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Sponsor Program Info click here	Membership Forms for both Parents and Sponsors have been updated for 2010-2011 on the Membership Page
Year at a Glance important dates updated Aug. 26, 2010 Click Here	If you have done club business and need to be reimbursed click here for the form
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Membership Applications have been updated and can be downloaded from the Membership Page
Welcome Aboard Class of 2014!!

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Over the Hump Picnic July 24, 2010

Photo by Stefan Ventura

Capt. Clark (Commandant of Midshipman) and Midshipman First Class Jasperson, Amore, and Kremers address a large crowd on a very hot and humid day. Thank you to all of them for taking time out of their very busy schedules to answer questions about Plebe Summer. More pictures on the picture page.

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Photo by William Angle

A detailer walked alone in Tecumseh Court as a Black Flag Day haulted noon meal formation and cancelled the 4th Class Formal Parade minutes before its commencement on July 16, 2010; the same day a 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Annapolis. Plebe Summer is all about adapting to changing circumstances and the Class of 2014 is doing it well!

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I-Day Class of 2014

The I-Day festivities began early on July 1st. It was a lovely day and we had the largest crowd of parents ever visit our table at the Alumni Association luncheon. We had Club members giving out information and helping new Plebe parents with the emotions of the day. After a brief rest during the afternoon, the Maryland Parents and Sponsors Club assembled at the Mexican Monument and ministered with the Navy Chaplains and members of the Class of 1964 representing the 50 year Link-in-the-Chain program, to Plebes that did not have family present at the ceremony. We provided phones, water, and snacks for about 75 members of the Class of 2014. They called parents, sisters and brothers, grandparents, girl and boy friends, and any other phone number they could remember. This occurred during the time when most Plebes updated their moms and dads about the day's activities, visited with their family for about 40 minutes, and said their final goodbyes as they started Plebe Summer and separation from civilian life.

The day was full of emotion.....

Pride...apprehension...pride...excitement...pride..separation...pride...confusion...pride...

overwhelmingness...pride...consolation...pride...information...pride...relief...pride...

acquisition...pride...exhaustion...pride...patriotism...pride...reunion...pride...goodbye...pride...heartache...pride...all on a spectacular weather I-Day in Annapolis.

The Parents and Sponsors Club of Maryland understands the emotions of I-Day and Welcomes the Class of 2014!

Photo by William Angle
more photos on the picture page

Photo by Shanti Stone
more photos on the picture page

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Welcome Aboard Picnic Class of 2014

Photos by Stefan Ventura

Thank you to all of the Midshipmen and Ensigns who took time out of their liberty to attend

On a sweltering Sunday afternoon, over 175 people including current Club members, midshipmen, and officers gathered at the Welcome Aboard picnic for great food, an informative program, and a chance to welcome the newest members of the USNA family. Ensign Jonathan Ventura addressed the group and led the midshipmen as they answered the incoming plebes' questions. Special guest, Rear Admiral Matthew Klunder spoke from the perspective of a father as his son, Michael, has accepted an appointment to the Academy and will be entering the Class of 2014. Many parents and sponsors helped with supplies,setup, food, and cleanup. We are grateful for all the help and how the "P&SC of MD" family responded. Be watching this space for more details about our next picnic the, Over-the-Hump, July 24th.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2010
Hat Toss 2010
photo by Stefan Ventura

More pictures on the Picture page

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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today(28 April 2010)that the President has made the following nomination:

Navy Rear Adm. Michael H. Miller has been nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Miller is currently serving as chief of legislative affairs, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. His biography provides additional information.

The date of the change of command has not been determined. Additional details will be provided as they become available.

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Maryland Parents and Sponsors Club is proud to announce that we now have our own Logo with merchandise available through the Alumni Assoc. The Club gets 10% back on every purchase. See the list of Club logos to see our new Club Logo
Click Here for the Link to purchase merchandise

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Larry Poh USNA '68 is the sole proprietor of The Helmsman's Compass
They have unique gifts that have a Navy, Naval Academy, and Marine Corps theme.
Please mention the Maryland Parents Club when placing an order