Alumni Association News
Hall of Fame Inductees & Alumni Award Winners Announced
Click on the headline to learn the names of the newest inductees into the Coast Guard Academy Hall of Fame and the winners of this year's Alumni Awards. The inductees and winners hail from the following classes: 1955, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1988, 1994, and 1997. Don't miss the awards dinner on Thursday, Sept. 30 to honor this year's recipients.Board of Directors Election Ballot available online
The nominating committee has nominated four individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the USCGA Alumni Association, Inc. for the four-year period January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2014, subject to the vote of the members. All members are asked to complete the online ballot or the paper ballot located between pages 32 & 33 of the August 2010 Bulletin. You may also vote in person during Homecoming Weekend (October 1-3, 2010).Register online for Homecoming 2010
Attention Tennis and Crew Alumni/Enthusiasts: Two new activities have been added to the schedule this year that may be of interest to you. Click on the headline for more information and to register.Distinguished Alumni sought for panel
The USCGA Alumni Association and the Academy’s Institute for Leadership are seeking a panel of distinguished Coast Guard Academy graduates to share their experiences and insights with today’s Corps of Cadets.Alumni Association seeks VP of Development
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years fund raising experience having worked in at least two of the following capacities: 1) Major Gifts officer, 2) Planned Giving officer, 3) Annual Fund director, 4) involved in a major campaign in excess of $10 million.Info sought on Alexander Hamilton Memorial Award
Starting in 1957, the Academy presented the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Award for Highest Cruise Average at the graduation/June Week awards ceremony. The award was discontinued at some unknown point in the past and we seek basic information on its history (who started it, who paid for it through the years, when it was discontinued, etc.).August 2010 Bulletin now available online
 The August 2010 issue shipped out on August 11. Click on the magazine cover to access the online version.
Around the Academy
Schuster Appointed Head of Management Department
Dr. Michael H. Schuster, Professor of Strategy at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, has been selected as Head of the Department of Management. Schuster, who teaches strategy, marketing, and coordinates the academy's capstone course in management consulting, assumed the role of Department Head on Aug. 9, 2010.CAPT Wilczynksi '83 appointed Deputy Dean at Yale University
CAPT Vincent Wilczynski '83 has been appointed the new Deputy Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Yale University, effective September 1, 2010. CAPT Wilczynski is currently the Dean of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He will be retiring from the Coast Guard on November 1. U.S. Coast Guard Academy Named a “2010 Great College to Work For”
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, for a second year in a row.Corps of Cadets welcomes Class of 2014
The Coast Guard Academy Class of 2014 received their shoulder boards during a ceremony at the academy's Washington Parade Field here Monday at 12:50 p.m., which marked the completion of the summer training program.Football: 1/c Bennett returns after last year's academic problems
After being unable to play football last season due to failing a class in comparative politics, 1/c Bennett, humbled and eager, is back to being the all-league cornerback and one of the captains for the team.2013 dominates CAPT Earle Creative Writing Contest
The Class of 2013 dominated this year’s contest, with 3/c cadets winning in every category. This year’s contest saw a tie for first place in the prose category, as well as, several honorable mentions in the poetry category.At academy, basic training means learning to sail
Michael Vitrano thought he could get to the buoy, turn around and return to the dock, even though he had never sailed before. The 30-second maneuver was part of his first sailing lesson at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.Offshore Sailing Team victorious in Newport Bermuda Race
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Glory (New London, CT), skippered by USCGA Offshore Sailing Team Head Coach Jack Neades, was victorious in the 9- boat J/44 One-Design class of the Newport Bermuda Race. The 47th running of the race was the third largest since the first one in 1906, with 183 yachts in five divisions starting Friday, June 18. In the News
COCs, Promotions, Retirements, Honors
Click here to read about recent CoCs, promotions, retirements, and honors of your fellow alumni. This edition features CAPT George Capacci ’75; CAPT Lance L. Bardo ’81; CAPT Douglas J. Smith ’83; CAPT Paul Ratte ’84; CAPT Kelly L. Hatfield ’85; CAPT Anthony R. Gentilella ’87; CAPT Edward J. Cubanski, III, ’88; CAPT Nick Bartolotta ’89; CDR Richard L. Mourey ’89; CDR Richard Hahn ’90; CDR Teri L. Jordan ’91; CDR Michael P. Lebsack ’91; CDR Douglas M. Schofield ’91; CDR AlDante Vinciguerra ’92; LTJG Molly E. Godden ’08; and LT Benjamin J. Krebs ’06.Alumnus honored at end of second career
The prestigious title of “Dean Emeritus” has been awarded to CAPT Joseph S. Anderson, Jr., USCG (Ret) '61, following his June retirement from a second distinguished career with the State of Connecticut. CBS News reports from USCGC Decisive
CBS News crew spent the night aboard CGC Decisive, the cutter that is the Coast Guard's main presence in the spill zone. CDR Teri Jordan '91, the Decisive's captain, speaks with CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman in this news video.Eagle's Summer Cruise
USCGC Eagle made port calls into both Savannah and Miami while on its summer cruise. The following news stories document those visits.'50 Alum featured in local newspaper
Claude "Okie" Thompson, '50, was profiled by his local newspaper, the Virginian-Pilot. Read the article here.'03 Alum receives award for safety excellence
LT Jason Plumley '03, was honored for establishing and maintaining exemplary safety procedures, and received the Rear Adm. Buie Safety Excellence Award for 2009. As the Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) Learning Site Norfolk's officer in charge and its senior instructor, LT Plumley was recognized for his contribution to the Navy's afloat safety culture. |
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8/18/2010 6:00 PM
NN-33
Service Academy Alumni Networking Event
6:00-8:00pm
Manhattan, NY
8/19/2010
Convocation
USCGA
New London, CT
8/23/2010
Classes Start
USCGA
New London, CT
8/26/2010
Service Academy Career Conference (SACC)
San Diego, CA
The Service Academy Career Conferences (SACC) are two-day events and are exclusively for service academy graduates who are members of the alumni association.
9/5/2010 3:00 PM
USCG Band Concert
3:00 PM Fort Trumbull, 90 Walbach Street,
9/11/2010 2:30 PM
Secretaries Cup-Football
USCGA Football vs. USMMA
2:30 p.m. @ USCGA
New London, CT
9/15/2010 6:00 PM
NN-33
Service Academy Alumni Networking Event
6:00-8:00pm
Manhattan, NY
9/18/2010
USCGA Football vs. Curry
Time TBD
@ Curry
9/19/2010
USCG Chamber Players Recital
2:00 p.m.
Noank Baptist Church
Noank, CT
9/25/2010 12:00 PM
USCGA Football vs. Mass Maritime
12:00 PM
@ Mass Maritime
9/25/2010 5:00 PM
Josh Thomas, Saxophone Recital
5:00 p.m.
@ Lagrua Center
Stonington, CT
9/30/2010
Homecoming/Reunion Weekend '10
Relax... Reminisce... Reconnect...at your alma mater! Catch up with classmates, watch the Bears crush their opponent at football, and much more!
10/1/2010 7:30 PM
USCG Band Concert
7:30 PM
@ Morgan School, 27 Killingworth Turnpike,
Clinton, CT www.uscg.mil/band
10/2/2010 1:30 PM
USCGA Football vs. Fitchburg
1:30 PM
@ USCGA
New London, CT
10/6/2010 12:00 PM
USCG Chamber Recital
12:00 p.m.
@ Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street, Danbury, CT
10/8/2010
Parents' Weekend
USCGA
New London, CT
10/9/2010 1:30 PM
USCGA Football vs. Bridgewater State
1:30 PM
@ USCGA
New London, CT
10/16/2010
USCGA Football vs. Westfield State
Time TBD
@ Westfield State
10/17/2010
USCG Band Concert
2:00 p.m.
@ Hepburn Theater, 300 Main Street,
Old Saybrook, CT www.uscg.mil/band |
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