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USS CANON SIGNAL

2009 IN REVIEW

 To WINSA members/supporters,

AsCadets we close 2009 and look at the many milestones accomplished this year, we have many accomplishments to be proud of:
  • We have successfully completed Phase One of the Donation Application to receive the USS Canon as featured anchor of the Naval Museum & Educational Center of Sheboygan
  • We have 'Sheboyganized' our leadership
  • We have 'Sheboyganized' our identity with a Sheboygan local address & phone number
  • We have begun the process of interviewing veterans for our digital history which will be exhibited in the museum and available to various organizations and educators 
  • We have put in place many of the tools for our Capital Campaign which will start in Spring
  • We have been doing continuous updates to our business plan
  • We held our first Annual Fall Fund Raiser at the Weill Center
  • and I'm sure there are many others
VICE ADMIRAL DAVID ROBINSON TO VISIT SHEBOYGAN
D Robinson Vice Admiral David Robinson was the Commanding Officer of the USS Canon while she served in Vietnam.  There were two significant battles on the rivers of Vietnam.  For this action, members of her crew were rewarded for their heroism with three Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars, a Navy Commendation Medal and fourteen Purple Hearts.  Vice Admiral Robinson will be visiting in Sheboygan for a few weeks this coming March.   You have an opportunity to host a private reception for friends, or you can sponsor a table at our dinner at the Sheboygan Yacht Club the evening of March 25th.  
 
VISIT OUR UPDATED WEB SITE FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS.
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CALL US TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE AT THE SHEBOYGAN YACHT CLUB FOR MARCH 25th.

 920-254-8777
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CALL IN YOUR DATE FOR A PRIVATE RECEPTION TODAY.

920-254-8777 
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FOR QUESTIONS --CONTACT THE MUSEUM AT 920-254-8777

It's NOT too late to make a donation and help us end  2009 on a positive note.    I want to remind everyone that the Wisconsin Naval Ship Association is a 501c3 entity so all donations can be deducted on your income tax forms.
 
This can be your commitment to making the dream of many dedicated volunteers to bring the USS Canon to Sheboygan, WI come true.
 
We also accept donations from those of you who are not concerned about the tax deduction implications.  :-)
 
Sincerely,
 
 

Char Pachniak
Communications & Fund Development                                 
Naval Museum & Education Center of Sheboygan
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Vice Admiral to visit Sheboygan
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SPONSOR A MILE
Quick Links
 
 
 
 
 

SEA CADETS

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Drill dates are the first and third Saturday starting at 0900. ALL are welcome to attend.   Come watch them drill at the Aviation Center at Sheboygan County Airport.
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 Founded in 2008, Training Ship Abingdon was established to provide a resource for children in the Sheboygan,  Ozaukee and Manitowoc areas.

With children aging from 10-14, the NLCC helps it's members by providing them with a positive peer and a structured mentor environment with   emphasis on the 3 core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

AS WE BID FAREWELL TO 2009, HELP US PREPARE TO GREET THE USS CANON IN SHEBOYGAN

Canon front view
One of the major expenses of bringing the USS Canon to Sheboygan is the cost of the towing.   Why not consider sponsoring a mile ($125) of this 3,200+ mile trip from Pennsylvania to Sheboygan.   Wisconsin Naval Ship Association is a 501c3 and donations are tax deductible.   Send checks to WINSA/NAVMEC 3120 S. Business Drive, Suite 140, Sheboygan, WI  53081.  The map of the journey can be found at the museum facebook page or theUSS Canon cause page.
 
Donations can be made quickly & safely right on line at the USS Canon cause page. 
 
 
Why not sponsor a mile in recognition of that special relative -- a veteran that can't be with you this holiday season.   Receive a personalized certificate for each mile sponsored.
  
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Do you know that person that would like to be one of the 'first to know'?  They could be in the know as the Wisconsin Naval Ship Association and the Naval Museum & Education Center work with the City of Sheboygan to prepare to bring the USS Canon to Sheboygan!!  Give them a WINSA membership for ONLY $25.00
 
SPECIAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ~ MEMBERSHIPS PURCHASED NOW WILL BE GOOD TO JANUARY, 2011 ~ 13 MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 12 !!