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BYRON MARCHANT 78 PRESIDENT & CEO EASTERN REGION CHAPTER MEETING 28JUL20 MID-ATLANTIC REGION ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS CAPT Dale Lumme 80, USN (Ret.) CAPT Karin Vernazza 90, USN (Ret.) Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee Board Selected
CDR Mark Rupprecht ’76, USN (Ret.) Hampton Roads Chapter Trustee
MID-ATLANTIC REGION ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS
CDR Fred Latrash ’87, USN (Ret.) Greater Washington DC Chapter Trustee CAPT Dale Lumme ‘80, USN (Ret.) Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee CAPT Karin Vernazza ‘90, USN (Ret.) Board Selected Trustee (Norfolk)
OUR CORE VALUES: EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Association and Foundation—have made progress in our commitment to equity and inclusion under the Alumni Associations Strategic Plan 2020, but it’s clear we have more work to do
is built into the Alumni Association’s Strategic Plan 2020.
than one trustee
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP
ADM J. Paul Reason ’65, USN (Ret.) Former Commander U.S. Atlantic Fleet Distinguished Graduate RADM Lawrence Chambers ’52, USN (Ret.) Commander, MIDWAY , during Saigon evacuation Distinguished Graduate VADM Derwood Curtis ’76, USN (Ret.) Former Commander, Naval Surface Forces/Naval Surface Force-U.S. Pacific Fleet ADM Michelle Howard ’82, USN (Ret.) First Female USNA Graduate Selected for Flag Rank VADM Mary Jackson ’88, USN Commander, Navy Installations Command LtGen Lori Reynolds ’86, USMC Deputy Commandant for Information, Headquarters Marine Corps AMB Harry Harris ’78 Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Command U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP
LCDR Wesley Brown ’49, CEC, USN (Ret.) First African American Naval Academy Graduate CAPT Wendy Lawrence ’81, USN (Ret.) Astronaut Distinguished Graduate CAPT Sunita Williams ’87, USN Astronaut David Robinson ’87 NBA Legend, Philanthropist, Businessman Distinguished Graduate
IN THE NEWS
U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates:
The Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and one of its class correspondents have apologized for
In an off-hand remark that appeared in the June issue of “Checkpoints,” a quarterly magazine produced by the Association of Graduates, an independent nonprofit, a class correspondent mentioned the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the Air Force community. At the end of his report on the activities of 1977 academy grads, John Lou Michels Jr., the class correspondent, addressed the coronavirus lockdown. “We are living in interesting times, which may or may not be a Chinese curse, but under the circumstances certainly seems appropriate,” he wrote. In an email to Weinstein that same evening, he wrote: “I greatly appreciate your taking the time to speak with me this evening about this situation. I’ve gone back and re-read the paragraph in question and understand your clients’ perspective and frustration at my negligent language. I apologize to your clients and to anyone else whom I offended by my inarticulateness and very poor choice of words. Please convey that to them.” The Association of Graduates offered its own apology in the June 18 weekly online newsletter for graduates “7258′ ″ (the altitude, in feet, of the academy). “It’s come to our attention that a Class News item in the June 2020 Checkpoints references ‘a Chinese curse’ in discussing the current pandemic,” it reads. “We regret that our team didn’t catch the offensive term in editing. We apologize.”
IN THE NEWS
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY DEAN OF ADMISSIONS BRUCE LATTA ’78:
After a thorough evaluation of the information surrounding the racist and inappropriate remarks made by an incoming member of the Class of 2024, Naval Academy Admissions’ Character Review Committee recommended withdrawing the individual’s offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy. I have approved the recommendation made by the Character Review Committee; Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck concurs with this decision. The Naval Academy does not condone racism or bigotry of any kind within the U.S. Naval Academy family, as it completely violates our Navy’s core values, and does not support the U.S. Naval Academy mission.
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“First, we plan to contact the USNA Minority and USNA Women Shared Interests Groups so we can listen and learn. Second, we recognize changes must be made and our Board becoming more diverse is not naturally going to happen. We are taking active steps to explicitly represent a truer reflection of our Alumni
represented so we can understand and promote the different generations, we must do the same for women, minorities, and other groups who have not traditionally been represented. As a board, we cannot appoint people to official
get involved, vote, and be the difference. We hope that you will consider being part of this change. If you do not wish to help, we understand. But we are in need of eager feet to help march us to where we need to be. For those of you who are active members, your task is to stay
cohesively forming a new operating standard where all are included. If you are willing to help, then please contact us and get involved. You aren’t just invited, you are welcomed, and you are needed.”
Caleb Cronic ‘11, President, Jacksonville Chapter
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“Even today as I enter a conference room to discuss issues of national security or some other strategic discussion, I know that while most I know in the room have dignity and respect for all human beings, I suspect that there may be a small number that is in the same frame of mind that one of my midshipman classmates was in when in front of others (who did not challenge his beliefs), he stated that I was only there because I was a part of some quota system. That comment continues to reverberate in my mind every time I enter a room of people I have not worked closely with and especially when I am the only person of color in that room. You might think that was a long time ago, but today we see fresh blatant examples, even from at least one USNA alumni which invites the question if that individual intentionally derailed careers given his mindset. This is just another reminder that some finite number of Americans in this country dislike me and disrespect anything I accomplished simply because of the color of my skin. It is the reality that my parents warned me about. It is a culture that may even be impossible to eliminate given how some in this 21st century cherish displaying the confederate flag and fight to keep monuments that illuminate an ugly chapter in American history.”
ADM Cecil Haney ’78, USN (Ret.), Former Commander, U.S. Strategic Command; Incoming Member, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Board
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“Each of us must pledge to speak up when we hear or see racism, prejudice, bigotry, and bias around us, particularly those of us in positions
someone is defaming our core values… no matter that person’s rank or
family feels safe speaking up for themselves or on behalf of someone else. We must also take it upon ourselves to say something when those hateful words or actions come from someone we know and love... like a friend, a companymate, or a family member, if we truly want to make a difference. Our mission at the Naval Academy is to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically, and make no mistake, condemning racial injustice and rooting out bigotry from our community is a moral obligation for each of us. And, as Superintendent, let me be extremely clear here: If you yourself harbor racist or bigoted views towards your fellow men and women in arms, there will never be a place for you in our Navy or Naval Academy family.”
VADM Sean S. Buck ‘83, USN Superintendent
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“First right now, I think we need to listen. We have black Americans in our Navy and in our communities that are in deep pain right now. They are
that for many of them, they may not have somebody to talk to. I ask you to consider reaching out, have a cup of coffee, have lunch, and just listen. The second thing I would ask you to consider in the Navy we talk a lot about treating people with dignity and respect – in fact, we demand it. It’s one of the things that makes us a great Navy and one of the things that makes me so proud of all of you every single day. But over the past week, after we’ve watched what is going on, we can’t be under any illusions about the fact that racism is alive and well in our country. And I can’t be under any illusions that we don’t have it in our Navy.”
ADM Mike Gilday ’85, USN Chief of Naval Operations
OUR CORE VALUES: SPECIAL COMMITTEE
“On 10 June 2020, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association took the actions encompassed in our statement on “Our Core Values”. We reaffirmed our values and commitment to steer away from racism, bigotry and sexism in our Alumni Association. We established a Special Committee to review our Alumni Association programs and policies in this regard. (Listed on Slide 26) The Special Committee will review our Alumni Association mission and vision, and our volunteer leader processes, and report its initial findings at a meeting of the Board of Trustees in
collaborate with the Executive Committee of the Board in this effort.”
ADM Samuel Locklear ’77, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees Byron Marchant ’78 President and CEO, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
NAVAL ACADEMY HISTORY: ESTABLISHED 1845
On 13 September 1842, the American Brig Somers set sail from the Brooklyn Navy Yard on one of the most significant cruises in American naval history. It was a school ship for the training of teenage naval apprentice volunteers who would hopefully be inspired to make the Navy a career. However, discipline deteriorated on the Somers and it was determined by a court of inquiry aboard ship that Midshipman Philip Spencer and his two chief confederates, Boatswains Mate Samuel Cromwell and Seaman Elisha Small, were guilty of a "determined attempt to commit a mutiny.“ The three were hanged at the yardarm and the incident cast doubt over the wisdom of sending midshipmen directly aboard ship to learn by
Through the efforts of the Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, the Naval School was established without Congressional funding, at a 10- acre Army post named Fort Severn in Annapolis, Maryland, on October 10, 1845, with a class of 50 midshipmen and seven professors. The curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French.
10 October 1845: Founding of the Naval School, precursor to today’s U.S. Naval Academy
USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: FOUNDED 1886
Since June 1886, the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association has been providing support to the Naval Academy, the Brigade of Midshipmen and its alumni. Rear Admiral Edward Simpson, Class of 1846, assumed the role as the first president. His speech to the members of the association
feeling among the members and to foster the memories of the alma mater.” While their bylaws and governance have provided necessary course changes over the years, they continue to head in the original direction laid out by their founders. The Alumni Association’s focus is on engagement, outreach and promoting informed advocacy for today’s Naval Academy and Brigade of Midshipmen among alumni, parents and friends. The Association keeps its more than 65,000 members informed through a network of more than 102 chapters around the world, 75 active class organizations and 80 parent clubs. The Association web site, www.usna.com; Shipmate magazine with eight issues a year and posted online; and other electronic and print publications are the primary communications tools. Other benefits and services serve to build affiliation with the Naval Academy and loyalty to its mission.
June 1886: Founding of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
USNA EQUITY AND INCLUSION: USNA CURRENT STATE
USNA CLASS OF 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS: 73% male/27% female 61% white/39% minority or multiple races USNA OVERALL BRIGADE DEMOGRAPHICS: 73% male/27% female 63% white/37% minority or multiple races
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2020
numbers of alumni, parents, families and friends.
new CRM membership module, 6 more implementing module)
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2020: EQUITY AND INCLUSION CURRENT STATE
58,179 Living Graduates
53,573 Alumni Association Members
to 1990 over the past five years
EQUITY AND INCLUSION: STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 SHARED INTEREST GROUPS
Naval Academy Women: 1,600 members 24 events in 2019, usually Happy Hours Naval Academy Minority Association: 185 members (from 90 a year ago) 12 events in 2019, often focused
Run to Honor: 435 members 3 events in 2019
NAVAL ACADEMY MINORITY ASSOCIATION KEY LEADERS
EQUITY AND INCLUSION: ALUMNI MENTORING PROGRAM
Participants (June 2020) Total 4006 Protégés 2799 Mentors 912 Both1 360 Gender Female2 767 Male 3239 By class 2000 to 2020 3294 2020 50 2019 793 2018 558 2017 367 2016 462 1984 to 1999 416 1968 to 1983 250 Earlier 46
1 Included in Protégé and Mentor totals 2 Class of 2016-2020 – 580 or 26% of participants are female
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP: EXAMPLES
ADM Samuel Locklear III ’77, USN (Ret.) Chair LtGen Dave Beydler ‘81, USMC (Ret.) Vice Chair George O’Garro ’05 CAPT Karin Vernazza ’90 USN (Ret.)
May 2013 Jun 2016 Dec 2018 May 2020 Average Age 56 57 59 57 (YG84) Male/Female ratio 25/3 23/5 25/3 27/1 Minority/Majority ratio 2/26 4/24 3/25 2/26 4 Regional Trustees, 9 Chapter Trustees and 3 “Other” Chapter (12 Chapters), 7 Class Trustees (‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, 90s, ‘00s, ’10s)
Byron Marchant ’78 President and CEO
FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP: EXAMPLES
Dan Akerson ’70 Chair ADM Michael G. Mullen ’68 Vice Chair MajGen Charles F . Bolden ’68 USMC (Ret.) Eric Grubman ‘80 Vice Chair Greer Lautrup ’85
Parent The Honorable Michelle Flournoy Parent Mary Looker Widow of Robert Looker ‘46
FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP: EXAMPLES
RADM Cynthia Thebaud ’85, USN (Ret.) VADM Jan Tighe ’84 Jenny Messner Parent
NON-TRUSTEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Admission Committee Minh-Tu Greenberg '99 CAPT Barbette Lowndes '80, USN (Ret.) VADM Joe Mulloy '79, USN (Ret.) RADM Julius Caesar '77, USNR (Ret.) VADM Bruce Grooms '80, USN (Ret.) CAPT Thomas Gregory '75, USN (Ret.) Governance Committee David Paddock '77 CAPT Barbette Lowndes '80, USN (Ret.) LtCol Alex Plechash '75, USMC (Ret.) RADM A. B. Cruz III '80, USNR (Ret.) Alonzo Barber III '97 CDR Matthew Elias '78, USN (Ret.) Communications Committee Matice Wright-Springer '88 Liam Lane '02 CDR Peter Canalichio '81, USNR (Ret.) RADM Craig R. Quigley '75, USN (Ret.) Nominating Committee Matice Wright-Springer '88 VADM Joe Mulloy '79, USN (Ret.) MajGen Leo Williams '70, USMCR (Ret.) House Committee CAPT Robert Stevenson '60, USN (Ret.) James Cheevers CDR Thomas McKavitt Jr. '83, USN (Ret.) CAPT John Pilli Jr. '73, USNR (Ret.) Liesel Schopler '99 Membership & Alumni Services Committee Minh-Tu N. Greenberg '99 VADM Derwood Curtis '76, USN (Ret.) CAPT Glen O. Woods '78 USN (Ret.) CAPT Barbette Lowndes '80, USN (Ret.) Mary Kay Wegner Other Chapter Trustee Selection Committee Liam Lane ’02
SPECIAL COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
Matice Wright-Springer ’88 Co-Chair Alonzo Barber ’97 RADM A.B. Cruz ’80, USN (Ret.) RADM Julius Caesar ’77, USN (Ret.) Janie Mines ’80 Carlos Del Toro ’83 CAPT Barbette Lowndes ’80, USN (Ret.)
Board Representatives:
EQUITY AND INCLUSION: CHAPTER BEST PRACTICES
Minority alumni?
alumni? Minority alumni?
Board elections? USNA Yard activity?
RECENT CHAPTER ELECTION: GREATER WASHINGTON, DC
President: Maj Luis Martinez ’01, USMCR Vice President, CAPT Anthony Calandra ’88, USN (Ret.) Treasurer COL Jennifer Shaar ’92, USMC Diversity & Inclusion Officer LT Alberto Ramos ’10, USNR Assistant Diversity & Inclusion Officer Col Anthone R. Wright ’88, USMC (Ret.) Outreach & Engagement LCDR Heidi Lenzini ’95, USN (Ret) Secretary LTJG Crysta Gonzalez ’18, USN Greater Washington DC Chapter Board Members-at-Large: Rick Mui ’03 LTCOL Kate Murray ’00, USMC CAPT Jill A. Rough ’96, USN Ingrid Peterson ’01 Tony Hollinger ’87 Gerald Brooks ’08 Sean Papso '08 VADM Jeffrey "Jeff" Fowler ‘78, USN (Ret.), Former Supe RDML Fred Byus ’76, USN (Ret.) CAPT Shelby Mounts ‘92, USN (Ret.) CAPT Sean O'Connor ’83, USN (Ret.) —————— DC Chapter Trustee on USNA Alumni Association Board: Fred Latrash ’87
Kendra Chappell ’94 USNA '94 Orin Clay ’89 USNA '89 Valerie Mansfield ’92 Brian Keith ’90
*CAPT Dale Lumme ’80, USN (Ret.), Greater DC Chapter Nominations Committee Chair
OTHER CHAPTER SELECTION CRITERIA
CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR CHAPTER: WHAT DO YOUR CONSTITUENTS WANT?
chapter?
Services
COVID-19 UPDATE
personnel in 274 following recommended protocols, all leadership meetings via VTC, communications channels continuing uninterrupted
‘Dant
directory, Chapel Dome etc.
Academy Challenge 16 – 20 August
visitors through October; following the lead of USNA, city, county and state
events where possible
THANK YOU & QUESTIONS
“seats” (750 seats is normal)
Medical Protocols
Plebe Summer Changes
➢ Formal Parades ➢ Soccer, Track, Boxing and Wrestling Smokers ➢ Damage Control Training ➢ Off-Yard baseball game & Plebe Parents Weekend Training missed during Plebe Summer will be included in Saturday Morning Training during Academic Year
➢ Staggered Return ➢ Test-ROM-Test Protocol
➢ Football TBD; AAC still deliberating ➢ Patriot League play cancelled ➢ Preserving Army-Navy competitions