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Greetings Members, Family and Friends,

It is a distinct honor to take over as President of our prestigious chapter. I will continue the high

standards that Col Belyeu and his predecessors have set forth and look to impel our chapter to even greater heights. This begins with each member

becoming actively engaged in the chapter and overall the mission of NNOA of diversifying the sea services through mentoring, recruiting, retention and development. As a team we shall divide the tasks and multiply our success. This second half of the NNOA year will be filled with tasks as we continue to further the progression of our inaugural events from the previous year. From our Scholarship Golf Tournament to our General Officer Speed Mentoring event and the chapter awarding over $10,000 in scholarships to high school students, the organization has the opportunity to have a monumental impact on your career and the community as well. It will require your time and effort to make these events successful and extending your hand to bring others in to such a worthwhile organization. Let us serve as the example to emulate. Semper Fidelis, !Zerbin Singleton, Capt USMCCamp Pendleton/ Miramar Chapter President

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Inside this Issue: Chaplain’s Corner 2

Membership Lounge 3

Holiday Social 4

Community Service 4

Scholarship 5

About NNOA 6

Upcoming Event 7

Calendar 8

Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter Newsletter

!Membership! Capt Zerbin Singleton!Public Affairs! 1stLt Anthony Gantt !Chaplain ! LT Tambur !Fundraising Chair Vacant!Scholarship ! Col (Ret) Russell Woody!

Executive Board President! Capt Zerbin Singleton!Vice President ! 1stLt Anthony Gantt!Secretary!! LCDR (Ret) Rozetha Hicks ! !Treasurer!! CWO Radcliff Ormsby!Webmaster ! CWO3 (Ret) Gerald Hampton!!

Capt Zerbin Singleton

Message from the President… Upcoming Events 11 Mar - General Body !! Meeting!

16 Mar - Quarterly Church ! Visit!

19 Mar - Leadership Panel!

8 Apr - General Body ! ! Meeting (MCAS ! Miramar)!

13 May - General Body ! ! Meeting!

4 Jun -! Speed Mentoring!

20 Jun - Golf Tournament ! Fundraiser

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Chaplain’s Corner! “Whens Your Time” ! Since I have been stationed in California, my family and I have visited several churches and we have yet to find a permanent church home. Out of the countless sanctuaries and fellowship halls we have entered, all have been friendly and warm. We have met numerous friendly faces, given many a hug by a stranger and shook many strong hands. It is always a good feeling when people are excited that they have new visitors to entertain and invite into their church. Yet we still find ourselves without a church home after over three years of searching. Maybe we have become drifters — a family unwilling to make another commitment? I certainly shutter at the idea of having one more chore or event in our busy schedules. Between normal homework, operational tempo, the dreaded project or research paper, duty, choir rehearsals, grocery shopping, oil changes, open houses, finals, haircuts, winter dances, spring dances, performances, parties, sleepovers, vet visits plus the occasional emergency which throws the normal routine into absolute chaos – there seems little time for anything else! (I am tired even thinking about it.) The idea of adding Youth Group or Small Group to that list is just overwhelming; although, it is definitely doable. There is always time for adding something which refreshes a tired spirit. So why not commit? I have noticed a trend. From the many beautiful and friendly spires, a common greeting has emerged. It goes something like this, “Good morning, we feel so blessed that you came to visit. Do you know we are looking for a new Board Chairman!!” Or the well intentioned parishioner eyes my kids and immediately says, “Girls! Oh you need to come to our youth event that starts in ten minutes, let me introduce you to our youth minister!” At this point, I feel I am at daycare again as I lose feeling in my legs as they both take a death grip. As we speed home, it is decided we probably will not return. It is a scary thought how good intentions many times have unintended results. Showing unconditional hospitality means welcoming people with no strings attached understanding what people may need at the given time. Sometimes it is simply enough to sit at the Savior’s feet. Sometimes is it fulfilling to solely listen. And sometimes it is time to stand up and say yes. Sometimes it is right to mentor and help someone step outside of their comfort zone. As leaders and mentors, we must develop the talent to understand when it is time to expand others’ boundaries or time to actively observe and support. So when is your time?

Blessings,

Chaps LT David Tambur

L-R: LCDR (Ret) Rozetha Hicks, Col Grady Belyeu, CDR Tracy Isaac, and LT David Tambur

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Membership Lounge

Greetings NNOA Members, prospective members, family, friends, and supporters! ! The holidays are over and it’s time to hit the road running. We have some exciting events planned for the second half of the NNOA year. From our O-6 Leadership panel to our Flag Officer Speed Mentoring Event, we will bring you PME to enhance your military career in ways that you will not only enjoy but definitely benefit from. Though, none of our events require membership for attendance or participation, only with strength in numbers and group cooperation can we continue to bring you career changing events and uplift the community. Your time invested in NNOA yields an exponential return for your career. So if you aren’t a member we encourage you to join and continue to participate in our events. If you are a member, make sure you spread the word and bring a friend, Marine, Sailor, or fellow Coastguard’s Men to the next event. We are dedicated to professional and personal development. Your growth and career enhancement is our focus. !

How to become a member or renew your National Dues

1. Go to www.nnoa.org 2. Click on Join/Renew button in the left hand column.

3. Click Either Join Now or Renew Membership Annual Membership Dues

- O3 & Below & all retired - $50 - O4 & Above $100

- Life Membership – One time Dues $750 !

- Subscribing Membership – 4 Quarterly Payments of $187.50 *New Members pay Pro-Rated Dues based on time of year.

Chapter Monthly Meeting

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Holiday Social

First I would like to thank everybody who attended our annual Holiday Social, that was held at my house this year. With over 45 adults and upwards to 20 children; it was a huge success!!! Additionally 3 members joined or renewed their membership in NNOA. The potluck style dinner included everything from fried turkey wings to deviled eggs. Food is always a great way to bring family and friends together. The menu was extensive and delicious. The house was filled with festive air and smack talking from the competitiveness of dominos and spades. The kids had their own dance competition going with the Xbox. I would like to extend a special thanks to my mother and her friend Debra for decorating the house. I would also like to thank 1stLt Gantt and Capt Armstrong for their assistance in setup before the start of the social. I can’t wait until our next holiday social.

Community Service Event 2013 !On November 23, 2013 New Seasons Church and Heaven’s Windows a non-profit

organization hosted the 5th annual “Season of Love” Block Party. The event is held in Spring Valley, CA and is dedicated to feeding the needy during the holiday season.

This event was the only “free turkey” giveaway with the greater San Diego area that did not require recipients to provide personal financial information or disability status. We used 2-1-1 San Diego and www.211sandiego.org to connect people with the resources and services that this event provided.

We were able to help 845 families by distributing 31.000 lbs of groceries and produce, 600 turkeys to 4,100 recipients who were our guests. This could not have been done without the 300 volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. The best number of all was “54” which was the number of souls saved.

Contributors to this event also included – Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank, Care 1 Health Plan, Mt.Miguel Covenant Village and generous donations from New Seasons Church members.

Additional Services provided were free dental screening, free HIV tests and information about health care from Covered California. Guests were also afforded the opportunity to speak with Congresswoman Susan Davis. !

The NNOA Camp Pendleton Miramar Chapter is grounded in Mentorship, Leadership, Scholarship support and Community service. Our Honor Chapter provided security traffic control, Prayer upon request, and Line care as needed for our guests. !

Personal thanks to the chapter from Rozetha Hicks LCDR (ret.), Event Coordinator , member of New Seasons church and NNOA Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter Secretary.

The NNOA Camp Pendleton-Miramar Chapter 2014 Scholarship Program

The Camp Pendleton-Miramar Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association, (NNOA) is committed to developing and supporting youth to aspire for higher academic education through establishment of scholarship awards. The Camp Pendleton-Miramar Chapter of the NNOA has established an Annual Scholarship Program for high school seniors. Our Chapter President, Colonel Grady Belyeu, USMC is committed to maintaining our Scholarship Program as a major part of our goal to facilitate, participate in and coordinate activities that will uplift our local communities. ! In an effort to support the youth in this community, the Camp Pendleton- Miramar Chapter will expand the scholarship program to establish communications with the High School Guidance Counselors of San Diego County, Orange County and Riverside County, California. ! This year we will post two types of Scholarship applications and instructions. The first will support applicants for the Chapter Scholarship Program for High School Seniors based on the criteria of NEED/MERIT. For this program, 50% of the applicants selected for scholarships will be military dependents of enlisted Marines or Sailors. The second application is for those High School Seniors who will be able to meet the criteria for the NNOA Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Program scholarship. We have received support from the NNOA National Level STEM Chair on adding the STEM scholarship to our program. ! The requirement is for applications to be mailed before 15 April or postmarked 15 April 2014. The 2014 Scholarship instructions letter and application forms are available on the Chapter website for download by interested High School Seniors. ! The Camp Pendleton-Miramar Chapter of the NNOA actively supports the Sea Services in the development of a diverse officer corps through recruitment, retention, and career development. The Camp Pendleton-Miramar Chapter of the NNOA is essential in maintaining operational readiness by providing professional development, mentoring and support of cultural awareness. We are always looking for new opportunities to maintain the positive image of the Sea Services in communities and educational institutions. Please do not hesitate to visit our website for the most current and accurate information. Sincerely, Russ Woody Colonel USMC Retired Scholarship Committee Chair

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About NNOA

National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) actively supports the Sea Services in the

recruitment, retention, and career development of minority officers.

We are an essential element in maintaining operational readiness. We provide professional development and mentoring and support cultural diversity. We establish and maintain a positive image of the Sea Services in communities and educational institutions. National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) is the "Gateway to Success" in the Sea Services. We are innovative thinkers committed to a shared vision of leadership, professional exchange, and networking. We are dedicated to achieving a diversified workforce. We are the premier professional development organization in the Sea Services. Our members are empowered with the skills necessary to achieve their full potential. We are an invaluable partner of the Sea Services in the achievement of their recruitment, retention and readiness goals. We recognize our responsibility to our community as we promote and foster American ideals.

We are an inclusive organization that seeks diversity in our membership. We value all members and are committed to treating everyone with dignity, respecting individual differences, and affirming organizational and personal strengths. We are "TEAM NNOA" composed of active duty, reserve and retired officers and civilians. We achieve our mission and vision through enthusiastic support and dedicated service at the national and local levels. We are an organization of professionals whose accomplishments are attained through teamwork and accountability. We are dedicated to the professional development of our members. We promote an atmosphere conducive to self improvement and forward thinking. We promote honest, effective, and open communications. We communicate and process information using the best resources and technology available. We recognize achievements and maintain our valued reputation.

General Body meetings are held at 1700 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the

MCI West Command Center, Bldg. 1160, Room 292 (Mainside).

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National Naval Officers Association Presents

Pacific Views Event Center - Crawford Room19 March 2014, 1700-1930

*Uniform of the day or appropriate civilian attire

Hosted by the Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter of National Naval Officers Association

Committed & Engaged Leadership Panel

Colonel RussellHq Bn Commander1st MarDiv

Colonel BreedenMACG-38 Commander3rd MAW

Colonel KempsterCLR 1Commander1st MLG

Key Speakers

Upcoming Events

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