From owner-usna-net@usna.org Wed Sep 5 16:50:32 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 l85LoW91027589; Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:50:32 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l85LoWlw027588; Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:50:32 -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 l85LoVdd027584 for ; Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:50:31 -0500 Message-ID: <0e3101c7f007$43956510$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" Subject: usna-net It's time to hear from our Members Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 17:53:58 -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: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== With the Academic Year underway and Plebe Summer a distant memory, it seems hard to believe that some of you are relatively new to our group. It seems that we already know each and every one of you. Sandi and I certainly met many of you on this past I-Day. We've had many of you tell us that USNA.org has been a big help in getting through the summer, whether it was this past one or a Plebe Summer a few years back. We appreciate the kind words and work all the harder to help because of them. The best part of our service is that it's sole purpose is to provide communications between parents. We're here to help parents by putting them in touch with other parents who have walked in those shoes and who understand YOUR concerns, interests and pride in your Mid. As most of you know, USNA.org is an all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization which relies solely on the generosity of its 4,086 members for support to meet its financial needs. It's that time again. We're beginning our 2007 Fall Fundraiser. This year our membership rolls have swollen to almost 4,100 members, the biggest academy parental support group in the country, made up of people just like you... Moms, Dads, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and a host of others who joined us to support each other in the good times and the not so good times. USNA.org has been here for you, 24/7/365. We're here when you want to talk; when you want to ask questions or when you want to provide support or answers to questions, whether it's at 0230 in the morning or 4 in the afternoon... Every day of the week. Even Holidays. We're just a mouse click away. We know that almost 2,000 of you start your day with our Annapolis Weather Report, while others check their mail over a cup of coffee at work and the rest read the daily mail before settling in for the night. We've become a welcome part of many of your lives. Well, it's time again to ask you for YOUR support. All of the Moderators, Advisors and Tech Support personnel work tirelessly at USNA.org without compensation. We're all Volunteers but we still have real world costs for server space, software, connections and the other items in our $2,800 budget which may be found at www.USNA.org/donate07b/budget.html. You've got to admit that we offer Parents a lot... - Eight Different Mailing Lists... USNA-Net, Family, Plebe, Weather, Prayer, SWORD, Clubs and TheGouge; - Our Web Site at www.USNA.org with over 800 pages of information including our Parents' Handbook; - 24,000+ Photos of Mids in our Photo Gallery - spanning six years of our History; - Over 19 MILLION words of Advice and Support in our searchable Archives; - The Classified Ads where hundreds of members advertise their wares; - A Members' Roster with pictures and bios of our members and their Mids; - Screen Savers and Wallpaper for your computer screen; - Free EPostcards with USNA photos that are safe and free from viruses; - Navy Sport Headlines updated hourly - 24/7; - Calendars, Schedules, Maps, Announcements and other important information sent directly to your mailbox; - 42 Club Web Sites across the country hosted under their own Domain Name at no charge to the clubs; - The Safe Harbor Program providing emergency assistance to Mids 24/7/365 when they're traveling away from the Yard. To Donate to our Fund Raiser, click here... http://www.USNA.org/donate07b or on the DONATE button on our main page at www.USNA.org. You may donate on-line using our Secure Server (with 256-Bit Data Encryption) OR you can MAIL A CHECK to our headquarters address. Members are asked to donate what they feel is the right amount for them. Perhaps you weren't able to participate last Spring or weren't yet a member. Whatever the case, your help is needed now. Donate what you can. We really need YOUR help! Please do it today! Mike & Sandi Zets Westlake, OH Moderators - USNA-Net Listservers Lt. Michael Stoker USN '00 - Newport, RI *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" 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 Fri Sep 7 14:58:45 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 l87JwjqY029287; Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:58:45 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l87JwjVP029286; Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:58:45 -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 l87JwhnM029282 for ; Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:58:44 -0500 Message-ID: <053a01c7f189$f702adf0$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" Subject: usna-net Letter from the Commandant Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 16:02:04 -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: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== Annapolis, MD September 7, 2007 In case some of you have not yet received the letter from Capt. Klein it is posted below, verbatim. (http://www.usna.edu//Commandant/Docs/DANT_letter_to_parents.doc) Dear Parents, I wanted to take this opportunity to respond to many of you who have voiced concerns about our food service, and provide you with facts to help bring you up to date on our actions. First let me say how pleased I am with the start of the academic year. We had a great summer of training, both for the upper-class and our plebes. Classes are in full swing and the fall athletic season has begun. It's encouraging to see the dedicated efforts of our midshipmen and staff as we work to fulfill our mission of producing superb leaders for the Navy and Marine Corps. The Academy has always been fortunate to have an engaged and supportive parents group. We're all tremendously proud of the Naval Academy and want to help it move forward to ensure its continued success in meeting the requirements of the Navy and Marine Corps we serve. The Supe and his staff are setting a course to prepare your sons and daughters to become the best junior officers in the Fleet; officers with competence, character and compassion. To that end, all of us here at the Academy are focused on developing our 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. One of our initial priorities was to reinstitute the practice of midshipmen regularly eating meals together in King Hall. Our focus is better aligning the Naval Academy with the Fleet, where our midshipmen will soon serve as leaders. Food service and quality is important in the Navy and Marine Corps. Eating together on messdecks, wardrooms and in ready rooms helps officers, Sailors and Marines develop and maintain the relationships and unit cohesiveness so important to units in the Fleet. Midshipmen had been eating eight meals together per week, and in mid-August, we increased that requirement to three meals per day, Sunday evening through Friday noon- 15 meals per week - for the entire Brigade. Unfortunately, we could have better anticipated the requirement for increased meal quantities which left some midshipmen with inadequate amounts of food. This was unacceptable and we made it a priority to ensure this food distribution issue was quickly resolved. To address these issues, we have been obtaining instant feedback from midshipmen regarding the quality of food and using their suggestions to improve our level of service. We have encouraged midshipmen - particularly first class midshipmen as leaders - to report problems to our Food Service Team and to their chain of command so corrective action can be taken immediately. Based on feedback and initiatives, we have taken the following corrective actions: 1.. We have significantly increased rations to meet demand to include additional reserve trays of food standing by for distribution. 2.. We have reviewed staffing and product support to ensure quality for both food and service. 3.. We have increased the presence of management staff in our dining facilities during meals to answer any questions/concerns midshipmen may have during meals. 4.. Finally, we are demanding Positive, Proactive, and Intrusive Leadership at all levels, critiquing each meal to ensure quality and quantity. On a related note, we've also developed a new menu which reflects our goal of providing midshipmen with the proper diet to support both academic and athletic goals and to educate and expose midshipmen to foods that are part of a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. Food service and quality is important in the Navy and Marine Corps, and the Superintendent and I are both committed to ensuring that the Brigade receives the best food service available. I hope this information has helped clarify the points some or you have thoughtfully brought to our attention. I appreciate your support and encouragement. Thank you, MARGARET D. KLEIN Captain, U.S. Navy Commandant of Midshipmen *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" 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 Fri Sep 7 20:57:22 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 l881vM19003605; Fri, 7 Sep 2007 20:57:22 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l881vM9V003604; Fri, 7 Sep 2007 20:57:22 -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 l881vLxU003600 for ; Fri, 7 Sep 2007 20:57:21 -0500 Message-ID: <099801c7f1bc$024af140$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" Subject: usna-net Our Members are heard from... Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 22:00:19 -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: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== We wanted to say thanks to the members who have already responded to our request for assistance on our Fall Fund Raiser. Your donations are very much appreciated. It never ceases to amaze us when we witness your generosity. To those of you who would like to help, you can either use our On-Line Donation site by going to our web site at www.USNA.org and clicking on the DONATE BUTTON or you can send a check to... USNA-Net, Inc. 1457 E. Crossings Place Westlake, OH 44145 Any amount will be appreciated. Our Mission at USNA.org is to help our fellow parents. Go Navy... Mike & Sandi Zets Westlake, OH Moderators - USNA-Net Listservers Lt. Michael Stoker USN '00 - Newport, RI *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" 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 Sep 10 11:22:55 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 l8AGMt0S030804; Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:22:55 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l8AGMtAb030803; Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:22:55 -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 l8AGMsAU030798 for ; Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:22:54 -0500 Message-ID: <016e01c7f3c7$35b4c7b0$0302a8c0@Orion> From: To: "" Subject: usna-net Class of 2008 blankets Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:25:32 -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... ================================================== >From the USNA Parents Club of Arizona ..... Greetings, all. Let me start by thanking everyone for your incredible support of our "Class of 2008" Blanket Fundraiser. Orders this year are far, far beyond other years! A portion of our proceeds goes directly back to the Class of 2008 for their Firstie year activities, the first installment of which is going out this week. We have you all to thank for making this possible. I have important ordering information to share with everyone. We don't want anyone to be disappointed and not receive what they want in time for holiday and commissioning gifts. So... please read on for important deadlines. 2007 Holiday Deadline: We have set a deadline of OCTOBER 1st for all holiday orders. That will give us enough time to insure we have adequate blankets on hand and allow a few extra days for shipping. We will not be able to process orders during the months of November and December due to other time committments, so please order now if you want blankets for holiday gifts. Final Order Deadline: We will resume the blanket sale in January, with a final order deadline of FEBRUARY 1st. Be sure to plan ahead for commissioning gifts, and get those orders in during the month of January. We will guarantee that you will have your blankets in plenty of time for Commissioning, as long as we hear from you by the February 1st deadline. The order form is available on our club's website at www.usna-azpc.org Again, thank you for your incredible support! Amy Gieszl AZ Club President Phoenix Matt 08/26 *** 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 Mon Sep 24 17:04:59 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 l8OM4x2O018357; Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:04:59 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l8OM4x0Y018356; Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:04:59 -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 l8OM4wvb018351 for ; Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:04:58 -0500 Message-ID: <1e6001c7fef7$6edb46f0$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" Subject: usna-net Halloween Concert will SELL OUT QUICKLY Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:08:26 -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: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== Don't be left out! The Halloween Concert will almost certainly sell out in NO TIME! Be sure to order your tickets ASAP. Every year we tell parents about this concert and every year there are dozens who want tickets who don't get them. Performances will be on Saturday Oct. 27 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm ONLY! Unlike previous years, this year there will be TWO shows on ONE night, there will be no performance on Friday. Tickets are $20.00 each and will go on sale to the public on Oct 2. To purchase tickets, you can call 410-293-TIXS (410-293-8497) You may also purchase tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2870&schedule=list Last but not least... Get to the Chapel EARLY for your performance. Seating is first come, first seated and there will be some who end up standing in back. Don't miss out! Mike Zets Westlake, OH Moderator - USNA-Net Listservers Lt. Michael Stoker USN '00 - Newport, RI *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" 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 Sun Sep 30 14:14:18 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 l8UJEI5r029970; Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:14:18 -0500 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id l8UJEI8u029969; Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:14:18 -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 l8UJEHdQ029965 for ; Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:14:17 -0500 Message-ID: <01dd01c80396$930671f0$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" Subject: usna-net Our Fundraiser is still in need of your help... Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:17:42 -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: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== Our Fall 2007 Fundraiser is still underway and we need your help in reaching our goal for this drive. After all, the sooner we finish, the sooner we can get back to business as usual. We have almost 4,100 members and while we insist that membership is FREE to anyone who qualifies, we still have a few real expenses for our server and communications lines, etc. To cover those costs, we ask our membership to send in what they can afford, twice a year. We're a lot like PBS. You still get all the great programming whether you donate or not but you get to know that your donation has made a difference in helping USNA.org to help other parents of Midshipmen attending the US Naval Academy. Our budget is a very modest $2,800 for the next six months. We have heard from a number of you already but we still are only about half way to our goal. It's easy to let donating slip our minds. We really do understand and know that it's sometimes tough to find a few extra bucks in the family budget but we need those of you who haven't stepped up to donate to make a point of getting to it soon. Think about all the help you've gotten from our organization (YOUR Navy Family) during your membership. We try very hard to answer ALL of your questions, provide you with valued and timely information and keep your inbox from filling up with extraneous fluff. We take our Mission of providing Advice and Support for fellow parents very seriously and work hard to maintain our group's focus on that Mission. Help us to continue that Mission for another six months by sending us a donation today. You can click on the Donate Link on our web site's main page at www.USNA.org. We take Visa and MasterCard on our SECURE server or you can MAIL in a check made out to USNA-Net, Inc. at 1457 E. Crossings Place, Westlake, OH 44145. Either way, won't you do something to help us to continue helping others? Thanks soooooo much for your kindness and continued generosity. Mike and Sandi Zets USNA-Net www.USNA.org *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" 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