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/

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.

Notice from NLUS Monterey Peninsula Board Member, Abel Quinones
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 9:00 AM,
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS, 168 WEST ALISAL ST, SALINAS, CA
On the Agenda as item 52, a thru d and item 53, a and b. The allocation of
funds require 4/5 vote for approval. It’s a matter of great importance to
call your supervisor to endorse the funding for the cemetery.

RMA – MONTEREY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

52. a. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of
Directors of the Redevelopment Agency to execute a Memorandum of Agreement
among the County of Monterey, the Redevelopment Agency of the County of
Monterey and the Fort Ord Reuse Authority concerning pre-development funding
related to the Central Coast Veteran’s Cemetery;

b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Housing and
Redevelopment Office to execute a Professional Services agreement with
Royston, Hanamoto, Alley & Abey to provide consulting services for producing
the Master Development Plan for the Central Coast Veteran’s Cemetery, in the
amount of $191,000 and which term will expire January 2, 2009;

c. Approve and direct the Auditor-Controller to increase estimated
revenues and appropriations in the amount of $191,000 in Fort Ord
Redevelopment Project Area Fund 403 Budget Unit 943 to reflect revenues from
FORA, and to fund the Professional Services Agreement (4/5ths vote
required); and

d. Approve an in-kind contribution of up to $25,000 from Fort Ord
Redevelopment Project Area Fund 403 Budget Unit 943 for pre-development
activities related to the Veteran’s Cemetery Project.

53/36. a. Reclassify a loan from the County General Fund to the
Fort Ord Redevelopment Fund 403 Budget Unit 943 as an equity transfer; and

b. Approve and direct the Auditor-Controller to increase revenue and
appropriations in Fund 403 Budget Unit 943 to reflect the reclassification
and to permit the use of the funds. (4/5ths vote required)

Our dinner meeting will be held Thursday, 27 September at the Monterey Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Drive. Social hour will begin at 6 PM with dinner at 7 PM. We will have three young officers from the Naval Postgraduate School speaking tonight. The dinner entrée will be spaghetti. Price of each meal is $17. Please use the enclosed coupon to make your reservation(s) and make sure it reaches Robin Vaughn (624-3370) by Monday, 24 September. Also, please plan to contribute something for our Cadets to take with them.

Our next dinner meeting will be held Thursday, 23 August at the Monterey Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Drive. Social hour will begin at 6 PM, with dinner at 7 PM. Dinner entrée choices will be tri-tip or halibut steak. Price of each meal is $24. Please use the enclosed coupon to make your reservation(s) and make sure it reaches Lois (625-5113) by Monday, 20 August.
Our speaker this month will be COMMANDER Greg Burg, District ELEVEN Assistant Director of Law Enforcement, in honor of Coast Guard month.

To learn more about COMMANDER Burg, click here.

Our next meeting is at Coast Guard Station Monterey, Tuesday, August 14 at 6 PM in the Training classroom. Any interested members may attend. BM1 Jason Oakes, Morale Petty Officer, will present information on Station activies.