SARASOTA-MANATEE COUNCIL OF THE NAVY LEAGUE VOL. 15, NO.1 • JANUARY 2016

On 27 January 2016, we will celebrate 60 years of service to our

community and the nation as The Sarasota-Manatee Council of the Navy League of the United States.

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Golf Tournament First Place Winners North Port High School

NJROTC Color Guard

Navy League Celebrated Marine Corps Birthday

Sarasota-Manatee Council Celebrates

60 Years

T he Sarasota-Manatee Council held its 10th annual Vice Admiral Earl

Fowler Memorial golf tournament on November 11. The tournament was won by Sector St. Pete who not only won the Coast Guard Challenge and its trophy but the entire tournament as well. As usual we had a great Chinese auction and silent auction. We had very generous sponsors who made this a great success led by Jim MacDougal who donated $5000. The

Council Charter

Cutting Marine Corps Birthday Cake

At a dinner Wednesday night, November 18th, at the Bird Key Yacht Club, The Navy League honored Marine Veterans and the Marine Corps on its 240th

Birthday. Marine Corps veterans cut the specially made cake with a genuine military sword. A video was played with a special message from the Commandant as well as the Corps Command Sergeant Major. In addition, Ted Smith, President of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission handed out Vietnam service pins to those who were on active duty between 1955 and 1975.

Golf Tournament Great SuccessNorth Port JROTC presented the colors, golfers departed to their tee off holes

and after the round we gathered for a banquet and presentation of prizes.

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2016 OFFICERSAND DIRECTORS

PresidentTim Rocklein*

First Vice President & OperationsDennis Turner

Vice President for Recruiting and Public AffairsMarty Donner

Vice President, Membership and Retention

R. June Moore

Vice President, EducationRichard J. Petrucci

Vice President, Legislative AffairsPeter Ross

Vice President, TreasurerGerard St. Germain***

Corresponding & Recording SecretaryJeannine Rusch

Judge AdvocateMarc Soss

ChaplainAlois J. Burda

Editor, Anchor LineRoger S. Betts**

Directors - All of the Above, Plus:

Andy AndersonSteve Bartek

Clifford P. Bermann Woodie Brewer

Alexander R. Morris John OsterweilCarol PearsonGiles Pearson

*National Director**National Director Emeritus

*** Central Florida Area President

NAVY LEAGUE Of The United StatesSarasota/Manatee Council

GOALS

• Educate national leaders and the nation.• Support the men and women of the

sea services.• Provide assistance to sea service families.• Support youth programs.

MISSION STATEMENT The Navy League of the United States is a civilian organization dedicated to informing the American people and their government that the United States of America is a maritime nation and that its national defense and economic well being are dependent upon strong sea services – United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard and United States Merchant Marine.

VISION STATEMENTThe Navy League of the United States will be the preferred resource for the education of the United States Congress and the American Public on our sea services.

NAVY LEAGUEOf The United States

…from the Council President

The holiday season will have passed by the time you receive this issue of Anchor Line

and Nel and I wish all the best to you and yours in 2016. We had another hugely successful golf tournament in November at the Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club in Sarasota on November 11th. CONGRATULATIONS and thanks to all who helped make this another success. The weather was great, some folks played some exceptional golf, and prizes were awarded to the top three foursomes. The tournament this year was won outright by the foursome from Commander, Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, who, as a result, also took home the Coast Guard Challenge Trophy. Two other foursomes represented the Coast Guard, one each from Station Cortez and the cutter Resolute. Unfortunately, the team from the cutter Crocodile was not able to compete again this year, as they were deployed. Golf was followed by a terrific dinner, aChinese auction and a silent auction, chaired by Nel Rocklein, and I think it’s safe to say that everyone had a great time. Please remember in 2016, when we’re looking to conduct the 11th Annual Tournament, that

these events are our main fund-raiser each year and raise the revenue we need to do our charitable work. Thank you to all who made this event such a success, especially Jerry St. Germain, who was invaluable for his corporate memory and his relentless pursuit of door-prize donations! At our December 2nd member business meeting held at the Sarasota Yacht Club, the membership elected the officers and boardmembers for 2016. We welcome Jeannine Rusch as our new Secretary; “Chief” Woodie Brewer as an addition to this year’s board, and the return of Al Burda. 2015 has been a very good year for our council and we look forward to even greater successes in 2016. At our January 27th (BKYC) dinner meeting our speaker will be Commander Dan O’Shea, a counter-terrorism expert and board member of the Brian Bill Foundation. February 25 we’ll host a joint meeting with the Propeller Club of Port Manatee at the Sara Bay Country Club and the Port Director, Mr. Carlos Buqueras, will be our speaker. I hope to see you there!

Message from the President

Annual Meeting and Election/Installation of Officers

Tim RockleinPresident

The Sarasota-Manatee Council held its annual meeting and elections for 2016

during a luncheon December 2 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. A total of 25 members and guests were in attendance. The new board was sworn in by Chaplain Al Burda: Tim Rocklein will continueasourPresident.Ournewfirstvice president is Dennis Turner. Secretary - Jeannine Rusch, Vice President for Membership and Retention - R. June Moore, Vice President for Recruiting and Public Affairs - Marty Donner, Vice

Sarasota-Manatee 2016 Council Officers

President for Education - Richard Petrucci, Vice President for Legislative Affairs - Pete Ross, Treasurer - Jerry St. Germain,

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North Port NJROTC News continued from page 2

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By Ambar Morales

By Ambar Morales

The North Port High School Navy JROTC unit USS NORTH PORT

launched their first annual beachbarbecue bash at Manasota Key beach on the 14th of November. The event aimed to unite cadets and their families over sand, sunshine, and wholesome barbecue. It also allowed cadets to get to know each other on a personal level which helps promote esprit de corps. The beach bash allowed cadets to take a break from

On December 2nd the equivalent to the super bowl was played at

NPHS for Navy JROTC. The event is called the Annual Military Inspection or better known to the cadets as AMI.AMIisafinalexamofsorts.The“test” requires the culmination of all the core competencies of NJROTC to be displayed on inspection day. This year’s AMI started off at 1200 with the arrival of Port Charlotte High School’s Senior Naval Science Instructor, Commander Steve Davis. CDR Davis took on the responsibility of ensuring that the NPHS NJRTOC unit was operating at peak efficiency andmeeting Navy standards in all areas.

the drill season, school and all of the community service events they have completed and spend the Saturday afternoon swimming in the Gulf Coast waters with their peers, playing football on the coastal sands, and enjoying the abundant supply of hamburgers and hot dogs donated by Ms. Marybeth Chalmers. The event was a potluck-styled barbecue where cadets and their families contributed dishes and snacks for the unit to consume. During the barbecue, Naval Science teachers Commander Steve Bartek and Command Master Chief Jack Sanzalone took the unique opportunity to promote former cadet PettyOfficerFirstclassJacobSmithtoCadetChiefPettyOfficerandappointedhim to Command Chief, Bravo Zulu shipmate! Overall, the first annualbeach barbecue bash was a huge success for the unit. NPHS NJROTC has its next barbeque scheduled in April of 2016. Moreover, the NPHS NJROTC is looking for sponsors. North Port High School NJROTC Cadets at Beach Bash

Judge Advocate - Marc Soss Esq., Editor Anchor Line - Roger Betts. Directors: Andy Anderson, Steve Bartek, Cliff Bermann, Woodie Brewer, Al Burda, Alex Morris, John Osterweil, Carol Pearson, and Giles Pearson. Thanks to all who volunteer their time and energy to make our Council such a success. We look forward to another great year.

ThefirsteventofAMI isapersonnelinspection known to the cadets as a PI. The PI is an opportunity for the CDR to inspect each cadet checking areas such as military bearing, grooming

standards and most importantly level of knowledge. Cadets are asked an array of questions that can include areas such as basic military knowledge, orders to a sentry, ranks

North Port High School NJROTC Cadets Assembled for Inspection

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27 January •28 January •

25 February •23 March •

April •25 May •30 May •

June •27 July •

24 August •28 September •

26 October •November •

30 November • December •

and rates, chain of command, current events and any other subjecttheinspectingofficerdesirestoteston.CDRDaviswas impressed with the improvement of team USS NORTH PORT as evident by no cadet earning lower than an 8 out of 10 during the inspection. CDR Davis took the time to talk to every cadet to get a feel of the overall command climate at North Port’s NJROTC unit. AfterthePI,thecadetsmarchedtothefootballfieldtoprepare for a drill demonstration know as a Pass in Review. USSNORTHPORT’sCommandingOfficerCadetLieutenantCommander Sean Eubank formed his company into three platoons and stood ready for the arrival of the inspector. At exactly1700thereviewingpartyarrivedflankedbyCDRDavis was Mr. David Jones the Principal of North Port High School and both NJROTC teachers, CDR Steve Bartek and Command Master Chief Jack Sanzalone. Each member of the reviewing party and both teachers offered a few words

USS North Port Commanding Officer Cadet Lieutenant Commander Sean Eubank salutes Commander Davis

Armed Basic Drill Team executes their drill routine

about what it means to be in NJROTC and about the value the program adds to each cadet and his or her school. Upon completion of the introduction CDR Davis gave the order for Cadet Eubank to conduct drill demonstrations for review. Eubank and approximately 134 cadets demonstrated several core competencies such as armed basic drill, color guardmaneuvers and finally a passingin review. Upon completion of the drill performance the unit’sStaffOfficersassembledinaclassroomtobriefthecommander on the status of the USS NORTH PORT. The brief is prepared by the staff and highlights key areas of each division and what they are responsible for. This is also a time for CDR Davis to assess speaking abilities, writing skills and level of knowledge of the NJROTC program.

"The Venice High School 'Raider Team' travels to Georgia in January to compete in the South East Inter Scholastic (SEIS) orienteering championship. Varsity, JV and 'Novice' class navigators will race in a series of three days meets in Don Carter State Park, near Gainesville, Georgia. Courses vary in length and difficulty and include a finale 'Extreme-O' race onMonday. Extreme-O is a military type orienteering event that includes multiple map/intel sources, obstacles and most importantly, teamwork. The meet is one of four annual regional qualifying meets for the North American championship.

Venice High School MJROTC News In February, cadets will conduct the annual

unit inspection, and are preparing with drill and knowledgeproficiency. The cadet staff isworking tirelessly to insure all i's are dotted

and t's are crossed. The cadet student body trains to run a Marine (cadet) Rifle Battalion.

Students work all commodity areas such as personnel administration, supply and unit operations. The cadet commander, Col Mitchell Lattimer, along with his staff will present inspectors a command vision, conduct the inspection according to Marine Corps regulation, and with inspectors enjoy a hearty breakfast!"

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Naval Sea Cadet Corps News – Maritime Eagles

The Maritime Eagles have been busy this Fall presenting the colors at the Manatee School for the Arts (MSA),

marching in the Palmetto Veterans Day Parade as well as volunteering for the annual Wreaths Across America where 10,000 wreaths were placed at each of our fallen at the Sarasota National Cemetery. We also had the opportunity to attend the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training conference, I/ITSEC 2015, where some of our cadets were able to see some of the latest technology our military is training with. We look forward to a robust Winter as we continue to represent our community.

COMING EVENTS - 201627 January •28 January •

25 February •23 March •

April •25 May •30 May •

June •27 July •

24 August •28 September •

26 October •November •

30 November • December •

Dinner to Honor U.S. Special Forces and Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our Council’s Charter at Bird Key Yacht Club.USCG Cutter BLACKTHORNE Memorial Service.Joint Dinner with Port Manatee Propeller Club to Honor our Merchant Marine at Sara Bay Country Club.Dinner to Honor U.S. Coast Guard at Bird Key Yacht Club. Luncheon to Honor our Youth Programs. Dinner to Honor Naval Aviation at Bird Key Yacht Club.Memorial Day Parade down town Sarasota.Luncheon to Honor our Sea Service Academy Appointees and NROTC Scholars at Sara Bay Country Club.Luncheon at Café L’Europe.LuncheonDinner to Honor Sea Cadets and Naval Aviation at Bird Key Yacht Club.Dinner to Honor Surface Navy and Celebrate Navy 241st Birthday at Bird Key Yacht Club.11th Annual Vice Admiral Earl Fowler Memorial Golf Tournament.Dinner to Celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps 241st Birthday at Bird Key Yacht Club.Annual Meeting election and installation of officers for 2017.

Maritime Eagles Fall ‘15

Palmetto veterans Day Parade

Cadets with Instructor James Charnell at I/ITESEC Wreaths Across America

Note – Our Monthly Dinner Meetings have been changed from the third to the Fourth Wednesday of the Month

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DINNER TO CELEBRATE OUR COUNCIL’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY GUEST SPEAKER: COMMANDER DANIEL O’SHEA, U.S. NAVY RESERVE

Wednesday, 27 January 2016 – Bird Key Yacht Club 5:45 PM SOCIAL HOUR - 6:30 PM DINNER

MENUHouse Salad

Choice of:Marinated Flank Steak with Mushroom Sauce, Roasted Potatoes and Baby Vegetables

Or

Chicken Fricasse over Confetti Rice with Baby VegetablesBoth with

Rolls and Butter Rustic Apple Tart a la Mode Coffee and Tea

Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine, and Mixed Drinks Will Be Pay-at-the-Door (Tickets)Directions to Bird Key Yacht Club, 301 Bird Key Drive, Sarasota Fl 34236, Telephone 953-4455: From Downtown Sarasota – Go West on John Ringling Blvd. (SR 789) across the Ringling Bridge. Turn left at Bird Key Drive. Go past gatehouse about 400 yards. Yacht Club is on the left.

Please complete, clip and mail this form, with your check payable to: “Navy League”, to Sally Betts, 505 South Orange Ave., Apt 502, Sarasota, FL 34236 BY FRIDAY, 22 JANUARY.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT LATE DINNER RESERVATIONS OR WALK-UPS,ALTHOUGH NON-DINERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND HEAR Commander O’Shea’s REMARKS, NO COST.

Our Council pays for dinner guests so consider sponsoring one or more guests even if you cannot attend. Need transportation assistance? Please contact Alex Morris (941) 378-5598 AND HE’LL TRY to find transportation.

Number of January Dinner Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @$35.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________________________

Donations to support Council programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________________________

Donations to sponsor guest(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @$35.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________________________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________________________

Member’s Name(s)________________________________________________________________________

Guest’s Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________

----------------------------- Clip here, and mail to arrive before Friday, 22 January 2016 ----------------------------

Send check payable to Navy League to: Sally Betts, 505 South Orange Ave. Apt. #502, Sarasota, FL 34236 to arrive by 22 January 2016

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Send check payable to Navy League to: Sally Betts, 505 South Orange Ave. Apt. #502, Sarasota, FL 34236 to arrive by 22 January 2016

Number of Dinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @$24.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________________________

Donations to support Council programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________________________

Donations to sponsor guest(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @$24.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________________________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________________________

Member’s Name(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guest’s Name(s) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

----------------------------- Clip here, and mail to arrive before Monday, 22 February, 2016 ----------------------------------

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOWand consider sponsoring one or more guests (even if you cannot attend).

JOINT MEETINGSARASOTA - MANATEE COUNCIL

OF THE NAVY LEAGUEAND THE

PORT OF MANATEE PROPELLER CLUB

Thursday, 25 February 2016 at Sara Bay Country Club SOCIAL HOUR 6 PM DINNER AT 7 PM

Guest Speaker: Carlos Buqueras, Executive Director, Port Manatee

ITALIAN BUFFET Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Linguine and Penne Pasta,

Alfredo and Pomodoro Sauces, Grilled Sliced Chicken Breast, Italian Meatballs, Sausage with Pepper and Onions, Fresh Vegetables,

Mini Cannolis, and Spumoni ice creamNo-host Beverages (Drink tickets)

Directions to Sara Bay Country Club, 7011 Willow Street, Sarasota Telephone 355-7658: From Sarasota – Go north on U. S. 41. Go past University Pkwy (entrance to SRQ Airport). Go 2.4 miles to Montgomery Avenue, and turn right. Sara Bay is straight ahead, three-tenths of a mile. From Bradenton - Go south on U. S. 41. Go past Oneco Road/ 53rd Avenue/ SR70. Go 2.4 miles to Montgomery Avenue, and turn left. Sara Bay is straight ahead, three-tenths of a mile.

Need last-minute directions? Call Tim on his cell phone: 941-400-9326

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JANUARY MEMBERSHIP REPORT (Remember to “update” your 2016 ROSTER with the following additions & changes)

ATTENTION TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS OF THE NAVY LEAGUE:

If you have any questions about the Sarasota/Manatee Council of the NAVY LEAGUE

or request a Membership Application and/or dinner meeting reservations,

please call June Moore, V.P. Membership at (941) 388-3118 or email junegemini@earthlink.net.

ADS FOR ANCHOR LINE: If you have an ad currently in the Anchor Line and want to renew it or if you wish to put a new ad in the Anchor Line please notify Roger Betts (941) 706-2594. Prices are $150 per year for business card size ads. For renewals, you need only notify Roger and send in a check for $150 made out to “Navy League”. For new ads, you will need to provide your business card or art which can be rendered in business card size/format to Roger with a check for $150 made out to “Navy League”. Checks should be mailed to NLUS Sarasota Manatee Council, PO Box 5531, Sarasota, FL 34277-5531.

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NEW MEMBERSBeth A. LaPERGOLA3307 46th Street E.Palmetto, FL 34221beth@martinfunding.com(941) 914-5610

Jeannine A. RUSCH(Dr. George Rusch –PHD)6900 Corral Gate LaneSarasota, FL 34241jeannineS16@gmail.com(941) 487-7090© (973) 980-2551 Winston RITCHEY(Jackie)5500 Bee Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34233winstonritchey68@aol.com(423) 444-3444

Danny SNELLGROVES3307 46th Street EPalmetto ,FL 34221dcsnellgroves@yahoo.com(941) 807-5247

Donations to support our JROTC Units, USCG Cortez,USCG Cutter Crocodile, USCG Cutter INSURGENT, SEA CADETS, YOUNG MARINES, Council Support and Navy League Guests:

Roger BETTSJack McALLISTERJeannine RUSCHHerb SCHIMMELTed SMITHand all the participants inthe “Pot of Gold” Drawings

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

ATTENTION MEMBERS: From January 2014 to Present, the National database has not sent reminders of your membership dues.PleaseconfirmthatYOU have paid your dues if you check your Sea Power label and it will tell you your expiration date has expired. I regret that National is still unable to send our Council an accurate ROSTER this entire year.

Also confirm if you received the November Anchor Line and recent email updates (NLUS). If you are a new member and have not received your manila envelope with your membershipcertificate,pleasecontactJune.

JUNE MOORE, Membership Chair., 388-3118.