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A Blue Ribbon Publication The Journal Award Winning Newsletter National Naval Officers Association San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Award Winning San Francisco Bay Area Chapter October 2013 Coast Guard 2013 Civil Rights Service Provider Award Winner Biennially, the Coast Guard recognizes a Civil Right Service Provider (CRSP) who demonstrates exceptional talent and abilities and who goes beyond the call of duty in supporting the Coast Guard Civil Rights mission. ALCOAST 310/13, July 30, 2013 announces the 2013 CRSP winner, LT Howard Vacco, Civil Rights Directorate, Region 3, SFBA Chapter Treasurer. LT Vacco distinguished himself through the many benevolent acts he eagerly embraced; notably partnering with NNOA to attract and recruit civilian minorities into the federal workforce and his fundraising activities that provided scholarships for underprivileged youth. LT Vacco is commended for his exemplary service and achievements. He brings pride to the service while promoting the tenets of civil rights and equal opportunity. The chapter is proud of his service and happy to have LT Vacco as a member our SFBA Chapter. 2013-14 SFBA Chapter Executive Board President: CAPT Don Flowers, USN (ret) Vice President: CDR Adolph Keyes, USCG (ret) Secretary: LCDR Deon Scott, USCG Membership: LCDR James Haskins, USN (ret) 3 Treasurer: LT Howard Vacco, USCG Public Affairs: CDR Adolph Keyes, USCG (ret) Chaplain: Maj D Emanuel Grosse, Sr., USAF (ret)

From the President s I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your thoughts and prayers while I suffered with a recent illness, which has forced me to cut back on many chapter duties and responsibilities; and thank CDR Keyes for stepping up to the plate to assume those duties during my absence. I am doing much better now and have returned to work, and things are slowly getting back to normal. My energy is back to normal. I am feeling much like my old self with each passing day. I am delighted to hear that the chapter has establish a working relationship with CMI, Inc. the event staff company for the San Francisco 49ers football team. This relationship will allow the chapter to continue raising money to support the chapter s Hadwick and Lily Thompson Scholarship Foundation. Expect to hear more information about volunteering throughout the NFL season. I am also pleased to hear that the San Francisco Veterans Administration (VA) has asked the chapter to again perform the flag folding ceremony for the facility occupants and staff on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12. I encourage you to attend the event to visit with and honor the heroes who live at the hospital. These are the types of commitments that allow the chapter to improve community awareness and enhance our integrity, and show the community that we are interested Page National Naval Officers Association Feature Contents 1 Cover story 2 President s Message 3 In The Spotlight 4 2013 Upcoming Events 5 Classified Ads 6 SFBA Calendar Scholarship Foundation Donation Application Cover Story: Coast Guard Civil Rights Provider Managing Editor: Adolph Keyes alkeyes@comcast.net Contributors: CDR Adolph Keyes, LT Howard Vacco Production and Circulation: Adolph Keyes Design: Adolph Keyes Published by: San Francisco Bay Area NNOA Chapter Mailing: SFBA NNOA, P.O. Box 5046, Alameda, CA 94501 NNOA Mission National Naval Officers Association actively supports the Sea Services in the development of a diverse officer corps through recruitment, retention, and career development. NNOA is essential in maintaining operational readiness by providing professional development, mentoring, and support of cultural awareness. NNOA establishes and maintains a positive image of the Sea Services in communities and educational institutions. in helping with its development of youth. I encourage you to continue the outstanding work of NNOA. I m proud to be your chapter president. Bravo Zulu Shipmate C APT Don Flowers US Navy Retired SFBA Chapter President 2014 National Training Conference 2014 CONFERENCE UPDATE - The 2014 NNOA Professional Development and Training Conference will be held in the National Capital Region in July 2014. The Mighty Quantico Chapter will be hosting. See you then! For your convenience, payment can be made with credit card or by PayPal. For additional conference information, log on to the national webpage: www.nnoa.org. National / Chapter Membership Renewal: June is membership renewal month. To remain in good financial standing please log on to the national website to renew your national membership, and contact LCDR Jim Haskins Chapter Membership, or LT Howard Vacco Chapter Secretary to renew local membership. 2

Since 1980, the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) has made a commitment to the educational development of youth residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. This contribution involves a number of highly successful programs, including; youth mentoring, academic tutoring, and awarding of financial scholarships to college bound high school seniors. Hadwick and Lily Thompson Scholarship Award Criteria Eligibility Requirements: Bay Area high school seniors entering an accredited college or university as a freshman are eligible. You must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scales (or equivalent). Please submit your completed package to the address listed below. Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing. Details of Award: This one-time award aims to grant an ethnic-based scholarship to a student entering college as a freshman. The recipient will be selected and announced in May. Award Amount: $1000 Package Requirements: You are required to submit the following: A completed application An official high school transcript (with school s official seal). Two Letter(s) of recommendation from an individual you know, such as a school official (principal, guidance counselor, coach, etc ) or an official from an organization. These letters should address your potential academic performance at the collegiate level. It should also state your relationship to the official and note any noteworthy/significant accomplishments. Three Counselor/Teacher Evaluation Form(s). Evaluation forms must be mailed by the individual completing the evaluation directly to NNOA. (It is recommended that you provide a stamped, pre-addressed envelope to individual completing evaluation to expedite mailing of the document). A typed 100 to 300-word essay discussing your educational and career goals A current photograph (3 x 5 minimum). Photos will not be returned. Copy of ACT and SAT results Failure to submit ALL requested information will result in disqualification. Students submitting incomplete packages will be notified. All qualified applicants will also be notified of eligibility for an NROTC scholarship. Mail completed application packages to: Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Award San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (NNOA) P.O. Box 5046 Alameda, California 94501 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Congratulations to LT Howard Vacco, USCG who has been selected for promotion to LCDR as per PY14 Active Duty Lieutenant Commander Selection Board, message date time group 041515Z Oct 13, ALCGPSC 126/13. LCDR (Sel) Vacco is the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Treasurer and works at Civil Rights Detachment Region 3 at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, California. Bravo Zulu young man! 3

2013 Upcoming Events of Special Significance Thanksgiving November 28, 2013 San Francisco Fleet Week Pier 39 plans firework displays every Saturday night in October starting at 8:30 pm but there will not be a fleet or air show at this year's Fleet Week. The Blue Angels air show and naval ship parade have both fallen victim to federal budget cuts. Fisherman's Wharf merchants have also scheduled a "Wharf Fest" - complete with food, wine, beer, carnival rides and a chowder cooking competition - for the weekend of Oct. 26-27. It will run from Ghirardelli Square to Pier 39. SFBA Chapter members will develop turkeys to local shelters, ensuring some of the unfortunate will have a healthy Thanksgiving Day dinner. Merry Christmas Veterans Day November 12, 2013 The SFBA Chapter has been invited back to the San Francisco VA Hospital to perform the flag folding ceremony and visit with the veterans who reside at the hospital. Season s Greetings The SFBA Chapter wishes all of you a Joyous Holiday Season, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please be responsible and safe during the holiday celebrations. 4

Hirshberg Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research Lou Gertha Bonner Memorial Fund Lou Gertha Bonner is the mother of CDR Adolph Keyes, USCG Retired. She was born in Sep 37 in Rayne, LA. A spiritual woman, Lou believed in strong family values, good moral character, and achieving a quality education. Lou moved to California in 57 and worked in the Food Services Industry for 30 years. Her struggle with pancreatic cancer was brief, and she died at home with her family at her side in Dec 08. The family encourages you to join in the fight and donate to the research fund in her memory. Her URL: www.pancreatic.org/fund/lougerthabonner www.gocoastguard.com / 877-NOW-USCG 2013 Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Donors: Gold Partners Harry Best Adolph & Denice Keyes Anne Abadilla Justin Crab Company Copper Partners John & Vanita Finney Tim Fairley Ms. Rochelle Keyes D Emanuel & Suzanne Grosse Silver Partners Individual Partners Bridget & Frank Donze Place Your Personal Ad Advertise your business in The Journal newsletter. The Journal newsletter is circulated to national and local membership and military bases in several Bay Area counties four times a year. Let us advertise your business. Contact Adolph Keyes at alkeyes@comcast.net or (510) 374-8237 for more information. 5

Calendar Year 2013 January MLK Breakfast Monterey Chapter JAN Jamaican American Association Social JAN 30 Chapter Quarterly Report Tab E FEB Black History Month Observance CG Island March 02 SFBA Annual Crab Fest March 09 Annual Teen Expo @ Jesse Bethel HS Vallejo March 22 SFBA Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ MLK Elementary APR Professional OER Training CG Island APR 30 Chapter Quarterly Report Tab E MAY Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Announcement MAY The Journal Newsletter Ad Renewal JUN 15 Chapter Annual Report Tab F JUN 15 Chapter Management Information Report Tab D JUN Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Presentation JUN 28 LtCol David Everly: 5th Battalion, 11th Marines- CoC 2:00pm at 43 Area Camp Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton Annual SFBA Chapter Calendar: JUN SFBA Officer Elections / Chapter Membership Fees JUN NASCAR 350 Sprint Cup Fundraiser JUL National Hot Rod Assoc. (NHRA) Drag Race Fundraiser JUL National Professional Development AUG 15 Chapter Quarterly Report Tab E AUG IZOD Indy Sprint Races Fundraiser SEP 49er Games Fundraiser OCT Fleet Week / 49er Games Fundraiser OCT 30 Chapter Quarterly Report Tab E OCT 31 Chapter Annual Financial Report Tab G NOV 49er Games Fundraiser NOV SFBA Strategic Planning Review NOV Veterans Day Visit DEC 49er Games Fundraiser * Chapter meetings First Tuesday of the month @ 1130 Coast Guard Island Alameda Special Events Room Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (NNOA) P.O. Box 5046 Alameda, California 94501 Ph: CDR Adolph Keyes (510) 374-8237, email: alkeyes@comcast.net, website: www.nnoa.org/ The Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Foundation keeps alive the dream of young minority students aspiring to complete a college education. The Foundation was established in 2003 and has provided Bay Area students with annual scholarship money to attend college, e.g., UC Berkeley and Davis; CSU East Bay, Chico, Riverside, and Sacramento. Your donations help SFBA continue to provide scholarship opportunities to less fortunate and deserving minority students. Please contribution to this worthy cause. Partnership is annual and renewal in January. Help us to promote higher education and develop the leaders of the future. Benefits of Partnership: Partnership Levels: Quarterly newsletter subscription The Journal Sponsorship mention in The Journal Helping to promote continue/advanced education Donation is tax deductable Individual donation - $10.00 Copper sponsorship - $50.00 Silver sponsorship - $75.00 Gold sponsorship - $100 or more *** Detach along this line and return with you donation *** Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Foundation Partnership Application Name: Date: Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Phone: Email: Individual - $10 Copper - $50 Silver - $75 Gold - $100 or more Make check payable to: Remit to: SFBA NNOA Hadwick & Lily Thompson Scholarship Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (NNOA) P.O. Box 5046 Alameda, California 94501 6