The traditions of the Battle of Midway Dining Out — from pronouncement of the rules of the mess to the musical salute in memory of the naval crews whose bravery helped preserve our nation and democracy — provide an exceptional experience.

This year’s Dining Out will be held in the Naval Postgraduate School’s El Prado Room — once the famous Hotel Del Monte’s Bali Room prior to World War II and a recreation room during the war where young aviation cadets of the Del Monte Pre-Flight School shared a few brief moments of comaraderie and relaxation as they trained for air combat in the Pacific theatre. This is a truly fitting place to commemorate the Sailors and Marines who fought so valiantly at Midway in June 1942.

I hope you will make your reservations now and join us for this important evening. And, if possible, please consider sponsoring a Monterey High School Navy Junior ROTC student and help shape a new generation of young men and women who are dedicated to national service.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert will be keynote speaker for the Submarine Birthday Ball in April.  Navy League members have been cordially invited to join the Submarine League for this exceptional event and have been given a special discount price of $50 per person.

The Ball will be held in the McNitt Ballroom, Naval Postgraduate School, on Saturday, April 17.  Menu options are:

- Penne Pasta with Artichokes (vegetarian option)

- Herbs and Mushroom Salmon with Chive Cream

- Del Monte Stuffed Chicken Breast

Navy Leaguers must make reservations and send advance payment to Bettina Hotelling NO LATER THAN APRIL 7.  Send checks to 3145 Bird Rock Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93950.  For additional information, contact Bettina at 375-4982 or bhotelling@msn.com.

This will be an exceptional evening and a great opportunity to meet the VCNO.  Please join us!

On December 4, 2009,  the Monterey Peninsula Council of the Navy League, Monterey Bay Commandery of the Naval Order and Naval Postgraduate School President’s Student Council will hold a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner. The Remembrance Dinner will honor the Commanding Officer of the USS ARIZONA, Captain Franklin Van Valkenburgh, USN and the Commanding Officer of the USS WEST VIRGINIA Captain Mervyn Bennion, both graduates of the Naval Postgraduate School and Medal of Honor awardees. Guest speaker is Professor Jonathan E. Czarnecki, PhD., Colonel, USA (Retired) of the Naval War College School.

The dinner will be at the Monterey Elk’s Club, 150 Mar Vista Drive. Reception at 1800 hours followed by dinner at 1900. There will be the traditional Christmas wine-drawing following dinner to help support the Monterey Navy League Sea Cadets. The dinner will be catered by the Peninsula acclaimed East of Eden Grapes of Wrath of Pacific Grove and will feature Grilled Tri-Tip, Salmon with sun dried tomato pesto, or Vegetarian Portobello mushroom Pasta. Cost is $40.00 per person which includes Caesar Salad and Chocolate layered Napoleon. Special Holiday music is being arranged so don’t miss this great Remembrance Dinner.

Please complete the reservation form and mail it along with your check as indicated. If you have any questions, contact “Captain Ken” at 831-657-9793 or e-mail at nousmtyken@sbcglobal.net

Tickets may also be purchased online at https://www.nps.edu/About/Events/PearlHarbor/Tickets/

COME TASTE THE WINE
SPONSORED BY
THE NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
MONTEREY PENINSULA COUNCIL

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2009
6:00 TO 8:00 PM

TASTE MORGAN
204 Crossroads Boulevard
Crossroads Shopping Center
Carmel

Featuring a six wine flight from whites to reds
and hors d’oevres’ by ladies of the League

AN AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR “SAILOR OF THE QUARTER”
WILL FOLLOW THE TASTING.

20% DISCOUNT IS OFFERED ON WINE PURCHASES –AND 10% DISCOUNT ON OTHER MERCHANDISE COURTESY OF TASTE MORGAN

******R.S.V.P by October 20*******

Click here for reservation form

In appreciation of your interest in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets the Commanding Officers of Chesty Puller BN and Monterey County Division request the pleasure of your company at the 2009 Sea Cadet Recognition Party and luncheon hosted by the Navy League

Saturday, 19 September 2009
at 1300
La Mesa Community Center
1200 Fechteler Avenue
La Mesa Village, Monterey

A $10.00 donation is suggested.
R.S.V.P. by 16 September
Casual Dress
831-375-4982
PO Box 653
Monterey, CA 93940

Join us on June 6 to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

Our theme this year is Hollywood and The Battle of Midway and our guest speaker is THE Navy expert on television, film and documentary production – the director of the Navy’s Hollywood office (officially called NAVINFO WEST) – Commander Bob Anderson, USN (Ret.).

Bob has worked on JAG, NCIS, 24, FAITH OF MY FATHERS, TIGER CRUISE and he received the California Film Commission’s ON LOCATION Award in 2002.

We have several special guests for the Dining Out, including aviation cadets from the Del Monte Pre-Flight School, and the deadline for RSVP’s has been extended to June 2.

Don’t miss seeing Bob Anderson’s “fizzle reel” and hearing his behind-the-scenes perspectives on Hollywood producers and television/film productions. Contact Ken Johnson today at 831-657-9793 or nousmtyken@sbcglobal.net to make your reservations.

VISIT THE COAST GUARD CUTTER BERTHOLF
SEE AMERICA’S PREMIER NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTER

May 9, 2009

Sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula Council,
Navy League of the United States

OPEN TO MEMBERS & THE PUBLIC
Cost: $20 (Does not include transportation to Alameda)
CONTACT: SUSAN MCLAUGHLIN
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susan_mclaughlin@navyleaguemonterey.com
RESERVATIONS MUST BE CONFIRMED NO LATER THAN MAY 6

A unique experience awaits you
The Monterey Navy League has been invited to tour the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf — the nation’s newest, state-of-the-art cutter — on Saturday, May 9, 2009.

The USCGC Bertholf, commissioned August 2008, is the flagship of the new National Security Cutter class ship for the Coast Guard. It will depart Alameda in June for its first deployment.

The cost of the tour is $20.00 per person, which includes lunch. Tour attendees must arrange their own transportation to the ship, anchored at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, CA. We will meet for lunch at the Island’s Galley promptly at noon, then will tour the ship at 1 p.m.

Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and clothing, dress in layers because the weather can be unpredictable and be prepared to climb ship ladders during the tour.

To learn more about the USCGC Bertholf, go to:

http://www.uscg.mil/pacarea/bertholf/

If you would like to attend, please send your reservation and check payable to:

NLUS
c/o Susan McLaughlin
19 Eureka Canyon Road,
Corralitos, CA 95076

Click here for the printable flyer.

Navy League of the United States
Monterey Peninsula Council

Presents

Del Monte: Sports Resort to Naval Flight School

By Award-Winning Author Neal Hotelling
and Navy League President John Sanders

In the history of American sports, few places can rival Del Monte’s sports history – from golf to tennis, auto racing, horse racing, track, baseball and football.

The compelling story of Del Monte sports history has never before been presented.  You will be surprised by the highlights, twists and turns, back story and impact. 

And perhaps the biggest surprise of all: how this all relates to the establishment of the Monterey Peninsula Council of the Navy League.

Join us on April 23 for an exceptional evening of fun, laughter and a unique view of our Council’s history and legacy.

La Playa Hotel, Carmel
April 23, 2009
6:00pm Reception
7:00pm Dinner
$40 per person
RSVP by April 20

Make checks payable to “NLUS”
PO Box 653
Monterey, CA 93942
For information call 277-4299

In the March Board Council meeting, members voted to hold an informal social this month at the Black Bear Diner in Monterey. We’re trying this format to provide an evening forum because we want to know what is important for you.  What initiatives would you like our Council to focus on?  What are your suggestions for fundraising and other programs?

Board Secretary Katherine Mitchell contacted the Black Bear’s management and they are generously providing their meeting room at no cost.  They are also providing you with many options for the evening.  You can order a la carte from the menu and your order can be as modest as beverages or a full dinner.  There is also plenty of parking in the well-lit lot adjacent to the diner.

So please join us for an evening of good company and friendship.  We need your participation so that we can strengthen our Council and enable us to be more successful in the coming months.

I look forward to seeing you at the Black Bear on Fremont Street on March 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

John Sanders

President

Monterey Peninsula Council