The ANCHOR The Official Newsletter of the Navy League of the United States Greater Austin Council September October 2010 Citizens in Support of the Sea Services www.navyleagueaustin.org COUNCIL OFFICERS Randy Patterson President Bruce Byron Immediate Past President Jeanie Coffey Vice President for Legislative Affairs Randy Patterson Vice President for Education Kathy Pillmore Vice President for Communications Bruce Byron Vice President for Administration Stephen Smith Vice President for Business Partnerships Ray Roark Vice President for Finance Lee Hagan Vice President for Youth Programs Jim Brotherton Vice President for Military Affairs Brian Colfack Secretary Kaye Johanson Assistant Secretary Michael Murray Judge Advocate Tom Griffy Chaplain NATIONAL DIRECTORS Glenn Looney Max Miller Jack Ritter BOARD OF DIRECTORS Max Miller, Chairman Jim Brotherton Bruce Byron Jeanie Coffey Glenn Looney Jack Mayo Kathy Pillmore Jack Ritter Steve Smith Randy Patterson (Ex Officio) LIAISONS Brian Colfack Military Services Coalition Steve Smith Marine Corps Jack Ritter UT NROTC CAPT Daniel N. Dixon, USN CO UT NROTC LCDR Mike Evans USN CO Naval Operations Support Center Lee Hagan Navy & Marine Corps JROTC Jack Mayo Commissionings OUR NEXT Distinguished Speaker Program TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER 2010 Dr. George Friedman Founder and Chief Executive Officer STRATFOR Global Intelligence Topic: A Private Global Intelligence Report Dr. Friedman is the Chief Executive Officer of STRATFOR, a company he founded in 1996 that is now a leader in the field of global intelligence. In addition to his responsibilities as CEO, Friedman guides STRAT- FOR s strategic vision and oversees the development and training of the company s intelligence unit. Dr. Friedman is the author of the New York Times best seller The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century, as well as other books on warfare and intelligence, including America s Secret War, The Future of War and The Intelligence Edge. The hardcover of The Next 100 Years was translated into 19 languages, and Dr. Friedman is frequently invited by governments and major corporations to speak in countries such as Turkey, Germany, Poland, Azerbaijan, Australia and New Zealand. A very popular keynote speaker, Dr. Friedman is in high demand at numerous conferences and industry-specific events for major financial firms such as JP Morgan, Citibank, Ernst & Young and many Fortune 500 companies. In addition he has briefed the Australian Command and Staff College, Eglin Air Force Research Laboratory, U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College and many other military and government organizations. Continued on page 2 DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER PROGRAM Austin Woman s Club, Chateau Bellevue 8th and San Antonio (Parking entrance on Nueces between 7th & 8th Streets) Social 1815 Dinner 1915 Program 2015 Members & their Guests- $30* Military in Uniform & their Guests - $20 Cadets & Midshipmen and their Guests - $15 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 2 PM, OCT. 22 Call Luann Reyes 512-203-4399 or Email luann@luannreyes.com PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE A $5 ADDITIONAL CHARGE WITHOUT A RESERVATION NOTE CHANGE IN DAY AND RESERVATION NUMBER
President s Message Bob Gates has a tough job. In addition to overseeing one of the largest bureaucracies in the world, with the Pentagon's deserved reputation for infighting and political shenanigans, he has had to deal recently with a Washington establishment that seems focused on matters other than the defense of the country. Randy Patterson President, Greater Austin Council If those challenges weren't enough to try his patience and managerial talents, he doesn't have control over many of the tasks and budgets in which he has a major stake. Homeland Defense is not his to manage; much of the intelligence community is not his to direct; he competes for dollars and resources, scarce in the best of times, with many in the congress that have their own ideas as to how he should behave; and finally, there are numerous groups (the press, service and veterans organizations, plus quite a few armchair quarterbacks) that seem never to be pleased. Of course, the SECDEF is not the only person that has to balance such challenges it just seems that his job is more intense than others in the government and if he (or she) makes a bad policy mistake, it may come back to haunt all of us in a future war. The next few years will not be any easier by the looks of things, either for Mr. Gates or his successors. To bring things closer to our own interests, there will be extremely difficult balancing feats dealing with the sea services. Shipbuilding needs for maintaining Navy superiority and deterrence in an uncertain future; personnel matters that cover those now serving and those that may yet be called to duty, and a large number of folks who have served their country and their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, and now remain concerned as to what lies ahead for themselves, their children and grandchildren. Thus, when articles appear that decry or praise the ending of this or that hardware program, or result in the shuffling or dis-establishment of large commands, or seem to cut your favorite perk, have a bit of sympathy for the guy at the top. He has my support, and should have the support of all of us. I have faith that he really will do his best after all, he is an (adopted) Texan and Aggie! We have made a couple of announcements about the plans for NAVY WEEK, which will take place in Austin and San Antonio from 19-26 March 2011, and there is some more information elsewhere in this issue. There is a lot going on around in Austin at that time SXSW, the rodeo, high school basketball, and the like. We are working hard to fit all this in so that our members can participate in as many of these events as they wish, without neglecting to show their support for the Navy. Please take a minute to check on the status of your Navy League membership and renew when the time comes only by keeping our member numbers up can we continue to support the mission of the national and local Navy League. Randy Friedman, Continued from page 1 Major television and radio networks such as CNN, Fox News, and NPR regularly invite Dr. Friedman to appear as an international affairs intelligence expert. He and STRATFOR were also featured in cover stories in Barron s and in the UK s New Statesman. He has been featured in Time magazine, The New York Times Magazine and The Wall Street Journal, and is frequently quoted in USA Today, The New York Times, Fortune, Newsweek, International Herald Tribune and many other domestic and international publications. Prior to joining the private sector, Friedman was Director at the Center for Geopolitical Studies which he co-founded at Louisiana State University in 1994. He spent the previous twenty years as a professor of political science and taught political philosophy and military strategy at several universities and colleges in the northeast United States. During this time he consulted with government agencies, developed computerized war gaming projects and regularly briefed senior commanders in the armed services on national security and defense matters. He received his bachelor s degree from the City College of the City University of New York and holds a Ph.D. in government from Cornell University. STRATFOR is a privately-owned global intelligence company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Friedman s areas of expertise include: Intelligence issues, Geopolitical forecasting, U.S. foreign policy, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia and the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East. 2 The Anchor, September October 2010 www.navyleagueaustin.org
PLEASE NOTE! MAKE YOUR DINNER RESERVATIONS EARLY. SEATING IS LIMITED AND WITHOUT A RESERVATION YOU WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $5 AT THE DOOR. THE OCTOBER DINNER IS ON A TUESDAY THERE IS A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS AND NUMBER FOR RESERVATIONS! Daniel Branch, President Navy League United States NLUS PRESIDENT ISSUES MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE Navy League US President Daniel Branch has issued a challenge to local NL members with the potential to put $500 in your pocket for the holidays. Simply sponsor or give a Navy League membership to a friend or family member this Holiday Season, and be entered into a drawing for $500! Each membership you submit between 10/01/2010 and 12/31/2010 using the special membership form on the NLUS website s membership page, or online using PRIORITY CODE 4Q2010, will count as one contest entry. You could even use an application that you currently have and just write the code along the top! The winner will be announced in February 2011 s Council Alert and President s message. (P.S. Word on the street is that there may be more prizes added to this contest to sweeten the pot we ll let you know soon!) Good luck! To be eligible for the contest you must: 1. Be a member of the Navy League 2. Use the official contest form or write the Priority code 4Q20101 on an application you already have; or 3. Submit an online application and fill in the Priority Code field with 4Q2010 4. Complete the sponsor information section 5. Submit the application after October 1, 2010, and on or before December 31, 2010. Applications must be postmarked or received electronically by 12/31/10. Welcome GAC s Newest Members Jesse Carillo Louis DeCuir Col. Conrad Derdeyn Pat Luckett Roger & Charlene Mendoza Welcome GAC s newest COMMUNITY AFFILIATE Since 1986 Moreland Properties strives to provide genuine personal service from professional agents. We are a residential real estate firm with two established offices in Lake Travis and Austin to meet the demands of a growing market. We implement many marketing strategies with comprehensive internet coverage for each listing. Relocation assistance and expert representation for every buyer and seller is our specialty. Navy Week Rudy Mendoza Ben Moreland Emily & Eric Moreland Liz Rait Ross Snyder...bringing America s Navy Home March 19 26, 2011 AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO Navy Weeks are designed to tell the Navy s story: what we do, why it is important and what opportunities exist in today s Navy. These events consist of community visits by Admirals and hometown connections. www.navyleagueaustin.org The Anchor, September October 2010 3
Snapshots from the September 16th, 2010 Distinguished Speaker Program &Dinner GAC President Randy Patterson thanks our guest speaker ADM Bobby Inman, USN Ret. for his insights into the status of global relations. Charlene Mendoza (l) and Roger Mendoza (r) owners of Antonio s Mexican Restaurant, are presented with Community Affiliate plaque by Steve Smith, GAC VP for business partnerships. Sue and Dick Beal owners of DHR International accept their Community Affiliate plaque from Smith. Recently retired UT NROTC CO Mike Trapper Spence (l) welcomes his replacement Dan Dixon and wife Becky to their first GAC dinner. They re joined by Gen. Jefferson Beak Howell (r). Lt. Sorenson (l), a Navy officer recruiter, shares stories with Travis County Judge Mike McNamara and Lone Star Region President Glenn Looney Jerry Arnold, Don Jones and Joe Gathright were eager to hear what Adm. Inman had to say about world affairs. photos courtesy of Max Miller & Kathy Pillmore 4 The Anchor, September October 2010 www.navyleagueaustin.org
Capt. Wayne Guzman accepts a Navy League Certificate of Appreciate on behalf of his Georgetown High School NJROTC Fred Fisher (l) and Milton Felger enjoyed Inman s remarks and each other s company. Renna Darby (r) and friend Kathy stake out good seats for the presentation. A Message from the Chaplain by Tom Griffey The security of this country is threatened by radical Islamic terrorists. This threat is real and should be resisted with all the might we can bring to bear. However, a greater threat to the freedoms we enjoy is the resultant growing anti-muslim fervor we find reported in the news media and in our email inboxes. Religious strife has the power to destroy countries and many of the world s most vicious and inhumane conflicts have been fought over religious differences: The Crusades; The Inquisition; The Thirty Years War; The Holocaust; the conflict in Northern Ireland and the recent Balkan war to name only a few examples. Many of these conflicts were precipitated when a radical fringe group of one religion tried to impose its views on others. Those threatened viewed the radical group as representative of the entire religion and a major conflict ensued. We can t let this happen here. Despite of what your emails say, in spite of the quotes from LCDR Cynthia Banks accepts a Navy League U. S. proclamation on behalf of the William B. Travis Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps presented by President Patterson. photos courtesy of Max Miller & Kathy Pillmore the Quran, taken out of context*, you have received; it is not the Islamic faith that is a threat to this nation. Islam, along with Judaism and Christianity is one of the three monotheistic Abrahamic religions. It shares the same patriarchs and the same prophets. The importance of these faiths living peacefully together in this country was emphasized in a letter from George Washington when he wrote May the children of the stock of Abraham, who dwell in this land, continue to enjoy the good will of the other inhabitants, while everyone shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig tree and there shall be no one to make him afraid. Remember next time you watch the news and read your email, it is the Islamic terrorists who threaten us, not all those of the Muslim faith. *It is altogether too easy to distort the meaning of a sacred text by quoting it out of context, for example the Holy Bible clearly says there is no God. (Psalm 14:1) www.navyleagueaustin.org The Anchor, September October 2010 5
UT ROTC FINDS AN ANGEL James Mulva is not a familiar name, but it s a name that the UT NROTC Battalion will long remember. James J. Mulva was born in 1946 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor s degree in 1968 and a master s degree in business administration finance in 1969. Immediately after graduation he served as a U. S. Navy officer until 1973 when James J. Mulva, Chairman and CEO of he began a career ConocoPhillips with ConocoPhillips. Today, Mulva is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ConocoPhillips. I went through ROTC that s the only way I could attend UT so I really want to support ROTC students, said Mulva who was a Naval ROTC graduate. For these young men and women, it s not about making money. It s all about service to the country. They re very dedicated and bright students. And support ROTC he does. In 2007, the UT Midshipmans Foundation honored Mulva with an Outstanding Alumnus award. Since that time he has offered to match donations to the Foundation s ROTC scholarship fund up to $50,000 each year. In the fall of 2009, then NROTC CO Capt. Mike Spence learned that Steinham Hall, the long time home of the ROTC program, was going to be torn down to make way for a new College of Liberal Arts building. Spence also learned that there were no short or long-term plans made for the ROTC program so when the Battalion moved to temporary quarters in the spring their future looked bleak. Enter James and Miriam Mulva. The Foundation along with the ROTC units and alumni wrote, called and emailed everyone they could think of about the ROTC program s dilemma. According to Max Miller a Foundation board member, James Mulva is on our distribution list and he found out about the problem of no home for ROTC. He asked his secretary to get (UT) President Powers on the phone and the rest is history. The Mulvas donated a massive $15 million to the University of Texas to help construct the new Liberal Arts building with one caveat a full floor for the ROTC program. I think our UT NROTC alumni played a key role in bringing this issue to fruition, says Miller. We had been in contact with James Mulva since 2005 and he was keenly aware of the needs of the ROTC students at UT. Artist s Renderings of the new UT College of Liberal Arts Building In addition to the space for the ROTC programs, the six-story building will include 30 classrooms, study areas and meeting rooms, along with laboratories and offices for faculty. When it is finished in 2013, it will house Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Linguistics, Plan II and Liberal Arts Honors among other departments and programs. University of Texas Midshipmans Foundation creates RADM Robert Moore Scholarship The University of Texas Midshipmans Foundation has created a scholarship named for Rear Admiral Robert M. Moore. When donations earmarked for the Admiral Moore Scholarship Fund reach $25,000.00, a scholarship will be given annually to a UT NROTC Midshipman. RADM Robert M. Moore, USN (SC), the 38 th Chief of the Supply Corps, who served with distinction until his retirement in 1996, was a graduate of UT NROTC. In 2009 RADM Moore s shipmates selected him as the recipient of the Navy Supply Corps Lifetime Achievement Award for his continued support of the Supply Corps Community. He passed away October 4, 2009. The University of Texas Midshipmans Foundation was established to finance scholarships, swords for honor graduates, and additional professional development for midshipmen and officer candidates at the U T NROTC unit. The Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit charitable organization. The Greater Austin Council financially supports the UT NROTC Midshipmen annually. Additional information will be available at our next Navy League meeting for anyone interested in making a contribution to the Rear Admiral Robert M. Moore Scholarship Fund. Or contact Max Miller (maxk@austin.rr.com) for more RADM Robert M. Moore, USN details. 6 The Anchor, September October 2010 www.navyleagueaustin.org
Greater Austin Council Financial Update Year-to-Date Total Income (all sources)............ $14,365 Total Expenses.................. $14,003 Net Income...................... $362 Jones Scholarship Fund............. $18,462 Operating Funds on Hand.............$6,109 YOU ARE INVITED Chisholm Trail Veterans Day Celebration ~ November 12 The day begins at 7:00 am with a breakfast for all veterans followed by a patriotic concert and veterans recognition in the gym. After the concert, all veterans are invited to observe the Civil War Re-enactment group on the football field. If you hear a loud BOOM during the concert, that will be the civil war cannon being fired! Throughout the day veterans will be sharing their personal stories in the classrooms, and there will be presentations on the history of both the US and Texas flags. Chisholm Trail Middle School, 500 Oakridge Drive, Round Rock. For more information call Sharon Nobles at 428-2512. GAC Calendar 26 Oct Distinguished Speaker Program George Friedman, President CEO of STRATFOR 11 Nov VETERANS DAY 2 Dec Distinguished Speaker Program & Annual Meeting/Awards RADM William R. Kiser, Commandant, Medical Education & Training Campus, Ft. Sam Houston ~2011~ 25 Jan Distinguished Speaker Program Jim Hornfischer, author of NEPTUNE S INFERNO: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal 22 Feb Distinguished Speaker Program Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell 19-26 Mar NAVY WEEK 21 Apr Distinguished Speaker Program Speaker TBA 16 Jun Distinguished Speaker Program Tom Hatfield, senior research fellow at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin; and director of the Center s Military History Institute. 18 Aug Distinguished Speaker Program Speaker TBA Dates are subject to change to accommodate the speaker. For calendar updates go to www.navyleagueaustin.org * Please Note * The cost of meals to for members and their guests was recently increased to $30. The increase helps to offset the increase in facility costs and the cost of meals for uniformed military, cadets and midshipmen. Additionally, due to an increase in walk-ins, a $5 upcharge will be added for individuals with out a reservation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. George T. Jones, 1926-2003 U. S. Navy WWII Veteran and Navy League Member George T. Jones Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors in Navy and Marine JROTC and Sea Cadet programs Contribute Now! Send your contributions to Greater Austin Council NLUS George T. Jones Scholarship Fund c/o Ray Roark 10709 Fountainbleu Circle Austin, TX 78750 Donations are tax deductible www.navyleagueaustin.org The Anchor, September October 2010 7
The ANCHOR Kathy Pillmore, Editor 10001 Jupiter Hills Drive Austin, TX 78747 email: kpillmore@austin.rr.com The ANCHOR is the official newsletter of the Greater Austin Council of the Navy League of the United States. It is published six times annually and distributed free of charge to all its members and to other interested parties. The Greater Austin Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and as such is exempt from Limited Sales, Excise and Use Taxes per the IRS Code. FIRST CLASS MAIL RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Supporting the U. S. Sea Services COMMUNITY AFFILIATES Ricon Products HELP US BUILD OUR MEMBERSHIP Use the form below and sign up a new member. Bring it and your new member to our next council meeting, or mail the form, together with the fee (check or money order payable to NLUS,) to Kathy Pillmore, 10001 Jupiter Hills Drive, Austin, TX 78747; or Sam Williams, 3509 Arrowhead Dr., Austin, TX 78731-4801. The new member will be added to our mailing list immediately. YES! Please enroll me as a Navy Leaguer Today I am a U.S. Citizen I am not a U. S. Citizen Name: (Mr., Mrs., Dr., Etc.) First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name Name of Spouse: (Mr., Mrs., Dr., Etc.) First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name Address: Number, Street, Name (Apt., Suite, P.O. Box) Date of Birth City State Zip Code (+4) Type of Membership (please check one) Individual One-Year Membership...$50 Joint Husband/Wife One-Year...$85 Individual Two-Year Membership...$90 Individual Three-Year Membership...$125 Individual Life Membership...$500 Joint Husband/Wife Life Membership...$750 Some NLUS Councils may charge local dues Method of Payment Check enclosed (Make payable to NLUS or Please charge my Visa MC AMEX Home Phone Business Phone Email Card# Exp. Date Sponsor s Last Name Sponsor s Membership # New Member s Council Signature Billing Zip Code