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About the organization and our Council
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The Navy League of the United States was
founded in 1902 with the encouragement of
President Theodore Roosevelt.
It is unique among
military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian
organization dedicated to the education
of our
citizens, including our elected officials, and the
support of the men and women of the sea
services
and their families.
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The objective and purpose of the Navy League is educational and motivational. We must acquire and display before
the citizens of our country information as to the conditions of our naval and maritime forces. We must awaken interest
and support in all matters which aid our maritime capabilities
To this end, the Navy League works closely with
the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of 265 councils in the U.S. and around
the world. The Navy League has more than 65,000 active members.
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 The Navy League supports America's young people through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the US Naval Sea
Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship Program. Individual councils are also involved in promoting youth-oriented
activities in their communities such as NJROTC, MCJROTC, and ROTC units along with other recognized youth programs.
Local councils and National headquarters provide over $200,000 in scholarships and awards every year. |
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 Navy League councils support active duty military personnel through "adoption" of ships, installations,
and units; commissioning ceremonies; award programs; and other recognition programs.
Over
the years, the Navy League has compiled an impressive record of accomplishments. Today the Navy League is widely respected
by citizens, community and industrial leaders, and public officials. Navy League programs are welcomed in communities
throughout the nation, and members are recognized for their integrity and patriotism.
"It
seems to me that all good Americans interested in the growth of their country and sensitive to its honor, should give hearty
support to these policies which the Navy League is founded to further. For the building and maintaining in proper shape
of the American Navy, we must rely on nothing but the broad and farsighted patriotism of our people as a whole."
Teddy Roosevelt
The Carson City Council is made up of about 200 members who support Sailor/Marine/NCO of the
Quarter programs and Sailor/Marine/NCO programs at NAS Fallon; Mountain Warefare Training Center and Fighter Squadron
(Composite) 13. The Council also supports individually deployed personnel from these commands and their families.
Council Officers:
Bud Southard, President
Carolyn Southard, Intrm
Secretary
Mike Russo, Treasurer
Elizabeth "Betty" Rowe, Editor
Fred Uptergrove, Chaplain
Robert
"Bob" Prater, Past President
Darrell Fike, National Director
C.I. "Bud"
Southard, Vice President, Military Affairs
R.C. "Bob" Brogan, Vice President, Youth Affairs
Carolyn Southard,
Vice President, Raffle Committee
Robert "Bob" Prater, Vice President, Membership Ron
Kruse, Vice President, Legislative Affairs |
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