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BYRON MARCHANT ’78 PRESIDENT & CEOEASTERN REGION CHAPTER MEETING 28JUL20
CDR Mark Rupprecht ’76, USN (Ret.)
Hampton Roads Chapter Trustee
MID-ATLANTIC REGION ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS
CDR Fred Latrash ’87, USN (Ret.)
Greater Washington DC Chapter Trustee
CAPT Dale Lumme ‘80, USN (Ret.)
Mid-Atlantic Region TrusteeCAPT Karin Vernazza ‘90, USN (Ret.)
Board Selected Trustee (Norfolk)
OUR CORE VALUES: EQUITY AND INCLUSION
• The Academy—and the Alumni
Association and Foundation—have made
progress in our commitment to equity
and inclusion under the Alumni
Associations Strategic Plan 2020, but it’s
clear we have more work to do
• This commitment to equity and inclusion
is built into the Alumni Association’s
Strategic Plan 2020.
• Our current conversation is much bigger
than one trustee
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP
ADM J. Paul Reason ’65,
USN (Ret.)
Former Commander
U.S. Atlantic Fleet
Distinguished Graduate
RADM Lawrence Chambers ’52,
USN (Ret.)
Commander, MIDWAY,
during Saigon evacuation
Distinguished Graduate
VADM Derwood Curtis ’76,
USN (Ret.)
Former Commander, Naval Surface
Forces/Naval Surface Force-U.S.
Pacific Fleet
ADM Michelle Howard ’82,
USN (Ret.)
First Female USNA Graduate
Selected for Flag Rank
VADM Mary Jackson ’88, USN Commander, Navy Installations Command
LtGen Lori Reynolds ’86, USMC
Deputy Commandant for Information,
Headquarters Marine Corps
AMB Harry Harris ’78
Former Commander,
U.S. Pacific Command
U.S. Ambassador to the
Republic of Korea
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP
LCDR Wesley Brown ’49, CEC,
USN (Ret.)
First African American Naval
Academy Graduate
CAPT Wendy Lawrence ’81,
USN (Ret.)
Astronaut
Distinguished Graduate
CAPT Sunita Williams ’87, USN
Astronaut David Robinson ’87
NBA Legend, Philanthropist,
Businessman
Distinguished Graduate
IN THE NEWS
U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates: The Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and one of its class correspondents have apologized for
offending Chinese-American alumni, students, faculty, staff and parents.
In an off-hand remark that appeared in the June issue of “Checkpoints,” a quarterly magazine produced by the
Association of Graduates, an independent nonprofit, a class correspondent mentioned the effect the COVID-19
pandemic is having on the Air Force community.
At the end of his report on the activities of 1977 academy grads, John Lou Michels Jr., the class correspondent,
addressed the coronavirus lockdown.
“We are living in interesting times, which may or may not be a Chinese curse, but under the circumstances
certainly seems appropriate,” he wrote.
In an email to Weinstein that same evening, he wrote: “I greatly appreciate your taking the time to speak with
me this evening about this situation. I’ve gone back and re-read the paragraph in question and understand your
clients’ perspective and frustration at my negligent language. I apologize to your clients and to anyone else
whom I offended by my inarticulateness and very poor choice of words. Please convey that to them.”
The Association of Graduates offered its own apology in the June 18 weekly online newsletter for graduates
“7258′ ″ (the altitude, in feet, of the academy).
“It’s come to our attention that a Class News item in the June 2020 Checkpoints references ‘a Chinese curse’ in
discussing the current pandemic,” it reads. “We regret that our team didn’t catch the offensive term in editing.
We apologize.”
IN THE NEWS
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY DEAN OF ADMISSIONS BRUCE LATTA ’78:
After a thorough evaluation of the information surrounding the racist and inappropriate remarks made by an
incoming member of the Class of 2024, Naval Academy Admissions’ Character Review Committee
recommended withdrawing the individual’s offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
I have approved the recommendation made by the Character Review Committee; Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean
Buck concurs with this decision.
The Naval Academy does not condone racism or bigotry of any kind within the U.S. Naval Academy family, as it
completely violates our Navy’s core values, and does not support the U.S. Naval Academy mission.
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“First, we plan to contact the USNA Minority and USNA Women Shared Interests
Groups so we can listen and learn. Second, we recognize changes must be made
and our Board becoming more diverse is not naturally going to happen. We are
taking active steps to explicitly represent a truer reflection of our Alumni
population. Just as we worked over the years for every class decade to be
represented so we can understand and promote the different generations, we must
do the same for women, minorities, and other groups who have not traditionally
been represented. As a board, we cannot appoint people to official
positions. They must be voted in by the Chapter, and so it is up to this Chapter to
get involved, vote, and be the difference.
We hope that you will consider being part of this change. If you do not wish to
help, we understand. But we are in need of eager feet to help march us to where
we need to be. For those of you who are active members, your task is to stay
involved. If this is just a change over then we are missing the point. It is
cohesively forming a new operating standard where all are included. If you are
willing to help, then please contact us and get involved. You aren’t just invited,
you are welcomed, and you are needed.”
Caleb Cronic ‘11, President, Jacksonville Chapter
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“Even today as I enter a conference room to discuss issues of national
security or some other strategic discussion, I know that while most I know in
the room have dignity and respect for all human beings, I suspect that there
may be a small number that is in the same frame of mind that one of my
midshipman classmates was in when in front of others (who did not
challenge his beliefs), he stated that I was only there because I was a part of
some quota system. That comment continues to reverberate in my mind
every time I enter a room of people I have not worked closely with and
especially when I am the only person of color in that room.
You might think that was a long time ago, but today we see fresh blatant
examples, even from at least one USNA alumni which invites the question if
that individual intentionally derailed careers given his mindset. This is just
another reminder that some finite number of Americans in this country
dislike me and disrespect anything I accomplished simply because of the
color of my skin. It is the reality that my parents warned me about. It is a
culture that may even be impossible to eliminate given how some in this 21st
century cherish displaying the confederate flag and fight to keep monuments
that illuminate an ugly chapter in American history.”
ADM Cecil Haney ’78, USN (Ret.), Former Commander, U.S. Strategic Command; Incoming Member, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Board
of Directors
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“Each of us must pledge to speak up when we hear or see racism,
prejudice, bigotry, and bias around us, particularly those of us in positions
of privilege or power. A true leader is never afraid to speak up when
someone is defaming our core values… no matter that person’s rank or
position. It is my goal to ensure each and every person who is a part of our
family feels safe speaking up for themselves or on behalf of someone else.
We must also take it upon ourselves to say something when those hateful
words or actions come from someone we know and love... like a friend, a
companymate, or a family member, if we truly want to make a difference.
Our mission at the Naval Academy is to develop midshipmen morally,
mentally, and physically, and make no mistake, condemning racial
injustice and rooting out bigotry from our community is a moral obligation
for each of us.
And, as Superintendent, let me be extremely clear here: If you yourself
harbor racist or bigoted views towards your fellow men and women in arms,
there will never be a place for you in our Navy or Naval Academy family.”
VADM Sean S. Buck ‘83, USN Superintendent
OUR CORE VALUES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“First right now, I think we need to listen. We have black Americans in our
Navy and in our communities that are in deep pain right now. They are
hurting. I’ve received emails, and I know it’s not a good situation. I know
that for many of them, they may not have somebody to talk to. I ask you to
consider reaching out, have a cup of coffee, have lunch, and just listen.
The second thing I would ask you to consider in the Navy we talk a lot about
treating people with dignity and respect – in fact, we demand it. It’s one of
the things that makes us a great Navy and one of the things that makes me
so proud of all of you every single day. But over the past week, after we’ve
watched what is going on, we can’t be under any illusions about the fact
that racism is alive and well in our country. And I can’t be under any
illusions that we don’t have it in our Navy.”ADM Mike Gilday ’85, USN Chief of Naval Operations
OUR CORE VALUES: SPECIAL COMMITTEE
“On 10 June 2020, the U.S. Naval Academy
Alumni Association took the actions
encompassed in our statement on “Our Core
Values”. We reaffirmed our values and
commitment to steer away from racism, bigotry
and sexism in our Alumni Association. We
established a Special Committee to review our
Alumni Association programs and policies in
this regard. (Listed on Slide 26)
The Special Committee will review our Alumni
Association mission and vision, and our
volunteer leader processes, and report its initial
findings at a meeting of the Board of Trustees in
September. The Special Committee will
collaborate with the Executive Committee of the
Board in this effort.”
ADM Samuel Locklear ’77, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy
Alumni Association Board of Trustees
Byron Marchant ’78 President and CEO,U.S. Naval Academy
Alumni Association and Foundation
NAVAL ACADEMY HISTORY: ESTABLISHED 1845
On 13 September 1842, the American Brig Somers set sail from the
Brooklyn Navy Yard on one of the most significant cruises in American
naval history. It was a school ship for the training of teenage naval
apprentice volunteers who would hopefully be inspired to make the Navy
a career.
However, discipline deteriorated on the Somers and it was determined by
a court of inquiry aboard ship that Midshipman Philip Spencer and his
two chief confederates, Boatswains Mate Samuel Cromwell and Seaman
Elisha Small, were guilty of a "determined attempt to commit a mutiny.“
The three were hanged at the yardarm and the incident cast doubt over
the wisdom of sending midshipmen directly aboard ship to learn by
doing. News of the Somers mutiny shocked the country.
Through the efforts of the Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, the
Naval School was established without Congressional funding, at a 10-
acre Army post named Fort Severn in Annapolis, Maryland, on October
10, 1845, with a class of 50 midshipmen and seven professors. The
curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam,
chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French.
10 October 1845: Founding of the Naval School, precursor to today’s
U.S. Naval Academy
USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: FOUNDED 1886
Since June 1886, the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association has been
providing support to the Naval Academy, the Brigade of Midshipmen and
its alumni. Rear Admiral Edward Simpson, Class of 1846, assumed the
role as the first president. His speech to the members of the association
outlined a purpose that has endured for 134 years: “... to promote kindly
feeling among the members and to foster the memories of the alma mater.”
While their bylaws and governance have provided necessary course
changes over the years, they continue to head in the original direction
laid out by their founders.
The Alumni Association’s focus is on engagement, outreach and
promoting informed advocacy for today’s Naval Academy and Brigade of
Midshipmen among alumni, parents and friends. The Association keeps
its more than 65,000 members informed through a network of more
than 102 chapters around the world, 75 active class organizations and
80 parent clubs. The Association web site, www.usna.com; Shipmate
magazine with eight issues a year and posted online; and other
electronic and print publications are the primary communications tools.
Other benefits and services serve to build affiliation with the Naval
Academy and loyalty to its mission.
June 1886: Founding of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
USNA EQUITY AND INCLUSION: USNA CURRENT STATE
USNA CLASS OF 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS: 73% male/27% female
61% white/39% minority or multiple races
USNA OVERALL BRIGADE DEMOGRAPHICS:
73% male/27% female
63% white/37% minority or multiple races
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2020
• Established 2012
• Complements USNA Strategic Plan 2020
• Objectives Include: • Build and sustain lifelong and meaningful relationships with increasing
numbers of alumni, parents, families and friends.• Steadily increase board diversity to reflect the makeup of the alumni.
• Resulting Initiatives Include • Expansions in Electronic Communications (WaveTops, Social Media) • IT support for Membership (50 chapters using WordPress sites, 10 using
new CRM membership module, 6 more implementing module) • Alumni Association and Foundation Center • Increased Board Diversity • Shared Interest Groups
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2020: EQUITY AND INCLUSION CURRENT STATE
58,179 Living Graduates • 5,993 women - 10.3% • 7,484 minority alumni * - 12.86%
53,573 Alumni Association Members • 5,989 women - 11.45% • 7,188 minority alumni * - 13.4%
• Median Class Year: Risen from 1987 to 1990 over the past five years• Average age: 52
• Minority data received from USNA
• 102 Chapter• 80 Clubs• 75 Active Classes• 3 Shared Interest Groups
EQUITY AND INCLUSION: STRATEGIC PLAN 2020SHARED INTEREST GROUPS
Naval Academy Women:
1,600 members
24 events in 2019, usually Happy Hours
Naval Academy Minority Association:
185 members (from 90 a year ago)
12 events in 2019, often focused
on admissions outreach
Run to Honor:
435 members
3 events in 2019
NAVAL ACADEMY MINORITY ASSOCIATION KEY LEADERS
• Valerie Mansfield ’92, Deputy Director
• Capt Lavontay Santos ’13, USMC, Secretary
• Lorenzo Santos ’13, Social Media
• Dr. Alisha Malloy ’90, Pre-Admissions/STEM
• Robert Allyne ’98, Philanthropy, NYC BGO and organized Gospel Choir Visit
• David Albritton ’88, Major Donor
EQUITY AND INCLUSION: ALUMNI MENTORING PROGRAM
Participants (June 2020)
Total 4006
Protégés 2799
Mentors 912
Both1 360
Gender
Female2 767
Male 3239
By class
2000 to 2020 3294
2020 50
2019 793
2018 558
2017 367
2016 462
1984 to 1999 416
1968 to 1983 250
Earlier 46
1 Included in Protégé and Mentor totals
2 Class of 2016-2020 – 580 or 26% of participants are female
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP: EXAMPLES
ADM Samuel Locklear III ’77,
USN (Ret.)
Chair
LtGen Dave Beydler ‘81,
USMC (Ret.)
Vice Chair
George O’Garro ’05 CAPT Karin Vernazza ’90
USN (Ret.)
May 2013 Jun 2016 Dec 2018 May 2020
Average Age 56 57 59 57 (YG84)
Male/Female ratio 25/3 23/5 25/3 27/1
Minority/Majority ratio 2/26 4/24 3/25 2/26
4 Regional Trustees, 9 Chapter Trustees and 3 “Other” Chapter (12 Chapters),
7 Class Trustees (‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, 90s, ‘00s, ’10s)
Byron Marchant ’78
President and CEO
FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP: EXAMPLES
Dan Akerson ’70
Chair
ADM Michael G. Mullen ’68
Vice Chair
MajGen Charles F. Bolden ’68
USMC (Ret.)Eric Grubman ‘80
Vice Chair
Greer Lautrup ’85 Dr. George Campbell Jr.
Parent
The Honorable Michelle Flournoy
Parent
Mary Looker Widow of Robert Looker ‘46
FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP: EXAMPLES
RADM Cynthia Thebaud ’85,
USN (Ret.)
VADM Jan Tighe ’84 Jenny Messner
Parent
NON-TRUSTEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Admission CommitteeMinh-Tu Greenberg '99
CAPT Barbette Lowndes '80, USN (Ret.)
VADM Joe Mulloy '79, USN (Ret.)
RADM Julius Caesar '77, USNR (Ret.)
VADM Bruce Grooms '80, USN (Ret.)
CAPT Thomas Gregory '75, USN (Ret.)
Governance CommitteeDavid Paddock '77
CAPT Barbette Lowndes '80, USN (Ret.)
LtCol Alex Plechash '75, USMC (Ret.)
RADM A. B. Cruz III '80, USNR (Ret.)
Alonzo Barber III '97
CDR Matthew Elias '78, USN (Ret.)
Communications CommitteeMatice Wright-Springer '88
Liam Lane '02
CDR Peter Canalichio '81, USNR (Ret.)
RADM Craig R. Quigley '75, USN (Ret.)
Nominating CommitteeMatice Wright-Springer '88
VADM Joe Mulloy '79, USN (Ret.)
MajGen Leo Williams '70, USMCR (Ret.)
House CommitteeCAPT Robert Stevenson '60, USN (Ret.)
James Cheevers
CDR Thomas McKavitt Jr. '83, USN (Ret.)
CAPT John Pilli Jr. '73, USNR (Ret.)
Liesel Schopler '99
Membership & Alumni Services CommitteeMinh-Tu N. Greenberg '99
VADM Derwood Curtis '76, USN (Ret.)
CAPT Glen O. Woods '78 USN (Ret.)
CAPT Barbette Lowndes '80, USN (Ret.)
Mary Kay Wegner
Other Chapter Trustee Selection CommitteeLiam Lane ’02
SPECIAL COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
Matice Wright-Springer ’88
Co-Chair Alonzo Barber ’97
RADM A.B. Cruz ’80,
USN (Ret.)
RADM Julius Caesar ’77,
USN (Ret.)
Janie Mines ’80 Carlos Del Toro ’83 CAPT Barbette Lowndes ’80,
USN (Ret.)
Board Representatives: • CAPT Vernazza, co-chair • LtGen Beydler, co-chair • George O’Garro
EQUITY AND INCLUSION: CHAPTER BEST PRACTICES
• How many decades does your Chapter membership represent?
• How many decades does your Chapter leadership represent?
• Do you have a Chapter Young Alumni Membership and program effort?
• How inclusive is your Chapter membership with respect to women alumni?
Minority alumni?
• How inclusive is your Chapter leadership with respect to young alumni? Women
alumni? Minority alumni?
• How engaged is your Chapter with Parent Clubs? Admissions support for USNA?
• How informed is your Chapter with respect to Alumni Board actions? Alumni
Board elections? USNA Yard activity?
RECENT CHAPTER ELECTION: GREATER WASHINGTON, DC
President:
Maj Luis Martinez ’01, USMCR
Vice President,
CAPT Anthony Calandra ’88, USN (Ret.)
Treasurer
COL Jennifer Shaar ’92, USMC
Diversity & Inclusion Officer
LT Alberto Ramos ’10, USNR
Assistant Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Col Anthone R. Wright ’88, USMC (Ret.)
Outreach & Engagement
LCDR Heidi Lenzini ’95, USN (Ret)
SecretaryLTJG Crysta Gonzalez ’18, USN
Greater Washington DC Chapter Board Members-at-Large:
Rick Mui ’03
LTCOL Kate Murray ’00, USMC
CAPT Jill A. Rough ’96, USN
Ingrid Peterson ’01
Tony Hollinger ’87
Gerald Brooks ’08
Sean Papso '08
VADM Jeffrey "Jeff" Fowler ‘78, USN (Ret.), Former Supe
RDML Fred Byus ’76, USN (Ret.)
CAPT Shelby Mounts ‘92, USN (Ret.)
CAPT Sean O'Connor ’83, USN (Ret.)
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DC Chapter Trustee on USNA Alumni Association Board:
Fred Latrash ’87
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Advisory Committee [non-voting members]:
Kendra Chappell ’94 USNA '94
Orin Clay ’89 USNA '89
Valerie Mansfield ’92
Brian Keith ’90 *CAPT Dale Lumme ’80, USN (Ret.), Greater DC Chapter Nominations Committee Chair
OTHER CHAPTER SELECTION CRITERIA
• Forms a Representative Leadership Team
• Communicates Effectively
• Promotes the USNA Message
• Coordinates with Local Area USNA-affiliated Organizations
• Grows Membership
CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR CHAPTER: WHAT DO YOUR CONSTITUENTS WANT?
• Focus Groups
• Survey Monkey and other Tools
• How can you engage younger alumni?
• How can you bring more age, gender and cultural diversity to your
chapter?
• Share insights with Joe Fagan, Director of Member Programs and
Services
COVID-19 UPDATE
• Telework since mid-March, small core of essential personnel in 274 following recommended protocols, all leadership meetings via VTC, communications channels continuing uninterrupted
• Virtual events like this, all virtual SACCS, Town Halls with ‘Dant
• Pushed forward on initiatives (2020 support, business directory, Chapel Dome etc.
• Slowed fundraising, now resuming, will launch All Academy Challenge 16 – 20 August
• Will continue telework and keep our buildings closed to visitors through October; following the lead of USNA, city, county and state
• Working in conjunction with NAAA to host football related events where possible
• DGA ceremony postposed from Fall ‘00 to Spring 2021
• DGA Nom submission deadline delayed until Feb 2021
• Campaign Close delayed until April 2021
THANK YOU & QUESTIONS
Regional Alumni Updates
VADM Sean Buck
Summer Modifications
● All Navy fleet cruises cancelled
● USMC Leatherneck/EOD executed
● Robust Summer Academic Program –
fully online● >3000 Midshipmen enrolled in 5900
“seats” (750 seats is normal)
● >300 faculty teaching online
● Traditional Summer Seminar, STEM
and sports camps cancelled
Medical Protocols• Plebes & Detailers COVID tested, 14-day ROM, tested
• 40-Plebe, platoon-sized pods…no intermingling
• Social distancing and masks in use
• Increased cleaning protocols
• 95 Bancroft Hall rooms set aside for Isolation/Quarantine
Plebe Summer Changes• Incoming candidates received over a 4-day period
• 14-day ROM
• 2 Oath Ceremonies
• 4+ week vice 7-week Plebe Summer
• 40-Plebe, platoon-sized construct vice larger companies
• Scripted dining in pods
• Key events eliminated:
➢ Formal Parades
➢ Soccer, Track, Boxing and Wrestling Smokers
➢ Damage Control Training
➢ Off-Yard baseball game & Plebe Parents Weekend
Training missed during Plebe Summer will be included in
Saturday Morning Training during Academic Year
Plebe Summer – Class of 2024
Outlook for the Fall
• Reforming the Brigade in July/August
➢ Staggered Return
➢ Test-ROM-Test Protocol
• Classes to start online, shift to hybrid model
• Fall Sports
➢ Football TBD; AAC still deliberating
➢ Patriot League play cancelled
➢ Preserving Army-Navy competitions
• Yard closed to general public for foreseeable future
Chapel Dome and Hopper Hall
Thank you for your support!