EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE... Winter 2009
Bob Anderson

Winter is here already? By the time this gets to you, we will have been through Christmas and the New Years celebrations. We sincerely hope that all is well with everyone; these are tough times for more than just a few of us. The future looks good for the NCVA, our membership has leveled out after three years of decline. We are still down, but the efforts of the Board and some active duty folks, have helped us level out. thanks to everyone who is helping. See Ken Cadran's article on page 19.

The membership selected Louisville, Kentucky as our reunion location for 2011. Louisville, like Chattanooga, is located about day's drive from many points in the U.S. The host will be Roger Huck and I'm sure we will hear much about that area in coming months.

The 2009 directory will have a new feature: a pull‑out NCVA Ships Store catalog (in color) for your convenience. About two‑thirds of the membership is now "on line" and will be able to access the catalog on the NCVA website. For those who are not "on‑line" this new feature in the directory will ensure that all members will know what is available in the Ships Store.

We have had some trouble with the fall CRYPTOLOG mailings. John Gustafson sent out a request via the internet requesting members let us know if they have not received the Fall issue. It appears the main area of concern is right here in our own back yard. One of the zip codes in the Pensacola area was apparently skipped in the labeling process. If you did not get the fall issue, hang on, we are working on it.

This (and the Spring) issue, have a SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION for 2009. [see page 15 ‑ Ed.] There will be three award winners this year ‑ Each for $1000.00. Remember that applications must be post marked not later than 30 June 2009 to be considered.

Just as a heads up ‑ Dave Fiehtner, our site selection guru, has visited the Phoenix/Tucson area and has indicated there will be presentations for a reunion in that area at the Portland reunion in September.

Finally, Bob Payne made a visit to Pensacola to discuss CRYPTOLOG issues. It was the coldest and rainiest days of the year during his visit but we still played golf. Ironically, it snowed in Texas while he visited with us in Florida so at least it wasn't a complete bust.

Cheers, have a great New Year and think Portland in September 2009.

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Summer 2009
Spring 2009
Winter 2009
Fall 2008
Summer 2008
Winter 2008
Fall 2007
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