The Navy League of the United States, founded with President Roosevelt’s encouragement in 1902, is a civilian organization with nearly 50,000 members. The League reminds the American public and government officials that the United States is a maritime nation and that its national defense and economic well being are dependent upon strong sea services – the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U. S. flag Merchant Marine. NLUS and its 250 councils sponsor activities, events, and awards along with supporting military and Sea Cadet units. Its monthly magazine Sea Power covers United States maritime defense news. The Pacific Merchant Marine Council, chartered 11 December 2006, is engaged in and supports the United States maritime industry, National Liberty Ship Memorial SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN, and Arkansas Division Sea Cadets. Council luncheon meetings are quarterly. Memberships is $50 one year, $90 two years, and $125 for three years.
Vice Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, USCG
You are cordially invited to our 6th Anniversary Luncheon ~ our Holiday Luncheon
- Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2012
- Time: Social 1100 ~ Lunch 1200
- Place: National Historic Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O’BRIEN, Pier 45, San Francisco
- Guest speaker: Vice Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, Commander Coast Guard Pacific Area
- Cost: $15 with advance reservation by check ~ $20 without
Details:
- Please send reservation check payable to Phelps Hobart to PO Box 191403, Sacramento CA 95819-1403
- Donations in addition always welcome – they help us support the O’BRIEN and the Sea Cadets
- Guests welcome – complementary lunch for guests who join the Navy League and affiliate with the council
- Menu features a catered buffet meal by 907 Grill, Benicia, owned by Randy Ramos
- Randy’s Famous Pork Wings (and you thought pigs can’t fly)
- Build your own Taco Bar, Rice & Beans
- Chips, Salsa, Guacamole
- Petit Fours and Cake for desert
Ship T’wen Deck Hold #2 decorated by the Arkansas Division Sea Cadets
Side Boys, Color Guard, and Piper duties performed by Arkansas Division Sea Cadets
Fund-raising “Opportunity To Win” (50 – 50 drawing) to support for the National Liberty Ship Memorial S. S. JEREMIAH O’BRIEN
Complementary parking in covered shed C, JEREMIAH O’BRIEN parking adjacent to the ship ~ leave this invitation on dash
Carpooling encouraged
Before lunch: prayer and remembrance of seafarers who have “passed over the bar” – taps
During lunch: share news, a sea story, a joke, or a remark
Brief Merchant Marine Council business meeting following luncheon; nominations, election, and installation of 2013 officers and directors
Temperature possibly cool; dress accordingly
Docent lead ship tours before and after the luncheon
Next luncheon scheduled: March 2013
Information: (916) 739-6949, PMMC@cwo.com