 06 August 1997 NSCC ACTION LETTER 8-97
1. Enclosure (1) is provided for information and use in publicizing September 1997 as Naval Sea Cadet Corps Month. 10 September 1997 is very special because it marks the thirty fifth year of the Naval Sea Cadets. 2. Each commanding officer is requested to contact the sponsoring Navy League Council, or other sponsoring organization, and volunteer to participate in special NLUS/organizational activities during September. Suggested activities include use of a NSCC Color Guard for opening ceremonies; commanding officer and/or cadets' speaking to the council about NSCC activities; joint awards/recognition ceremonies; drill team demonstration; inviting NLUS members as special guests for Flagship; special proclamation ceremonies; showing the NSCC Promotional Video to school/civic/community groups, etc. NLUS Councils have been furnished more detailed information and ideas to assis in planning efforts for NSCC/Youth Month. 3. Designation of September as Naval Sea Cadet Corps Month presents a unique opportunity for Sea Cadets ans sponsoring organizations to publicize the NSCC/NLCC program and commemorate the formal establishment and chartering of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps thirty-five years ago. 4. Use this opportunity to do something extraordinary for your unit and the NSCC! Units sponsored by an organization other than a NLUS Council should contact the sponsor and bring this to the attention of senior officials. Regional Directors should contact NLUS Councils in their region not currently sponsoring a NSCC/NLCC unit, explain the benefits of sponsoring a NSCC unit, and officer any possible assistance with the formation process.
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