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April 2013
President's Message
We are starting Spring with a New revised Board of Directors. Community Affiliate Classic Chariots of Vista, Menhi Chritgart is now Tri-City's President. We will introduce the entire board at our Dinner Event on April 19th. I hope everyone can attend.SERGEANT MAJOR WILLIE T. WARD III will give an inside view of the Budget cuts. We hope to continue to honor our military, by giving them recognition. We need more Volunteers to take on these awards, Plan our Tours and events. We can do many activities including ship tours, day sails and Marine Corps Tours.Various award presentations to the Oceanside High Schools, Sea Cadets and Sailors. Our Cutter Haddock would like a BBQ. Call or email us. I wish everyone a Great New Year! We appreciate all Men and Women in all of the services supporting our freedom! Don't forget to say a prayer and keep your thoughts on all the Troops that are keeping us safe. Mehdi Chitgari, President Tri- City Council Navy League of the United States.

Feb 2012
President's Message
We are starting Spring with a New revised Board of Directors. Community Affiliate Classic Chariots of Vista, Menhi Chritgart has joined our board. We will introduce the entire board at our Dinner Event on March 9th. I hope everyone can attend. Capt. Mark Rich will give an inside view of the Budget cuts. We hope to continue to honor our military, by giving them recognition. We need more Volunteers to take on these awards, Plan our Tours and events. We can do many activities including ship tours, day sails and Marine Corps Tours. Various award presentations to the Oceanside High Schools, Sea Cadets and Sailors. Our Cutter Haddock would like a BBQ. Call or email me. I wish everyone a Great New Year! We appreciate all Men and Women in all of the services supporting our freedom! Don't forget to say a prayer and keep your thoughts on all the Troops that are keeping us safe.

Oct 2011
President's Message

I want to thank everyone for your concerns, thoughts and prayers on my Open Heart Surgery. Special Thanks to the Board for their gift and card. I'm happy to say I'm much better now. Navy League, Tri- City Council is running again in first gear. Classic Chariots and I gave out awards at the Navy Hospital. Navy Federal Credit Union and I gave out a Honor Graduation Award at Field Medical Unit at Camp Pendleton. Our Dinner Event, October 27th, (Navy Day) at Miramar Officers Club, has a very good Speaker talking about the New Navy Hospital (Captain Iverson C. O.), that is currently being constructed on Camp Pendleton. Hope you can all make it! We are having a Board meeting at COCO's in Encinitas (I-5 at Encinitas Blvd). on Tuesday Oct. 11th, at 6:30 AM. Everyone is always welcome please RSVP. Let’s get out and attend these events and please continue to support and pray for our Troops. Thanks for all you do. Chuck Baumbach, President Tri-City Council Navy League.

July 2011
President's Message:
Summer is here! We have been busy supporting our troops by giving awards at Camp Pendleton. In the middle of May we presented several awards to the Field Medical Unit, Navy Hospital on Camp Pendleton. President Chuck Baumbach and Community Affiliate Classic Chariots of Vista, Menhi Chritgart presented the sailors the Blue Jacket, Junior Sailor and Senior Sailor of the Quarter. Special Thanks to Classic Chariots for sponsoring the Awards.

On June 24th Vincent Barna (former Marine) and Past President Chip Dykes presented the Honor Graduate of the Field Medical Unit, Navy Hospital on Camp Pendleton an award. Special Thanks to Community Affiliate Navy Federal, Carlsbad Branch for sponsoring the plaque and award.

Dinner Event most likely in the Fall. Hope you all can attend, please continue to visit our website for details. A Special Thanks to Classic Chariots, Pacific Marine Credit Union, and Navy Federal Credit Union, for their continued generous support!

We appreciate all Men and Women in all of the services

April 2011
Presidents Message:
Well Spring is here! We have a Great Event planned, on April the 20th. We will Tour the Navy's Littoral Ship Simulator, we will have to be at Navy's 32 ND Street Naval Station at 11:00 AM. We will also tour the USS Kidd where we will have a Galley Lunch and Tour the ship. If your schedule does not permit, we are working on a Submarine Tour in May or June. I'm going to ask the New Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman , taking Command of Third Fleet to speak at our next Dinner Event probably in the Fall. If any of these Events appeal to you please call or e-mail me (760) 942-4100 or chuckgb1@aol.com.

December 2010
Our Sept. 3rd MCAS Dinner Event with Admiral William French, U.S. Navy Southwest Regional Commander, was a great success! Our Council is doing well, another Year in the books. We’re working on a project for the Marines. Temperpedic Mattress Company is trying to give Camp Pendleton 85 Queen size mattresses (a truck load); all we need now is money around $7,000.00 for a truck to deliver them, any suggestions?

July 2010
Our Sept. 3rd dinner event will be in the ballroom at the Miramar Officer’s Club. Admiral William French, U.S. Navy Southwest Regional Commander, will be our Speaker. There will be at least one Surprise Guest. If I tell you who it is we would not have a room big enough to accommodate the people who would like to meet this man! The Coast Guard Cutter Haddock is getting a New Skipper, Lt. Brittingham, is going on, we wish him great success in his future. We will meet the new Lt. at the September dinner event.

April 2010
A lot is happening this Spring with the Tri-City Council. We have two new Community Affiliates Classic Chariots and Navy Federal Credit Union, Carlsbad CA. These two community affiliates and our other Tip Top Meats, we are assured of greater participation and support of our council and Sea Cadets. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming dinner event which will feature Major General Anthony L. Jackson. We will be giving awards to our Coast Guard Cutter Haddock Sailor of the Quarter and our leading Sea Cadet Award to our TopGun and Gunfighter Squadron. On March 24th Chuck Baumbach, on behalf of the Tri-City NL presented an Award to the Top Corpsman of Field Medical Training School at Camp Pendleton. We are also giving additional JROTC Awards to a student at Army/ Navy Academy in Carlsbad and also two students at the High School’s in Oceanside. Classic Chariots has generously let us co-sponsor three teams in the Camp Pendleton Mud Run in June. One of the Teams will be our Coast Guard Haddock Crew. If any members are interested in volunteering at any of these or future events please call President Chuck Baumbach, 760-942-4100 or email him at chuckgb1@aol.com.

October 2009
The story of the Flying Leatherneck Museum got told, and Chuck Baumbach, Board member brought some handouts for potential new Navy League members. Sgt. Major Zacker, USMC Retired was our host and guide for the tour. He did an outstanding job of telling the story, injecting some personal experiences, and keeping it as entertaining as it was educational. The Sea Cadets looked smart in their Whites, and helped Sgt. Major introduce some of the aircraft. All did an excellent job! Thank you Robert Johnson Board Member for coming up with such a wonderful event.

July 2009
This time of year we have the opportunity to celebrate the many accomplishments of our military and our country. From Memorial Day, Flag Day, D-Day anniversary to Independence Day we are given the opportunity to thank the men and women in uniform that have served and currently serve to allow us to celebrate. It is imperative that we take time to reflect on the events that led to the creation of these special days. We can never lose focus on the sacrifices of our Armed Forces, and we must continue to be vigilant and steadfast in our support of them. Semper Fidelis. Chip

April 2009
Spring is in the airl Time to put away the sweaters and dust off the flip-flops. As spring approaches, your Navy League stands ready to continue to serve the sea service community. Your Board of Directors is working hard to provide quality events in order to showcase the talents of our young men and women in uniform. Currently in the works is a tour of the Air Museum at Miramar, an awards presentation for the Marine JROTC in Oceanside and a summer dinner banquet. Through your continued support we can show our warriors that their nation stands behind them. I ask you to please tell a friend about us, bring a friend to our events, and make a friend during these events. Semper Fidelis! Chip Dykes, Tri City Council President

December 2008
As the holidays fast approach it is time for us to stop and give thanks. We all have our individual reasons to be thankful however, we as a nation have a collective reason to pause and give thanks. The stellar service of our men and women in uniform continues to provide the blanket of freedom we sleep under. As evidenced by our recent elections, the voice of democracy bellows loud and proud. Your Tri-City Council has been hard at work planning events to show our appreciation for our sea service families. We need your continued support to keep the American people informed of the importance of national defense and the role the sea services play. You can show this support by attending the Navy League events throughout the year. Semper Fidelis! Chip Dykes

October 2008
July we attended the Change of Command of our adopted Coast Guard Cutter Haddock. Also in July, we enjoyed our member dinner held at MCAS Miramar. We were privileged to have Congressman Brian Bilbray present, Tom Richards (National Commander, Legion of Valor) and veterans who have served from World War II to today! Our guest speaker, Capt Tom Hejl (USN-Retired), the former CO of the USS Kitty Hawk on September 11, 2001 gave an energetic presentation on the state of our active duty Navy. He gave keen insight to recent acts of bravery during a fire onboard the USS George Washington, and surprised the crowd as he presented two of the active duty heroes that were in attendance at our dinner! Please read more in the Log. As we move to the fall and winter, we look forward to another dinner event along with our upcoming tour of HMH-361 at MCAS Miramar. Our Sea Cadets are back in session and always enjoy a visit from their Navy League supporters. I welcome all input from the membership for new event ideas and open our board to any interested party that is willing to serve!

July 2008
President’s Message My first mission as President was to reconnect with our membership. Second was to verify your personal information and update our database. Lastly and most importantly, was to gauge your interest in participating in Navy League events. Membership Dinner When: Friday Night July 18, 2008 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Where: MCAS Miramar Officer’s Club Who: Captain Tom Hejl, USN- Retired. A former F18 fighter pilot, the CO of Squadron 151 Vigilantes, the Capt of the USS Dubuque, and skipper of the CV63 USS Kitty Hawk. He was the skipper during 9/11. Cost: $25 per person Includes Delicious Chicken Dinner, Green Salad, Rolls, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables Coffee and Tea and Dessert!

April 2008
Introducing our new President. Membership Dinner Friday April 11, 2008 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Camp Pendleton San Luis Rey Officer's Club. Speaker: CO Field Medical Service School, Sea Cadets will present colors and receive Sea Cadet of the Year Award. Cost: $20 per person (Includes Delicious Mongolian BBQ Dinner)

December 2007
I recently read that between STATUS QUO and PROGRESS reside these two words, WHY NOT. So as we approach the end of 2007 and set plans for 2008 I say to my fellow Navy Leaguer's, WHY NOT. WHY NOT help us grow our membership by asking your friends and relatives to join the Navy League. WHY NOT become more of a participating member by getting involved as a board member or chairing a committee or volunteering to lend a hand. WHY NOT promote the sea services by writing an inspirational message that we could print in our log or on our website.

October 2007
President’s Message - Your Navy League Tri-City Council is alive and well and growing. In the last 6 months, we have welcomed two Community Affiliates and thirty new members. In July we listened to Colonel James Seaton III tell us about the trials and tribulations of running one of the largest Marine Corps bases during a time of war. Currently we are in the process of adopting a US Coast Guard Cutter. October 12 - 14 we will be attending the MCAS Miramar air show. On November 7th we will be at Camp Pendleton to attend the US Marine Corps birthday pageant. Now what can you, our members do to help the future of your Navy League Council?

July 2007
Membership Dinner - Friday Night July 27, 2007 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Guest Speaker USMC Camp Pendleton Commanding Officer Colonel James B. Seaton III Camp Pendleton San Luis Rey Officer’s Club, Enter at Back Gate of Camp Pendleton off of Vandergrift, Oceanside, CA Follow Signs to Officer’s Club

April 2007
New Tri-City Council President, Wally Schneider. George Baumbach received the Pacific Southwest Navy Leaguer of the year 2006 Award! On March 17,2007 Herchel W. Burson, a retired Navy Commander and Past President of the Tri-City Council Navy League passed away.

December 2006
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Tri-City Election/ Membership Dinner Guest Speaker TBA, Time: 5:30 – 8:00PM Location: Marie Callender's Restaurant in Carlsbad at Palomar Airport Road and I-5 FWY. Please RSVP to Chuck at 760-942-4100 or email to president@navyleague.net Cost: $20 Per person

September 2006
We are having our Submarine Base Tour on Tuesday September 19th. On November 8th is Tri-City Membership Dinner at the San Luis Rey Officer’s Club on Camp Pendleton. We will have nominations and elections in December of our new board of directors for 2007. Guest Speaker is Christopher E. O’Connor Commanding Officer Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Time: 5:30 - 8:00PM. Location:Camp Pendleton San Luis Rey Officer’s Club Entrance Back Gate Camp Pendleton off of Vandergrift.

June 2006
Wednesday, June 28thTri-City Membership Dinner Guest Speaker is Doug Snure, Time: 5:30 - 8:00PM. Location: Marie Callender's Restaurant in Carlsbad at Palomar Airport Road and I-5 FWY. The guest speaker will be is Doug Snure, former Office of Naval Intelligence, Special Agent Honeywell Inc., Vice President, Europe for Commercial Aviation Operations; US Navy, 2nd Class Petty Officer Aviation Ordnance man; US Naval Reserve, Intelligence Officer

March 2006
Wednesday, March 22nd Tri-City Membership Dinner Guest Speaker Jim Ouimet, Time: 5:30 - 8:00PM. Location: Marie Callender's Restaurant in Carlsbad at Palomar Airport Road and I-5 FWY. The guest speaker will be Jim Ouimet, former U.S. Navy Pilot Flown: T34, TF9, TA4, T2C,S3A;Commercial Delta Air Lines Pilot 1978-2003: 727, DC9, MD88, 757,767.

November 2005
Next Tri-City Council Navy League Event is Wednesday, December 14th at Marie Callender's in Carlsbad. The guest speaker will be from the U.S. Coast Guard, just returning from the Gulf of Mexico, rescuing victims from the devastating Katrina and Rita Hurricanes.

September 2005
Next Tri-City Council Navy League Event is Wednesday, September 28 USS Midway Tour and Guest Speaker 8:00AM – 3:30PM Meet at Park and Ride at I-5 and La Costa Ave. in Carlsbad to catch Shuttle. Please RSVP

June 2005
Next Dinner Meeting is Tuesday June 21st meeting at Marie Callender’s in Carlsbad at the 5 FWY and Palomar Airport Road at 5:30 PM (cost is $20.) Don McKinney assistant to our local Congressman in Vista, Darrell Issa will be our guest speaker.

March 2005

January 2005