I.    This is the second communication to all of you about the Pacific Southwest Region this year.  Thanks to all of you who
have provided information about what is happening in your councils.  Please continue to email/US mail me.

II.    Issues of immediate concern are:

1.   Legislative Grassroots Training 4/21/08- this Monday.  Region VP-Legislative Affairs Dan Dufresne reports: "Bill Waylett,
the Navy League’s Senior Director of Regional Activities, will be conducting an in-person legislative training session on
Monday, April 21st from noon to 1:30PM.  This session will provide participants with the education necessary to successfully
articulate the Navy League’s message to Members of Congress.  Promoting the Navy League message to our Members of
Congress is all important during this next year, and Bill’s program provides the appropriate foundation of knowledge.  We’re
really fortunate to have Bill out here on the West Coast, so I sincerely hope you all will be able to join us.f you haven't sent
yours to National yet, please do so today."     The training will take place from noon to 1:30 on Monday, April 21st at the
Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. 686 Anton Boulevard · Costa Mesa, California 92626. Jim Bras graciously lined up a
complementary lunch for all attendees.  We have the room booked from 11:00AM to 2:00PM, so please feel free to swing by
early for lunch and conversation with some fellow Navy Leaguers."    Please call me or Dan (DDufresne@EpsilonSystems.com)
619.702.1700 x102 if you (or your council's rep) have not already reserved a spot.


2.  The NLUS president, Mike McGrath, will be in southern California May 6 and 7, Tues & Wedn.  He has asked that as many
Navy Leaguers as possible see him.  You may attend a reception Tues 6-8pm at the Adm Kidd club aboard the AntiSubmarine
Warfare base San Diego (on Harbor Drive just west of the airport) and/or a buffet breakfast 8-930am at the Adm Baker Club
(just east of I-15, north off Friars Road) on Wedn morning.  For reservations call Jay Lott (Jay@NavyLeague-sd.com) at San
Diego Council 619.230.0301.     The occasion of Mike's visit is to honor Alex Kreiglowa, who is donating a very large sum to
establish several large scholarships for Navy and Marine Corps dependents in southern California.  3.   The Region
Nominating Committee will meet June 28, Saturday, in Irvine, Calif.  John Pettitt (pettittja@cox.net) is the Nominating
Committee chair.  Please consider this to be notice that "Candidate Information Profile" forms must be submitted to me or
John by June 21 for Navy League members who want to be a National Director (29 from PacSW), Area President (5 from
PacSW), Region President, or National Officer (Pres, 10 VP's, Corp Secretary, Corp Treasurer, & Nat'l Judge Advocate).  Details
of the process are in the national Operations Manual at http://www.navyleague.org/councils/Operations_Manual_full.pdf.  
Details of our Region committee meeting will be sent later.     -  Council and Area Presidents are invited to serve on the
Nominating Committee.  Please contact me if you are able to do so.     4.   The national directors meeting will be held this
spring in Arlington, VA.  Dates are May 22-24, Thur - Sat.     The national convention will be in Kansas City, MO, Oct 28 – Nov
1, Tue - Sat.     Attendance is required of all National Directors.  I encourage Council presidents to attend.  And of course the
events are open to all Navy Leaguers- the more the merrier.  Make your reservations soon.  The Spring meeting Program
schedule and reservation details are in the April Seapower magazine, pages 48 & 49.  

5.   The Region's $1,000 scholarship submission deadline has been extended to April 30.  At this writing I only have one
application.  Please be sure your Sea Cadets apply.


6.   Thanks for your responses to the Region's need for volunteers.  I am still looking to fill a couple of VP and committee
positions:
- Vice presidents for Youth Activities (including scholarships), Sea Services, and Membership;

- Committees for Newsletter/Communications/Public Affairs, Legislative Affairs (working with Dan);

I am pleased to announce those who have stepped forward to provide leadership in the region:
- Area presidents who I am submitting to the National president for mid-year appointment
- Greater Los Angeles Area:  Grant Ivey                     
- Arizona Area:  Bill Garr  
- Region VP's-  Legal- Kristine Mollenkopf
- Events- Phyllis Barber           
- Committees- Nominating chair- John Pettitt                               
- Scholarships chair- Joan Mitchell                                
- Events/Reservations- Katherine Rogerson  

7.   The Region meeting is being narrowed down to October 3 or 4- in conjunction with the Miramar Air Show, or September 20,
offering a major Fleet Week San Diego event to attend.   Please tell me your preferences.  

- I am also asking Area presidents to set up an Area meeting this summer.  Again, your suggestions are solicited.

III.   Council activities of interest:      - If you wanted to travel to China!!  A 9-day Navy League goodwill mission beginning
November 6, 2008 organized by the San Diego Council.  Cost $1,499.00 ppdo; from LAX on AirChina/China Eastern, 4 & 5 star
hotels, all meals and tours (including sea service interests).  The only add-on costs are $25 gratuity to the tour guide and $115
for Chinese visa.  Visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou.  They have a few slots still open but will reserve on a
first-come basis; $200 non-refundable deposit now, balance due by Sept 1.  Contact John Schmidt (JSchmidt@score.com)
619.313.2243.  
- 4/17 Thurs- Channel Islands Council conducts Grant Writing Workshop put on by Bill Waylett, NLUS.

- 4/18 Fri 1030am- Santa Barbara Council hosts RAdm Lawrence Rice addressing the community on Sonar & Whales.  

- 4/21 Mon Noon- Region Legislative Affairs training in Irvine (see details above).

- 4/25 Fri 6pm- Corona-Riverside Council "Membership Madness" dinner at Corona Elks club.  

- 5/2 Fri 9am- Bakersfield Council field trip to Minter Field Air Museum.

- 5/4 Sat 10am- Fleet Week San Diego Sea and Air Parade- on San Diego Bay, then the Red Bull Air Races.  

- 5/6, 7- NLUS President Mike McGrath in San Diego to meet with Navy Leaguers (see details above).

- 5/17 Sat Armed Forces Day breakfast meeting at Tucson Council.  

- 6/3 Tues 730pm- Long Beach Navy League meeting at Seal Beach Yacht Club.

- 6/28 Sat- Pacific Southwest Region Nominating Committee meeting in Irvine.

IV.   As always, my leadership is only as good as your input- please keep me informed of your councils activities and invite me,
your Area President and National Directors to your activities.  


Ray Roth
President
Pacific Southwest Region, Navy League of the United States
PacSW@usa.com
Long Beach Council
Navy League of the United States
    "Citizens in Support of the Sea Services"