W elcome to the website of the Tampa Navy League Council!
The Tampa Navy League is a council made of of highly motivated and dedicated individuals and families that support the United States Maritime Services.
Through numerous community awareness projects and by providing support to such programs as the United States Sea Cadet Corps, Naval ROTC and other such organizations, the TNLC has broadened their outreach to benefit many throughout the Tampa Bay area.
The Navy League has set forth the following objectives:
1. To foster and maintain interest in a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine as integral parts of a sound national defense and vital to the freedom of the United States.
2. To serve as a means of educating and informing the American people with regard to the role of sea power in the nuclear age and the problems involved in maintaining strong defenses in that age.
3. To improve the understanding and appreciation of those who wear the uniforms of our armed forces and to better the conditions under which they live and serve.
4. To provide support and recognition for the Reserve forces in our communities in order that we may continue to have a capable and responsive Reserve.
5. To educate and train our youth in the customs and traditions of the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard and the Merchant Marine through the means of an active and vigorous Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
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The NLUS Story
The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. It 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 twofold: educational and motivational. We must acquire and display before the citizens of our country information regarding the condition of our naval and maritime forces. We must awaken interest and support in all matters which aid our maritime capabilities.
To this end, the Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of 265 councils in the U.S. and around the world. The Navy League has more than 65,000 active members.
The Navy League supports America's young people through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship Program. 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 $200,000 in 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.
"It seems to me that all good Americans interested in the growth of their country and sensitive to its honor, should give hearty support to the policies which the Navy League is founded to further. For the building and maintaining in proper shape of the American Navy, we must rely on nothing but the broad and farsighted patriotism of our people as a whole." Teddy Roosevelt
The Navy League's new headquarters building has been awarded the Green ABBIE award, the environmental version of Arlington, Virginia's ABBIES (Arlington's Best Business) awards for its sustainable design features.
Presidents Message:
Hello and thank you for your interest in the Tampa Council of the United States Navy League. Our 450 plus Tampa members are committed to accomplishing the goals set forth by President Theodore Roosevelt when he encouraged the founding of the Navy League of the United States in 1902 to awaken the interest and support of Americas maritime capabilities.
With now almost 50,000 members nationally, the Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US- Flag Merchant Marine to acquire and display before the citizens and public officials of our country information regarding the condition of our Naval and Maritime forces. What is special about our dedicated group of volunteers is that we are a civilian organization dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of the sea services of the United Sates and their families.
The Tampa Council supports active duty military personnel through adoption of ships, installations, and units; and by sponsoring commissioning ceremonies, award programs, and other recognition programs. We also support Americas young people through various youth programs including sponsorship of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and
the Navy League Scholarship program. Tampa Council also promotes youth-organized activities within the community such as NJROTC, MCJROTC, and ROTC units and provides scholarships and awards every year to these worthwhile youth programs.
We look forward to having you join this highly motivated group of patriots or for your generous contribution in support of Americas Naval and Maritime forces.
Sincerely,
Jose A. Gutierrez
Tampa Council President
U.S. Navy
U.S. Marines
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Merchant Marines
Navy Individual Augmentee
Navy League of the United States (National Website)
SUNCOAST SEA CADETS
TAMPA BAY SEA CADETS
AMERICAN VICTORY SEA CADETS
MARVIN SHIELDS SEA CADETS
POINCIANA PRIDE SEA CADETS
MANATEE DIVISION SEA CADETS
GULF EAGLE SEA CADETS
**We have put together a list of links that we recommend for you to visit. (All content, ideas, expressions and photos are at the sole discretion of the website. Views and opinions may not necessarily represent the veiws and opinions of the Tampa Navy League Council.)
"...through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy, to encourage and aid American youth to develop, train them in seagoing skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues."
- NSCC Charter - 36 USC 1541
Since 1958 the Naval Sea Cadet Corps has been committed to providing American youth with a drug and alcohol free environment to foster their leadership abilities, broaden their horizons through hands-on training and guide them to becoming mature young adults.
Sea Cadet organizations exist in most of the maritime nations of the world. Recognizing the value of these organizations in educating youth in maritime matters, the Department of the Navy requested the Navy League of the United States to establish a similar program for American youth. The Navy League agreed to do so and formally established the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) in 1958. Recognizing the importance and benefits of the NSCC, Congress on September 10, 1962 federally incorporated the Naval Sea Cadet Corps under Public Law 87-655 (36 USC 1541).
Today, the NSCC has formed partnerships with organizations such as the Foundation for Teaching Economics and the Flying Midshipman Association to offer cadets broader opportunities in areas of leadership and aviation. The NSCC also took an active part in the creation of the International Sea Cadet Association (ISCA). The ISCA is an association of Sea Cadet Corps' from around the world, whose main objective is to facilitate exchanges of cadets between member countries.
SEA CADET NEWS from around the region:
SEA CADETS from across the nation participated in the FROGMAN SWIM honoring fallen heroes.
Click Here to View Photos
03 JAN 2012- Three very special trainings conclude here in the area. PHOTOJOURNALISM, SCUBA DIVE and SEABEES Winter trainings brought cadets in from across the nation, Stay tuned for photos and more news. Meanwhile visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/129653473807985/
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15 OCT 2011- PO1 Pusey and SA Vickers
talk with Congresswoman Castor at the
Academy Day held at MacDill AFB- Read more here
15 OCT 2011- PO1 Jessica Seaman of the American Victory Division places 2nd in the 2011 Annual Tony Jannus Essay Award Contest. PO1 Seaman is pursuing a career in Corporate Aviation at Central Florida Aerospace Academy. Congratulations.
14 OCT 2011- PO2 Kiana Cowper of the American Victory Division and Cadet Herrington of the Marvin Shields Seabee Battalion receive scholarships from the TNLC for a 5-day visit to the Flight Academy.
Cadets will be able to consider if aviation may be a possible career choice for them to consider for their futures. Congratulations to these two cadets!
08 OCT 2011- Skip Witunski is the special guest-speaker at the Tampa Bay Sea Cadets. CO William Boudreaux and his staff, presented awards to all Sea Cadets for 2011 and noted great attendance records and acknowledge there past trainings.
Skip shared on the topic, " TEST
YOUR LIMITS, and Go Beyond". He also shared about the recent passing of Steve Jobs and his challenges throughout his lifetime and the wonderful contributions he
made to change the way we do things for the better. Mr. Witunski challenged the Sea Cadets and those in attendance to press ahead to success. See PHOTOS HERE
11 SEPT 2011: SS American Victory-
There will be a special ceremony to remember those that lost their lives in the September 11 tragedy. Sea Cadets from across the region will be a part of this very solemn ceremony by providing color guard and honor guard. Reginald Roundtree will be the Reporter for TV-10 Tampa News covering this event. For more information, please click here.
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03 SEPT 2011: Area Sea Cadets had the opportunity to tour the USS Independence when it was in port in St. Petersburg. This event happend due to the efforts of the Tampa Navy League in cooperation with Congressman BIll Young , Mayor Bill Foster and the City of St Petersburg. Thank you to all that atteneded this event.
20 AUG 2011: Annual Sea Cadet Picnic at Mary Help Center, Tampa- just off of I-4 10:00 AM to ?
14 AUG 2011: Suncoast Squadron "Most Outstanding Unit" in the Nation Celebration- Congratulations to the number one unit in the nation under the leadership of LCDR Gelia Palmer.
28 JULY 2011: Tampa Bay Navy League and the local Sea Cadets teamed up to raise over 4000.00 for the Japanese efforts to present to Japanese Admiral RADM Umio Otsuka of the JS Kashima TV3508. (Click here for photos of the event)
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25 JULY 2011- Sea Cadets and LTjg Riga on Fox News 13 with Charley Belcher ( CLICK HERE to view)
The objective and purpose of the Navy League is educational and motivational. We must acquire and display before the citizens or 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.
Navy League Councils support active duty military personnel through adoption of ships, installations, and units; commissioning ceremonies; award programs; and other recognition programs.
Who is eligible for membership?
Any American citizen interested in sea power or supporting our sea services (US Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines) is eligible for membership. Active duty military are not eligible for membership, but their spouses and families are eligible.
Benefits of membership.
The Navy League has over 330 councils, and nearly 70,000 active members. An invitation to attend national Convention of the Navy League of the Unites States. Periodic luncheons, membership briefings, educational Navy seminars, opportunities to meet military personnel of all ranks stationed in Hampton Roads, and a standing invitation to visit military facilities in our area. Opportunities to participate in golf tournaments, enlisted recognition programs, ship visiting programs, and occasional ship trips. A subscription to Sea Power magazine, the official monthly publication of the Navy League of the United States, featuring articles and inside news of our sea services. Read the latest issue online, as well as back issues.
Click here for an online application at the national website if you want to use a credit card. Please use the Council Code: TAMPA for Tampa Council Membership.
January 2012
December 2011
Chamee Buckley
Amy Gane
Charles Grey
Jay Jockin
Sarah Jockin
Holly Lamberger
Ronald A Smith
Tina Thompson
November 2011
Dennis E. Manelli
Paul Wahnish
Joseph Kirk
Mark Nixon
Joe Wotton
David Root
Mike Mudd
Lee M. Tobin
Dr. Pedro Soler
Alfonso Landa
Bob Conigliaro
Blake Casper
Chuck Peterson, Jr.
Marc Blumenthal
Karen Blumenthal
October 2011
Wayne Dean
September 2011
Tamara Seaman
Keith Seaman
Robert Edward Smith
Ronald Cooke
Barbara Cooke
August 2011
Jane Collins
LeRoy Collins III
Carol Jane Smith
Greg Smith
Daniel Hopkins
Scott Jackson
Antoinette Y. Washington
Daniel Pohto
Janet Pohto
Cindy Clark
David Kulovany
Scott Burney
Edgar & Candice Gonzalez
Brenda & Vern Waldrop
Joseph Di Peitro
Bryan & Carolyn Vickers
Scott Arnold
Dr. Pablo Sierra
Kyle Frazier
03 September 2011- Navy League members and U.S. Naval Sea Cadets had the opporutnity to tour the USS Independence. The crew explained each funtion of the ship and were gracious hosts as they walked the visitors throughout the ship answering questions. The ship is truly unique and the first of its kind. It no doubt marks a new era in ship building of the future. A special thanks to Congressman Bill Young and his wife, Beverly, for making this event a reality for the people of the Tampa Bay area. The Tampa Navy League was proud to be a very important part of all of this. (To view photos of this event, please visit our photo page by clicking here)
20 August 2011- The Sea Cadet Annual picnic was a major success with cadets and officers representing over six different units in attendance. A wonderful array of food was provided along with awards, training stories and recognition to those that do so much for the Navy League and Sea Cadets. Thank you to all that came out to support this event and WELCOME to the new members of the TAMPA NAVY LEAGUE that signed up at the picnic.
02 AUG 2011- Tampa Board Meeting was very productive. Eventsfor rest of 2011 discussed as well as funding for upcoming projects.
28 JULY 2011- Tampa Navy League and Sea Cadets raise over 4000.00 to Japanese Admiral RADM Umio Otsuka of the JS Kashima TV3508 for the country of Japan.( CLICK HERE for photos)
25 JUL 2011- Sea Cadets and LTjg Christopher Riga appear on Fox News 13 with Charley Belcher. (CLICK HERE)
We would love to hear from you. Please use the easy to use contact form at the right to contact us.
Your communications are important to us!
Our Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3433
Brandon, Florida 33509
The Tampa Navy League Council is under the leadership of a team of dedicated and talented individuals that give of their time and resources to make the Council the success that it is. Please feel free to contact them at the following contact information.
President:
Jose Gutierrez
813.623.2747
JAG_MFGLAW.COM
Vice-President:
John Lehmann
813.286.5775
tampanavyleague_vp_hotmail.com
Treasurer:
Tina Bollenback
727.798.3933
USNLTINA_GMAIL.COM
Secretary:
Cheryl Brown
813.938.2657
cgay2_me.com
Chaplain:
Gail Ryan
813.760.3695
GRYAN4823_YAHOO.COM
VP Comm. Outreach:
Mark Rosenthal
813.417.2005
MARK_MSRADJUSTERS.COM
ROTC:
Lud McKay
813.909.4798
PAMNLUD_VERIZON.NET
Scrapbook:
Gerald Jacobs
813.625.2424
GERALD_GOGERALD.COM
USROTC:
John Sarao
813.690.3922
JSARAO_USF.EDU
JAG:
Sharon Carter
813.300.0961
RATTLERLAWYER_YAHOO.COM
Past President:
Chris Paddock
813.951.5640
PADDOCKNAVY_MSN.COM
Area President:
Skip Witunski
813.629.7000
SKIP_WITUNSKI.COM
VP-Media:
Becca Zarcone
813.394.6247
b3me_verizon.net
National Director:
Tony Gray
813.389.9376
tony_continuecheck.com
Joseph Daigeneault
813.335.1044
jdaid_earthlink.net
Bruce Bohnker
727.812.4962
bkbonker_juno.com
Jackie Bohnker
727.812.49.62
jpbohnker_juno.com
Lillemor Hanson
727.492.8668
lillhanson_aol.com
William Murray
727.531.0667
wmsmurray37_yahoo.com
Bob Downey
813.949.9243
bobdowney_gmx.com
Mike Meara
727.443.7830
mikeihts_aol.com
Membership:
Recruitment and Retention:
Skip WItunski
Linda Roe
Youth Programs:
Bill Murray
Public Affairs:
Legislative Affairs:
Communications:
Open
Newsletter and Website:
Pinellas Transition:
Joe Daigneault
Lil Hanson
2012 Events & Dates
January 26, 2012 : SALUTE TO THE COAST GUARD DINNER -
February 03, 2012: Open House for St. Petersburg Sector Coast Guard. 11:00 to 3:00 - SEE FLYER
- - December 8, 2011 (Thursday) Holiday Dinner at the Wyndham
- October 26th to 30th- Navy Leagues 109th National Convention - Chattanooga, TN
- October 14, 2011 Navy Ball (SOCOM Co-host) Venue A la Carte
- October 04, 2011 - Come Join the Tampa Bay Navy League for a Social Mixer on Tuesday, Oct. 4th, from 4pm to 7 pm at the Wyndham Hotel at 700 North Westshore and meet other members for a get together. No charge just friendship, mingle and meet other members.
-September 10,2011 - NOSC Family Day at Macdill 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- September 11- Tampa Navy League and area Sea Cadets shared a sobering observance on board the SS American Victory as they remembered 9-11 (SEE PHOTOS)
- September 10, 2011 NOSC Family Day MacDill AFB - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- September 03, 2011 - Reception to Honor the Crew of USS INDEPENDENCE (CLICK HERE to see event photos
- 20 August 2011- Annual Sea Cadet Picnic at Mary Help Christian Center - just off of I-4 - Come meet the cadets.
- August 19, 2011 Golf Tournament Navy Ball Fundraiser
- August 14, 2011 Suncoast Squadron Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation Celebration
(U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps)
- August 11, 2011 US Coast Guard Birthday Party
- August 6, 2011 Chamber Coast Guard Softball challenge
- 2011 Fleet Week, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- USF NROTC scholarship award
- Mark Rosenthal of the Tampa Navy League accepting an award from Petreus
- Salute to the Coast Guard Dinner
- 2011 Navy Ball
- COC at USS Lassen -Wrye, Walter C, CDR presenting Tampa Council paddle
- NJROTC/MCJROTC Award Presentations
- April 2011 CPO Recognition Event
- Individual Augmentee (IA) Recognition Dinner
- 2011 Maritime Day
- 2011 Sea Service Academy Select Dinner
- May 2011 USF Commissioning Ceremony (Sword Presentation)
- 2010 August 20th - Sea Cadet Picnic
- 2010 - September Sea Cadet Month
If there was ever a time when the U.S. Sea Services need a strong voice it is now. We know that a strong national defense is essential to realizing a lasting peace, at home and around the world.
Your generous contribution plays an important role in helping the Navy League serve as the supportive voice through educating Americans and our government about the importance of our countrys sea power, global peace and economic stability.
USAA Southeast Regional Office
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Wyndham Tampa Westshore
Melkus, Fleming & Gutierrez, PL
HomeBancorp, Inc
Crowne Plaza Tampa
**The Navy League is a fully tax-exempt public charity under sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code incorporated in the State of Florida. Gifts to the Navy League are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Thank you, TNLC
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letter from Umio.pdf
RADM Umio Otsuka briefs the Tampa Navy League (1).docx
On July 25, 2011, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailed into Tampa Bay. The Tampa Navy League was there to welcome them and had the honor of having them as their guests at various events throughout their 4-day stay in Tampa.
Here we have inlcuded photos of this special week. Please take a moment to browse through these moments that marked a very special time for the Tampa Navy League and all of Tampa Bay.
**(Photos courtesy of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Photography/Media team. Presentation of the Check , The Farewell Departure and The Welcoming of the JMSDF by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets courtesy of Tamara S. Seaman and Joshua C Seaman of Captured Moments by tamara ).
The Arrival and Welcome of the JMSDF
The Coast Guard and Lecture
The Luncheon
Office Calls to St. Petersburg and Tampa
The Reception on Ship
The Admiral's Luncheon hosted by TNLC
The Welcome Reception at Hotel
The Presentation of Check
The Farewell Departure
Misc. Photos of the JMSDF
The Welcoming of the JMSDF by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets
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Decklog Dec 2011 Winter1.pdf
spring2011decklog.pdf
deck2010.pdf
Decklog Dec 2011 Navy Ball.pdf
Decklog September 2011.pdf
September 9, 2011 - Observance on the SS Victory
September 10, 2011 - NOSC- Family Day at MacDill
September 03, 2011 - USS Independence Ship Tour
September 03, 2011 - USS Independence Ship Reception for crew
August 2011 Golf Event -
August 2011 Sea Cadet Picni c -
July 2011 Japanese Maritme Defense Services
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July 2011- Sea Cadets live with Charley Belcher on television
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