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Vol.41 Issue 79

December 2016

President’s Message

I will complete my term

as president of the Council at

the end of December.

I would like to express

my deep gratitude to all our

members for their

encouragement, as well to all

the officers and board

members for their

tremendous support and guidance, that has helped me to

execute my duties during this period. Although I am

stepping down as president, I will continue working and

supporting the goals of the Navy League of the United

States and our Fort Lauderdale Council, as I have done

for the last sixteen years.

December is a busy month for our Council. This past

Friday, our Council co-hosted a Holiday Party, with the

Broward County Council, honoring the US Coast Guard

at Briny Riverfront Restaurant. On Sunday, December

4th, the annual Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration

Ceremony was held at USCG Station Fort Lauderdale.

LCDR Alan M. Starr, NSCC and State Representative

George Moraitis spoke at the moving ceremony. Our

Spruance Division Sea Cadets performed the Color

Guard. On Monday, December 5th, a ceremony was held

at the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum to

commemorate the anniversary of the disappearance of

Five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, in a training

mission, over the Bermuda Triangle on December 5th,

1945.

We hope to see all our members and guests at our

annual Holiday Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, December

21st, 6pm at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club. We will be

collecting “Toys for Tots”, so please bring an unwrapped

toy! Our Guest Speaker will be Brigadier General Kevin

Iiams, USMC, Commander, Marine Forces South. During

our dinner meeting, our new 2017 Slate of Officers will

be elected and installed.

Please save the date for our upcoming Seven Seas

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Proposed Council Officers 2017.........................................Page 2

Birthdays ................................................................................Page 2

Seven Seas Gala Party at Blue Martini .............................Page 3

News from USCGC Richard Etheridge............................Page 4

USS Jason Dunham Facebook Update .............................Page 4

Guest Speaker December Dinner Meeting.......................Page 5

Seven Seas Gala Invitation..................................................Page 6

Seven Seas Gala Underwriting...........................................Page 7

View From the Bridge ..........................................Page 8

November Dinner Meeting .......................................Page 9

Social Calendar.....................................................0

Community Affiliates ...............................................Page 11

Gala, “A Night in Hong Kong”, on Saturday, January 21st.

Our Guest of Honor will be Rear Adm. Daniel B. “Brian”

Hendrickson, USN, Director, Theater Engagement, US

Southern Command.

I wish you all happiness during the holiday season and

I hope for a peaceful 2017.

Oscar Romano

President, Fort Lauderdale Council

Navy League of the United States

NAVY LEAGUE NEWS – 2

Navy League of the United StatesFort Lauderdale Council

December Birthdays

Tabitha Brown 12/1

Norene Keyser 12/3

James McStravick 12/3

David Smith 12/5

Bob Mize 12/8

Scott Mulvania 12/9

Vivian Hernandez 12/10

Marnisha Murray 12/10

Curtis Simpson 12/10

Patricia DuMont 12/12

Yaritza Rodrigues 12/15

Vanessa Grimmett 12/16

Dr. Jon Kotler 12/16

William Beller 12/20

Gil Swain 12/22

Ernie Gorwood 12/25

Jesse Vance 12/28

Jorge Ocon 12/29

Hank Pownall 12/30

To all members of the Fort Lauderdale Council of the Navy League of the US the following is the proposed slate

of Council Officers for 2017 to be voted upon at the December 21st, 2016 meeting. Any group consisting of fifteen

(15) or more voting members may nominate a candidate for any of the elective offices.

PROPOSED COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2017

President - Abiud Montes

First Vice President - Elaine Hogg

Second Vice President - David Werkentien

Third Vice President - Alan Starr

Secretary - Jenni Laubaugh

Treasurer - Harvey Kovac

Assistant Treasurer - Diana Molina

Judge Advocate General - Richard Chosid

NAVY LEAGUE NEWS –4

NEwS FROM THE USCGC RICHARD ETHERIDGE

The ladies of the USCGC RICHARD ETHERIDGE participated in the 2016 Honor Courage & Commitment 5K Run /

Walk on Hollywood’s beautiful Broadwalk in October

USCGC RICHARD ETHERIDGE crewmember and former Spruance Division Sea Cadet Ryan McDaniel has earned

his permanent Cutterman’s pin.

Petty Officer Ryan McDaniel, 2015 Sailor of the Year, on board the USCGC Richard Etheridge with Commanding Officer LT Jorell Webb, USCG

FROM USS JASON DUNHAM FACEBOOk PAGE:

On November 21,2016, CPO Erich Jefferson Reenlisted onboard USS JASON DUNHAM.

Exactly 20 years ago that day, he stepped off the bus at Great Lakes for the first time.


SPEAkER AT OUR DECEMBER 21ST HOLIDAy DINNER MEETING

BRIG. GEN. kEVIN M. IIAMS

COMMANDER, U.S. MARINES CORPS FORCES, SOUTH

Brigadier General Kevin Iiams assumed command of U.S. Marine Corps

Forces, South on 7 January 2016 where, as the Marine service component

commander, he is responsible to the Commander U.S. Southern Command for all

Marine activities across Central and South America and the Caribbean. He was

born in New Orleans, LA and graduated from the U.S Naval Academy in 1986. He

was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and upon

completion of flight school was assigned to fly the FA-18 Hornet.

Brigadier General Iiams’ Command tours include Marine All Weather Fighter

Attack Squadron 242 “The Bats” from 2003 to 2005, where he deployed to Iraq

for Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II. During this deployment the squadron produced

a record setting 3800 combat sorties and 8300 combat hours in just 9 months while

in support of the battle of Fallujah and other operations in Iraq. Upon return from

combat operations, his squadron was recognized by the MCAA as the Marine

Fighter Attack Squadron of the year. From 2009 to 2011 Brigadier General Iiams

commanded Marine Aircraft Group 41 in Fort Worth, Texas and sustained multiple

unit deployments in support of global commitments. From 2014 to 2015 he was

the Assistant Wing Commander, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in Camp Pendleton, CA.

BGen Iiams’ other operational tours in the FA-18 include VMFA-451, “The Warlords” 1990-1992, VMFA-235 “The

Death Angels” 1993-1996, and VMFA-232 “The Red Devils” 2000-2002; where he participated in combat during Operations

DESERT SHIELD/ DESERT STORM and NOBLE EAGLE and supported contingency operations during multiple

WESTPAC deployments.

Brigadier General Iiams’ staff and joint assignments were as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) Instructor, FA-18 Tactics

Instructor and Adversary Pilot at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1 from 1996 to 1999 and Operations

Officer for Marine Aircraft Group 11 supporting Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and IRAQI FREEDOM from 2002 to

2003. From 2006 to 2009 he served at USCENTCOM as the Battlestaff Exercise Branch Chief, Chief of Operations for the

Joint Operations Center, and Director J7 Training and Exercises. From 2011 to 2012, he served as the 2d Marine Aircraft

Wing Standards Officer, and deployed to Afghanistan as the Assistant Wing Commander for 2d MAW (FWD) HQ for

Operation ENDURING FREEDOM 13. In June 2013 he was assigned as Deputy Director for Operations in the National

Military Command Center, J3, Joint Staff.

Brigadier General Iiams attended and graduated from Amphibious Warfare School in 1993; the Weapons and Tactics

Instructor course in 1995; the Air Force Air Command and Staff College in 2000; the US Army War College in 2006; and

the Armed Forces Staff College in 2009. He was designated a Joint Qualified Officer in 2009. He holds a Bachelor’s degree

in General Engineering (Space Systems) and Master’s degrees in Military Arts and Science and Strategic Studies.

Brigadier General Iiams has over 3800 hours in tactical aircraft, and has flown over 500 combat hours on over 270

combat missions. His personal decorations include: The Defense Superior Service Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster;

The Legion of Merit; The Bronze Star with Gold Star; The Meritorious Service Medal; The Air Medal with Gold Star,

Combat “V”, and 18 Strike Flight Awards; The Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 2 Gold Stars and Combat

“V”; and The Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal.


Please R.S.V.P. by January 14, 2017Mail to: Lynn Drucker, 845 S. Southlake Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019

Name _____________________________ Address ______________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________________________ Email _______________________________________

Number attending ________ $175 per person ________ Table of Ten $1500 ________ $____________

I would like to contribute to underwriting the Gala $____________ Total $____________

____ Enclosed is my check payable to Navy League of the U. S. - Fort Lauderdale Council______ Charge my credit card: ___ MasterCard ___ VISA ___ AmEx

Account #__________________________________ Expiration Date _____________

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Saturday, January 21, 2017Guest Speaker

REAR ADMIRAL DANIEL B. “BRIAN” HENDRICKSONDirector, Theater Engagement (J7), U.S. SOUTHCOM

Navy League of the United States Fort Lauderdale Council presents

A Night in Hong Kong at the Seven Seas Gala

“Celebrating the Sea Services”Black Tie or Dress Uniform for Military

Hyatt RegencyPier Sixty-Six Resort2301 SE 17th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 333167:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

8:00 p.m. Dinner and Dancing

Online payment at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-in-hong-kong-at-the-seven-seas-gala-tickets-30038991432


21 January 2017


View From the BridgeNovember 2016

The Cadets of the Spruance Division and Radford Training ship had an exceptional month.

We began the month with a trip to The Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, for the Annual Seal Muster. We chartered

two busses, packed a box lunch for all hands, and had an incredible day, where the Cadets participated in the activities, and

met with Active and Retired Navy SEALS. Flagship Training was held at the Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale. The

Cadets practiced knot tying, marksmanship, fire fighting, stretcher bearing, and line heaving. The Cadets and Staff of the

American Veterans Division in West Palm Beach were our guests. They were integrated with our Cadets and had the

opportunity to work at each event. Box Lunches were enjoyed by All.

The Veterans Day Holiday was filled with events. The Cadets presented Colors at Temple Beth El Cemetery, in Dania,

and LCDR Starr attended Shabbat Friday night Services at Temple Bat Yam, in Fort Lauderdale, and was the guest Speaker.

The whole Unit turned out for the Veterans Day morning Ceremony in the City of Sunrise. LCDR Starr was honored to be

the Guest Speaker.

We ended the month with discussion on Thanksgiving, and each Cadet was tasked with helping out at home, and to

speak about what they were thankful for in life.

Respectfully submitted,

LCDR Alan Starr NSCC,

Commanding Officer


NOVEMBER 16TH DINNER MEETING

By Lynn Drucker

CDR Delmy Robinson, Executive Officer of Navy Recruiting District Miami, was our guest speaker at our Council’s November

16th Dinner Meeting. She gave a very inspiring presentation about her remarkable career in the Navy. She also briefed us about the

current status of Navy Recruiting.

Our Assistant Treasurer, Rosemarie Dezolt, was honored on her retirement from the Council. Both of her daughters attended

the meeting. Rose will be moving to Tennessee to live near her family. We will really miss her!

We were honored to have guests from our adopted ship, the USCG Cutter Richard Etheridge, in attendance. We also hosted

guests from USCG Station Fort Lauderdale, US Southern Command and Navy Recruiting District Miami. President Oscar Romano

presented the Etheridge Sailor of the Quarter Plaque to FS3 Justin Toro, USCG. It was a very lively and interesting evening.

USCG Cutter Richard Etheridge Sailor of the Quarter

FS3 Justin Toro, USCG

Rosemarie Dezolt with her two daughters receiving recognition

gift on her retirement.

Oscar Romano with CDR Delmy Robinson, USN,

Executive Officer, Navy Recruiting District Miami

wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 3:30 PM

SEA CADET HEADQUARTERSLocated at:

300 S.W. 25th Street • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

FORT LAUDERDALE COUNCIL

2016 OFFICERS

President: Oscar Romano

1st Vice President: Abiud Montes

2nd Vice President: Alan M. Starr

3rd Vice President: Simone Ramos

Secretary: Elaine M. Hogg

Treasurer: Harvey Kovac

Asst. Treasurer: Rosemarie Dezolt

Judge Advocate: Richard Chosid

EDITORIAL STAFF

Lynn Drucker, Editor

Jim Black

Elaine Hogg

Elaine Nasta

Rudy Oetting

Oscar Romano

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

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Offices located in Broward, Dade & Palm Beach

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visit us on the web at www.ftlnavyleague.org

NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

wednesday, December 21, 2016

Coral Ridge yacht Club

6-7PM Cocktails • 7-9 PM Dinner

Toys for Tots

BRIG. GEN. kEVIN M. IIAMSCommander, U.S. Marines Corps Forces, South

RSVP Required!

Call 954-565-6778 no later than noon, Monday prior to the meeting.

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