Bringing Cookie Cafe to Alumni Serving Overseas
Hello Parents,
Martha McCann, a long-time weekly volunteer at Cookie Café has come up with an outstanding idea. To reach out to KP alumni who are currently deployed overseas and send them appreciation from their Alma Mater.
If you have contact information for any deployed KP Alumni, please send it to: deployed@kpcookiecafe.com.
Name of Service Member, Rank and Unit
Deployment address - APO or FPO
Approximate date when the deployment is ending
We really hope to be able to have the name of someone we can honor by this Thursday so we can start the program at the first Cookie Café.
Visit us at: http://www.kpcookiecafe.com/
Legislative Action Alert
Dear NNEPA Parents:
Over the last few days I have had hundreds of e-mails and phone calls asking for direction on what we can do to resolve the issues at Kings Point. I know my fellow alumni leaders have experienced the same responses. I will tell you what we know at this point:
- Absolutely, positively, Kings Point is NOT closing! Please do everything in your power to stop this rumor and reassure you midshipmen that this is not an option. I have received several e-mails today from mids on seaduty who do not have access to the websites and all of them have asked if it is true the Academy is closing. NO, IT IS NOT! Most of all, reassure ALL your midshipmen that their job is to study and graduate. We will handle the rest of this situation.
- All the USMMA Alumni Organizations AND the USMMA Parents are working in complete collaboration. We are truly speaking with one voice and we are being heard in Washington. Alumni are joining us in the efforts listed and in others.
- DOT Secretary Ray LaHood has scheduled a meeting with USMMA Alumi leaders for next Tuesday. We should have a complete plan of action immediately after that meeting. Mr. LaHood has announced today that he will be leaving office in Jan. 2013. This should not impact any decisions at this point.
- What YOU can do IMMEDIATELY: CONTACT ALL YOUR STATE CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS! Tell all your friends and relatives to do the same. Attached to this e-mail are contact information and directions, a condensed, updated list of important issues, and a new concise sample letter to your legislator.
- IMMEDIATELY LET DOT AND MARAD KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS VIA E-MAIL: Be brief, polite and concise, but firm. Identify yourself and how you feel about Kings Point. And remember that YOU pay their salaries.
Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Mr. Ray LaHood:;
Deputy DOT Secretary: John Porcari: ;
Maritime Administrator: David Matsuda: ;
- CALL DIRECTLY TO THE WHITE HOUSE PUBLIC LINES NOW: Again, be concise, polite, and firm, as you tell them your opinion on Kings Point. The phone numbers are: 202-456-1111; or the main switchboard is: 202-456-1414. Let them hear our voices.
- PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO COMPLETE A WHITE HOUSE PETITION DRIVE: There is an actual process for this. We will need to get at least 25,000 signatures. We should more information on this process next week.
Thank you to all of you who are concerned and ready to take action to support Kings Point and our regiment of midshipmen. We will weather this storm and be stronger at the outcome. Thank you for your help!
Mary Jane Fuschetto, USMMA Parent Association Chair
USMMA Alumni Foundation Executive Board
Welcome Class of 2015
As the first trimester of 2011-2012 Regimental year begins we wish all
of our New England Midshipmen and Candidates the very best as they begin or continue their life at KP. Whether your new adventures be upon the 7 seas for sea year or as a new candidate fresh out of Indoc or as a returning "A" split midshipman fresh back from their sea year, we remind you all to hit the books, study hard and keep pressing forward.
For those 2013 and 2014 "B" Split Midshipmen, who are currently at sea, we wish you fair winds and following seas that you may make the world your campus while learning the trade of seamanship from those experienced mariners that sail the seven seas.
Welcome Candidates! Congratulations on your successful completion of your Indoctrination into KP Life. We wish you continued success in your studies.
Plebe Joshua Dollen
Plebe Michael Hutchinson
Plebe Panayiotis Kostakis
Plebe Nathanael Kutz
Plebe Dillon Meagher
Plebe Fintan Moore
Plebe Jennifer Perkins
Plebe Margaret Queally
Plebe Scott Ublacker
Plebe Phillip Walker
Plebe John Wesley
MIDSHIPMEN ARE COMING... MIDSHIPMEN ARE COMING!
The Textile River Regatta on October 2, 2011 the first true test of each crew teams speed as the fall racing gets more intense and everyone prepares for the prestigious Head of the Charles regatta. It is held on the Merrimack in Lowell, MA. Kings Point has participated in this every year. As a parents organization we go down and set up a awning socialize with Midshipmen visiting New England. We usually spend the day and bring treats from fresh apples, carmel apples, and apple cider. No matter what it is they appreciate the tastes from home (even if it is not there own home). They have finals at the end of the month so a special treat when they are studying between heats is always appreciated. We are looking for a representative from NNEPA to attend -- please let us know if you can and we will help you coordinate.
Support our Football Team when KP takes on WPI with kick off at 4:00 PM on October 8, 2011. We handily beat them last year with a score of 26 to 9. As a parents organization we go down and set up a awning socialize with Midshipmen visiting New England. We usually spend the day and bring treats from fresh apples, carmel apples, and apple cider. No matter what it is they appreciate the tastes from home (even if it is not there own home). They have finals at the end of the month so a special treat when they are studying between heats is always appreciated.
A big event for our Midshipmen comes October 22-23, 2011 at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. We have medaled in this event and usually do well against Navy, Harvard and Yale. As a parents organization we go down and set up a awning socialize with Midshipmen visiting New England. We usually spend the day and bring treats from fresh apples, carmel apples, and apple cider. No matter what it is they appreciate the tastes from home (even if it is not there own home). They have finals at the end of the month so a special treat when they are studying between heats is always appreciated.
Northern New England Parents Association of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point
The Mission of USMMA Northern New England Parents Association is to promote and support the Academy, its goals, programs and objectives, its Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty, staff and alumni.
We serve as a support organization for Candidates, Plebe Candidates, Plebes, and all Midshipmen and their families during their years at the Academy.
The primary focus of support will be upon those Midshipmen and families from the Northern New England area.
USMMA ACADEMY ALERT SYSTEM FOR PARENTS
The United States Merchant Marine Academy has established a cell phone and email alert system for parents to inform you of any developing campus emergencies.
This system will supplement a separate on-campus system for midshipmen, faculty and staff.
Please read the letter from the Superintendent
here.
You can register for the system by clicking here.
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENTS DESK
Thank you all so much for all the donations for the Goody Bags!
We got all the bags together on Saturday with the help of a few of the sweetest residents at Manor on the Hill. All the bags are ready to go to USMMA to give our New England Midshipman a little boost as they study for their first trimester final exams.
We held our first teleconference meeting which was quite successful. We have some good ideas about how we can move forward and meet our organizational goals. If you have not joined us please do.
We would like to hold a face to face meeting on either Nov 12 or 13, please email us with your preference as to the date.
SAVE THE DATE - the 2011 NEW ENGLAND ALL ACADEMY HOLLY BALL will be held Friday, December 30th at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, Ma. a truly beautiful setting!
YES, it is New Year's weekend and we are hoping very soon to email an offer for a weekend plan for those who want to enjoy Boston and the First Night Festivities....What a way to bring in the New Year!!
Discussion Board for USMMA Parents
Find and Track your Midshipman at Sea
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