At 10:30 a.m. care packages were filled with treats for the Mids and deployed graduates.

At 11:10 a.m. Co-President Bill Campion opened the meeting. He welcomed and thanked everyone for coming to Manitowoc followed by the Pledge. He introduced special guest Robert Young.

Families gave updates on their Mids and graduates. A prayer was given before lunch.

Co- President Jane Campion called the meeting to order. 

Jane introduced the guest speaker, Robert Young, U.S. Marine Corps, Ret. Mr. Young grew up in Green Lake, joined the Marines at 18 and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima. He spoke at length of his time growing up in Green Lake, his marine training at Camp Pendleton, his battle experiences on Iwo Jima, as well as his time spent in Japan during the occupation. Mr. Young also had several interesting items on display.

Business Meeting

Bill Campion made a motion to approve Steve and Karen Voigt as vice presidents and Nancy Briski as secretary. The motion was seconded, voted on, and carried.

The minutes from the June 6, 2009 meeting were available on the tables for review. There was a motion to accept the minutes, seconded, voted on and carried.

Copies of the treasurer’s report were available for review. A motion was made to accept the report, seconded, voted on and carried.

Bill passed along a thank you to the members from former co-presidents John and Stephanie Kelling for the Academy blanket that was given to them for their service to WISNAPA.

Bill reported on the 2009 Parent Club Officers’ Conference which was recently held in Annapolis.  He stated there are currently 84 parent groups in the United States. Attendance is up at the Naval Academy and they are working towards more diversity.

There was a discussion regarding the November 7 Navy vs. Notre Dame game. Check the WISNAPA web site for updates on tailgate parties.

Army vs. Navy Game
There was a discussion regarding the December 12 Army vs. Navy game in Philadelphia. Approximately 30 of the 50 reserved rooms at the Holiday Inn-Historic District remain available. November 13 is the cut-off date for making room reservations. Room are $185 per night.

Jan Haupt recommended that members check the WISNAPA web site (www.wisnapa.org) if you want to buy or sell football tickets.

Yardtales
Jan Haupt commended the Class of 2013 parents for submitting the most articles for a fall issue of Yardtales.  She also asked for any volunteers who would be willing take photos for Yardtales at the Army/Navy game and/or the 2009 All Academies Military Ball.  Anyone wishing to take photos should E-mail them to Jan (or send her a CD) and to also identify the parties in the photos, if possible.

Jan will be contacting Firstie parents for their mid’s service selection in November. Also, any Plebe (or Youngster) parents who have looked at the Plebe Handbook and Plebe Parent Handbook and have suggestions for changes, edits, etc. can E-mail them to Jan. Also, Jan is looking for updated photos of mids and graduates. You may E-mail those to her as well.

2010 All Academies Military Ball
Mike DeVillers gave an update on the planning of the 2010 All Academies Military Ball. The ball will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha. He is looking for volunteers and suggestions regarding fundraising. Committees need to be established (i.e. decorations, entertainment, etc.). He plans on scheduling a committee meeting some time in January. Check the web site for updates. More focus will be placed on this event at the March 6, 2010 meeting.

 Old Business

Bill introduced Capt. James Coulson (USNA ’77), Deputy Assistant Blue & Gold Area Coordinator from Hudson who gave the BGO report in Cmdr. Craig Walker’s absence. He thanked all of the Blue and Gold Officers for their efforts and encouraged members to become Blue & Gold Officers. The Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS) opens for seniors on February 1, 2010. Candidate applications are up 25 percent this year and it is a record year for interviews. As of October 10, Wisconsin had three letters of acceptance for the Class of 2014.

 New Business

 Bill Campion stated that the WISNAPA bylaws require that an audit be completed of the treasurer’s reports. He asked for a volunteer to do this audit by June 30. Maggie Coulson volunteered to help with the audit.

 Bill thanked everyone who brought in treats for the care packages and asked members to help by taking several boxes to the post office.

 A motion was made to adjourn the meeting, seconded, voted on and carried. 

The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Milwaukee Yacht Club.