SaraSota-Manatee CounCil of the navy league vol. 13, no. 4 • noveMBer 2014

Dr. Robert Barylski Addresses September 17 Dinner Meeting

October Meeting Shared with Military Officers Association of Sarasota

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Dr. Robert Barylski, a retired associate professor in the

Department of Government and International Affairs at USF, and author of The Soldier in Russian Politics 1988 -1996, addressed our September 17 meeting at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country

Club.

Dr. Barylski, who frequently travels to Russia and speaks on

political and economic reconstruction

in the former Soviet Union, addressed Russia’s need for a long-term alliance with Europe (Russia has energy supplies and Europe needs them); corruption in Russia (It may just be part of Russia’s heritage); and the need for Russia to build and maintain positive relations with neighboring Islamic nations on its southern border. He also gave his views on the recent conflict between Russia and the Ukraine, and the effective annexation of the Crimea by Russia. After his presentation, Dr. Barylski conducted a question-and-answer session, fielding a variety of questions from the audience.

Dr. Barylski

What a wonderful October luncheon! MOAS was pleased to share their October program with the Navy League

and the Air Force Association. Many Navy League members are also MOAS members and members of other service-oriented organizations here in Sarasota. We hope to make this shared program an annual event. We were pleased to have had such a large turnout for this luncheon, 140 attendees! Highlights included the celebration of the US Navy’s 239th birthday! It was wonderful to see traditions such as the most senior and the most junior Navy personnel present cut the birthday cake. After a few pictures of the cake cutting, we were treated to a group photo of all personnel present related to the US Navy in some way and hearing them sing the navy song! Following the birthday festivities, we received a wonderful presentation from Rear Admiral Brian McCarthy,

who currently serves as the Secretary on the MOAS Board. With many sobering facts and information that our media is giving us every day, it would be easy to be discouraged. And, as stated by RADM McCarthy, “I’m not going to “gild the lily” here today – we have a lot of tough stuff to deal with. The economy, the international situation, education, immigration, our cities, our privacy, our culture, health care, Congress & the administration, the rule of law and our freedom.”

and he didn’t. However, he went on to say “...friends of freedom the world over look to the United States not only as an ally against tyrants and terrorism but a powerful beacon to all those who strive to be free.“ As expounded upon by RADM McCarthy, we live in the greatest country on earth and need to face challenges together in order to continue to inspire ourselves, and those around us.

Cake cutters. Don Harvey, Rick Rogala, Andy Anderson, Dennis Turner (the Youngest Navy veteran) , Cliff Bermann

and Bill Gordon (the oldest Navy Veterans)

Our site, www.navyleague-sarasota-manatee.org, is state-of-the-art and allows us to give our members (and

potential members) access to any of the relevant info they might need: From a photo gallery, to info on our supported units, upcoming events, links to other Navy League-related sites, and MUCH more. The site contains a trove of useful

Check Out Our Council’s New Web Site!information. Also visit our Facebook page for Council and Sea Service related postings. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nlsarasotamanatee/ Use this link and then sign into Facebook. As the daily headlines and TV news shows describe violence and other troubles flaring around the world, note how often our Navy/Marine Corps team is engaged.

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2014 OFFICERSAND DIRECTORS

PresidentTim Rocklein

First Vice President & OperationsMartin Donner

Vice President, Membership and Retention

R. June Moore

Vice President, EducationRichard J. Petrucci

Vice President, Legislative AffairsTim Rocklein (acting)

Vice President, TreasurerGerard St. Germain*

Corresponding & Recording SecretaryNel Rocklein

Judge AdvocateMarc Soss

ChaplainAlois J. Burda

Editor, Anchor LineRoger S. Betts**

Directors - All of the Above, Plus:

Larry BalokSteve Bartek

Clifford P. BermannStephen Moore

Alexander R. MorrisPeter Ross

Marla Vignocchi

*National Director**National Director Emeritus

Navy League Of The united StatesSarasota/Manatee Council

goals

• Educatenationalleadersandthenation.• Supportthemenandwomenoftheseaservices.

• Provideassistancetoseaservicefamilies.• Supportyouthprograms.

MISSION STATEMENT The Navy League of the United States is acivilian organization dedicated to informing theAmerican people and their government that theUnited States of America is a maritime nationandthatitsnationaldefenseandeconomicwellbeingare dependent upon strong sea services– United States Navy, United States MarineCorps, United States Coast Guard and UnitedStatesMerchantMarine.

VISION STATEMENTThe Navy League of the United States will bethe preferred resource for the education of theUnited States Congress and the American Publiconourseaservices.

NAVy LEAguEOf The united States

…from the Council Presidenta time to celebrate, reflect and look forward

I trust you all have enjoyed your summer and that those who have travelled are now

back safely. Welcome back Snowbirds! – November’s a busy month with our 9th Annual Earl Fowler Memorial Golf Tournament on November 5th at the Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club. Our dinner meeting on November 19 at the Bird Key Yacht Club will recognize the Marine Corps birthday. – Our December annual member meeting and Holiday get-together is scheduled for December 3, 6 PM, at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributors facility in Sarasota. As we did last year, we will hold our business meeting beginning at 6, install officers for 2015, and then enjoy a social evening, with heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverage ‘sampling’ compliments of Gold Coast Eagle distributors, plus wine and soft drinks. This event was very popular last year, and we expect it to be a hit again this year. We’ve invited the active duty Coast Guard personnel from our two adopted units – Coast Guard Cortez and the cutter Crocodile – so it should be an enjoyable evening again this year

Save the date: December 3, 6 PM, Gold Coast Eagle Distributors. More info when we have it. Our Council continues to do well: Our membership is holding, and we were one of only 2 councils in Florida with a net growth in membership this summer. Financially we’re in good shape, in no small part to all the effort that goes into making our (only) annual fund raiser, the golf tournament, a success. Our endowment fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasota, continues to grow. Many of our members are generous with their time and money, ensuring our council remains viable and financially healthy, but one particular stand-out, again this year, is Mr. John Osterweil, who continues his incredible record of raising funds for our council programs, and to grow our endowment. Thank you, John, yet again for your incredible support of our council! We’re working on the calendar for next year, and plan to have a lot of interesting and informative events on the schedule. I hope you look forward to participating in them as much as I do. Tim Rocklein

North Port High School NJROTC NewsNorth Port High School NJROTC Unit Opens New Rifle Range

On September 15th North Port High School NJROTC

opened its new Air Rifle Range. The 2000sf+ facility will be home for the elite NJROTC rifle team of North Port High

School. The team was previously shooting in a classroom which required a daily set up and break down of all equipment. That process took well over one hour away from practice daily. The new facility can support 10 shooters on the line at one time vice five in the old facility. The team will be shooting with their new Crossman Challenger PCP Air Rifles obtained with a $5,000 grant earlier this year. North Port NJROTC rifle team members are aiming to go to the Secretary of the Navy’s Air Rifle competition in Fort Benning, Georgia in three years or less. The rifle team will also be hosting

their first rifle competition with surrounding ROTC Units on October 25th. On another note the rifle team competed on September 13th at Riverview High School’s Move and Shoot competition. During the competition shooters were required to shoot in the prone, kneeling

Northport High School NJROTC Rifle Range. Cadets Nick Vietri, Haley Cain and David Greenberg

and standing positions with one major obstacle to complete. After each shooting position team members were required to run one lap of the school’s track with their rifles at port arms. Saturday’s team consisted of Team Commander Nick Vietri and Cadets Haley Cain, Tim Tarricone, David Greenberg and John Grodio. Each cadet was awarded a ribbon for competing and finishing the competition. North Port High School NJROTC cadets have been very busy supporting school events as well as promoting cadets. Recently twenty seven North Port High School NJROTC Cadets helped support one of the largest Cross Country meets in NPHS's history. The cadets from NJROTC Unit USS NORTH PORT started their day at about 0530 in the morning assisting 1650 runners as they ran through various check points during the 5K race. Cadets also assisted with parking and other administrative duties such as firing the 10 gauge cannon for the start of each of the six competitive categories. There were 62 teams that competed from as far away as Fort Walton Beach. Additionally this past Wednesday at North Port High School NJROTC Cadets conducted a promotion ceremony. Eleven Cadets were promoted; 6 Cadets achieved the rank of

Venice High School MCJROTC NewsVenice High Raider Team “Bog Slog” Race – RJ Reed Jr, Senior Marine Instructor

North Port High School NJROTC Award Ceremony. Saluting is CDR Steve Bartek, to his left is cadet Master chief Ashley Troutman and Naty Argueta, Receiving awards in the from row are

(fromright to left) Cadets Brandon Turner, Kyle Baker and Eric Falkner

Seaman Apprentice, which include Cameron Culvahouse, Kyle Parsotan, Jason Harper, Mackenzie Chalmers, Ycaro Almeida, and Cody Boger: 2 Cadets were promoted to Seaman, which include Eric Faulkner and Brandon Turner : 3 Cadets achieved the rank of Petty Officer Third Class which include, Wesley Major, Ellis Salas, and Jesus Santiago. And finally, during last night’s football game the NPHS NJROTC Color Guard Team opened the game with the traditional parading of the colors.

This weekend the Venice Raider team braved the water-logged jungles of Jelk’s Preserve in the first annual

“Bog Slog.” The wet fall weather combined with a torrential downpour Saturday morning, provided the Raiders knee to waist deep water in which to run.

The first heat was a three-mile trail run, cut short to 2.5 due to a six foot deep obstacle. Cadets Jordan Lake and Christian Criola placed first and second (20:21, 20:23), respectively. The second heat was a candy chase, with Joshua Lafountain and Christian Criola laying candy trail for the rest of the team. Chaperone, Mrs. Suzanne Park and son Cadet Todd Park, collected the most candy in under 45 minutes. The Raider team was blessed with a respite from rain, enjoying sunny skies for the two hour race. All went home happy and soaked!

Venice High School MCJROTC Mud Raiders Cadet Battalion Commander Jordan Lake, Cadet Private Joshua Lafountain, Cadet Adjutant Channing Kracke, Cadet Lance Corporal John Hazelton,

Cadet Christian Criola (Raider team captain), Cadet Lance Corporal Jacob Crane, Cadet Private First Class Todd Park, and Cadet Staff

Sergeant (Communications Officer) Patrick Ewing

Venice High School MCJROTC Raider Team Master Gunnery Sergeant (retired) Frank Troxel - Cadet Lafountain is hidden behind Master Guns - Cadet Lance Corporal Jacob Crane - Cadet Lance Corporal John Hazelton - Cadet Christian

Criola (Raider team captain), - Cadet Adjutant Channing Kracke - Cadet Battalion Commander Jordan Lake - Cadet Staff Sergeant

(Communications Officer) Patrick Ewing

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MEMbERShIP REPORT (Remember to "update" your 2014 ROSTER with the following additions & changes)

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NeW MeMBeRS: CHaNgeS:

COMINg eVeNTSNovember 5, 2014The 9th Annual Earl Fowler Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Navy League Sarasota-Manatee Council. 1PM shotgun Start at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club.

November 19, 2014Dinner to Celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday. Cocktails 6PM, Dinner 6:45PM at Bird Key Yacht Club.

December 3, 2014Annual Members’ Meeting and Election. 6PM at Gold Coast Eagle Distributor’s Facility.

ATTENTION MEMBERS: NLUS will be sending you a reminder prior to renewal date. Please remember to send your renewal dues at least two weeks before their expiration date. Include your ID# which is on your Sea Power Magazine address label. If you have any recent changes in your ROSTER information, please contact Jerry St. Germain at (941) 492-6266 or gtgermain@concast.net. The Anchor Line is now being mailed quarterly only. Events are being emailed/snail-mailed between publications. Note that our Navy League email address is nlsarasota@gmail.net It is being used for all messages updating information received between our "quarterly" Anchor Lines sent to you. Those 25 who do not have computer email are sent "snail mail" first Class typed notices.

ATTENTION TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS OF THE NAVY LEAGUE: If you have any questions about the Sarasota-Manatee Council of the NAVY LEAGUE or request a membership application and/or dinner meeting reservation, please call June Moore, Vice President, Membership at (941) 388-3118 or email junegemini@earthlink.net

Neal POIRIER: 7617 Canninare DriveSarasota, FL 34238-4776(941) 926-256

Nominating Committee for 2015 Officers

President Tim Rocklein First Vice President & Operations Martin DonnerVice President. Membership and Retention R. June MooreVice President, Education Richard J. PetrucciVice President, Legislative Affairs Tim Rocklein (acting)Vice President, Treasurer Gerard St. Germain*

Corresponding & Recording Secretary Nel Rocklein Judge Advocate Marc SossEditor, Anchor Line Roger S. Betts**Directors - All of the Above, Plus:Andy Anderson, Steve Bartek, Clifford P. Bermann, Alexander R. Morris,Peter Ross, Dennis Turner

Chaired by Roger Betts, the Nominating Committee consisting of himself and June Moore, Peter Ross, Sylvia Barber, and Beverly Koach, is proud to present the following slate of Council officers for 2015.

*National Director**National Director Emeritus