribution: WorkBoat Magazine, www.WorkBoat.com, News Log October 1, 2013 By Pamela Glass
Diversified Business Communications, 121 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 978-671-0444
https://www.workboat.com/newslog.aspx?id=22049#log22041
As part of reforms to its curriculum, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is developing a set of elective courses to teach
midshipmen about the brownwater shipping industry.
The Kings Point, N.Y., federal maritime academy was founded in 1937 to support the U.S. commercial shipping industry and
enhance national security. Students graduate with a bachelor’s degree, an unlimited tonnage U.S. Coast Guard license and a
commission in the armed services.
The traditional focus has been preparing graduates for bluewater jobs on large commercial oceangoing vessels. But the maritime
industry is changing. As the inland river and offshore industries are growing rapidly, the academy is adapting its curriculum to
these brownwater sectors.
This year’s incoming class, the class of 2017, will be the first that will follow a new curriculum just approved by the Coast Guard
that encompasses new STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) requirements for mariners. A new set of
electives has also been added that will explore “Coastal and Inland Vessel Operations,” with courses in tug, towing and small
vessel operations, brownwater piloting and navigation, and coastal and inland vessel management.
“Our graduates are prepared to work across the industry,” Rear Adm. James A. Helis, USMMA superintendent, said in an
interview. “We are seeing sustained growth in offshore and inland, and we must go in that direction.”
More inland companies are coming to campus to recruit, and more students are showing a sincere interest in joining that industry,
according to Dr. Shashi Kumar, academic dean. He said 59 of the 202 graduates in 2013 listed their job choice as brownwater —
the highest number ever.
“It’s a different kettle of fish today,” said Kumar, a master mariner and former dean at Maine Maritime Academy. “There are
students coming to us now who grew up along the Mississippi River or other coastal or inland states and have knowledge of the
industry and want to work in it.”
They are also exposed to the industry through career seminars, family associations, the Internet and internships, he said.
Kumar said the academy is trying to secure funding for a new tug simulator.
Also on the school’s wish list is a dynamic positioning system simulator. DP systems are now standard on most offshore vessels.
The academy’s new training ship, a NASA vessel that is currently being upgraded at a Florida shipyard, will have a DP system.
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24. Business Development Opportunity- Veterans Day Maritime Dinner Program - NOV. 7, 2013
USMMA KP Alumni - Chesapeake Chapter, Inc.
Charter Member Chapter
USMMA KP Chesapeake - Business Development Opportunities!
Welcome! Table Top Exhibitors & Program Brochure Advertisers
KP Chesapeake - Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner Thursday November 7, 2013
In partnership with the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (IOMMP)
Veterans Day Commemoration Program “Honoring All Who Served”
Special Guest - Rear Admiral Mark H. “Buz” Buzby, (KP ’79) USN (Ret.),
former Commander, Military Sealift Command
The KP Alumni
Chesapeake Chapter will host a Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner on Thursday November 7,
2013 beginning at 5:30PM. We are pleased to include the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots as our
Maritime Industry Event Partner! This annual event will be hosted at The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, 692
Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Tel: Toll Free (866) 629-3196 Web site: http://www.ccmit.org
The Chesapeake Chapter will also provide a “Business Development - Card Exchange - Networking Opportunity!” including
Maritime Industry Tabletop Exhibit Program (30 Tables). Advertisers are welcome, and will be included in our Event Program
Brochure. Thank you for your support!
“Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!"
Table Top Exhibits: $ 100.00
Includes Dinner, Exhibit Table and Program Brochure listing.
Program Brochure Advertisements: $ 100.00 (1/4 page) $ 200.00 (1/2 page) $ 400.00 (Full page).
Publication is sized 8.5" (H) x 5.5" (W), Multi-page, bi-fold, color printing.
Please provide text & logo art as jpeg, gif or other standard graphic file(s) by Friday November 1, 2013.
All corporate, organization or individual advertisers are welcome!
Questions ? Contact our KP Chesapeake
Business Development Committee
Table Top Exhibits - Contact: John M. Hotaling ’68 – Director, Industry Outreach
E-mail: JHotaling@me.com Bus: (703) 525-4092, Cell: (703) 867-4900
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Payments Must Be Received By DEADLINE: Friday November 1, 2013. Check payable to: KPChesapeake
Mail to: Gary G. Hicks ’76 - President, USMMA KP Alumni – Chesapeake Chapter, Inc.,
Fortune Center, 42 Idlewild Street,Bel Air, MD 21014 Tel: (410) 420-0080
E-mail: kpchesapeake@comcast.net Web site: http://www.kpchesapeake.com
Secure Payment can also be made online... Visit our web site for complete event details
http://www.kpchesapeake.com Veterans Day Dinner 110713 web page
Event Costs:
Dinner Program Complete - $ 35.00 advance registration, $ 40.00 for payments received at the door
Table Top Exhibitors - $ 100.00 includes Dinner, Exhibit Table and Program Brochure listing.
Program Brochure Advertisers - $ 100.00 (1/4 page) $ 200.00 (1/2 page) $ 400.00 (full page),
Publication is sized 8.5" (H) x 5.5" (W), Multi-page, bi-fold, color. Ad copy is due Friday November 1, 2013.
Join us for our special Annual Veterans Day Program as we honor one of Kings Point’s finest!
Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USN (KP ’79) (Ret.)
former Commander - Military Sealift Command
Webcast provided by Maritime TV
Dave Gardy (KP ‘80 ) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV http://www.TVWorldwide.com
Complete Program Details:
KP Chesapeake VetDayDinProg 110713 http://kpchesapeake.com/Events/KP%20Chesapeake%20VetDayDinProg%20110713.doc
Fraternally,
Gary
Gary G. Hicks ‘76
Chairman & President
USMMA KP Alumni - Chesapeake Chapter, Inc.
Fortune Center, 42 Idlewild Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Tel: 410-420-0080 E-mail: kpchesapeake@comcast.net
Alt E-mail: kpchesapeake@kpchesapeake.com
Web: http://www.kpchesapeake.com
Cell: (410) 652-8141
KP Chessie
“Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!"
KP Chessie
News 100413 - Business Development - Maritime Dinner Program - NOV. 7, 2013
View as MS Word document - Click: http://kpchesapeake.com/kp%20chessie%20news/KP%20Chessie%20News%20100413.doc
View as PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader File - Click: http://kpchesapeake.com/kp%20chessie%20news/KP%20Chessie%20News%20100413.pdf
Note - All Newsletters are also posted to our web site: http://www.kpchesapeake.com News Page.
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25. USMMA Band Marches On
Attribution: Great Neck Patch, Posted by Jason Molinet (Editor), September 23, 2013 at 04:00 PM
http://greatneck.patch.com/groups/schools/p/usmma-band-marches-on
Academy musicians entertain at Cow Harbor Day Parade in Northport.
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Marching Band took part in the Cow Harbor Day Parade Sunday. Photo Credit: Jason
Molinet.
Dressed in their midshipmen's finest, members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Marching Band took part in the Cow Harbor
Day Parade Sunday in Northport.
The band usually numbers about 100, but half were out to sea, according to the director. No matter. Their dress blue tops, lockstep performance and choice of music were real crowd pleasers as they paraded down Main Street.
Their show-stopper: The theme from the TV series "Hogan's Heroes," the aptly titled "March."
Editorial Note:
What is Cow Harbor Day?
Cow Harbor Day is the traditional annual festival celebrating the history of the Village of Northport on Long Island in NY. The
name comes from "The Great Cow Harbor" this is what the Village was called years ago as the cows use to graze on the fields
along the Harbor which are now two lovely parks.
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Attribution: Village of Northport - Information, History, Facts & Photos
http://www.villageofnorthport.com/home/index.php/cow-harbor-day
The Incorporated Village of Northport, is located just outside of Town of Huntington, NY located approximately 55 minutes east of
Manhattan, NY, on the North Shore of Long Island in the County of Suffolk.
(L to R) Midshipman Ryan Malamphy ’16 (Glen Rock, PA), Sean Kummer ’14 (Northport, NY) –
Drum Major for the Parade, Devin Malamphy ’16 (Glen Rock, PA),
26. Hearing: Maritime Transportation Regulations: Impacts on Safety, Security, Jobs and the
Environment, Part 2 101013
A hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation (http://transportation.house.gov/subcommittees/coast-guard-and-maritime-transportation) will be held
on October 10, 2013 10:00AM - Maritime Transportation Regulations: Impacts on Safety, Security, Jobs and the
Environment, Part 2 http://transportation.house.gov/hearing/maritime-transportation-regulations-impacts-safety-security-jobsand-environment-part-2
Purpose:
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will conduct a two part hearing to review the status of
regulations by the United States Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Maritime Commission
(FMC), and the Maritime Administration (MARAD), as well as examine how such regulations impact the maritime industry. The
Subcommittee will met on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., in 2167 of the Rayburn House Office Building for Part I
of the hearing. Part I will focus on safety and commercial regulations. For Part I, the Subcommittee heard from the Coast Guard,
FMC, MARAD, and representatives from private industry.
The Subcommittee will meet on Thursday October 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building for Part II of
the hearing. Part II will focus on environmental regulations. For Part II, the Subcommittee will hear from the Coast Guard, EPA,
and representatives from private industry.
Summary of Subject Matter:
To be posted
Witnesses:
To be posted
Watch a live webcast of this hearing on October 10, 2013 »
To be posted
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About the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
Duncan Hunter (R-CA, 50th District)
House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 113th Congress
507 Ford HOB, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 226-3552
http://transportation.house.gov/subcommittees/coast-guard-and-maritime-transportation
Staff: John Rayfield, Staff Director, Geoff Gosselin, Professional Staff, Stephen West, Military Fellow
The Honorable Duncan Hunter (R-CA, 50th District)
Chairman, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, 2165 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
Washington D.C. Office • 223 Cannon HOB • Washington, D.C. 20515 •
Phone: (202) 225-5672 • Fax: (202) 225-0235 Scheduler: Carly DeBeikes E-mail: carly.debeikes@mail.house.gov
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation has jurisdiction over the activities of the United States
Coast Guard, including its duties, organization, functions, personnel, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The Coast Guard enforces the laws of the United States on waters under U.S. jurisdiction and on the high seas. The service’s
many missions include search and rescue, illegal drug and migrant interdiction, oil spill prevention and response, maritime safety
and security, maintaining aids to navigation, icebreaking, and enforcement of U.S. fisheries and marine pollution laws.
The Subcommittee also has jurisdiction over regulation of ocean shipping and the merchant marine, except as it relates to
national security.
Issues and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee include:
- United States Coast Guard
- Maritime transportation safety
- Navigation, port and waterway safety
- Maritime transportation regulatory activities, including the regulation of vessels and merchant seaman,
- State boating safety programs
- Marine environmental protection, generally as related to vessel operations (oil and plastics pollution, invasive/aquatic nuisance
species transported by vessels, international agreements concerning transportation of oil and hazardous substances)
- Port security
- Federal Maritime Commission and the regulation of ocean shipping
- The Jones Act (United States cabotage laws governing shipping of goods and passengers between any two points in the
U.S. - -Exclusive Economic Zone)
- Non-national security aspects of the merchant marine
House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 113th Congress Members
Republicans
Duncan Hunter, California, Chairman
Don Young, Alaska
Howard Coble, North Carolina
Frank A. LoBiondo, New Jersey
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania
Steve Southerland, II, Florida, Vice Chair
Tom Rice, South Carolina
Trey Radel, Florida
vacancy
Bill Shuster, Pennsylvania, (ex officio)
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Democrats
John Garamendi, California, Ranking Member
Elijah E. Cummings, Maryland
Corrine Brown, Florida
Rick Larsen, Washington
Timothy H. Bishop, New York
Janice Hahn, California
Lois Frankel, Florida
Nick J. Rahall, II, West Virginia, (ex officio)
27. Maritime Administration supports U.S. Defense efforts
FAST LANE: The Official Blog of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation – September 24, 2013
http://www.dot.gov/fastlane/maritime-administration-supports-us-defense-efforts
Posted by Todd Solomon
Ensuring that producers and suppliers can ship freight effectively from coast to coast and to markets around the world is a key
part of the DOT mission. But when American forces are deployed abroad, the cargo supporting their efforts becomes particularly
important, and our Maritime Administration (MARAD) works hard to sustain our troops with the food, equipment, and personnel
they need to do their jobs and return home safely.
Yesterday at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, Acting Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen reminded
students that "logistics matter." The business of moving, supplying, and maintaining our joint forces is critical to their success.
Logistics determine whether we can deploy a force at all; they determine where and when we can do so; and they determine the
tempo and reach with which our forces can fight.
Acting Administrator Jaenichen also made it clear to students that, when it comes to logistics, MARAD has their backs.
MARAD works with the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to ensure that our
nation has sufficient ships and merchant mariners to meet its strategic deployment and sustainment requirements. Our programs
ensure that both government and privately owned vessels are available to TRANSCOM and MSC when needed.
Without the U.S. commercial maritime industry and the programs administered by MARAD, American forces would have a much
more difficult time accomplishing their missions.
Through the Ready Reserve Force of MARAD-owned ships, the U.S. flagged private ships of the Voluntary Intermodal Shipping
Agreement (VISA), and the Maritime Security Program (MSP), the American maritime community makes its vessels and its
mariners available for national service whenever our joint forces need logistics support.
For example, these efforts resulted in effective and seamless sealift delivery during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring
Freedom. MSP vessels have been a key contributor to our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, moving more than 50 percent of all
military cargo. And since 2009 alone, MSP ships have carried more than 90 percent of the cargo needed to support U.S. military
operations and rebuilding efforts in both countries.
The U.S. is the only nation capable of deploying major forces anywhere in the world at a moment's notice in support of our
national security objectives. Part of that capability comes from our ability to sustain those forces.
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Our Maritime Administration is proud of its strong record of ensuring that logistical support in the past, and MARAD stands ready
to deliver when and if that support is needed in the future.
28. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Turns 70
Attribution: Great Neck Patch, Posted by Jason Molinet (Editor), September 30, 2013 at 1:31 PM
http://greatneck.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/us-merchant-marine-academy-turns-70
Gov. Andrew Cuomo pays tribute to Kings Point service academy, which was dedicated 70 years ago Monday.
A USMMA rifle team performs at Memorial Day ceremonies on the Village Green. Photo Credit: Rich Jacques
It happened 70 years ago Monday.
With World War II in full swing and the Battle of the Atlantic raging, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's campus at Kings Point
was dedicated Sept. 30, 1943.
After recognizing the need to standardize training aboard vessels, Congress passed the landmark Merchant Marine Act in 1936.
Two years later, the U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps was established.
But the campus gave the corps a permanent home on the Long Island Sound. Then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt said at the
time: “The Academy serves the Merchant Marine as West Point serves the Army and Annapolis serves the Navy.”
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo paid tribute to the Academy as it turns 70. “Today we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the United States
Merchant Marine Academy and recognize the invaluable contributions of the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps,” Cuomo said.
“Members of the Merchant Marines have served New York and the United States both in foreign military conflicts and domestic
emergency situations, and we are grateful for their service.”
USMMA graduates have participated in every conflict since World War II.
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29. KP Club of Washington, D.C Chapter Hosts Fifth Annual Secretaries Cup Golf Challenge 100813
Fifth Annual Secretaries Cup - Golf Challenge
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, Virginia
Cost:
ANCC Members - $75 (covers players’ bar tab)
Non-Members - $110
Tee times start at Noon
The field is limited to 40 golfers. The first 20 graduates from each Academy to sign-up get to play. Players don’t need to be
regular golfers because the two man teams will be handicapped and the team Captains will strive to put a golfer with an
occasional golfer. Format of Play: Matches will be played with two-man teams in an 18 hole match play, Captain’s Choice format
(chose the best ball from the two shots). Each match will vie for one point with ten total points for the challenge. We will be
teeing-off from two tees so the last two groups can finish up within one hour after the first two foursomes finish.
Après’ Golf Dinner in Sun Room:
All participants are encouraged to attend the dinner. $40 for a Fixed Price Dinner w/half bottle of wine and cocktails before dinner
at the Eisenhower Lounge/Sun Room Patio included. A sports coat or blazer is required, no tie. Blazer patch is mandatory for
KPers. Cocktails - 6:00 to 7:00. Dinner - 7:00 to 9:30. KP players will be charged separately for a new blazer patch if they don’t
have one.
*New* KP Blazer Patch
For more information please contact Roy Rogers at: 703-627-2321, rrogers41@cox.net, and roy.r.rogers@dni.gov and Tom
McCabe at: ftjmccabejr@yahoo.com and 949-525-1623 for USMMA or John Felker at: felks@cox.net and 202-491-3581 and
Don Bruzdzinski at: dbruzdzinski@aol.com, 703-659-3127, and 202-447-4878 for USCGA.
Webcast provided by Maritime TV
Dave Gardy (KP ‘80 ) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV http://www.TVWorldwide.com
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30. Visit the Academy Web site: http://www.usmma.edu
Academy Website Communications page http://www.usmma.edu/communications
The Office of External Affairs works closely with stakeholders from congress, community, industry, government and members of
the press providing information on the life, events and policies of the Academy. It is the liaison with the Office of Communications
at the Maritime Administration and the Department of Transportation.
From Homecoming to Graduation the Office of External Affairs is part of the management team for Academy special events,
community outreach, press conferences and VIP tours. Throughout the year the Office of External Affairs works closely with the
alumni and parents and the Merchant Marine Museum.
Contact Us - External Affairs ExternalAffairs@usmma.edu Phone: (516) 726-6048
300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, New York 11024 Business hours: 0800-1630 ET, M-F
Academy Website Alumni Information page http://www.usmma.edu/alumni
Want to keep in touch with all the latest Academy news and events?
Click here to sign up for the Academy’s newsletter featuring a message from Admiral Helis and other Academy news.
Interested in learning how to make a donation to the Academy?
As part of its five-year strategic plan, the Academy has created a new Needs List, outlining its top ten Margins of Excellence
needs for the coming year. Each item on the list will help the Academy achieve the goals defined its Strategic Plan, from
providing Cutting-Edge Programs and developing Sound Leadership to creating a Dynamic Campus Culture.
Alumni, parents and other Kings Point supporters can review the Needs List:

2013 Margins of Excellence Needs List
You can also learn more about how to make a donation here:

Guide to Gift Giving
Alumni also can stay involved with the Academy by joining one of several Kings Point alumni groups, including:
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The KP Alumni-Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc.
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Sailing Foundation
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31. Ship Shape [Kings Point]
Attribution: WorkBoat Magazine, www.WorkBoat.com, October 1, 2013 By By Pamela Glass
Diversified Business Communications, 121 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 978-671-0444
http://www.workboat.com/newsdetail.aspx?id=22031
After years of neglect, Kings Point is finally beefing up its facilities
As midshipmen arrived at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., this summer to begin a new academic year,
they were greeted with more than buzz cuts and pushups.
The newly renovated Rogers Hall dorm was reopened after a major structural overhaul. Delano dining hall has a new kitchen and
caterer. A replacement for Mallory Pier is under construction. And the training vessel Kings Pointer, a former NASA ship, is being
renovated at a yard in Florida and is expected to dock on campus this fall.
After years of operating with crumbling facilities under numerous superintendents, Kings Point appears to be righting its listing
ship.
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“Kings Point is still one of the priorities we have within this administration,” Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, acting administrator at the U.S.
Maritime Administration, told a recent gathering of USMMA graduates in Baltimore. “It is one of our crown jewels of our five
service academies, and we are trying to get it back to that position.”
Marad, the Transportation Department agency that oversees the academy, has invested heavily in capital improvements to Kings
Point, which sits on stunning waterfront property on Long Island that once included the estate of Walter Chrysler. “We have a lot of
work going on,” Jaenichen said. “It is pretty exciting.”
For those close to Kings Point — including students, faculty, alumni, and the commercial maritime industry — these changes
have been long overdue. Things were so bad five years ago that a Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel tasked by DOT to assess the
school called the situation “dire” and concluded that the academy had reached a “tipping point.”
REPUTATION IN JEOPARDY
Facilities — many that dated to the school’s founding more than 60 years ago — had deteriorated to the point of having electrical
and plumbing failures. The gym, built in 1943, needed modern ventilation, lighting and floors. Last year, a carbon monoxide leak in
one of the dorms sent 39 cadets to the hospital. The waterfront piers “were in an abysmal state.” Cost of improvements was put at
$300 million.
The panel warned in its 2010 report that unless buildings, athletic facilities, and training equipment were upgraded and internal
financial practices reformed, the academy could lose its reputation as a world-class maritime training institution as well as its
school accreditation.
A year earlier, in 2009, the General Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress, released a highly critical report on the
school’s finances. It found numerous irregularities, including overcharging midshipmen $8.1 million in school fees, and made 47
recommendations for improvements.
During this period, the academy had three superintendents who were reassigned after staying no more than a year on campus.
This left the school without strong, consistent leadership and it hurt morale. Several other administrators and support staff were
also let go, in what Mary Jane Fuschetto, outgoing head of the USMMA National Parent Association, called “an academic
massacre.”
“Every single person who knew how to run the place was fired,” she said.
The turmoil focused an unflattering light on the academy and its mission, with those inside and outside the marine industry
wondering if the academy was still relevant.
Also of significance were changes occurring in the maritime industry. With bluewater shipping now dominated by foreign-flag ships
and new opportunities being found in the brownwater and offshore energy sectors, the traditional curriculum seemed outmoded
and in need of a reality check.
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Congress started to take note as complaints began to pour in from alumni and parents. Former DOT Secretary Ray LaHood
visited the campus and was “aghast” at what he saw. Money started to flow to the academy to upgrade its sagging infrastructure
and reforms were made in the school’s organizational structure and finances.
Curriculum changes are also underway, including recent Coast Guard approval of a revised curriculum that incorporates the new
STCW requirements for Coast Guard licensing.
New courses are also in the works for midshipmen to learn about shipping on the inland and coastal waterways and operation of
offshore service vessels.
STRATEGIC PLAN
USMMA’s superintendent, Rear Adm. James A. Helis, a retired Army colonel with 30 years of military service and a teaching stint
at the U.S. Army War College, has promised to stay the course of reform.
Soon after taking over in June 2012, Helis released a strategic plan that will guide the academy through 2017, outlining
improvements in financial accounting, infrastructure, campus culture, leadership and relations between the academy and the
maritime industry.
Helis said in an interview that progress has been made in the past year toward meeting these goals. This includes a new chief
financial officer and a new advisory board, building and infrastructure renovations, and the approval of a new curriculum. Relations
with Marad have also improved.
“It’s all very positive,” Helis said. “We are continuing to invest in infrastructure, and we have enough money in the 2014 budget to
cover continued improvements in the coming year. This shows the continued support from Congress and the administration for the
academy.”
He said morale on campus “is better than it was a year ago,” and this has been helped along by the new construction that is a
visible sign of investment in the school.
Asked how he responded to questions about the school’s relevancy, he said: “The school is still relevant today and will remain
relevant in the future. Our graduates are in high demand, and we see 100 percent employment after graduation, so there is still a
need for licensed mariners.”
There are still some rough spots, observers say, and hard feelings persist between the school’s alumni, Marad and academy
administration.
Several decisions by the school administration, under the direction of Marad/DOT, have puzzled parents and alumni, who actively
support the school with donations and student mentoring and closely follow school developments from football to finances.
Alumni feel that they are being marginalized, “herded for the past seven years rather than consulted on major decisions affecting
the academy,” Charles Hill, chairman of the USMMA Alumni Association Foundation, wrote in the May issue of the Kings Pointer
alumni magazine. He said that “a number of decisions and actions have been taken that have damaged the academy,” and he
questioned the rationale of continued alumni donations to the school.
Among the issues is the constant reassignment of superintendents, and shuttering of the Global Maritime and Transportation
School. Also upsetting was the eviction of the Alumni Association and Foundation from its on-campus office because
administrators said the space was needed for classrooms during renovations.
Helis said that alumni are valued for their networking and financial support on behalf of midshipmen, but he dismissed the
complaints, saying “there are strains in every relationship. We will continue to work with alumni.”
In the end, people say what matters most is the quality of education that students receive in preparation for jobs in commercial
shipping and defense.
“I can’t say that academics have suffered,” said Fuschetto of the parent association. Two of her daughters graduated from the
academy and work in commercial shipping.
“I still think it’s a premier school and the problems are internal to the administration and to Marad,” said Fuschetto, who has
published a book about the academy and often travels to Washington from her home in Colorado to promote the school to
Congress.
“There’s a saying that Kings Point is not always the place you want to be, but is always the place you want to be from. The
midshipmen still feel that way. No one has complained about the quality of the education there.”
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32. KP Chesapeake Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner Honors RADM Buzby (KP ’79) 110713
KP Chessie
Charter Member Chapter
KP Chesapeake - Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner Thursday November 7, 2013
The KP Alumni
Chesapeake Chapter will host a Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner on Thursday November 7,
2013 beginning at 5:30PM. We are pleased to include the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots as our
Maritime Industry Event Partner! This annual event will be hosted at The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, 692
Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Tel: Toll Free (866) 629-3196 Web site: http://www.ccmit.org
Veterans Day Commemoration Program
“Honoring All Who Served”
Special Guest - Rear Admiral Mark H. “Buz” Buzby, (KP ’79) USN (Ret.),
former Commander, Military Sealift Command
Our guest of Honor - Rear Admiral Mark H. “Buz” Buzby, (KP ’79) USN (Ret.), former Commander, Military Sealift
Command, will serve as our speaker. We have also invited our USMMA Midshipmen (Color Guard, Drill Team, Vocalist etc.),
the Delaware Military Academy – NJROTC Cadets and the Baltimore Maritime Industries Academy – NJROTC Cadets to
participate in this Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner Program. The Chesapeake Chapter will also provide a
Maritime Industry Tabletop Exhibit Program (30 Tables) as well as our Brochure Advertiser Program, to be included in our
Event Program Brochure.
Evening Agenda
4:30PM - Our evening event begins with a Hosted Tour of the MITAGS Simulator Technology Center. RSVP Required.
5:30PM - Social / Cash Bar / * 30 Industry Table Top Exhibits * “Business Development - Card Exchange - Networking Opportunity!”
Industry Table Top Exhibitors and Program Advertisers will be presented in our Event Program Brochure. (see details below)
6:30PM to 6:50 PM –
Welcoming Ceremony: (details TBA)
Annual Veterans Day Commemoration: This honor will be highlighted with a presentation by our USMMA Midshipman, Delaware Military
Academy – NJROTC Cadets and the Baltimore Maritime Industries Academy – NJROTC Cadets (invited).
Special KP Alumni Honors for Rear Admiral Mark H. “Buz” Buzby, (KP ’79) USN (Ret.)
6:50 PM - Dinner - Complete 3 entrée unlimited buffet, including beverages and assorted desserts
7:30PM – Honoring Remarks: (various speakers TBA)
8:00PM to 8:15PM - Speaker: Rear Admiral Mark H. “Buz” Buzby, (KP ’79) USN (Ret.)
8:30PM – Finale
Event Costs:
Dinner Program Complete - $ 35.00 advance registration, $ 40.00 for payments received at the door
Table Top Exhibitors - $ 100.00, includes Dinner, Exhibit Table and Program Brochure listing.
Program Brochure Advertisers - $ 100.00 (1/4 page) $ 200.00 (1/2 page) $ 400.00 (full page).
Publication is sized 8.5" (H) x 5.5" (W), Multi-page, bi-fold, color printing. Ad copy is due Monday 110413.
Payments Must Be Received By DEADLINE: Tuesday November 5, 2013.
Mail to: Gary G. Hicks ’76 - President, USMMA KP Alumni – Chesapeake Chapter, Inc.,
Fortune Center, 42 Idlewild Street,Bel Air, MD 21014 Tel: (410) 420-0080 E-mail: kpchesapeake@comcast.net
Secure Payment can also be made online
.
Visit our web site http://www.kpchesapeake.com Veterans Day Dinner 110713 web page
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About our Dinner Speaker…
Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USN (KP ’79) (Ret.)
former Commander - Military Sealift Command
Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby is a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science
in Nautical Science and U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate License. He was commissioned in June 1979, is a graduate of the Joint
Forces Staff College and holds master's degrees from the U.S. Naval War College and Salve Regina University in Strategic
Studies and International Relations.
As a surface warfare officer, Rear Adm. Buzby made numerous deployments aboard cruisers and destroyers to include: USS
Connole (FF 1056), USS Aries (PHM 5), USS Yorktown (CG 48) and USS Shiloh (CG 67). Buzby commanded the destroyer USS
Carney (DDG 64) which included the ship's first Mediterranean/Persian Gulf deployment. Under his command, Carney was
awarded two Battle Efficiency awards, the Navy Unit Commendation, Gold and Silver retention excellence awards and the USS
Arizona Memorial Award as the most combat-ready ship in the U.S. Navy over a two-year period.
Following this tour, Buzby returned to sea as 6th Fleet Assistant Operations Officer participating in combat operations as part of
NATO's Operation Allied Force in Kosovo. He then assumed command of Destroyer Squadron 31 as the Sea Combat
Commander for the Abraham Lincoln Battle Group during two deployments in support of operations Southern Watch and Enduring
Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively.
Ashore, the admiral has served on the Navy staff as the Point Defense Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) Section Head for Surface Warfare
Division (OP-352E) and as Aegis Combat System Development Officer (N865G3). Early joint experience was on the Joint Staff,
Joint Operations Division (J-33/JOD) as an Operations Officer and Chairman's Briefer. He was the 16th Commanding Officer of
Surface Warfare Officers School Command.
As a flag officer, Rear Adm. Buzby has served on the Navy Staff as Deputy for Surface Ships (N86E), deputy for Surface Warfare
(N86B) and Deputy for Expeditionary Warfare (N85B). He has also served as Commander, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, and
most recently as Deputy Chief of Staff for Global Force Management and Joint Operations, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (N3/N5).
In October 2009, Rear Adm. Buzby assumed his most recent position as Commander, Military Sealift Command.
Buzby's personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (four awards), Bronze Star, Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (five awards) and various other unit and campaign awards. In 1984, he was
an Atlantic Fleet Junior Officer Ship handling Award winner.
Rear Adm. Thomas K. Shannon relieved Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby as commander, Military Sealift Command, during a change of
command ceremony aboard USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), Norfolk, VA, on May 10, 2013.
KP Chesapeake - Veterans Day Commemoration Dinner Thursday November 7, 2013
Webcast provided by Maritime TV
Dave Gardy (KP ‘80 ) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV http://www.TVWorldwide.com
All Are Welcome! Register Today! Share our Special Commemoration Dinner Program!
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33. Jose Femenia Named Consultant at UtiliVisor
Attribution: Maritime Activity Reports, Inc., 118 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010, Posted by MarineLink.com September 24, 2013
http://www.maritimepropulsion.com/news/jose-femenia-named-consultant-at-utilivisor-055
Jose Femenia, former Head of Engineering and Director of the Master of Marine Engineering Program at the United States
Merchant Marine Academy, has been named a consultant at utiliVisor.
UtiliVisor is an energy advisory firm that offers comprehensive energy monitoring and analysis services for the marine industry,
providing accurate, reliable solutions to boost the fuel efficiency of vessels. Mr. Femenia will serve as a technical advisor for
utiliVisor clients on shipboard propulsion and power systems.
“Jose’s background at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and as a professor at SUNY Maritime College makes him uniquely
qualified to analyze system performance, identify opportunities for energy savings and bring solutions forward for our marine
industry clients,” said Tim Angerame, Director at utiliVisor.
A professor of marine engineering for close to 50 years, Mr. Femenia has conducted extensive research on marine engineering
design and power plant analysis, and design and operations for marine vessels. He has authored numerous publications on
marine engineering and education, including refereed journals, and has contributed to technical texts and reference books. Mr.
Femenia has been a consultant to various maritime organizations, including the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and United
States Merchant Marine Academy, as well as various admiralty law and patent law firms. He also served as principal investigator
or associate investigator for such sponsoring organizations as the Office of Naval Research, Marine Board, and Sea Grant. His
most recent research activities focused on commercial Arctic shipping and marine nuclear propulsion systems for commercial
vessels.
A Fellow and Past President of SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers), Mr. Femenia received the
organization’s Webb Medal for contributions to marine engineering education and its Bliss Medal for contributions to military
engineering education. He serves as the SNAME Technical & Research Panel M48, Nuclear Power for Commercial Ship
Propulsion, co-chair; is a member of the Society of Marine Port Engineers and a Past President of the organization; and is a
member of the American Society of Engineering Educators.
A licensed Professional Engineer; Third Assistant Engineer, steam and motor, USCG (U.S. Coast Guard), retired; and Chief
Engineer, NIULPE (National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Professional Engineers) retired, Mr. Femenia received a master
of science degree in mechanical engineering from City College, City University of New York and a bachelor of marine engineering
from the State University of New York Maritime College.
Founded in 1978, utiliVisor offers comprehensive energy monitoring and advisory services for the marine industry, providing
accurate, reliable solutions to boost the fuel efficiency of vessels. The utiliVisor system is a web-based, networked solution, built
on open standards, that works in real time to collect and format data, monitor operations and equipment errors, and deliver
oversight via web-based alerts and alarms.
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34. International Propeller Club - 87th Annual Convention, Arlington, Virginia October 2-4, 2013
The International Propeller Club of the United States will host its 87th Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City,
Arlington, Virginia, October 2-4, 2013. The theme for this 87th Annual Convention: Navigating Maritime Policy in the 21st Century.
“Plan now to join us outside the Nation's Capital for the 87th annual Propeller Club convention. Our headquarters hotel will be the
Hyatt Crystal City, located five minutes from Reagan National Airport and Washington, D.C.”
Click here (http://propellerclubhq.com/default.aspx?pageId=14) for information on registration and reserving hotel rooms.
Details of the accompanying guest program are here (http://propellerclubhq.com/default.aspx?pageId=37).
Tours planned are
• Wednesday: lunch with registrants followed by a walking tour of Capitol Hill
• Thursday: lunch and tour at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate
• Friday: tour and lunch of Hillwood, home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, with its world-class collection of decorative arts
The tour schedule will also allow guest program registrants to attend the Club’s business sessions on Wednesday and Friday, as
well as the business meeting of the Women’s Propeller Club on Thursday morning.
Navigating Maritime Policy in the 21st Century
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
October 2-4, 2013
All sessions at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, except where noted.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
4 – 7 p.m. Registration opens
4 – 10 p.m. Hospitality suite
Wed., Oct. 2
8 a.m. Registration opens/breakfast
9 a.m.–12:15 Session 1: Welcoming remarks, first business session, and keynote speaker
-- The Honorable Anthony Foxx, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
2 – 5 p.m. Session 2: Legislative Impacts on the Maritime Industry (at Hart Senate Office Building)
-- John Anderson, House Water Resources and Environment subcommittee
-- Dan Neumann, Senate Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee
-- John Rayfield, House Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee
5:30 – 8 p.m. President’s Reception (at "The Flying Bridge," 444 N.Capitol Street)
8:30 – 10:30 Hospitality suite
Thurs., Oct. 3
8 a.m. Registration opens/breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m. Session 3: National Security and Maritime Transportation
-- Speaker: The Honorable Paul N. "Chip" Jaenichen, Sr., U.S. Maritime Administration
Panel:
-- William Kenwell, Maersk Line, Limited
-- Don Marcus, International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots
-- Stephen Sadler, Transportation Security Administration
-- Chris Thayer, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Navy
-- Kevin Tokarski, U.S. Maritime Administration
10 a.m – noon Business meeting, Women's Propeller Club of the United States
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10:30 a.m. – noon Session 4: Developments in Shipbuilding
-- Frank Foti, CEO, Vigor Industrial
-- Dave Heller, U.S. Maritime Administration
-- Jon Kaskin, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Plans, Policy, Oversight & Integration
-- RDML David H. Lewis, PEO SHIPS, Program Executive Officer, U.S. Navy
-- Matthew Paxton, Shipbuilders Council of America
12:15 – 1:45 Luncheon Speaker: ADM Robert Papp, USCG
2 – 3:15 p.m. Workshops for all Propeller Club Port leaders
3:30 – 5 p.m. Regional Propeller Club meetings
Evening Guided bus tour of Washington's monuments and memorials
Afterwards Hospitality suite
Friday, Oct. 4
8 a.m. Registration opens/breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m. Session 5: Mariner Recruiting & Retention
-- Dave Brown, Ingram Barge Company
-- Rear Admiral Gerard Achenbach, Great Lakes Maritime Academy
-- Bart Rogers, Seafarers International Union
-- Anne Wehde, U.S. Maritime Administration
10:30 a.m. – noon Session 6: International Trade and Transportation Trends
-- The Hon. Mario Cordero, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission
-- Bruce Carlton, National Industrial Transportation League
-- Joseph J. Cox, Chamber of Shipping of America
-- Dr. Felix Leinemann, European Union
-- Rear Admiral Steven D. Poulin, U.S. Coast Guard
12:15 – 1:45 p.m. International Propeller Club Awards Luncheon
1:30 – 3 p.m. Session 7: Impact of Energy Sector Transition on Maritime Commerce
-- John Parrott, Totem Ocean Trailer Express
-- William J. Sember, ABS
-- Augustin “Augie” Tellez, Seafarers International Union
3:15 – 5 p.m. Session 8: Second business session
5:30 – 7 p.m. Hospitality suite
7 – 10:30 p.m. Reception, gala dinner, and dance
35. 6th Annual Women on the Water Conference Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2013
Maritime Administration News, Events & Press Releases http://www.marad.dot.gov/ News Release # MARAD,
September 26, 2013. MARAD Contact Kim Strong Phone: 202-366-5807
http://www.marad.dot.gov/mariners_landing_page/women_on_the_water/WOW2013home.htm
Women on the Water 2013
6th Women on the Water Conference - Hosted by the State University of New York Maritime College
From October 31st through November 2nd, 2013, the State University of New York Maritime College (SUNYMC), in partnership
with the Maritime Administration (MARAD), will host the sixth annual Women on the Water (WOW) Conference in Throggs Neck,
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NY. The Conference will bring cadets from the State Maritime Academies and midshipmen from the United States Maritime
Academy together with professional women and men who are leaders in various sectors of the maritime industry. The event will
be an excellent opportunity for the cadets/midshipmen to learn about the exciting careers that are open to them directly from
successful women and men, as well as hear about current issues affecting the maritime industry.
This is also an excellent opportunity for the midshipmen, cadets and current maritime professionals to network and share ideas. If
you would like to be added to the list for the Women on the Water Conference, or if you have questions regarding the conference,
please send an e-mail to: womenonthewater@dot.gov.
Who Should Attend
Maritime Academy Cadets and alumni, Maritime Associations, Ship Operators, Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Seafarer & Trade
Union Representatives, Maritime Lawyers, Maritime Academy Representatives, and Maritime Industry Representatives.
State University of New York Maritime College
The Maritime Administration acknowledges the cooperation of the State University of New York Maritime College in organizing
and providing the facilities for the 2013 WOW Conference.
Information about Throggs Neck and the surrounding area can be found at: CLICK HERE
(http://www.marad.dot.gov/mariners_landing_page/women_on_the_water/WOW2013home.htm#)
Registration
Please CLICK HERE (http://www.marad.dot.gov/mariners_landing_page/women_on_the_water/WOW2013home.htm#)
to register for the conference
Agenda
Information on the agenda will be posted soon. Please check back.
Travel
Travel information can be found at: CLICK HERE:
(http://www.marad.dot.gov/mariners_landing_page/women_on_the_water/WOW2013home.htm#)
Accommodations
For information on local hotels and the 2013 Conference: CLICK HERE
(http://www.marad.dot.gov/mariners_landing_page/women_on_the_water/WOW2013home.htm#)
Maritime Administration
The Maritime Administration (http://www.marad.dot.gov/) promotes the development and maintenance of an adequate, wellbalanced United States merchant marine, sufficient to carry the Nation's domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion
of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of service as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency.
The Maritime Administration also seeks to ensure that the United States maintains adequate shipbuilding and repair services,
efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping capacity for use in time of national
emergency.
36. Maritime Industry Charges Into the Future
FAST LANE: The Official Blog of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation – September 26, 2013
http://www.dot.gov/fastlane/maritime-industry-charges-future
Posted by Paul "Chip" Jaenichen
The economic recovery continues to offer new opportunities for the U.S. maritime industry and the U.S.-flag fleet, and I am excited
that our nation’s international shipping community has capitalized on these opportunities and is poised to expand even further.
Recently, at the inaugural Tradewinds Jones Act Forum, I discussed the changes affecting the coastwise U.S.-flag maritime
industry -- also known as the Jones Act fleet.
Since its enactment, the Jones Act continues to ensure a level playing field for U.S. vessels moving cargo within the nation. The
Act keeps skilled American mariners employed aboard American ships by requiring that products moved between U.S. ports be
carried by U.S. vessels manned by U.S. crews. More recently, the Jones Act has been a catalyst for growth in the maritime
industry and also our economy.
Supply boats, large tankers, and barge vessels are in high demand to support the production and movement of shale oil, a new,
more abundant cargo source, between American coastwise ports. Currently 12 new product tankers are on order from American
shipyards, with options to build more. In addition, more than 100 offshore vessels are on order at Gulf Coast shipyards, with the
number of deep water rigs available in the Gulf of Mexico expected to increase by 25 percent by 2015.
That’s why this Administration has invested more than $150 million to boost U.S. shipyards that support production upgrades to
increase capacity and competitiveness as well as shipyard efficiency.
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It’s a wise investment. Since 2008, U.S. oil and natural gas production has increased overall and net imports of foreign oil and
petroleum fell to their lowest level in nearly 20 years. We are now less reliant on oil imports than any time since 1993 with the U.S.
on track to become the world’s largest oil producer by 2020.
And of course, increased production at our shipyards means middle-class jobs for Americans who not only build, but also operate
these vessels. Additionally, the shipbuilding industry contributes more than $36 billion to our national economy.
The Obama Administration remains committed to our shipping industry and to the policies that sustain domestic trade. This
productive industry has helped grow America’s economy.
Paul "Chip" Jaenichen is Acting Administrator of the Maritime Administration.
Photo Credit: Maritime Administration News, Events & Press Releases
http://www.marad.dot.gov/ News Release # MARAD,
September 26, 2013. MARAD Contact Kim Strong Phone: 202-366-5807
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37. USMMA KP ALUMNI - NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER
To Host INTERNATIONAL WORKBOAT SHOW EVENTS
OPEN TO ALL GRADUATES AND THEIR GUESTS
Any graduate planning on attending the International Workboat Show in New Orleans is invited to participate in our annual KP
events. Rear Admiral James Helis USMS, Superintendent of USMMA, and Acting Maritime Administrator Captain Paul “Chip”
Jaenichen will be our honored guests. There also will be six (6) midshipmen courtesy of the Class of 1962’s gift.
* On October 10, 2013 we will hold our annual social at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar located at 701 Tchoupitoulas Street, minutes
from the Workboat Show. Times are 1700-2000.
* On October 11, 2013 a dinner reception for Rear Admiral Helis and Acting Maritime Administrator Jaenichen at the Westin Hotel
at Canal Place from 1930-2230 hours in the Terrace Room on the 12th floor.
*On October 12, 2013 there will be a Special Re-dedication ceremony in Pass Christian, MS (1 hour east of New Orleans) to
replace and restore the USMMA Pass Christian Cadet Corps Memorial established by this chapter in 1979 and damaged in
Katrina. It was established to honor the cadets who died at sea and comprises part of the 142 killed at sea. Read more about the
school at http://www.usmm.org/cadetcorps.html. A reception will follow at the Bay Waveland Yacht Club on the west side of Bay
St Louis.
Lucy’s can be paid at the door or online. Friday night’s dinner and Saturday’s Memorial Service must be prepaid and booked no
later than Oct 7th as we must give the facilities a head count.
Full details and directions are on our website www.kpnola.org and payment can be made there for any event. Just click on the
Workboat Show event page.
ANV - Board of Directors, USMMA KP New Orleans Alumni Chapter
Editorial Note:
We thank the Officers and members of the USMMA KP Alumni – Port of New Orleans Chapter for their extraordinary efforts to
provide the following KP Alumni – International Workboat Show Events.
We also recognize the valued participation of the USMMA KP Alumni – Port of Mobile Chapter – Shane Nolen ’93 – President,
the USMMA KP Alumni – Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter – Pat Keene ’62 – President, USMMA KP Alumni – Port of Houston
Chapter – Bill Briggs ’96 – President, and USMMA KP Alumni – Galveston Bay - Brazosport Chapter – **Captain John Peterlin
’76 – President.
Please encourage participation in the USMMA Cadets Corps Dedication ceremony planned in Pass Christian, MS. on Saturday
October 12, 2013. The Memorial fabrication is completed and can be viewed on page 5. We are honored to share this event with
graduate members of the USMMA Cadets Corps, including Robert C. Wisnewski, SR, Class of 1944.
Lastly, we congratulate and thank *Captain Ron Campana ’71 – President, USMMA KP Alumni – Port of New Orleans Chapter,
and his wife Joanne, for their dedication and considerable efforts required to initiate, organize and complete the USMMA Cadets
Corps, Pass Christian, MS. Memorial at Henderson Point.
Acta Non Verba!
* Captain Campana ’71 (Left photo) also serves as - Regional Vice Chairman - Southeast & International - Caribbean
USMMA KP Alumni – Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc.
** Captain John Peterlin ’76 (Right photo) also serves as Regional Vice Chairman - Southwest & International - Latin America USMMA KP Alumni – Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc.
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38. WorkBoat Show – New Orleans Chapter Events October 10, 2013
On Thursday Oct 10th, 2013 we will tour the Show followed by our annual Social at Lucy's Retired Surfer bar from 1700-2000.
North America’s largest commercial marine tradeshow has NEW DATES! October 9-11, 2013 in New Orleans, La.
The WorkBoat Show is the only solution that can connect you to the best resources in the maritime industry all in one convenient
location. With over 1000 exhibitors and thousands of innovative products, you’ll be able to meet and negotiate face to face with
colleagues and suppliers to find the new ideas that bring in business and save you money.
Set a course for October and make your plans to attend today. http://www.workboatshow.com/
Over 1,000 marine product and service suppliers exhibited at last year's show, and 85% have already said they'll be back. When
face-to-face negotiation is critical this is the best place to get the job done; meet and troubleshoot with product experts, negotiate
directly with multiple suppliers, discuss the latest advancements in vessel technology, and find the solutions that are right for your
business.
39. Port Fourchon Visit Scheduled October 11, 2013
On Friday 101113 we will tour Port Fourchon. The Administrator and Admiral will be escorted by the port manager who will give
them a tour of the port and they will visit a new DP Platform Supply Boat. They will also stop in at Edison Chouest' s facility to see
their DP training facility which is in Golden Meadow, LA which is on the way back to New Orleans. Afterwards, our chapter is
hosting a dinner event at the Western for both men from 1930-2230.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfr5yXzkKMs
Port Fourchon 2010… Uploaded on May 23, 2011
This film explains the significance of Port Fourchon not just to Louisiana, but to the economy of the entire country. Dramatic aerial
footage highlights the geographic and commercial assets of the Port
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40. USMMA Cadets Corps Dedication ceremony planned in Pass Christian, MS. October 12, 2013
On Saturday, Oct 12th, 2013 we have a special Dedication ceremony planned in Pass Christian, MS. In 1979 our chapter, with the
assistance of the USN Seabees from Gulfport, MS. erected a memorial to the USMMA Cadets Corps which was located in Pass
Christian, MS. at Henderson Point. As you well know, this was one of the two facilities used as KP before the government bought
the Chrysler Estate. Many who passed through those gates were part of the 142 and the memorial is dedicated to those who died
as cadets from Pass Christian and Sam Mateo. In 1950 the campus was finally shut down and sold to the Mississippi Baptist
Convention Board. Numerous hurricanes and finally Katrina destroyed all remnants of the buildings. However, because the
Seabees installed the Memorial which consisted of an old ketch sailing anchor (donated by the Seabees) and plaque, they
remained in place.
USMM Cadet Corps Basic School Memorial, located in Pass Christian, MS. at Henderson Point. Original Dedication Plaque & Anchor, and Visitor Center which
was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) removed these items for safe keeping. Fast forward to July of this year and
our chapter was notified that a couple in Bay St Louis, MS was working with the MBCB to try and restore the memorial. Mr. John
Ohman and his wife Katharine, who have no relationship with KP, reached out to us for help. John is a retired C/Eng with Lykes
and ABS. He knew and sailed with many KP grads and his dedication to the project should be commended.
Original Anchor
Original Dedication Plaque
We met with John, the MBCB and have submitted plans to the MDOT to recreate this memorial and it was approved The MBCB
handed me the original bronze plaque and we immediately sent it to be refurbished by the father-in-law of
Kevin Stith '96 who is a professional in this field. The anchor is located in West, MS, a four hour drive from the coast and is being
retrieved for restoration as well. The USN Seabees have agreed to help us again in setting and mounting this memorial. So at
1000 hours on Oct 12, 2013 we will rededicate the USMMA Pass Christian cadet Corps Memorial to the men who lost their lives at
sea s cadets in WWII. The Admiral and Acting Maritime Administrator will be on hand along with six midshipmen traveling thanks
to the great gift of the class of 1962. Reception to follow. The Memorial will be in Henderson Point Park which is 0.6 miles NNE of
the original campus. Henderson Point is still demolished from Katrina and we wanted the memorial to be in a location where
people will actually see it.
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Henderson Point Memorial Site, overlooking
Bay St. Louis. The tree to be replaced with
original Plaque (refinished) and original Anchor
(refurbished). Plaque text highlighted below.
Original Dedication Plaque (refurbished).
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THESE GROUNDS, FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 1942
TO MARCH 21, 1950, WERE THE SITE OF THE PASS CHRISTIAN
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE CADET CORPS BASIC SCHOOL.
FROM HERE AND THE SISTER SCHOOL AT SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA,
OVER 6000 UNDERGRADUATES OF THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY AT KINGS POINT,
NEW YORK, WENT TO SEA IN WAR AND PEACE.
TO THOSE CADETS, WHO IN THE COURSE OF THEIR TRAINING OR SUBSEQUENT SERVICE,
GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY, THIS MONUMENT IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED.
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Our chapter has no greater mission than this project. Many need to be thanked and will be. This is our history and legacy and we
shall never forget the sacrifices made by these young men in time of war. Think about it, how many would volunteer to go to KP
knowing when they set sail a U-Boat could and would sink them. Yet, many not only were sunk and survived; they went back
again and were sunk again. Their story, bravery and dedication must never be allowed to fade. These brave men set the course
and bar for the rest of us. We are extremely proud to restore and dedicate what this chapter created in 1979.
Contact:
Captain Ronald L. Campana ’71 - President – USMMA KP Alumni - New Orleans Chapter
Regional Vice Chairman - Southeast & International - Caribbean
USMMA KP Alumni – Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc.
Cell: (504) 415-7960 E-mail: ships@cox.net
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History and Photos of Merchant Marine Cadet Corps Life in the 1940's
Attribution: American Merchant Marine at War, www.usmm.org
The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 directed that the merchant marine be "manned with a trained and efficient citizen personnel,"
but did not specify any structure for the Maritime Commission to follow. The Bland amendment of June 1938, created the United
States Maritime Service for "training of licensed and unlicensed merchant marine personnel." The Maritime Commission's first
report to Congress in January 1939 recommended establishment of a federal cadet system, and pointed out the need for officers
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with gunnery skills in case of war. In July 1942 control over the Cadet Corps was transferred from the Coast Guard to the War
Shipping Administration.
Richard McNulty, who for years had preached the need for a formal training organization, became the first Supervisor of Cadet
Training, a position he held for 12 years. McNulty and a staff of four worked out a curriculum and in September 1939 appointed 3
"Port Inspector-Instructors" in New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans for 325 cadets.
The Maritime Commission made selection to the Cadet program based on a National Competitive Examination, the first held on
April 17, 1939. Of the 450 applicants, 166 passed the exam. Cadets were assigned to ships, whose Masters were responsible for
supervising their work. Ashore, Port Inspector-Instructors supervised the training program which included an exam at the end of
each sea year.
The need for a permanent shore facility became obvious quickly. After several years of temporary facilities, Congress
appropriated funds in 1942 for the purchase of the former Chrysler estate for an Academy at Kings Point, Long Island, New York.
At the same time the Merchant Marine Cadet Schools were established at Pass Christian, Mississippi, and San Mateo, California.
Gulf Coast Cadet Corps
The Gulf Coast Cadet Corps found its first home in June 1940 at the Coast Guard Air Station in Biloxi, Mississippi. By winter they
moved to the commandant's old house at the Algiers Navy Yard. Evicted again, the District Cadet Training Instructor bought the
North Star, a 120-foot houseboat, and leased land along Bayou St. John. Old Civilian Conservation Corps buildings were
reassembled on the site.
During a cruise, the North Star took shelter from a storm at the Inn-by-the-Sea resort in Pass Christian. An officer learned the
hotel owners were willing to sell to the government and the deal was approved on August 29, 1942. The North Star was used to
move the cadets to their new home in mid-September 1942. The training vessels at Pass Christian were: North Star (renamed
Robert Waterman), Oneida, Alfred Haag (renamed John Land), Samuel Samuels (renamed Joshua Humphreys) and a submarine
chaser renamed Ensign Strom.
The cadets at San Mateo were transferred to Kings Point in September 1947, and the school closed, becoming a junior college,
and later, a nature preserve. Pass Christian Cadet School, already suffering severe financial problems, was devastated by a
hurricane in September 1947. The School closed in 1950, the facilities turned into a religious college, then a resort.
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USMMA Cadets Corps, Pass Christian, MS. Memorial at Henderson Point, completed September 26, 2013
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Aerial view of Pass Christian Cadet Corps School
"Shooting the sun" is done outside, the problem being worked out afterward
in the classroom.
Aerial view of Pass Christian Cadet Corps School
Pass Christian Cadet Corps School training vessel Joshua Humphreys
Inspection at Pass Christian Cadet Corps School by U.S. Navy officer
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The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 directed that the merchant marine be
"manned with a trained and efficient citizen personnel," but did not specify
any structure for the Maritime Commission to follow. The Bland amendment
of June 1938, created the United States Maritime Service for "training of
licensed and unlicensed merchant marine personnel."
41. KP Chesapeake Chapter Hosts Annual Fall Pistol Tournament – Saturday October 19, 2013
USMMA KP Alumni - Chesapeake Chapter, Inc.
Charter Member Chapter
KP Chesapeake
Pistol Tournament
Saturday October 19, 2013 - 9:30AM to 1:00PM
A NRA Shooting Sports Competition Camp Program, Directed by Long Branch Rifle Association, Inc.
Hosted at Freestate Gun Range, 11500 Crossroads Circle, Middle River, MD 21220
(Indoor – Climate Controlled Shooting Range!)
Proceeds to support
United States Merchant Marine Academy Pistol Team
Pistol Tournament Cost: $ 40.00 all-inclusive per shooter. EVERYTHING IS PROVIDED including:
Target Pistols, Ammunition, Drinks, Expert Coaching, Luncheon and Awards!
Participants may fire ANY Pistol caliber! Participants are welcome to furnish their own Pistol and Ammunition.
KP Chesapeake & LBRA will furnish .22LR Caliber Pistols and Ammunition at no additional cost.
* USMMA MIDSHIPMEN ARE INVITED – AS OUR GUESTS! NO $ CHARGE! *
Tournament Agenda:
9:30 AM Check-in, issue badges, targets, ammo and pistol
9:50 AM Range Orientation & *Safety Briefing – Pistol Range. *All participants must attend briefing to shoot!
10:00 AM Tournament Commences – Pistol Range. Drinks and snacks provided throughout tournament!
Approx 12:00 or 1:00 PM (depending upon number of shooters) Luncheon & Awards Ceremony.
Registration & Remittance Must be Received By DEADLINE: Friday October 19, 2013 @ 12:01PM
Gary G. Hicks ’76 - President, USMMA KP Alumni – Chesapeake Chapter, Inc., Fortune Center, 42 Idlewild Street,
Bel Air, MD 21014 Tel: (410) 420-0080 E-mail: kpchesapeake@comcast.net Web site: http://www.kpchesapeake.com
Check payable to: KPChesapeake
Payment can also be made online...
Visit our web site http://www.kpchesapeake.com KP Chesapeake - Shooting Sports Events page
KP Chesapeake Pistol Tournament 022313 $ 40.00
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42. KP Alumni - SouthCentral PA Chapter Luncheon Program SAT Oct 12, 2013 11:00AM
Greetings to all you Susquehanna Valley Kings Point Alumni!
ANNOUNCING: Luncheon Meeting of the USMMA South Central PA KP Alumni Chapter
DATE/TIME: Saturday October 12, 2013 @ 1100
LOCATION: Olive Garden in York - 1340 Kenneth Road, York
(at the intersection of Kenneth Road and Route 30 - west side of York). The Olive Garden telephone: (717) 845-2264.
Please join us for a great time of food and fellowship. We will be meeting in the alcove in the back of the restaurant. Our Chapter
President Ed Schwarz will update us as to what is going on at the Academy. We will update you as to the status of expanding the
criteria to qualify for the PA Merchant Marine license plate and other relevant information. All spouses and friends are invited to
join us!
Click for directions
Olive Garden Restaurant, York, PA olivegarden.com
Menu
Please contact me via my email address blessedby5@aol.com, my home phone 717-642-8730 or text me at 717-321-6383 if you
plan on attending. Please let me know by Thursday evening October 10 so I can provide the Olive Garden a head count the
following day.
On a very personal note, I retired from the federal government in June 2011 after 31years of service. I served 29 of those years
with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). In early 2001 NAVSEA moved from Arlington, VA to the Washington Navy
Yard. My NAVSEA home from 2001 until May 2010 was Bldg 197, 4th floor, North end of the building. As you all are aware, this
past Monday, September 16, was a tragic day for my NAVSEA family and for our Nation. The shooter went to that location in the
building and shot and killed two of my friends, Vishnu Pandit and Kathy Gaarde, whom I had worked with for many years, as well
as an acquaintance of mine, Sylvia Frasier. Yesterday I attended the memorial service honoring the life of Vishnu Pandit. I would
appreciate it if you would keep all the families of the victims in your thoughts and prayers, as well as those who experienced the
horror of it all. Many of my friends will have deep emotional scars for the rest of their lives because of this tragedy. Thank you.
Fair Winds and Following Seas.
ACTA NON VERBA! Ed Moe ’76 - Secretary
43. KP Alumni Chapters - Mission Support – USMMA Admission Recruiting
The KP Alumni Chapters Admissions & Recruiting Committees assists the Academy Director of Admissions in representing Kings
Point at college and recruiting functions presenting appointments to candidates at high school assemblies. Members of this
committee must be certified Academy Information Representatives.
The KP Alumni Chapters are actively seeking the involvement of Midshipman Parents in our Academy Admissions Recruiting
Program. We feel that the “Parents Perspective” could be valuable to those college-bound students and their parents, as they
attend the college fairs.
All KP Alumni and Midshipman Parents who are interested in serving as a Field Representative are encouraged to contact your
local KP Alumni Chapter President. You can also contact:
Tim Sumner '66 (President - Delaware Shore Chapter)
Secretary & Regional Vice Chairman - Mid-Atlantic & International - East
USMMA KP Alumni – Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. Tel: (240) 475-2426 E-mail: tsumner66@verizon.net
Are you interested in serving as an Admissions Field Representative? Alumni, Parents and Friends of Kings Point are welcome!
Complete the application form & return to USMMA Contact: Michael E. De Rosa, CDR, USMS- Assistant Director of Admissions
& Financial Aid Tel: 516-773-5801 E-mail: derosam@usmma.edu
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Access the Admissions Field Representative application form by clicking on the web link:
http://kpchesapeake.com/Admin/USMMA%20Admissions%20Field%20Rep%20Data%20Sheet.DOC
Download the entire USMMA 2011-2012 Catalog Academy Catalog
http://www.usmma.edu/admissions/PDFs/Combined%20Catalog%2028%20Dec%202011.pdf
KP Alumni Chapters provide Mission Support – USMMA Admission Recruiting. Send us YOUR Mission Support Photos!
– President, KP Chesapeake Chapter and Clarke Langrall ‘46
USMMA KP Alumni - Port of New Orleans Chapter presents at
Jesuit High School College Recruitment Fair, September 29, 2013
(L to R) Captain Ron Campana (Chapter President) Laura beck '08 &
VJ Gianelloni III '64 aka
"Banzai"
USMMA KP Alumni – Chesapeake Chapter presents at Perry Hall High
School (Baltimore County, MD) College Fair, September 26, 2013. (L to R)
Joanne R. Hicks ‘A – Chesapeake Chapter Membership Chairman, and
Christina Krastel – USMMA Class of 2018 Applicant!
(L to R) Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington, DE annual Service
Academy / ROTC Night on Monday September 16, 2013. Tim Sumner ’66 –
President- KP Alumni Delaware Shore Chapter and KPA-CPA Regional
Vice Chairman, Mid-Atlantic & International East, and Gary G. Hicks (KP
’76) - Chairman, USMMA KP Alumni – Chapter Presidents Alliance.
(L to R) Congressional Academy Day in Houston Area June 8 2013
represented by John Peterlin '76 - President, USMMA Kings Point Alumni
Galveston Bay-Brazosport Chapter, and Vice Chairman, KPA-CPA, Inc., US
Southwest and International-Latin America Region, and Mrs. Miriam Scott,
USMMA KP Alumni – Chesapeake Chapter presents at Community College
of Baltimore County College Fair, March 4, 2013 (L to R) Gary G. Hicks ’76
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44. USMMA Class of 2017 Team Participates
in NYC Twelfth Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K
The Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk was held on Sunday September 29, 2013. It was created to honor heroic life and death of
Stephen Siller, his 342 FDNY brothers and all 9/11 victims. By joining the T2T Run/Walk, participants honored those who
sacrificed in the line of duty. Our USMMA Class of 2017 Participants followed in the footsteps of an American hero, showing
support for our first responders & military! The NYC T2T Run/Walk is approximately 3.5 miles.
The USMMA Class of 2017 included 85 runners. Dillon Yi ’14 served as the Team Leader. The Plebes were ably joined in this
effort by Don Mathiesen ’62!
The USMMA Class of 2017 was ranked among the Top Ten Teams for their fundraising efforts to support the Tunnel To Towers
Foundation.
The sole purpose of our Foundation is to honor the legacy of love given to us by Stephen Siller, FDNY, who laid down his life on
9/11, by "doing good" in his name. The mission is to follow Stephen's footsteps through support of children who have lost a
parent, firefighters, and military who have been seriously injured and sacrifice their quality of life in the line of duty.
Vision
We believe that the Foundation is a real and concrete way to Follow the Footsteps of an American hero. The Foundation has
established LET US DO GOOD PROGRAMS as our way to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of others. These
programs, In the Line of Duty and In the Name of Love, bring hope to grieving children, and healing to firefighters and families of
our military, who sacrifice life and limb in the line of duty.
In the Line of Duty programs pay tribute to the 343 FDNY fallen brothers who sacrificed their lives on 9/11 through the memorial
Tunnel To Towers Run, which supports the Weill-Cornell Burn Center and Burn Centers across America, and restores shattered
lives by building homes for surviving quadriplegic servicemen returning from combat.
In the Name of Love programs bring love and hope to the most broken and vulnerable children. The Foundation does this through
scholarship awards for local children who have lost a parent; through the establishment and continued support of Stephen's
House of the New York Foundling for orphaned, abused and neglected children; and for scholarships to children of the men and
women who sacrificed their lives in the Afghan and Iraqi wars.
Core Values
The guiding principle that shapes our Foundation is that we can transcend the tragedy of 9/11 through the grace that comes from
the power of caring. Love and faith are the cornerstone of our Foundation. The core belief of our Foundation is that every time we
change a life for the better, we change the future. One mother, father, brother, sister, daughter and son at a time ... we can make t
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The USMMA Class of 2017 declared a goal of $ 5,000.00, and raised $ 5,175.00!
Congratulations Midshipmen! Acta Non Verba!
http://www.t2trun.org/campaign/display/profile.do?campaignId=26725
Team Leader: Dillon Yi ‘14
Team Members (USMMA Class of 2017):
Kelsey Hofmann
Jacob Lockwood
Oliver Weber
Hunter Jones
Jordan Kendall
Nina Demet
Christopher Svatik
Sara Pisarski
Isaac Hammonds
David Ossing
Benjamin Wiese
Catherine Don
Kevin Sweetman
Alexandria Drake
Peter Barrow
Matthew Miller
Chris George
Eric Reinholt
Joseph Leon
Alexander Richey
Donald Wiegner
Austin Wise
Nathan Radtke
Brian Sayrafe
Kyle Arpaia
Michael Miller
Nathan Slusarczyk
Matt Thomson
Joseph Mugno
Evan Purdy
Geri Villan
Tom Vincent
Justin Lindstrom
Gabrielle Marionakis
Anthony Gallante
Alejandro Mata
David Domine
Joseph Decker
Caleb Navin
Patrick Rooney
Jordyn Macbeth
James Hicks
Jeremy Gurule
Christopher Powers
Kasee Hofler
Cory Maier
Alexis Farnsworth
Geoffrey Scott
Johanna Ortiz
Lane Rutz
Kevin Clinthorne
Joshua Mize
Mary Catherine Zehnder
Aaron Bentzel
Mark Shelley
Drew Thorpe
Julie Mall
William Hardin Ii
Dylan Tack
John Corvino
Rachel Wehlburg
Timothy Pamlanye
Darin Zacharias
Tristan Sess
Bridget Quinn
Jolyn Green
William Fry
Lorcan Welsh
Duff Hughes
Juan Luzuriaga
Eli Szydlo
Kenneth West
Gage Carver
RJ Powell
Leighton-Joshua Flores
Tanner Evans
Gage Carver
Jacob Barritt
Chris Hawk
Karl Sasse
Tristan Sess
Patrick Scollard
Editorial Note:
M/N Guasch 2017 -- Tunnels to Towers Run (NYC) 092913
Attribution: Photographic credit to Midshipman Jorjaine Guasch (Waipahu, HI), Class of 2017, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
https://picasaweb.google.com/111336988680407575770/MNGuasch2017TunnelsToTowersRun
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The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run Walk – New York City, September 29, 2013 http://tunnel2towers.org/
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Don Mathiesen ’62 joins with the Plebes of the USMMA Class of 2017
Fraternally,
Gary
Gary G. Hicks ‘76
Chairman & President
USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc.
Fortune Center, 42 Idlewild Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Tel: 410-420-0080 E-mail: kpa-cpa@kpa-cpa.com
Web: http://www.kpa-cpa.com
Cell: (410) 652-8141
KPA-CPA
"Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!”
Northeast & International - Canada East - Regional Vice Chairman - Richard J. Roche '81 (Central NY Chapter)
Mid-Atlantic & International - East – Regional Vice Chairman - Tim Sumner '66 (Delaware Shore Chapter)
Southeast & International - Caribbean - Regional Vice Chairman - Captain Ronald L. Campana ’71 (New Orleans Chapter)
Southwest & International - Latin America - Regional Vice Chairman - Captain John G. Peterlin III '76 (Galveston Bay-Brazosport Chapter)
Mid-Continent & International - Canada Central - Regional Vice Chairman - Robert H. Cooper '77 (Central Ohio Chapter)
Pacific & International - West - Regional Vice Chairman – Kenneth J. Fidyk '71 (Santa Barbara /Ventura County Chapter)
MISSION
"The Chapters shall exist to serve, assist and perpetuate the United States Merchant Marine Academy, its Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty,
staff, alumni and the United States Merchant Marine. It shall foster and encourage the development of the Academy and the Merchant Marine,
and shall enhance the prestige thereof by acquisition, preservation and dissemination of information pertaining to their history, activities,
methods and objectives, and shall render moral support and material aid thereunto.”
USMMA KPA-CPA - 128+ USMMA KP Alumni Chapters worldwide, working together in Mission Support to Kings Point!
Visit the KPA-CPA
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