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| July 21 , 2007 |
Celebrating the service of our men and women in uniform, your Council, in partnership with
Homefront America hosted OC Leaguers and their guests to the Casino Royale, Poker
Tournament. With facilities and adult beverages sponsored by Struab Distributors, Orange County’s
largest provider of fine Anhueser Busch products, this event received wonderful support from some
local and not so local Companies. The evening began with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and
then the Texas Hold ‘em and Blackjack Tournaments. During breaks, prizes were raffled off and
items were bid at silent auction. A special thank you to the following sponsors who helped make
this night possible; Struab Distributors, Arribas Brothers Crystal, Drew Estate Cigars, Hoxsie
Builders, Hobby People, Sara’s Hope, Military Connection.com and Trading Places International.
On top of all that great support, many Orange County businesses provided items for raffle and silent
auction. For a complete list of all the organizations that support our Sea Services through donations
to the Orange County Navy League, click on the “Sponsors” link. While 2008’s event is already in
the planning stage, you can view pictures from this years evening by going to the “Photo Gallery”.
Homefront America hosted OC Leaguers and their guests to the Casino Royale, Poker
Tournament. With facilities and adult beverages sponsored by Struab Distributors, Orange County’s
largest provider of fine Anhueser Busch products, this event received wonderful support from some
local and not so local Companies. The evening began with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and
then the Texas Hold ‘em and Blackjack Tournaments. During breaks, prizes were raffled off and
items were bid at silent auction. A special thank you to the following sponsors who helped make
this night possible; Struab Distributors, Arribas Brothers Crystal, Drew Estate Cigars, Hoxsie
Builders, Hobby People, Sara’s Hope, Military Connection.com and Trading Places International.
On top of all that great support, many Orange County businesses provided items for raffle and silent
auction. For a complete list of all the organizations that support our Sea Services through donations
to the Orange County Navy League, click on the “Sponsors” link. While 2008’s event is already in
the planning stage, you can view pictures from this years evening by going to the “Photo Gallery”.
OCNL President Colin Mellin oversees the seven finalist playing in the first annual, Orange
County Navy League, "All-In Support of the Troops" Texas Hold 'em Tournament.
County Navy League, "All-In Support of the Troops" Texas Hold 'em Tournament.
| August 3, 2007 |
Council Vice President, Dru Secrist, Past President Art Hasselbrink and Submarine
Squadron ELEVEN Commodore, CAPT Chip Jaenichen present the Senior Sailor of
the 2nd Quarter Award to EM1(SS/DV)John Conyers.
Squadron ELEVEN Commodore, CAPT Chip Jaenichen present the Senior Sailor of
the 2nd Quarter Award to EM1(SS/DV)John Conyers.
Your Council traveled to SUBRON 11 at Point Loma on Friday to hand out some more cash
stipends and Orange County Navy League Certificates of Achievement. Awards went to Jr. Sailor
EN3 Eric Pietsch, from the Torpedo Weapons Retriever, TWR-821 Swamp Fox. The Sr. Sailor
award was handed over to EM1 (SS/DV) John Conyers. These troops turned in efforts that saved
the Navy over $200,000.00 dollars annually! Meanwhile, Submarine Squadron ELEVEN continues
to add assets. The USS Hampton, SSN-767 is set to change homeports from Norfolk, VA to San
Diego when She returns from deployment in the coming weeks. Once at Point Loma, Hampton
will be the fifth Los Angeles Class, Nuclear Attack Submarine based in California.
stipends and Orange County Navy League Certificates of Achievement. Awards went to Jr. Sailor
EN3 Eric Pietsch, from the Torpedo Weapons Retriever, TWR-821 Swamp Fox. The Sr. Sailor
award was handed over to EM1 (SS/DV) John Conyers. These troops turned in efforts that saved
the Navy over $200,000.00 dollars annually! Meanwhile, Submarine Squadron ELEVEN continues
to add assets. The USS Hampton, SSN-767 is set to change homeports from Norfolk, VA to San
Diego when She returns from deployment in the coming weeks. Once at Point Loma, Hampton
will be the fifth Los Angeles Class, Nuclear Attack Submarine based in California.
| August 8, 2007 |
Your OCNL adopted Aircraft Carrier, USS Nimitz, CVN-68 is fast approaching Her Homecoming.
Nimitz still has a busy schedule ahead, but the plan is for CVN-68 to return to San Diego at the end
of September. Awards for Deck and Reactor Department Jr., Sr. and Blue Jacket Sailors of the
Quarter have been sent via Snail Mail. Council VP, Scott Lanier advises that the 3rd Quarter awards
will be made in person after She arrives home. For more info on the Nimitz, click here.
Nimitz still has a busy schedule ahead, but the plan is for CVN-68 to return to San Diego at the end
of September. Awards for Deck and Reactor Department Jr., Sr. and Blue Jacket Sailors of the
Quarter have been sent via Snail Mail. Council VP, Scott Lanier advises that the 3rd Quarter awards
will be made in person after She arrives home. For more info on the Nimitz, click here.
| September 1, 2007 |
Even though your OCNL adopted Submarine, USS Helena, SSN-725 is not deployed, She is
spending a lot of time underway. Back in port at Point Loma for a short time proved to be the perfect
opportunity to hand out some 2007 Jr and Sr Sailor of the Quarter Awards and meet with the Boats
Command element. OC League Vice Presidents, Russ Gray, Carol Forrey, Bill Forrey and Art
Hasselbrink enjoyed lunch with new Commanding Officer, CDR Dan Brunk and Chief of the Boat,
Dave DiPietro and put some Council money into the hands of some of the Sailors. Left to right,
bottom row of pictures: Robert Gulini, Jr Sailor 1st Qtr, Julio Hernandez, Sr Sailor, 1st Qtr, Joel
Biffle, Jr Sailor 2nd Qtr and Jamahl Mumford, Sr Sailor 2nd Qtr. Your OC Navy League is proud to
support the USS Helena and Her great crew!
spending a lot of time underway. Back in port at Point Loma for a short time proved to be the perfect
opportunity to hand out some 2007 Jr and Sr Sailor of the Quarter Awards and meet with the Boats
Command element. OC League Vice Presidents, Russ Gray, Carol Forrey, Bill Forrey and Art
Hasselbrink enjoyed lunch with new Commanding Officer, CDR Dan Brunk and Chief of the Boat,
Dave DiPietro and put some Council money into the hands of some of the Sailors. Left to right,
bottom row of pictures: Robert Gulini, Jr Sailor 1st Qtr, Julio Hernandez, Sr Sailor, 1st Qtr, Joel
Biffle, Jr Sailor 2nd Qtr and Jamahl Mumford, Sr Sailor 2nd Qtr. Your OC Navy League is proud to
support the USS Helena and Her great crew!
| October 22, 2007 |
The USS Gary, FFG-51, just back to San Diego replacing the departed USS McCambell,
DDG-85, is in line for some Orange County Navy League Support. Vice President, Russ Gray is
working to adopt Gary on behalf of your Council. The adoption will ensure that the Sailors who
serve on Gary receive some much deserved recognition and will also support the Boat's Welfare
and Recreation Fund. Stand by for more news regarding this new adoption. In the mean time,
you can visit the USS Gary's official web site by clicking on Her crest above.
DDG-85, is in line for some Orange County Navy League Support. Vice President, Russ Gray is
working to adopt Gary on behalf of your Council. The adoption will ensure that the Sailors who
serve on Gary receive some much deserved recognition and will also support the Boat's Welfare
and Recreation Fund. Stand by for more news regarding this new adoption. In the mean time,
you can visit the USS Gary's official web site by clicking on Her crest above.
| November 22, 2007 |
Linda Duffey presents a check for $1200.00 dollars to LtCol David "Sneech" Hitchcock, Commanding Officer,
VMFAT-101. Left to right, Dru Secrist, OCNL Vice President, Duffey, LtCol Hitchcock, Brig. Gen Martin Post,
Deputy Commanding General I Marine Expeditionary Force and Art Hasselbrink, OCNL Vice President.
Your OC Navy League finished distributing holiday funds to adoptions with the delivery of
$1,200.00 to the Council's longest running relationship, VMFAT-101 "SharpShooters". The
presentation was made at the 'Shooters Ball celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday. The Ball
was held at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego and was attended by the Deputy Commanding
General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Brig Gen. Martin Post. The money is used to help
provide holiday meals to the Squadrons junior enlisted personnel. 2007 was a banner year
for your Council. Not only did support to all adoptions increase through a partnership with
Homefront America but with the start of Casino Royal as a yearly event, a permanent source
of funds has been found to help run the Council.
VMFAT-101. Left to right, Dru Secrist, OCNL Vice President, Duffey, LtCol Hitchcock, Brig. Gen Martin Post,
Deputy Commanding General I Marine Expeditionary Force and Art Hasselbrink, OCNL Vice President.
Your OC Navy League finished distributing holiday funds to adoptions with the delivery of
$1,200.00 to the Council's longest running relationship, VMFAT-101 "SharpShooters". The
presentation was made at the 'Shooters Ball celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday. The Ball
was held at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego and was attended by the Deputy Commanding
General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Brig Gen. Martin Post. The money is used to help
provide holiday meals to the Squadrons junior enlisted personnel. 2007 was a banner year
for your Council. Not only did support to all adoptions increase through a partnership with
Homefront America but with the start of Casino Royal as a yearly event, a permanent source
of funds has been found to help run the Council.
| January 1, 2008 |
| Happy New Year! Your Orange County Council, Board of Directors wishes each member a prosperous 2008! Thank you for your continued support of our Nation's Sea Service personnel. |