Upcoming and recent events:
- Annual Sea Cadet Graduation ceremony, Jun 4th:
- Graduation and changing of the watch ceremony will be held at 7 pm at the Sea Cadet training site at the Marine Center in Stamford. Photo at right was the ceremony in 2011.
- All are invited to attend, and to congratulate the Cadets on their recent string of competition victories: first place for both Sea Cadets and League Cadets in the annual New England Flagship event; the Millenium Trophy for first place in the region's Annual Inspection; and first place for the Sea Cadets in the annual Swim Meet (click this link for a story by Council Board member Eric Dehm on the Swim Meet).
- Bravo Zulu to the Cadets!
- Norwich University Brian Bill Memorial Golf Outing, Jun 14th:
- This special event for the scholarship fund in honor for the late SEAL Brian Bill (see below) will be held at the Sterling Farms Golf Course. Click here for outing flyer.
Memorial scholarship for Navy SEAL Brian Bill:
- SEAL CPO
Brian Bill, Stamford native, was tragically killed in action
in Afghanistan August 6th.
- Brian graduated from Norwich University in June 2001, and joined the Navy that month to become a SEAL. His military awards include three Bronze Stars. Brian was a skilled skier, skydiver, and accomplished mountaineer, and spoke Russian and French.
- A scholarship fund in Brian's name is being established at Norwich University.
- Tax-deductible contributions, large or small, are welcome and may be sent to the Western CT Council NLUS c/o Stephen Gravereaux, 18 Westmere Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853. Our Council Board has voted to match all contributions up to a total of $1,000.
- Latest update: we received contributions to date of $6,555 and added the Council's $1,000 for a total of $7,555 to date. Further contributions are still being accepted and would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all those who have already contributed!
Welcome aboard:
The Navy League has three
missions: to enhance
the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform
Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea
services; and to support youth programs that expose
young people to the values
of our sea services.
The Navy League is open to all citizens who have an interest in United States sea services. Founded with the support of Teddy Roosevelt over 100 years ago, it is a vital and forward-looking organization. Local Councils around the world, such as ours, are dedicated to forwarding the goals of the League including support of our local youth programs, the Stamford-based Dealey Division Sea Cadets and Naval Junior ROTC programs at Bethel and Brien McMahon High Schools. These programs, open to local youths whether or not they plan to later become active duty service members, foster leadership, self-confidence, and informed patriotism and citizenship.
Our Western Connecticut Council also proudly adopted an active duty Navy ship, the Norfolk-homeported guided missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81). We also have a strong connection to the Navy SEAL community.
Our Western CT Council sponsors periodic outside speakers on various topics, meets with elected officials to discuss sea service issues, supports local volunteer programs such as the annual "Rebuilding Together", and in general enjoys the company of our fellow Navy Leaguers. Please see past issues of our quarterly "Helm" newsletters for details of our recent events.
Membership in the Navy League includes a subscription to the monthly "Seapower" magazine, that covers efforts at the national level, and topics of interest to the sea services. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining.
The Navy League is open to all citizens who have an interest in United States sea services. Founded with the support of Teddy Roosevelt over 100 years ago, it is a vital and forward-looking organization. Local Councils around the world, such as ours, are dedicated to forwarding the goals of the League including support of our local youth programs, the Stamford-based Dealey Division Sea Cadets and Naval Junior ROTC programs at Bethel and Brien McMahon High Schools. These programs, open to local youths whether or not they plan to later become active duty service members, foster leadership, self-confidence, and informed patriotism and citizenship.
Our Western Connecticut Council also proudly adopted an active duty Navy ship, the Norfolk-homeported guided missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81). We also have a strong connection to the Navy SEAL community.
Our Western CT Council sponsors periodic outside speakers on various topics, meets with elected officials to discuss sea service issues, supports local volunteer programs such as the annual "Rebuilding Together", and in general enjoys the company of our fellow Navy Leaguers. Please see past issues of our quarterly "Helm" newsletters for details of our recent events.
Membership in the Navy League includes a subscription to the monthly "Seapower" magazine, that covers efforts at the national level, and topics of interest to the sea services. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining.