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!