7/1/2009
July Breakfast Event will be held Tuesday 21 July.
SDMAC is delighted to have Radm "Len" Hering USN as our guest speaker for the July Breakfast meeting. Radm Hering will be retiring later this summer after more than 32 years of active service; the last four of which as Commander Navy Region Southwest. Radm Hering will share with us his thoughts and recollections on having served longer as the "Navy Mayor of San Diego" than any of his predeccesors in the last fifty years. You won't want to miss this one.
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6/22/2009
Noted Author Greg Mortenson to Hold Event on U.S.S. Midway on July 1st
Greg Mortenson, co-author of the New York Times best-selling book "Three Cups of Tea" and current Nobel Peace Prize nominee, will be in San Diego on Wednesday, July 1st, to address a largely military audience at the U.S.S. Midway Museum. The event begins at 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free for active duty and retired personnel (each may bring one dependent). You must RSVP to July1Midway@gmail.com by June 24th to reserve free tickets. Military ID will be required. The general public must purchase tickets ($25 per ticket) to attend. Proceeds from this event will support Central Asia Institute's literacy programs.
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6/22/2009
SDMAC Opposes California Assembly Bill 694
SDMAC opposes California Assembly Bill 694, "Tidelands and Submerged Lands; City of San Diego", which was recently introduced by Assembly Member Lori Saldana.
If passed, AB 694 would repeal a law in existence since 1929. This would restrict military use of land legitimately conveyed to our military and it would also take control of local tidelands and submerged lands from the City of San Diego and place it in the State Lands Commission. If this occurs, the City of San Diego would lose the ability to balance the goals of environmental protection and access to public lands with economic and homeland security interests.
Although the State has an interest in the beneficial use of these public assets, AB 694 would remove local government (San Diego) authorization to grant tidelands and submerged lands to the U.S. and diminsh local input for these projects. Additionally, there could be possible economic impacts on the military, which would likely discourage its expansion or continuing presence at a time when the military provides unique economic stability to the San Diego area.
On June 16, 2009, SDMAC sent a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger stating our opposition to the bill. We urge SDMAC members to contact their State Assembly members and senators and voice opposition to this unnecessary piece of legislation.
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5/28/2009
SDMAC News Update for Members - May 2009
Stay informed as to the latest activities and issues that SDMAC has been addressing over the last few months. Plus, see what legislation SDMAC is currently tracking and what military movements are scheduled. Click here to view the News Update for Members - May 2009.
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5/27/2009
NDIA is Looking For "Twice a Citizen Award" Nominations for 2009
The San Diego Chapter of NDIA is asking for submissions for their 2009 "Twice a Citizen Award". The Award was established to recognize our Reserve and National Guards for outstanding contributions to the U.S. The criteria for the award are detailed in the nomination form referenced below. Four deserving Reserve or National Guard members will be selected and each will receive $2,500. Award nominations must be received no later than 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 6th. Awards will be presented at the Navy Gold Coast Conference on Wednesday, August 5, 1009, at 11:30 a.m. at the San Diego Convention Center.
Click here to access the Award nomination form.
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4/30/2009
Wear a Red Shirt on Fridays
A grass roots effort group is spreading the word on having people wear red shirts on Fridays to show their support for United States' servicemen and women. The group, known as "redshirtfridays", says it cares about making sure that support of our military service members and their sacrifices are known to our fellow Americans and the world.
Click here to view the Red Shirt Fridays website.
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4/30/2009
Enjoy Some Golf and Show Support for the Wounded Marines Golf Tournament
Dust your clubs off and get ready to golf to show some support for the 4th Annual Duncan L. Hunter Wounded Marines Golf Classic. The event, to be held on May 11th at the Lakes Course at the Cottonwood Golf Club, will benefit wounded Army, Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Sign-in and continental breakfast is at 7:00 a.m., with an 8:00 a.m shotgun start and a 1:00 p.m. lunch and awards ceremony. The cost is $99 per person which includes cart, breakfast and lunch (100% of your donation is tax deductible). You can obtain details on registering for the tournament by clicking on the form noted within the "News" section located below.
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3/27/2009
12th Annual Coronado Speed Festival Set for September 26 - 27, 2009, as part of Fleet Week San Diego
Mark your calendar now for the 12th annual Coronado Speed Festival to be held on September 26th and 27th, 2009. The Festival is part of Fleet Week San Diego. The event features thrilling auto racing and exhibitions for car enthusiasts of all ages. The event will take place at Naval Air Station North Island. The Festival is free for active duty military and their dependants. Click here for more information about the Coronado Speed Festival and Fleet Week San Diego 2009.
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3/27/2009
Hire a Military Veteran and Take a Maximum Tax Credit of $2,400
Hiring military veterans can potentially save your company money through the use of a tax credit called the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). This credit is available to organizations that employ certain categories of veterans.
Due to The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, for a limited duration (January 1, 20009 through December 31, 2010), there is a new veteran category eligible for a maximium WOTC of $2,400 per veteran subject to certain criteria. Click here to obtain further information as to how to take advantage of this tax credit while at the same time employing a military veteran.
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3/16/2009
Special SDMAC rates at U.S. Suites
U.S. Suites in Mission Valley would like to show its appreciation of the military and SDMAC by offering their fully furnished suites to SDMAC members needing housing in the Mission Valley area at greatly reduced rates of $89/night for a one-bedroom unit and $99/night for two-bedroom units that have move-in dates of March 31, 2009, or earlier. Please contact Adam Horton directly at 858-554-0300 x 104 or ahorton@ussuites.com for complete details and reservations.
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3/16/2009
Remembrance Ceremony Honors Fallen Military Medics
Numerous friends, relatives and military members turned out on March 11, 2009, for what officials plan to make an annual event at Arlington National Cemetery to honor their loved ones and to pay homage to a profession that almost always places its practioners in difficult situations. According to Dr. S. Ward Casscells, assistant defense secretary for health affairs and also an Army Reserve colonel in the medical corps, "The decisions these medics and doctors and nurses make on the battlefield are a triumph of the human spirit. No greater love has any man than to lay down his life for his friends -- and they [the medical corps] have done exactly that." Click here to read further about the Remembrance Ceremony honoring the military medics who have given their lives while saving others.
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2/27/2009
Military and Defense Industry Meetings
If you are wondering where to hold your next military and defense industry meeting, consider contacting the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau. An no cost to you, the Military and Defense Affairs department of the Bureau will help identify quality hotels with excellent meeting space at federal government per diem rates that will meet your meeting needs. The Bureau will create an internet link specific to your meeting and will also assist if you need a local military liason.
Click here to obtain more information. Or, you can also access the link by clicking on the "About Us" section at the top of the page, then selecting "SDMAC Links", and then clicking on the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau link noted.
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2/19/2009
Operation Appreciation
On May 16, 2009, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, the City of Oceanside, the Armed Services YMCA, and the North County Times will bring the Oceanside business community and area residents together for a day of recognition of the Marines and Sailors and their families based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. This annual event held on Armed Forces Day will provide numerous fun activities for the children, live entertainment, food, and military land and amphibious displays. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre.
All active duty military and their dependents showing an Active Duty Military ID Card will have access to unlimited rides, activities, and a free lunch. The event is open to the public.
Click here to view further details about Operation Appreciation as well as to obtain information as to how to become an event sponsor.
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2/6/2009
James Bond Stockdale Leadership and Ethics Symposium to take place February 19th at USD
The University of San Diego and NROTC San Diego will hold its annual James Bond Stockdale Leadership and Ethics Symposium at the USD campus on February 19, 2009, in the Shiley Theatre starting at 6:30 p.m. The Symposium is a forum for military and civilian academics and practitioners from around the world who study the intertwining of ethics and military service.
This year's keynote speaker will be Admiral William J. Fallon, US Navy (Retired). In 2008, Admiral Fallon retired as a four star Admiral after a distinguished 40-year career of military and strategic leadership. He has led U.S. and Allied forces in eight separate commands and played a leadership role in military and diplomatic matters at the highest levels of U.S. government. Admiral Fallon joined the MIT Center for International Studies as a Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow in August 2008.
Tickets are free to SDMAC members, upon request. Interested members should contact Lt. John Clemente via email at jclemente@sandiego.edu or call 619-260-2288.
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2/3/2009
SDMAC February Breakfast Event
The February Breakfast event has been rescheduled to Thursday 26 February. We are pleased to have as our guest speaker for this event Vadm Dirk Debbink, Chief of Navy Reserve, Commander Navy Reserve Force. The U.S. Navy Reserve Force provides mission-capable units and individuals to the Navy, Marine Corps Team throughout the full range of operations from peace to war. In today's environment the Navy Reserve Force is called on to play an increasingly active role in the day to day planning and operational requirements of the active Navy. The Navy Reserve represents 20% of the Navy's total assets and is a significant force multiplier the fleet must have to meet its growing global commitments. Over 21,000 Naval Reservists supported Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, which coincided with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since that time, whether responding to the ethnic cleansing in the former Yugoslavia or the threat of world terrorism, the latter coming to the forefront in the attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, the recently renamed Navy Reserve has transformed from a strictly strategic force in waiting for massive mobilization to an integral component in carrying out the mission of the U.S. Navy -- while still retaining the mission as the Navy's strategic reserve.
We are sure that you will find Admiral Debbink’s remarks at the breakfast both interesting and informative.
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1/26/2009
Marine West 2009 Military Exposition
Marine West 2009 -- the premier military equipment, systems, services, and technology exposition -- will be held from February 4-5, 2009, at Camp Pendleton. Click here to view more details about the Exposition.
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1/26/2009
The Century Club of San Diego Offers the Military Free Entry to the 2009 Buick Invitational
The Century Club of San Diego is offering free admittance to active duty military and their dependants to the 2009 Buick Invitational golf tournament to be held at the Torrey Pines Golf Course from February 3-8, 2009. The Century Club is a non-profit organization that presents the annual PGA Tour Buick Invitational golf tournament to benefit the local community. The Club is also offering military personnel and their immediate families access to the Military Appreciation Pavilion at the tourney. Click here to obtain further details.
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1/22/2009
SDMAC January Breakfast Meeting
Regrettably, LtGen Stalder had to cancel as the guest speaker for the January SDMAC breakfast meeting. Fortunately, Radm Garry Bonelli Deputy Commander U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, has agreed to fill in for Gen Stalder. Radm Bonelli will bring us up to speed on the latest happenings in Naval Special Warfare.
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1/19/2009
Military Ethics Conference in San Diego
The International Society for Military Ethics will hold its annual meeting and conference in Mother Rosalie Hill Hall on the University of San Diego campus on January 29 and 30. The Society is comprised of military and civilian academics and practitioners from around the world who study the intertwining of ethics and military service. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Henry Shue from Oxford University. The conference is open to SDMAC members and a registration cost applies. Click here for additional information and to register for the conference.
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12/16/2008
Veteran Plaque Recognition Gift Certificates Available
Mount Soledad Memorial Association is now offering veteran plaque recognition gift certificates for purchase. Purchasing a plaque on the Mt. Soledad Memorial walls enables you to join more than 2,400 others who have honored those who have served, living or deceased, during wartime. Click here to visit the Mt. Soledad Memorial web site for further information.
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12/12/2008
San Diego Symphony to provide Complimentary Tickets to enlisted military members and their families.
Please click on the Flyer below to see how you can help the Symphony sponsor these tickets.
View Flyer
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12/1/2008
Become a Sponsor of the 2009 Veterans Day Parade in San Diego
For over 20 years, the United Veterans Council of San Diego, the San Diego United Veterans Association, and the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center have held the Veterans Day Parade. The parade commemorates the service and sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have worn the military service uniform.
The parade's organizers rely upon sponsorships to help fund the annual event. SDMAC invites businesses and individuals to become parade sponsors with donations of $250 up to $5,000. In return, sponsors will receive recognition from the Veterans Council/Association ranging from mention in the parade program to a large banner with the sponsor's company's name and logo carried at the front of the parade along with a plaque and a place of honor on the parade reviewing stand.
Show your commitment to a successful 2009 Veterans Day Parade. Sign up to become a sponsor now. For further details about sponsorship and to obtain a copy of a donor commitment form, please see the News section below. For further details about the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, click here
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11/17/2008
Two New Informative Resources Available for Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members
In observance of Warrior Care Month, the Department of Defense released two new resources to assist recovering Service members, their families, and those who care for or assist them.
The first resource is available at warriorcare.mil, a web site which provides a Wounded, Ill and Injured Compensation and Benefits Handbook. The Handbook is designed to help Service members who are wounded, ill and injured, as well as their family caregivers, navigate through the military and veteran disability, evaluation, compensation and benefits programs that are designed to help them. Click here to view the web site and Handbook.
The second resource located at nationalresourcedirectory.org is a collaborative effort among the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs, to provide a web-based directory of valuable resources. It delivers information on, and access to, the full range of medical and non-medical services and resources needed to achieve the Service members' personal and professional goals across the transitions from recovery to rehabilitation to community reintegration. The Directory provides information from federal, state and local governmental agencies; veteran service and benefit organizations; non-profit community-based and faith-based organizations; academic institutions, professional associations and philanthropic organizations. The web site was formally premiered at a ceremony held at the Bob Wilson Naval Hospital in Balboa Park in San Diego on November 17, 2008. Click here to view the Directory.
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10/25/2008
SDMAC November Breakfast Meeting
The SDMAC November Breakfast Meeting wiil be held Wednesday 19 November starting at 0730 at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center. Our guest Speaker will be General James T. Conway, the 34th Commandant of the USMC. We anticipate a large crowd for this event, so we urge everyone to please register as early as possible.
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10/24/2008
SDMAC Resolution against Proposition B, the November Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Ballot Initiative
”The San Diego Military Advisory Council, (SDMAC) opposes proposition B, the November Ballat initiative to create a Tourist development district and to redevelop the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal because such use of this Marine Terminal is incompatible with its designation as a strategic Military Port, and also because of its negative impact on the shipbuilding and ship repair industry in San Diego. Furthermore, SDMAC calls upon all elected and appointed officials to oppose this initiative.”
For additional information please see the SDMAC Position paper on this subject under the News / Documents section.
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4/25/2008
New weekly broadcast with SDMAC now on Tuesdays at www.signonradio.com
SDMAC Executive Director, Larry Blumberg joins hosts Drew Schlosberg and Dave Mason of SignOn SanDiego for weekly broadcasts that cover military issues in San Diego, called, "SignOn...with SDMAC: The Military's Partnership With Your Community." Log on and tune in Tuesdays from 1205-1215. It can be found at www.signonradio.com. Hit the Listen Live! button to hear the streaming audio.
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4/9/2008
Navy and SDMAC end opposition to Assembly Bill 1832
SDMAC had urged opposition to AB 1832 a California Assembly Bill that would have taken tidelands and submerged lands from the federal government and turned them over to the state. This bill if passed with its initial draft language had the potential to negatively affect military operations and functions throughout the state, and more particularly in the San Diego region.
Recently, after considerable discussion with the author of the legislation regarding language changes, Commander Navy Region Southwest informed the chairman of the California Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee that the Navy is withdrawing its opposition to AB 1832 contingent upon the adoption of amendments which would alleviate the military's issues. The amendments in question note the role of tidelands and submerged lands in national defense and preclude any activities that might negatively affect military operations or national defense activities.
SDMAC has also reviewed the language changes in the current version of the bill, and agrees that there is no remaining threat to Navy and Marine Corps operations based on transfer of tidelands to the state. Accordingly SDMAC is also withdrawing opposition to AB 1832.
Commander Navy Region Southwest, has thanked SDMAC for their role in helping to facilitate the language changes in the final version of this bill.
Thanks to the membership of SDMAC for your support and advocacy on behalf of the military.
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3/4/2008
SDMAC 2008 Membership Drive
First Time Guest Free at SDMAC March Monthly Breakfast
As part of our 2008 Membership Drive, we are asking all our members to consider inviting a potential new SDMAC member to our Monthly Breakfast Meeting free of charge. You can register your "First Time" guest free of charge at the event registration page. If you have any questions please contact Larry Blumberg at (619) 299-3210 or via E-mail at executivedirector@sdmac.org.
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12/7/2007
Thanks to All That Attended Our Inaugural SDMAC Achievement Awards
We are grateful for the community support of the inaugural SDMAC Achievement Awards, held on December 6, 2007. If you attended, you were one of almost 400 people present. General Peter Pace, USMC, recently retired as 16th Commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to us about global security. Mayor Jerry Sanders declared it Peter Pace day in San Diego. Who received these awards, and why?
In working with the military on issues that affect the military, we’ve seen that many of the region’s organizations have gone Above and Beyond their charter; they have helped out the military behind the scenes, in ways that the public deserves to hear. Those organizations honored were:
San Diego Fleet Week Foundation
Producing the nations greatest salute to the military
City of Coronado
Helping make San Diego the new home port of the USS Carl Vinson
San Diego County Hotel-Motel Association
Bringing the families of the wounded to San Diego
Joint Task Force on Financial Health (Southwest)
Freeing our troops from predatory lenders
San Diego Padres
Bringing baseball to our military, and patriotism to our community
Navy Region Southwest
Bringing federal resources to fight the 2007 Wildfires
Marine Corps Installations West
Defending San Diego’s northern flank from the 2007 Wildfires
We hope our program fosters cooperation between more and more organizations in the San Diego region. As Peter Pace said this morning, when we work together, we will find that our military are good Americans, good citizens of our region, and good neighbors.
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11/20/2007
San Diego Military Impact Study
As was announced at the 14 November SDMAC breakfast meeting, we are underway with the new San Diego Area Military Economic Impact study. An agreement has been signed between SDMAC and Export Access of the UCSD Graduate School of International Relations, and they will start work this week. The team will be led by Jesse Atkinson, and he will be assisted by Drew Schneider. SDMAC will be working through CNRSW and MCI West to coordinate scheduling of visits to subordinate commands.
The schedule that has been agreed to includes a first draft report due to us for review in January 2008. This report will include a preliminary analysis of the total impact of military spending in the San Diego region. The second draft report will be due for our review in February 2008, and will include the analysis of selected commands and installations and private sector firms. A draft presentation of the final report is due to us in early March 2008, with the final hard copy and electronic version due at the end of March. There is also a one month period following the final report where the representatives from Export Access will be available to present the results of their research at presentations, meetings, press conference and other events.
We are very excited about this undertaking and believe that the final product will be a valuable tool that will provide significant analysis of the depth and breadth of the Economic Impact of the Military community in San Diego.
While our intent is to publish this study under the SDMAC banner, we will also seek sponsorship support for funding of this study from our corporate members at levels of $500, $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. We will recognize the support of our corporate members at these levels on a sponsorship page that will appear early in the document.
Please contact our Executive Director, Larry Blumberg at (619) 299 3762, E-mail: executivedirector@sdmac.org if you are interested in participating as a sponsor. For your planning purposes, we will need the payments to be completed by 31 January 2008.
We will keep you advised of the progress as the study proceeds. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Larry. Thanks for your support!
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11/19/2007
Please Join SDMAC for Our First Annual SDMAC Achievement Awards 2007
The San Diego Military Advisory Council is proud to announce the “SDMAC Achievement Awards 2007”. This special event, held on Thursday, 6 December at the Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center starting at 7:30 a.m., will honor those San Diego community organizations that have provided outstanding support to San Diego Military members and their families during 2007. In addition to the five organizational awardees, SDMAC will also be recognizing two military organizations that were involved in the defense of the San Diego community during Firestorm 2007.
Awardees include:
-San Diego Fleet Week Foundation
Producing the nation’s greatest salute to the military
-City of Coronado
Supporting San Diego as the USS Carl Vinson new home port
-San Diego Hotel-Motel Association
Bringing families to San Diego to visit their wounded
-Joint Task Force on Financial Health (Southwest)
Freeing our troops from predatory lenders
-San Diego Padres
Bringing baseball and national service together
-Navy Region Southwest
Combating the region’s wildfires
-Marine Corps Installations West
Defending the county’s northern flank against wildfires
SDMAC is honored to have as our keynote speaker for this event, General Peter Pace, USMC, (Ret.) former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We will also have as our special guests, the Honorable Jerry Sanders, Mayor of San Diego, and the Honorable Tom Smisek, Mayor of Coronado.
Please note that the SDMAC Achievement Awards event is a Toys for Tots event, so please bring an unwrapped toy. Please also save the date for our regular monthly breakfast on 19 December.
Click here for more details on the event.
Click here to register for the event.
Please join us in honoring and thanking those organizations that have contributed so much to the military in our San Diego region. We look forward to seeing you there.
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11/15/2007
New Fee Structure for 2008 SDMAC Membership
The SDMAC Board of Directors approved the fee structure for membership in SDMAC for 2008.
Click here to view the new annual fee structure.
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11/12/2007
ASYMCA Secret SANTA (Support And Nurture Those Americans Who Serve) Program
Armed Services YMCA for Camp Pendleton's Secret SANTA (Support And Nurture Those Americans Who Serve) offers junior enlisted families (ranks of E-5 and below) who have children assistance during the Christmas season. Community members, organizations, and businesses are provided a wish list which gives the rank and unit of the Service Member, first names for each family member, ages of children, clothing / shoe sizes, and specific wish list items.
This program was created to facilitate community members' appreciation of service while also providing assistance to the most junior Service Members who are E-5 and below with children. Last year the program helped 750 families not only at Camp Pendleton but at 29 Palms, 32nd Street, and North Island.
If you, your organization, or your business desire to take part in the Secret SANTA program, please contact the ASYMCA at 760-385-4921 or dbaker@camppendletonasymca.org.
For more information, click here.
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11/8/2007
Historical Desktop PME in Honor of the Marine Corps Birthday
Each November, as part of the Marine Corps Birthday celebration, the Commandant sends a video to all bases and stations.
Locally, Marines publish videos and PowerPoints for use in unit events. The one below was built at Camp Johnson, part of Camp Lejeune - Marine Corps Installations East.
On page 11 of the PowerPoint a summary quote was taken from Major General (sel) John Kelly's remarks as guest speaker at SDMAC's September breakfast meeting.
To view the PowerPoint, click here.
To read Major General (sel) John Kelly's remarks, click here.
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11/7/2007
Navy Day at Liberty Station
NOTE: Rescheduled due to fires. The new date is November 17. The times and details remain unchanged including the free pancake breakfast for military families.
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Liberty Station
Event Description: Join Liberty Station (formerly NTC) on October 27th to celebrate its 84th birthday and to commemorate Navy Day. Liberty Station will host a pancake breakfast (9am-11am) for all active military personnel and their families and mark the day with an official flag raising at Ingram Plaza. The Navy Band and the Color Guard will perform. Docent-led tours available. For complimentary tickets and more information go to www.libertystation.com.
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11/6/2007
Fleet Week Football Classic Rescheduled to 1 December due to Wildfires
The SDSU/BYU Fleet Week Football Classic has been rescheduled to Saturday 1 December, 3:30pm kickoff, due to the San Diego wildfires.
Tickets from the original 27 October date are still valid.
For more information, please visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org
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10/30/2007
November Breakfast Meeting Announcement
The next SDMAC breakfast meeting will be held on Wednesday 14 November from 0730-0900 at the Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center.
Our guest speaker will be VADM Thomas J. Kilcline Jr., USN, Commander Naval Air Forces.
All guests are requested to register at the SDMAC web site, and with the exception of active duty military, all payments must be received in advance. We look forward to seeing you there.
Click here to view the event flyer.
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10/29/2007
New Maritime Strategy Document Added
The maritime forces of the United States - the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard - have come together to create a unified maritime strategy. The document entitled, "A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower" has been added to the SDMAC web site.
As outlined at the Fleet Week Foundation October breakfast by Admiral Patrick M. Walsh, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, the strategy stresses an approach that integrates seapower with other elements of national power, as well as those of our friends and allies, and how that seapower will be applied around the world.
Click here to view the document.
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10/9/2007
San Diego Fleet Week Foundation cordially invites you to the Fleet Week Foundation Breakfast
The San Diego Fleet Week Foundation cordially invites you to the Fleet Week Foundation Breakfast presented by General Atomics on Wednesday, October 17, from 0730 to 0900 at the Admiral Kidd Club at the Fleet ASW Training Center.
The guest speaker is Admiral Patrick M. Walsh, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
Please register by Friday, October 12th to Laura Black at 619-858-1545 or email at lblack@fleetweeksandiego.org.
Click here to see the registration form regarding pricing and reservation information.
SDMAC is proud to join the Fleet Week Foundation and General Atomics in presenting the Annual Fleet Week Breakfast.
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10/4/2007
Upcoming October Events
There are two upcoming events in October:
GEICO Fleet Week Football Classic and the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni & University Friends Event.
Please go to our Events section for more information.
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9/14/2007
Update on Stormwater Run-Off Focus-Issue Group
We have posted three items of interest related to the SDMAC Stormwater Run-off Focus-Issue group.
Click here to see the issue paper.
Click here to see the letter to the State Water Resources Control Board.
Click here to see a recent article from the Union-Tribune regarding this issue.
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9/14/2007
SDMAC President Quoted in LA Times Article
SDMAC's President, Nancy Dix, was featured in a 13 Sept LA Times article entitled, "Potential Acquirers Back Away in Light of US Rule on Contractors."
The article addresses concerns by small business contractors who may not be able to qualify for set-asides if acquired by a larger company. The Small Business Administration rule went into effect on 30 June and it requires that a small business recertify its size within 30 days of being acquired by or merged with another company.
SDMAC member Jim Lasswell is also featured.
Click here to read the article.
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9/7/2007
Major General (sel) John Kelly's Speech from the 5 September SDMAC breakfast
After several requests from SDMAC members and guests we have posted a link to Major General (sel) John Kelly's speech.
Click here to view a copy.
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8/14/2007
Major General (sel) John Kelly to be 5 September Breakfast Speaker
Lt.Gen. James N. Mattis USMC sincerely regrets that he will be unable to join us on 5 September as he has been called back to Washington D.C. by the Commandant.
He will be ably replaced by his Deputy Commander, MajGen, (Sel.) John Kelly, who is currently in Iraq and will return at the end of August. We are certain that he will have lots to share with us at our breakfast on 5 September.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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7/27/2007
SDMAC Breakfast Meeting on Hiatus in August; Will Resume with 2 Breakfast Events in September
In view of the number of SDMAC members who are on leave or vacation, and in order to not interfere with the NDIA Gold Coast Symposium, SDMAC will not hold a Breakfast meeting during the month of August.
We will start our Fall schedule on Wednesday 5 September with a very special guest speaker, Lt.Gen. James N. Mattis USMC, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force; and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command. The announcement for this event will be posted on our web site shortly.
We are also planning a second Breakfast later in the month of September and we hope to confirm the speaker for that event in the near future.
Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you all in September.
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7/24/2007
SNA West Coast Symposium Information
The Surface Navy Association (SNA) San Diego Chapter will host the SNA West Coast Symposium on 23 August 2007 at Pier 2 onboard Naval Base San Diego. The SNA Chapter would like to invite SDMAC members to attend.
Click here to view more information on the event.
Click here to visit the SNA web site at www.navysna.org.
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7/20/2007
U-T Article Regarding CNO Remarks from Yesterday's Breakfast
Click here to read the Union-Tribune's article regarding the CNO's remarks from yesterday's SDMAC breakfast meeting. This meeting was attended by the largest audience we have ever had.
We thank you for your support, and hope that we will see you at our future breakfast meetings.
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7/11/2007
July Breakfast Event is SOLD OUT
The SDMAC July Breakfast event featuring guest speaker Admiral Mike Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations, is sold out.
If you would like to be placed on a stand by list, please contact Larry Blumberg, SDMAC Executive Director, at 619-299-3762.
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6/28/2007
July Guest Speaker Announcement
SDMAC is proud to announce that the guest speaker for our July Breakfast will be Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chief of Naval Operations. The Breakfast meeting will be held on Thursday 19 July at the Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center at the Fleet ASW Training Center on Harbor Drive starting at 0730.
Please register for the breakfast at the SDMAC web site.
Because of the anticipated large crowd for this event, we regret that other than for ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, we will not be able to accommodate "Pay at the Door Reservations."
Note that this meeting will be held on Thursday the 19th of July vice our normal Wednesday meeting day.
Please click here to view the event flyer.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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6/22/2007
June 2007 Executive Summary
In case you didn't get a chance to peruse a copy of the SDMAC June 2007 Executive Summary at the breakfast we have uploaded a .pdf to the web site.
This summary will debrief you on the progress of SDMAC's Focus/Issue Groups which include Predatory Lending, Broadway Complex, and Wounded Warriors/Family Support.
Click here to read the summary.
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6/21/2007
New SDMAC E-Blast List
SDMAC has a new e-blast list that sends information such as event announcements, monthly newsletter, and latest news. If you have not received an e-blast from SDMAC yet please scroll down to the bottom of this page to subscribe.
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6/19/2007
June Breakfast Reminder
Reminder that the June SDMAC breakfast will be on Thursday, June 21st vice the normal Wednesday breakfast.
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6/4/2007
SDMAC Launches E-Blast Format for Announcements, Newsletter
SDMAC has launched an e-blast format to distribute information regarding the monthly breakfasts, monthly newsletter, and other announcements. The first e-blast regarding the June breakfast event was distributed today at 12pm. If you did not receive the e-blast in your mailbox, please check your SPAM filter to make sure it gets routed to your inbox or scroll down to the bottom of the SDMAC home page and click the link to subscribe to the SDMAC list.
Please note that the next breakfast event is on THURSDAY, June 21st - which is different than the normal Wednesday breakfast schedule.
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5/17/2007
Articles Added to Site Related to Secretary Winter's Speech at SDMAC Breakfast
Articles related to yesterday's SDMAC breakfast have been added to the NEWS section.
Please note one clarification in the Navy Times article: the handout at yesterday's breakfast had minutes from ASAP21 (The Alliance in Support of Airport Progress in the 21st Century) NOT the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
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5/16/2007
Secretary Winter's Reference re. Miramar
For your information, below is the referenced document that Secretary Winter referred to in his speech at this morning's breakfast.
To review a copy of the document, click here.
To review a copy of the ASAP21 Board, click here.
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5/15/2007
SDMAC to Provide Monthly Executive Summary
SDMAC is much more than monthly breakfast meetings. The SDMAC Board of Directors are engaged on a variety of levels and will provide a monthly executive summary of their activities from our focus groups to what SDMAC is doing to fulfill the organization’s mission of helping the military and their families.
To read a copy of this month’s executive summary, please click here.
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5/2/2007
Secretary of the Navy to Speak at May SDMAC Breakfast
The San Diego Military Advisory Council is pleased to announce that the Honorable Donald C. Winter, the Secretary of the Navy, will join us as our guest speaker on Wednesday 16 May at the our monthly Breakfast meeting replacing BGen. David G. Reist USMC, CG 1st Marine Logistics Group. General Reist has graciously agreed to try and join us at a future event.
Since we anticipate a large turnout for this event, we ask that you make your reservations at the SDMAC web site as soon as possible. Those who have previously registered, do not have to re-register. We look forward to seeing you there.
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5/1/2007
SDMAC President Nancy Dix Named One of the "Best Lawyers in America"
Congratulations to Nancy Dix, 2007 SDMAC President, for being named as one of the “Best Lawyers” in the 2007 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America", the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the U.S.
Lawyers are chosen for inclusion based solely on a vote by their peers. Dix was selected for Administrative Law. The list was published in the April edition of San Diego Magazine.
"Best Lawyers" lists attorneys in 77 specialties, representing all 50 states. Only 300 attorneys were selected. The guide has been published annually since 1983.
To view the list click here.
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4/5/2007
Coronado City Council Passes Resolution to Support Homeporting of 3rd Aircraft Carrier
The Coronado City Council passed a resolution on April 3, 2007 to support the homeporting of a third Naval nuclear aircraft carrier at Naval Air Station, North Island (NASNI). All members of Council voted in favor of the resolution.
The Council and Navy will continue a cooperative relationship to address a long-term regional traffic solution for NASNI traffic.
Click here to view a copy of the Council's resolution.
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3/30/2007
USS Carl Vinson Will be Home Ported in San Diego
It was announced today that San Diego will be the home port of the USS Carl Vinson. The ship is expected to move to San Diego in 2009 or early 2010 after it completes its current overhaul in Virginia.
Please look to the "Latest News" section below to view articles regarding the announcement. The official press release from the Department of Defense is also posted.
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3/29/2007
Builder Unveils Plan for Navy Complex
In today's San Diego Union-Tribune, there is an article regarding the unveiling of plans for the Navy Broadway Complex.
The latest design for the proposed Navy office building on the downtown waterfront is reminiscent of a ship. The building is the first of the Navy Broadway Complex redevelopment to have specific plans announced.
To view the article, click here.
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3/22/2007
Keeping Track of California State Assembly Bill AB7 (Payday Loans)
With Predatory Lending being one of the seven Focus-Issue Groups for SDMAC and also being in the news recently, we have posted California State Assembly Bill AB7 as a reference.
To view the bill, click here.
To track the status of the bill, click here. When you get to the screen, type in "AB7" in the bill number box and hit "search." Then click on Bill "AB 7 - Lieu". You will be able to view status and history of the bill as well as the amended and original versions of the bill.
A copy of the amended bill is also saved under SDMAC's MEDIA section, under "Documents".
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3/14/2007
Beal Racing to Host “Salute to our Armed Forces” Open House Honoring Wounded Warriors
Chuck Beal, owner of the Beal Racing Nitro Funny Car team, will host an open house for all Navy and Marine Corps personnel to honor Wounded Warriors on Thursday, March 29, 2007 from 1830-2100. The open house will take place at the team's shop at 9520 Candida Street San Diego, CA 92126.
They are seeking sponsors for this invitation-only event to help with costs such as catering, lighting, and sound. As thanks for support, they will hang sponsor banners around the facility and place corporate logos on the Funny Car at the event. There will also be photo opportunities for attendees to be photographed with the car.
If you are interested in supporting this event to honor the Wounded Warriors or need additional information please contact LCDR Shannon M. Corkill at 619-532-2925 or shannon.corkill@navy.mil. Please note that this is an invitation-only event.
To view more information on this event, click here.
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3/12/2007
How You Can Support the Veteran's Day Parade
If you are interested in supporting the Veteran's Day Parade, held in November, please consider a tax deductible donation to help defray parade expenses. Donations must arrive by early October to be able to pay for these expenses.
Checks can be made out to the "San Diego Veterans Museum" and mailed to the following address:
San Diego Veterans Museum/Memorial Center
2115 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
Make sure to note on the check that it is for the Veteran’s Day Parade, so it can be allocated to the proper account. All donations are deductible as charitable giving since the SDVM is a 501c3 organization.
For more information please contact the San Diego Veterans Museum/Memorial Center at (619) 239-2300.
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2/22/2007
Governor Backs Bill on Payday Loans
There is an article in today's Union-Tribune regarding Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promise to work for the “swift passage” of legislation that would help the state crack down on onerous payday loan practices targeting military personnel.
Payday loans are one of SDMAC's Focus-Issue Groups for 2007.
To view the article, click here .
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2/20/2007
SDMAC Announces Focus-Issue Groups for 2007
SDMAC has identified seven issues that affect the San Diego military community. Chairs have been selected for each issue and volunteers are sought to serve on each committee. Thanks to members of the joint SDMAC/NDIA San Diego Chapter Legislative Committee for volunteering to serve on the Focus-Issue Groups. SDMAC would like to extend participation to our membership.
Click here to see a listing of the issues and committees.
If you are interested in joining one of the Focus-Issue Groups, please email the Chair of the respective committee. The Focus-Issue Group list is also posted in the “About Us” section of the web site.
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2/12/2007
Legislative Alert: 3% Government Contract Withholding Effective Date May Be Accelerated
The first legislative alert has been issued by the newly formed SDMAC/NDIA Legislative Committee regarding the 3% Government Contract Withholding.
The 3% withholding requires all federal, state, and local governments to withhold three percent (3%) of payments for goods and services, to include Medicare payments, farm aid, and certain grants.
This is a SIGNIFICANT issue that will affect businesses of all sizes.
To review more information on the topic, click here.
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2/9/2007
SDMAC & NDIA San Diego Chapter Form Joint Legislative Committee for 2007
San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) San Diego Chapter have formed a Joint Legislative Committee for 2007.
Frank Hewitt, Chairman of the NDIA San Diego Chapter Legislative Committee, was asked by Nancy Dix, President of SDMAC, to Chair the SDMAC Legislative Committee. That action sparked the move to form a Joint Legislative Committee. With the concurrence of Dwayne Junker, President of NDIA San Diego Chapter, the two organizations combined their Legislative Committee membership and are in the process of moving forward in 2007 in very close working coordination.
With Frank Hewitt Chairing the Joint Legislative Committee and SDMAC providing the Vice Chair, the committee will support, promote, and represent the common business and other interests of the military, military families, and the military industrial community in the San Diego area. Also, this move will advance the partnership and communication between the military, our elected and appointed officials, and the business community while working to enhance recognition of the military’s many contributions to the greater San Diego area.
The Joint Legislative Committee will be capable of focusing on, speaking publicly on, and taking appropriate actions in furtherance of the San Diego Chapter of NDIA and SDMAC as they carry out their missions in support for our military and military industrial community.
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1/24/2007
What Book Did SDMAC President Nancy Dix Mention at the January Breakfast?
2007 SDMAC President Nancy Dix kicked off her year as President by mentioning a book that she encouraged members and guests to check out.
It is called "The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health" by T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell II.
You can get the book at any local bookstore or at amazon.com.
Click here to learn more about "The China Study".
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