| Chicago Council - Navy League of the United States and Chicago Lodge #3 - Shipmasters International Joint Annual Meeting 23 January 2010 Hilton Lisle/Naperville - Lisle, IL |
| Our 2010 Annual Meeting opened with a Color Guard from John F. Kennedy Sea Cadet Division from Forest Park, IL. The Sea Cadets in the Color Guard are PO2 Oliver Kolb, PO2 Nicole Reardon, PO2 Michael Rodriguez and PO3 Edward Egan. |
| The invocation was given by Captain Dave Truitt in which he remembered one of our fallen commrades, Captain Alden T. "Bud" Wulff, who passed away in January 2010. |
| Our guest speaker for the evening was Rear Admiral Philip H. Cullom. Currently RADM Cullom is the Director, Fleet Readiness on the Staff of The Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D. C. RADM Cullom is a native of Flossmoor, IL so it was only appropriate that he was introduced by Captain Jack E. Day. When RADM Cullom was a senior in high school, Captain Day was one of the interviewers for his application to the United States Naval Academy. Captain Day has followed the career of RADM Cullom and they have become and remain good friends for many years. |
| RADM Cullom delivered a very informative presentation about the challenges the Navy faces in these times. Among other responsibilities, RADM Cullom is the "Energy Czar" for the Navy and works with others to make the fleet "Green." He talked about new kinds of ships and aircraft engines as well as biofuels all of which are part of the future "Greener Navy." . |
| After the presentation CWO4 Ted Rock presented a gift to RADM Cullom in appreciation for his excellent presentation. |
| Our Treasurer, Mr. Edward J. Ram, gave the Treasurer's Report. We had a very good year from a Financial Standpoint. The response to our Annual Financial Campaign was outstanding and it allowed us to provide very good support for our Sea Cadet Units, and our training ship, Manatra. |
| The next order of business was the Installation of Officers for Chicago Council. The introduction and the installation was performed by Mr. Bobby Ferguson, Great Lakes Area President, Navy League of the United States. |
| The officers being installed are from left to right, Mr. Marty Krasnitz (seated), CWO4 Ted Rock, USNR (Retired) (Outgoing President), Captain George Lisner (USMM), Mr. Ed Ram, Captain Bill Parson, USNR (Retired), MS Katie Licup (Incoming President), LCDR Scott Allen, USN (Retired), Senior Vice President. |
| Mr. Ferguson congratulates CWO4 Ted Rock on his service to the organization while incoming President, Mrs. Katie Licup looks on. |
| CWO4 Ted Rock pins the Navy League President's Pin on Katie Licup. |
| Captain Bob Johnson (Outgoing President) Chicago Lodge #3 addresses the crowd prior to the swearing in ceremony. Newly installed officers are Ms. Amy Seeley, Secretary, Captain Richard Reynolds, Second Vice President, Captain Larry Dostal, First Vice President, Captain Jerry Casey, President. |
| Captain George Lisner and Ms. Katie Licup drawing the winning ticket for our 50/50 raffle. Dr. Herb Sohn was the winner and he generously donated his winnings to the Chicago Council. |
| Ms. Katie Licup with her husband, Dr. Al Licup. |
| Attendees enjoying conversation along with the music of the 85th Army Band Jazz Combo. Left to right, Captain John Peterson, Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, RADM Philip Cullom and Captain Bob Sinnokrak, Shipmaster's International. |
| Lieutenant Michael Curcio, Aide to RADM Cullom, CWO4 Ted Rock, Valerie Rock and Captain Jerry Casey, Shipmaster's International. |