From owner-usna-net@usna.org Thu Aug 9 15:07:01 2007 Received: from navy1.usna.org (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id l79K7115010171; Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:07:01 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l79K71aB010170; Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:07:01 -0500 Received: from Orion (cpe-76-189-59-89.neo.res.rr.com [76.189.59.89]) (authenticated bits=0) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id l79K700O010165 for ; Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:07:00 -0500 Message-ID: <0f2c01c7dac1$19e156d0$0302a8c0@Orion> From: To: "" Subject: usna-net Vote for the Wounded Warrior Project Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 16:08:49 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 Sender: owner-usna-net@usna.org Reply-To: A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== Hello All I'm passing on information I received this week from the NavyLax.org website (http://www.navylax.org/index.jsp). The website is home to a very active Navy lacrosse community made up of alumni, friends and family. "The Wounded Warrior Project is the charity that is headed by our Brother in Arms, John Fernandez - Army 2001 Lacrosse Team Captain, who sacrificed both of his legs in service of our country in the Middle East when he was wounded in 2003. He has returned to the United States and is the Executive Director of the Wounded Warrior Project. ( http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org ) John has learned to run on two prosthetic legs and praises God for his recovery, but the Wounded Warrior Project is dedicated to helping the other 50,000+ returning veterans who have suffered in service to our country in the past ten years. The Navy Lacrosse Community is actively involved in supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. We can help the Wounded Warrior Project receive a gift of $100,000 from ReZoom.com. It costs us nothing, we just need to show our support for the Wounded Warrior Project by voting online every day from now until August 10th. Follow this link and sign up and vote. Vote for WWP on ReZoom.com at (http://www.rezoom.com) Do it every day from now until August 10th. Tell your friends to sign up and vote too. " I know there are only two days left to vote, but I know this list could account for thousands of votes today and tomorrow. Thanks for your help. Meg Somerdyk Joe 09/27 Lacrosse Wilton, CT *** USNA-Net List message from: Visit our new web site at www.USNA.org ========================================= This Message may not be shared with any non-member! Remember, your Mid is NOT a member of this list. ========================================= Unsubscribe? Send an email to unsub-all@usna.org From owner-usna-net@usna.org Thu Aug 16 09:39:00 2007 Received: from navy1.usna.org (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id l7GEd0dF004158; Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:39:00 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l7GEd0H4004157; Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:39:00 -0500 Received: from sandi (cpe-76-189-59-89.neo.res.rr.com [76.189.59.89]) (authenticated bits=0) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id l7GEcxGG004153 for ; Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:38:59 -0500 Message-ID: <082f01c7e013$d262a8b0$0402a8c0@sandi> From: "Sandi" To: "" Subject: usna-net An important reminder ... Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:43:33 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 Sender: owner-usna-net@usna.org Reply-To: "Sandi" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== To all, With every new administration there is change. Some changes are minor, while others are quite extensive. This new administration is no exception. Mike and I have been through many new Superintendents and Commandants ... and each has left their imprint on the Brigade and the Academy. Many of you may be hearing from your upper-class mids about new regs. Some may be upset with the proposed changes. Here's the thing. On USNA.org, we never discuss (either pro or con) the regs, the rules or the leadership in any way. We just don't do it. It's not our place. (It's actually in our Rules of Operation - rule #3). If your mid has any problems with the new regs and vents to you, it's your job, as good Navy parents, to listen, to offer your support, and to help them realize that this is all a part of becoming, and being, good leaders. Remember "Semper Gumby?" Well it applies to your mids, too. The only thing that never changes about the Navy is that anything is likely to change! :>) But we can't turn new regs or new administrations into topics on our lists. Thank you for understanding. Sandi Zets Westlake, OH Moderator: USNA-Net Webmaster: www.usna.org Lt Michael Stoker '00 Newport, RI *** USNA-Net List message from: "Sandi" Visit our new web site at www.USNA.org ========================================= This Message may not be shared with any non-member! Remember, your Mid is NOT a member of this list. ========================================= Unsubscribe? Send an email to unsub-all@usna.org From owner-usna-net@usna.org Mon Aug 27 20:52:45 2007 Received: from navy1.usna.org (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id l7S1qjeC003773; Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:52:45 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l7S1qjml003772; Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:52:45 -0500 Received: from sandi (cpe-76-189-59-89.neo.res.rr.com [76.189.59.89]) (authenticated bits=0) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id l7S1qivd003768 for ; Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:52:44 -0500 Message-ID: <1ab801c7e916$e93d27c0$0402a8c0@sandi> From: "Sandi" To: "" Subject: usna-net Commandant's letter with the changes at the Academy Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:58:21 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 Sender: owner-usna-net@usna.org Reply-To: "Sandi" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== Passing along the following from the Commandant ... here are the changes that everyone is talking about. I know that you all want to know what's happening, but please remember that we do not discuss Academy policy on our lists... Sandi ********************************************************** Parents, In support of the Superintendent's vision for the Naval Academy, I have directed several operational changes to help us focus on the mission of developing our midshipmen into junior officers. Everything we do will directly support the mission of "developing midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to serve." Other activities will be a lower priority. As we are a nation at war, we do not have the luxury of letting our midshipmen learn about life in the Fleet and Marine Corps once they get there. They need to be ready to lead Sailors and Marines on Commissioning Day. Specifically, I have directed that: - Mandatory study hour be reinstated Sunday night through Thursday night for all classes and Sunday night through Friday night for Third Class and Fourth Class Midshipmen. - There will be no week night liberty. Later in the fall semester, First Class Midshipmen may have an opportunity to earn limited week night liberty for outstanding performance. This supports the implementation of mandatory study hour. - Weekend liberty will not commence until after evening meal formation Friday night for First Class Midshipmen, after evening meal for Second Class Midshipmen and after Saturday noon meal formation for Third and Fourth Class Midshipmen. - Midshipmen participation in extra-curricular activities (ECAs) have been limited both in the number of activities they may participate in and when they may participate. For ECAs that do not directly contribute to the development of Midshipmen, participation is limited to standard liberty periods. - Summer training will be more focused on Fleet exposure to better prepare Midshipmen for service as commissioned officers in the Naval Service. As such, all summer training programs will be reviewed and adjusted as appropriate with the goal of maximizing time with and exposure to the Fleet. - Midshipmen uniforms will be reviewed to ensure alignment with the Fleet. First Class Midshipmen will now wear the Summer Khaki uniform to better highlight and recognize their class distinction as leaders of the Brigade and to bring them in line with the Fleet they will enter in 9 months. - Beginning with Sunday evening meal and ending with Friday noon meal, all meals are mandatory for all midshipmen. Midshipmen will sit at table with their squads to provide an opportunity for increased military and professional training and personal interaction with the Midshipmen's chain of command. This environment lends itself to developing small unit leadership skills and furthers the development of midshipmen of all classes. - Midshipmen watch and duty requirements have been reviewed and changes made to better align with Fleet standards. - Full Brigade participation in home football games will not change and upperclass midshipmen will be allowed to attend away football games and other athletic competitions while on liberty. My direction is to limit distractions from the primary focus of moral, mental and physical development, to increase unit cohesion, to better align the Brigade of Midshipmen with the Fleet and to stimulate leadership opportunity and training. These changes will support our execution of the Superintendent's vision of developing Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically for the privilege of serving as leaders of Sailors and Marines who volunteered to serve their country in a time of war. I appreciate your support in carrying out the mission. Very Respectively, Margaret D. Klein Captain, U.S. Navy Commandant of Midshipmen *** USNA-Net List message from: "Sandi" Visit our new web site at www.USNA.org ========================================= This Message may not be shared with any non-member! Remember, your Mid is NOT a member of this list. ========================================= Unsubscribe? Send an email to unsub-all@usna.org