July 2017

Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters of NNOA,

I take the helm of this organization in its 44^th year with enthusiasm, commitment and great passion. Many of you have that same energy and drive to propel our organization, and ultimately, our Sea Services forward. With that, I charge us all to commit to strengthening our resolve and putting our collective shoulders to the wheel to see the mission done.

Over the next several years, we must focus on providing our junior officers the best training and mentorship to achieve their full potential as our Nation’s future leaders. We must also continue to reach out to the youth in our respective communities to expose them to the vast opportunities within the Sea Services. Ever cognizant of the need to deepen our organizational roots, we must nurture our relationships with our retired community and continue to tap their wealth of experience and sage counsel. We must build upon our recently renewed ties with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration integrating them into the very fabric of our organization. This will be critically important as we expand the reach and impact of NNOA. Finally, we must maintain our charitable spirit as an organization and as individual members and give back to our communities at every turn.

NNOA, we have gained great momentum over the last several years. But, our work is not done. We must move even further upward and onward! I look forward to serving you over the next two years and I am counting on your support!

Yours in Service,

Denise J. McCallaCreary
Commander, United States Navy, Retired
President

April 2017

Dear NNOA Members,

Rear Admiral Robert Lee Toney, United States Navy, Retired, one of our NNOA visionaries passed away on November 4, 2016 in Oakland, California.

You are invited to attend his burial service on April 20, 2017 at 1pm, Arlington National Cemetery.

Following the service, there will be a repass at the Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA. 22204, Telephone 703 521-1900.

For more information, please contact daughter, Kelly Toney at KToney05@gmail.com or telephone 415 694-8939 (PDT).

Rear Admiral Toney had a distinguished naval career of 34 years which included assignments as Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Forces US Pacific Fleet, Commander, Logistics Group One and Maritime Defense Command and Commander Naval Base San Francisco.

His military service began in 1957.  He was responsible for bringing many minorities into officer programs, and was proud that a list of 27 recommendations including one to put Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps units at two predominantly black colleges was approved by then, Chief of Naval Operations and now deceased Admiral Elmo Zumwalt.

RADM Toney was an active member of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter up until his death.  He is survived by two daughters Kimberly and Kelly Toney and son Robert Northmore Toney.

Tune in on Sunday, April 16, 2017 from 1300 to 2000 (EST),  I Heart Media Network, WHEN-AM/WSYR-FM HD2 to our own BoD Historian, PhD, Captain, USN, Retired, Roosevelt “Rick” Wright show “Old Skool Sunday”.  Captain Wright will be dedicating his entire show to the life of Rear Admiral Robert Lee Toney.  He will interview Admiral Toney’s sister Virginia Walker.  Mark your calendar, set your dial and don’t miss it!

Your BoD in service,

Denise J. McCallaCreary, CDR, USN, RET
President

March 2017

Dear Members,

We are moving…

• Registration portal for Symposium 2017 is now open. Register now to get the early bird rate.  Rates go up after July 10.   ­­­Book your lodging now to secure your room.

• Would you like to sponsor a JO to attend the Symposium? The career development of junior officers is very important to NNOA. We would like to remove any obstacle that would hinder a young officer from attending the Symposium.  Donations in any amount are being accepted to help defray Symposium cost.  Click here to donate today. Any amount welcome.

• Symposium dates are Tuesday, July 25 to Thursday, July 27.  Tuesday July 25 is a travel day.  Symposium Opening Ceremony will begin 0800, July 26th.  Symposium ends July 27th.  Please plan accordingly.

• Do you have a business?  Do you have friends with businesses? Consider advertising in our Limited-Edition Symposium 2017 Souvenir Book.  Start making a list of all the businesses you know.  More details coming soon.

• We are looking for NNOA Retirees to volunteer to supplement our Symposium working Team.   Interested volunteers e-mail western_region@nnoa.org.

• Know a Junior Officer who is not a member of NNOA? We want you to bring at least one new Junior Officer to your Chapter Meeting in April.  Stay tuned for details on our Membership Drive Focus Month.  Membership is open to all officers active, retired, reserve or civilian equivalent in the sea services.

• Mentoring and coaching are important in assisting officers integrating into and navigating a military career. NNOA encourages all mid-grade and senior officers to become a mentor to a junior officer.  If you would like to be a mentor through the NNOA career development program, please contact Captain (RET) Mary E. McAdams at  scsu76@gmail.com or 334-201-6002. You will be matched with a junior officer in your community and provided tools to assist in the process of mentoring a young officer.

• When was the last time you visited the NNOA website? Visit now and see all the new updates under Veterans Corner dropdown, Resources dropdown, new stories in Featured News and Archives.  A highlight in the Resources dropdown is the “Reading Room.” You can submit your own interesting Chapter or General news events.  Submit via the website.

• Service Academies Committee (Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and Naval Academies) is looking for volunteers to serve as Service Academy admissions process volunteers (i.e., USCGA – Admissions Partner/Admissions Minority Outreach Team, USMMA – Admissions Field Representative, USNA – Blue and Gold Officer) – available to all active duty, reserve duty, and civilian personnel.  Interested members should e-mail the Navy Affiliate, CDR Mike Files at Navy-rep@nnoa.org.

• Interested in recruiting and retaining Sea Services Officers? We need a Chair for our Recruiting Committee. If you are an active or retired Officer (04 and above) please consider serving.  Email Secretary@nnoa.org.

Reminders

• In Membership processing, the period of regular membership for each member will be one year from the date that member submits his or her payment.

• NNOA members can now submit Death notifications via our website.  In Memoriam.

• Treasurer’s Report is available. Members Only – NNOA Information.

• Membership Report is available. Members Only – NNOA Information.

• Finally, do you have questions or comments? Do you have a career question? Can you use a prayer or some inspiration from our Chaplain? Communicate with your BoD. We are working for you!

Your BoD in service