OUR ADOPTED SHIPS
- USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN75)
- USS TOPEKA (SSN 754)
FEATURED COUNCIL NEWS
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"Our sea services are rising to
meet the challenges that confront our nation, and so is the
Navy League."
Sheila
M. McNeill Past National President
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Who We Are:
Welcome aboard! We are the Greater Kansas City Council of the Navy
League of the United States.
The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of
President Theodore Roosevelt. The Navy League 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.
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.
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this end, the Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast
Guard, and US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of over 330 councils in
the United States and around the world. The Navy League has nearly 70,000
active members.
The Navy League supports America's young people through its youth
programs, including sponsorship of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Navy
League Scholarship Program, and the Samuel Eliot Morison Essay Contest.
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 $250,000 scholarships and awards every year.
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.
Click the
logo below and join the Navy League Online Community. Make our Council #1
in membership in this new initiative!
Your Council Sea Cadets are the "Harry S.
Truman Squadron," Please visit
http://HSTSeaCadets.com. For more information contact Bruce Johnson, CO at
(816) 304-3251.
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your change of address or updated member information here.
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Our Next Council Event |
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FEBRUARY MEETING NOTICE
Date: Friday, April 18, 2008
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Hilton Hotel & Inn, 5th. & Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas
Program: Mr. Gary Swanson, Veteran's History Project.
He is an un-paid volunteer for the Library of Congress interviewing veterans
(over 800) of World War II.
Cost: $15.00 ea. (pay at door)
Free Parking: Garage behind Hotel or lot across Minnesota Avenue
Reservations: Tom Kennedy
(816) 966 9045
or e-mail maj-dad@kc.rr.com
Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
Cancellations 24 hours before meeting.
There will be a meeting following the program concerning the NL Convention
Committee. All members interested in working on the committee are invited to
remain learn what help will be needed and what you can do to bring this
convention to a successful conclusion.
Note: The NLUS National
Convention will be held in October, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri with the
Greater Kansas City Council as the hosting Council. More details will follow as
they are established.
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Use the return envelope to
remit your local dues of $20.00 plus any donations included
in the Council Directory just received by mail. Dues are
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(816) 966 9045
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maj-dad@kc.rr.com
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