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“Tell America!” NOW!
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   “Tell America About Kings Point and
the U.S. Merchant Marine!" The United States Merchant Marine Academy represents Federal involvement in efficient and standardized maritime training, which is more than a century old. Congress passed the landmark Merchant Marine Act in 1936, and two years later, the U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps was established. The Academy was dedicated on September 30, 1943, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who noted that "the Academy serves the Merchant Marine as West Point serves the Army and Annapolis the Navy."
World War II required the Academy to forego normal operation and devote all of its resources toward meeting the emergency need for merchant marine officers. Midshipmen served at sea in combat zones the world over. One hundred and forty-two midshipmen gave their lives in service to their country. By war's end, the Academy had graduated 6,634 officers. Due to the service of Midshipmen in every major conflict the country has been involved in since World War II, the regiment is privileged to carry a regimental battle standard. The Merchant Marine Academy is the only Federal Service Academy granted the right to do so, and the standard is carried with the colors at all times. Campaign ribbons from all the conflicts Midshipmen have taken part in help to dress the battle standard, and bring honor to the academy and her midshipmen.
 
The Academy has since grown in stature and has become one of the world's foremost institutions in the field of maritime education. During the Persian Gulf Wars, both Academy graduates and midshipmen played key roles in the massive sealift of military supplies to the Middle East. While the Academy's curriculum has changed dramatically since 1943 to reflect the technological advances of America's merchant marine, the institution has maintained its unswerving commitment to quality education and excellence among its midshipmen.
The United States is a maritime nation. U.S. companies own, register and operate, a variety of vessels under the American flag, which comprise the U.S. merchant marine. This fleet of highly productive ships is a major part of our system of commerce, helping guarantee our access to foreign markets for sale of our manufactured goods.
Moreover, in time of war or national emergency, the U.S. merchant marine becomes vital to national security as a "fourth arm of defense." Our merchant ships bear the brunt of delivering military supplies overseas to our forces and allies. The stark lessons of twentieth century conflict prove that a strong merchant marine is an essential part of American seapower.
The nation's economic and security needs met by the U.S. merchant marine are compelling. Today, the United States imports approximately 85 percent of some 77 strategic commodities critical to America's industry and defense. Although we, as a nation, account for only six percent of the world population, we purchase nearly a third of the world's output of raw materials. Ninety-nine percent of these materials are transported by merchant vessels.
The most important element in a productive merchant fleet and a strong transportation industry is people - men and women who are intelligent, dedicated, well-educated and competent. The purpose of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is to ensure that such people are available to the nation as shipboard officers and as leaders in the transportation field who will meet the challenges of the present and the future.  About the USMMA FY2013 Budget Request…. February 13, 2012
A Conference Call - KP Alumni Chapter Presidents - USDOT FY 2013 Budget Briefing – was hosted by Maritime Administrator David Matsuda on 021412. Each of our 126 Chapter Presidents, located worldwide, are the democratically elected representatives of our KP Alumni membership. It is important that all KP Alumni are represented.
This USDOT FY 2013 Budget Briefing was presented by U.S. Department of Transportation officials, including Assistant Secretary/Chief Financial Officer Chris Bertram, Maritime Administrator David Matsuda and Acting USMMA Superintendent Shashi Kumar. The officials provided highlights of the budget and answers questions posed by our members. Maritime Administrator Matsuda stated that this Conference Call was the first in a series of Communications outreach efforts, regarding USMMA and MARAD funding, requested in President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, sent to Congress on 021312.
We have provided the following documentation, in a concise 4-page format - from this call, for your review.
USMMA FY2013 Budget Justification 021312
http://kpa-cpa.com/USMMAAF%20CPC/USMMA%20FY2013%20Budget%20Justification%20021312.doc
…. as excerpted from http://www.dot.gov/budget/2013/marad_fy_2013_budget_estimate.pdf
In summary, we have provided the essential text of the document.
For FY 2013 the President’s Budget request for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is $77.3 million. This request includes $67.3 million for Academy Operations, a $5 million dollar net increase, offset by reductions in other MARAD operations in FY 2013. $10 million is requested for the Capital Improvement Program.
In FY 2013, the Academy remains focused on prioritizing resource allocation, streamlining services, while maintaining a sufficient base to support mission-essential areas. The FY 2013 investments will allow the Academy to effectively achieve its core responsibilities of providing the highest caliber of academic study with state of the art learning facilities for the Nation’s future merchant marine officers and maritime transportation professionals.
The Budget request for the Academy maintains continuity for priority areas including academics, facilities improvement and continuing progress in administrative areas. These resources will continue the improvements to midshipmen residential buildings and provide augmentation of the level of educational excellence. We hereby provide the USMMA FY 2012 Appropriation information for reference. USMMA FY 2012 Appropriation
The Academy has been provided “full-year” funding for FY 2012. Details of this funding provided in our newsletter: USMMA KPA-CPA News 111811 - Obama Signs H.R. 2112
http://kpa-cpa.com/USMMAAF%20CPC/USMMA%20KPA-CPA%20News%20111811.pdf … provides FY 2012 full-year appropriations through September 30, 2012, ... provide a total of $85,168,000 for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Of the funds provided, $62,268,000 is for Academy operations and $22,900,000 is for the capital improvement program (CIP) of which $17,000,000 is for capital improvements and $5,900,000 is for facilities maintenance, repairs and equipment.
Ref: USMMA KPA-CPA SUM HR 2112 CONF RPT 111811
http://kpa-cpa.com/USMMAAF%20CPC/USMMA%20KPA-CPA%20SUM%20HR%202112%20CONF%20RPT%20111811.doc
We also provide the Congressional Vote Database from November 17, 2011 for your reference.
U..S Congress Votes Database – Senate
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/112/senate/1/votes/208/
U.S Congress Votes Database – House
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/112/house/1/votes/857/ All KP Alumni are encouraged to contact your local legislators – immediately! The message and the “ask” are simple - “Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the US Merchant Marine!” Thank YOUR legislators for their votes received in favor of, and passage, of the FY 2012 full-year appropriations for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, through September 30, 2012. Further, request their continued support of the FY 2013 Budget Appropriation, and beyond! Fraternally,
Gary
Gary G. Hicks ‘76
Chairman & President
USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc.
Fortune Center, 42 Idlewild Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Tel: 410-420-0080 E-mail: kpa-cpa@kpa-cpa.com
Web: http://www.kpa-cpa.com
KPA-CPA
“Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!
USMMA KPA-CPA News 021512 http://kpa-cpa.com/USMMAAF%20CPC/USMMA%20KPA-CPA%20News%20021512.pdf
Please pass this information to your Chapter, fellow Alumni & Friends of Kings Point!
Note - All Newsletters are also posted to our web site:
http://www.kpa-cpa.com USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. - News Page
Greetings Fellow Chapter Presidents, and all supportive KP Alumni, Midshipman Parents and friends:
The KP Alumni Chapter Presidents were provided a USDOT FY 2013 Budget Briefing on Tuesday February 14, 2012. This briefing was presented by U.S. Department of Transportation officials, including Assistant Secretary/Chief Financial Officer Chris Bertram, Maritime Administrator David Matsuda and Acting USMMA Superintendent Shashi Kumar. The officials provided highlights of the budget and answers questions posed by our members. We have provided the following documentation, in a concise 4-page format - from this call, for your review.
USMMA FY2013 Budget Justification 021312
http://kpa-cpa.com/USMMAAF%20CPC/USMMA%20FY2013%20Budget%20Justification%20021312.doc
…. as excerpted from http://www.dot.gov/budget/2013/marad_fy_2013_budget_estimate.pdf
ALL HANDS - CALL TO ACTION! “Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine! NOW!
All KP Alumni are encouraged to contact your local legislators and provide a POSITIVE MESSAGE – immediately! The message and the “ask” are simple - “Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the US Merchant Marine!” Educate our legislators about the proud tradition and the accomplished history of Kings Point, and Kings Pointers! Make it known that Kings Point is absolutely vital to our national defense and our economic security! A brief presentation about the Academy is provided below. Thank YOUR legislators for their ongoing support, and request their support for the Academy budget for FY2013 to fund the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Please note that a Legislator Contact tool has been posted to the USMMA KPA-CPA web site. Simply type in your home zip code, and you will be provided the contact information for your legislators in YOUR Congressional District.
USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. Web Site: http://www.kpa-cpa.com Located on our Home page… Legislative Contacts: 112th Congress – (updated 0010111)
112th Congress – (updated 0010111)
Representatives - http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml
Committees - http://www.house.gov/house/CommitteeWWW.shtml
Senators of the 112th Congress – (updated 010111)
Senators - http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Committees - http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/committees/d_three_sections_with_teasers/committees_home.htm
We thank Dave Gardy (KP ‘80) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV, for providing to us another in a series of great videos, in support of Kings Point! Share the great message! “Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!
 
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy “Tell America” Informational Video (4 minutes), February 13th, 2012
Maritime TV went back in its stock video archives to create this short U.S. Merchant Marine Academy informational video from the “Tell America” text presentation that the USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. distributed to Kings Point Alumni Chapter presidents worldwide to get the word out about the important value of Kings Point to the nation. We thought it was such a great script, it would make an even better video! Feel free to click on the “Share” button to email the link or send the embed code to include it on your web page. Dave Gardy (KP ‘80) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV
Paste link to your browser address line if PLAY button fails to operate
http://maritimetv.com/FeaturedContent/FeaturedVideos.aspx?VID=maritime/120210_KPAlumni_TeleAmerica.flv#anchor Webcast provided by Maritime TV
 
Dave Gardy (KP ‘80) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV http://www.TVWorldwide.com USMMA KPA-CPA News 020712 http://kpa-cpa.com/USMMAAF%20CPC/USMMA%20KPA-CPA%20News%20020712.pdf
Please pass this information to your Chapter, fellow Alumni & Friends of Kings Point!
Note - All Newsletters are also posted to our web site:
http://www.kpa-cpa.com USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. - News Page
“Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!"
Featured Video 
Special Maritime TV Webcast on the Future of Kings Point:
A Discussion on the Upcoming Strategic Plan Development for the Academy and the March 30 KP Alumni Global Leadership Conference to Solicit Input in the Process. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Moderated by Dave Gardy, Maritime TV KP '80 with Special Guests:
- Gary Hicks - Chairman, USMMA KP Alumni Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. KP '76
- John A.C. Cartner PhD, Ch Eng, Eur Ing, Master Mariner, Noted Maritime Author, Managing Member, Cartner & Fiske, LLC / Shipmasterlaw, LLC, KP '69
- Clay Maitland, Managing Partner, International Registries, Inc. Founding Chairman of the North American Environmental Protection Association Paste link to your browser address line if PLAY button fails to operate
http://maritimetv.com/FeaturedContent/FeaturedVideos.aspx?VID=/Videos/maritime/120201_Maritime_Interview_1_v2.flv#anchor
Webcast provided by Maritime TV
Dave Gardy (KP ‘80) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV http://www.TVWorldwide.com USMMA KPA-CPA News 012812 http://kpa-cpa.com/USMMAAF%20CPC/USMMA%20KPA-CPA%20News%20012812.pdf
Please pass this information to your Chapter, fellow Alumni & Friends of Kings Point!
Note - All Newsletters are also posted to our web site:
http://www.kpa-cpa.com USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. - News Page
“Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine!” – NOW!
(Read entire newsletter for complete background details!) Action Required!
All KP Alumni are encouraged to contact your local legislators and provide a POSITIVE MESSAGE – immediately! The message and the “ask” are simple - “Tell America!” “Tell America About Kings Point and the US Merchant Marine!” Educate our legislators about the proud tradition and the accomplished history of Kings Point, and Kings Pointers! Make it known that Kings Point is absolutely vital to our national defense and our economic security! A brief presentation about the Academy is provided below. Thank YOUR legislators for their ongoing support, and request their support for the Academy budget for 2013 to fund the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Please note that a Legislator Contact tool has been posted to the USMMA KPA-CPA web site. Simply type in your home zip code, and you will be provided the contact information for your legislators in YOUR Congressional District.
USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. Web Site: http://www.kpa-cpa.com Located on our Home page…
Legislative Contacts: 112th Congress – (updated 0010111)
Additionally, take an active role in affecting the future of our alma mater! Attend and participate in the – USMMA KP Alumni Global Leadership Conference Fri March 30, 2012 at 8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M., USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. - Annual Conference 2012 Secure Payment can also be made online... visit our web site http://www.kpa-cpa.com USMMA KP Alumni - Chapter Presidents Alliance, Inc. - Annual Conference 2012 Page
 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Informational Video
"Respect: An Introduction to Kings Point"
The view this great new U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Informational Video including Live Webcast of The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2006 Commencement Ceremony, featuring President George W. Bush as the Keynote speaker, at Kings Point, NY on June 19, 2006 at 9:45AM ET Click the link and enjoy the video presentation
  http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/maritimetv/060619/default.cfm?ID=6942&type=wmhigh Webcast provided by Maritime TV
Dave Gardy (KP ‘80) - Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide / Maritime TV http://www.TVWorldwide.com U.S. Merchant Marine Serving America in Peace and War
Click the link and enjoy the video presentation
http://www.marad.dot.gov/video/Serving_America_in_Peace_and_War.mpg
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   In Peace and War. Price: $ 35.00
AMHP Book sale proceeds $ are returned directly to Kings Point!
Description:
In Peace and War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point
by Jeffrey L. Cruikshank and Chloe G. Kline
Publication Date: October 16, 2007. John Wiley & Sons, Publishers. ISBN: 978-0-470-13601-0
“In Peace and War” is the definitive history of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. It draws on extensive research and interviews with alumni, faculty, staff, midshipmen, and Academy plank owners to document the significant role Kings Point has played in the maritime history of the United States. Officially sanctioned, historically significant, and conceived by the American Maritime History Project, this book brings the history of the Academy up to date, and illuminates the role USMMA graduates play in the maritime industry. The Way of the Ship. Price: $ 35.00
AMHP Book sale proceeds $ are returned directly to Kings Point!
Description:
The Way of the Ship: America's Maritime History Reenvisioned, 1600-2000
by Alex Roland, W. Jeffrey Bolster, and Alexander Keyssar
Publication Date: November 2007. John Wiley & Sons, Publishers. ISBN: 978-0-470-13601-0
“The Way of the Ship” is an engaging account of American maritime and merchant marine history from colonial days to the present.
The esteemed authors show that from 1820 on, domestic shipping on America’s coasts, rivers, and lakes outweighed shipping overseas,
and that shipping drove the American economic engine and helped shape American history. Part of a series sponsored by the
American Maritime History Project, Inc., this book is essential reading for American and naval history buffs.
The prestigious team of writers/historians includes Alex Roland (Durham, NC), Professor of History at Duke University, Jeffrey W. Bolster (Barrington, NH), Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire, and Alexander Keyssar (Cambridge, MA), Stirling Professor of History and Social Policy at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Illustrations by John Stobart.
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