1. Mission Statement It is a civilian organization dedicated to the education of our citizens, including our elected officials, and the support of the men and women of the sea services and their families. You need not have served in the military to be a member of the Navy League.

2. Board of Directors Harry Anthony – President Charlie Wilson – Vice President Carola Serrato – Secretary Linda Hahn – Treasure Millie Wiley – National Board of Directors Anse Windham Clyde Allen Debbie Brooks Dick Messbarger Fred Nuesch Joe Henkel Dick Nelson

3. What Are We Doing Locally Hahn Scholarship Navy Relief Donations A local Navy League fund to provide assistance to sailors for unexpected emergencies. $1,000 ROTC scholarship at TAMUK

4. Navy League 5K Run- 6 years of running. Money raised supports scholarship needs at TAMUK ROTC. And the Winner is….… Everyone!

5. Junior and Senior Sailor of the Quarter and Year. Sailors of the Quarter Sailors of the Year

6. Supporting the Men and Women of the U.S. Navy Ranch Hand Social

7. Supporting Quality of Life Issues for Military Dependents Hunter’s Cove Apartments Enhancing the Tax Base 145 Units. Private-Public Venture. Military and Public Co-Exist

8. Web Site www.kcnl.org

9. Council Newsletter Award Winning Newsletter

10. Air Show 2002- Wings Over South Texas Future Naval Aviators “Wings of Gold” Winging Ceremony Networking with other Texas Councils Communicating with Washington D.C.

11. Why Join Personal Benefits –Navy League Membership allows you to purchase a MWR Card which provides: Access to the base and a base sticker. Use of: –The Club –The Bowling Center –Rentals from Outdoor Recreation –Hobby Shop –Hunting (additional fee) –Fitness Center (additional fee) –Pool (additional fee)

12. Navy League Membership Membership Qualification– –Any American citizen (except active duty) –Spouses and family members of active duty Fees –Individual (1 year)$ 33 –Individual (2 years)$ 59 –Individual (3 years)$ 79 –Husband /Wife joint (1 year)$ 55 –Life Membership$ 300 –Husband/Wife joint lifetime$ 450 –Spouse of Active duty/under age 30$ 20

13. Why Join (Fees) MWR Card (must purchase this to take advantage of other areas which require additional fees): –$ 25 per year Single –$ 35 per year Married Couple –$ 50 per year Family Fitness Center Pass: –$ 2 per visit –$ 10 monthly –$ 50 Semi-annual –$100 Yearly

14. Why Join (Fees –continued) Hunting –On Base Call Outdoor Recreation for fees, 516-6191 –At Escondido Ranch (near Freer, TX) Call (830)373-4419 for schedule –Note: no deer hunting $ 30 a day – package deal includes bunk for sleeping and the hunt

15. Fitness Center All kinds of aerobic machines Free weights Weight machines Aerobic classes RacketBall Courts Basketball Volleyball Hot Tub / Sauna

16. How to Join Navy League Pick up application at the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce Go to the Kingsville Council of the Navy League web site at; –www.kcnl.org Go to the National Navy League web site at: –www.navyleague.org

17. How to Join Navy League Recommended Method –Apply and pay at the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce: Advantage: Get a membership card from the chamber at the time of payment that you can take to the base right away, so there is no delay in exercising your base privileges. Kingsville Chamber Staff recipients of Large Council Membership Award - 2002 161 New Members

18. WIN-WIN-WIN-WIN the men and women of the U.S. Navy benefit. NAS-Kingsville benefits. The City of Kingsville benefits. You benefit. By joining the Kingsville Council of the Navy League Join the Navy League