Please read for the latest updates with regard to the 22nd Annual Professional Development and Training Symposium, Registration Information, Career Wise, and much more! From NCC(SW) Verner, Shakilah Our NCA National Secretary

1. Navy Counselors Association, Inc
APRIL 2010
NEWS LETTER
NCA National Officers
NCCM(SW/AW/IUSS) CYNTHIA REYNOLDS (President)
NCCS(SW/AW) KENNETH BOBEN (Vice President)
NCC(SW) SHAKILAH VERNER (Secretary)
NC1(AW) JOHNA ARMINTIA (Treasurer)

2. Words from the NCAPresident
Spring is Here!
I would like to focus on a few things that we have been doing and what you all have been doing as well.
Besides the planting of flowers and vegetables, many of you have been hard at work, doing what we in the
career counseling world do every day. We read all the NAVADMIN’s and instructions, interpret and provide
information to our Sailors, and keep abreast of the changes that affect our personnel every day.
Your National Officers have been busy doing the same thing for the Navy Counselor Association, Inc.
Rewriting the By Laws has been the most important thing we could have taken on this year and they are just
about ready for the lawyer to review before I sign them. Many leaders from the JAG community, Senior Navy
Counselor Leadership, Navy Personnel Command, Navy Total Force, Local Chapter Presidents and friends,
have all helped with this very large project for which we are very appreciative. I hope you all read through
them thoroughly. Each year after the Annual Event, it is the responsibility of the new officers to review the By
Laws for updates and changes. Each NCA member has the right to make recommendations for change. Let’s
live outside the box, break the paradigm and take the NCA into the Twenty teens. You/we are the future of the
NCA.
Lastly, I ask that you read the eligibility requirements for Annual membership, Lifetime member, Scholarship
application, Career Counselor of the Year nominee, and requirements for becoming a National Officer. Each is
in the By Laws and also linked in this newsletter for you to be sure that you completely understand the
eligibility requirements. I look forward to seeing all of you in June. This will be an event to remember!
Very respectfully,
NCCM Cynthia Reynolds, NCA President, president@usnca.org

3. Words from the NCAVice President
Hello All,
As we draw closer to June, I would like to remind everyone to plan ahead. Please submit your travel request
and register for the 22nd Annual National Navy Counselors Association, Inc., Professional Development and
Training Symposium.
My position as the National Vice President has proved to be very busy, yet very rewarding at the same time, as
displayed through the release of several newsletters since being elected. My personal goal is and will always be
to take care of Sailors! As Navy Leaders and Career Counselors this should be our number one priority!
As stated in every newsletter since Aug 2009, one of my primary duties as the NCA National Vice President is
to be the principle liaison between the Local Chapter Presidents, the NCA National officers, and our NCA
members. We currently have 11 local NCA chapters operating around the fleet with our newest chapter being
Pensacola FL. We welcome Pensacola to the team!
In closing, I always must recognize the local chapter President's for taking care of Sailors in the Fleet. All 11
Chapters have been very active this year. The newest Chapter is planning a fund raising event for the NCA
Scholarship. Please read all about their Chapter events and more of my comments later in this newsletter.
V/r NCCS Kenneth Boben
CNSL Force Counselor
National NCA Vice President
vicepresident@usnca.org

4. From the NCA Secretary: NCC(SW) Shakilah L. Verner
Wow!!! What an exciting year this has turned out to be…
The National Officers have been busy trying to make this
Year’s Professional Development and Training Symposium
one of the best ever and we hope you will enjoy it while in
Norfolk.
As we look forward to the upcoming symposium, we want to
also ensure that we are keeping you all updated with the latest
information pertaining to the NCA and its members. Please
visit this months edition of ‘Career Wise’ on our website at:
www.usnca.org and also the message board below with
messages from Local Chapters, the NCA Vice President, and
various committees. Additionally, any correspondence that
you would like to see in the news letter should be sent to :
secretary@uscna.org
Lastly, as our members transfer to different commands, we
want to ensure that you still receive the news letter. If you or
anyone that you know need to update their email address,
please let me know at: secretary@usnca.org Thanks and see
you in June!
From the NCA Treasurer: NC1(AW) Johna K. Armintia
If you plan to attend the Annual Navy Counselors Association
Development and Training Symposium, please register for the event
and reserve your hotel room with either the Marriott or Sheraton
Hotel. Please notify any of the NCA national officers if there are
complications regarding registration or making hotel reservations.
Registration fees are utilized to cover expenses related to the
production of the NCA Development and Training Symposium, such
as audio/visual and facilities. Attendees can pay the registration fee
via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only), Command Purchase Card
or SF-182. Any command that wishes to use the purchase card may
fill out the credit card authorization form on the NCA website. All
completed credit card authorization forms and SF-182s can
be scanned and emailed to the NCA treasurer at treasurer@usnca.org.
Please ensure to register online and include the registration number
on the form or in the email prior to sending the payment.
SF-182s and credit card authorization forms will be charged
immediately. Receipts will be forwarded to the POC for the
command and online registration will be updated to reflect as
registration being ‘PAID’.

5. The Navy Counselors Association
“Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles”
Mission
Vision
&
Guiding
Principles
“Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles”
The Navy Counselors Association (NCA), Inc. is dedicated to the continued support
of education and professional development of Career Counselors, Command Master
Chiefs, Navy Recruiters, Recruit Division Commanders, and all other personnel who
aid in the professional development of Sailors past and present. The NCA will
promote personal and professional integrity of Career Counselors, Command Master
Chiefs, Navy Recruiters, Recruit Division Commanders, and all other personnel who
aid in the career development of Sailors by providing a network of assets,
experience, and by facilitating the best possible career information flow to the
Navy.
We unite to form the NAVY COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION, INC. (NCA) dedicated to:
-Support, develop, encourage, foster and promote Career Counselors in their
efforts to obtain, train, and retain quality Sailors.
-Assist Career Counselors, Command Master Chiefs, Navy Recruiters, Recruit
Division Commanders, and all other personnel who aid in the professional
development of Sailors, past and present, and their family members and survivors,
in every proper and legitimate matter.
-Represent the best interest and rights of Career Counselor’s, Command Master
Chiefs, Navy Recruiters, Recruit Division Commanders, and all other personnel who
aid in the career development of Sailors to the proper authority when
appropriate.
Thank-you for your commitment to our team and association!

6. NCA LOCAL CHAPTERS
(1) Atlanta Chapter President:
NC1(AW) Natosha Gardner NOSC ATLANTA
Phone: (678)655-5940 Natosha.gardner@navy.mil
(2) Hawaii Chapter President:
NCC(SW/AW) Angela Keen
Email: angela.keen@navy.mil
Work: 808-473-3654 DSN: 453-3654
(3) Millington Chapter President:
NCCS Walter Clark CNRC
Phone: (901) 874-9128 DSN 882-9128
E-mail: walter.clark1@navy.mil
(4) Northwest Chapter President:
NCC(AW/SW/FMF) Derek M. Messer Naval Base Kitsap
Phone: (360) 627-4037
E-mail: derek.messer@navy.mil
(5) Southeast Chapter President:
NCC Ulysses L. Handy COMHSMWINGLANT
Tele: (904) 270-6412 ext 219
Email: Ulysses.l.handy@navy.mil
(6) New Orleans Chapter President:
NC1 George A. Perkins VFA-204
Phone: (904) 678-3935
E-mail: George.Perkins@navy.mil
(7) Okinawa Chapter President:
NC1(FMF/SW/AW/SS) Robert A. Eidemiller ISIC Career Development Program Manager CG III
Marine Expeditionary Force
Tele: Comm: 011.81.611.722.9450 DSN: 315-622-9450
E-mail: robert.eidemiller@usmc.mil
(8) Great Lakes Chapter President:
NCCS(AW/SW) Gary C. Simpson Training Support Center Great Lakes
Phone: (847) 688-4862 ext 171/172/173 DSN 792-3536
E-mail: gary.c.simpson@navy.mil OR career_counselor@yahoo.com
(9) Mid-Atlantic Chapter President:
NCCS(SW/AW) Martha Lara CNRMA
Phone: (757) 322-2830
E-mail: Martha.lara@navy.mil
(10) Northeast Chapter President:
NCC(SW/AW) Dan Haase Command Career Counselor Naval Submarine Base New London
DSN: 694-3177 COMM: 860-694-3177
E-mail: Daniel.hasse@navy.mil
(11) Pensacola Chapter President:
NCC(SW/AW) Stephanie Wood
Phone:(850) 452-7200 ext 4052
Email: stephanie.l.wood1@navy.mil
(12) Southwest Chapter President:
(VACANT)
(13) Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter President:
(VACANT)
(14) Lemoore Chapter President:
(VACANT)
*** Any region that would like to reinstate or establish a local chapter can do so by
contacting NCCS(SW/AW) Kenneth Boben at: vicepresident@usnca.org ***

7. Norfolk Norfolk
Sheraton Waterside
Downtown Marriot
Registration
Information
Get registered NOW, rooms go quickly!
Great Learning Free T-shirt for
Opportunity! ALL attendees!
Representatives will be available at the airport for directions and information!
Go to www.usnca.org to register now!!!

8. Norfolk, VA
27 Jun 2010 – 1 Jul 2010
E7 and above: Service Khaki
E6 and below: Service Uniform
***Dress Whites are the only other acceptable uniform***
(PLEASE READ (BELOW) NAVADMIN 345/09 FOR MORE INFORMATION)

9. Enjoy lunch time in Norfolk as we spend time talking with
Navy Counselor Master Chief subject matter experts!
NCCM TOD SHULS NCCM CYNTHIA REYNOLDS NCCM POLLYANNA NEELY
NCCM BRENT EMRICSON NCCM JOSE VELAZQUEZ NCCM GREG KING

10. NCCM JOE KING NCCM KEVIN SULLIVAN NCCM JOSEPH LEFF
NCCM JOE MACK NCCM JAMES ROBERTSON NCCM LINDA MACLEAN

11. Norfolk Virginia Attractions
Norfolk, Virginia, is the home of the
world's largest Navy base, exciting
restaurant and nightclub districts,
unique shops, cruise boats and
ferries, nationally recognized
museums, a zoo, and a beautiful
botanical garden. There's more than
enough to fill your visit with fun.
American Rover Nauticus
The tall ship sails daily April through is a science center exploring the
October from the dock at the power of the sea. It includes the
Waterside Marketplace. Harbor Hampton Roads Naval Museum and
cruises. the Battleship Wisconsin.
Elizabeth River Ferry Chrysler Museum of Art
Take this pedestrian ferry to visit One of America's great fine arts
Olde Towne Portsmouth. It's fast, museums. Comprising 30,000
cheap and offers a panoramic objects, the permanent collection
harbor view. Operates every 30 spans over 5,000 years of world
minutes. history.
Spirit of Norfolk Naval Station Norfolk tour
The largest ship cruising the harbor The world's largest naval station.
and has two climate controlled decks, Don't miss the bus tours conducted
open strolling decks, lounge seating, by Navy personnel. Pass historic
dance floors, and buffet dining. Daily homes from the 1907 Jamestown
lunch and dinner cruises. Exposition.
ODU Orchid Conservatory Norfolk Botanical Garden
The Kaplan Orchid Conservatory 155 acres of colorful landscapes,
greenhouse at Old Dominion unusual flowers, mature forests and
University is new and open to the seasonal plantings. Large
public. See the beautiful flowers. collections of azaleas, camellias,
roses and rhododendrons.

12. Ask Post
questions Comments
Navy Counselors Association
“Coming together to assist sailors”
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18. From: NCA Vice President (cont)
To: NCA Local Chapters and everyone committed to aiding our association
The Norfolk NCA Chapter continues to amaze me with their enthusiasm and dedication in
their role as the host Chapter for this Year’s Training Event. NCCS Lara and NCCS
Reaves’ leadership over the local committees and the National sub committees make it easy
for me to concentrate on the many other responsibilities I have as the National Vice
President.
I also want to thank all the Sailors who have volunteered their time to participate in
these committees. The fund raising events, volunteering with the Special Olympics,
manning the Ship’s Store and other events show how much one person and in this case, many
people have made a difference in the lives of our fellow service members, their families
and the communities we live in. I'm truly grateful to be surrounded by so many wonderful
people. Thank you!
V/r
NCCS(SW/AW) Kenneth Boben (NCA Vice President)
From: NCC(SW)Yenier Ramirez
To: Local Mid-Atlantic Area Members
Good afternoon to all,
First, I would like express my great appreciation to those that took the time out last
month and assisted with the Shamrock marathon, I've heard nothing but great things!
HOOYAH! The NCA Mid-Atlantic Region next volunteer opportunity will be at the March of
Dimes, March for Babies Walk a Thon. Event will be at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on
the 25th of April, start time will be 0700 till 1000. This is a great opportunity for all
to take advantage of, and feel free to include your families as well. If you would like
more information about the March of Dimes, March for Babies visit their website at
http://www.marchforbabies.org/ Note: I will need a head count prior to the event. So, if
you plan on volunteering please email me stating that you will be attending...Thank you!
Very Respectfully,
NCC(SW)Ramirez,Yenier,
Command Career Counselor,
Naval Support Activity, Norfolk
Office: 757-836-1844, Cell: 757-371-3334
From: NCC(SW)Yenier Ramirez
To: Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Committee
The NCA-Mid Atlantic Region Volunteer services are in full swing and making a
difference. In the past two months we have touched thousands of lives with
volunteering in such events as the Shamrock Marathon held at Virginia Beach and
the Special Olympics at Virginia Wesleyan College. It has been a rewarding and
unforgettable experience for all those who volunteered and it is certain that the
NCA Mid-Atlantic region is making a difference in the community. We hope to
continue servicing those in need now and in the future and with the passion of
the NCA-Mid Atlantic region for the community I'm certain that we will!
V/r,NCC(SW)Ramirez, Yenier, Command Career Counselor, Naval Support Activity NOB

19. Message Board (cont)
From: NCC(SW/AW) Angela Keen
To: Hawaii Local Chapter
Our April monthly training meeting will take place on April 20th. Training days
here in Hawaii have a great attendance and the Counselors are very excited to
interact in the training. The material that we talk about is very exciting and
our counselors are always engaged. Networking here has been awesome and
camaraderie here is highly felt while preparing for fundraisers. April 27-28
CDTC will be offered, so far I have 28 Sailors signed up and all the area CCC’s
are volunteering to facilitate every topic. I am so very proud to serve with one
of the finest groups of Navy Counselors!!
Very Respectfully,
NCC(SW/AW) Angela Keen
CNSG MIDPAC ISIC/CNRH
Command Career Counselor
Email: Angela.keen@navy.mil
Phone: 808-473-3654
From: NCCS(AW/SW)Melinda Reaves
To: Ship’s Store Committee
Bravo Zulu to NCC(SW/AW) Campbell and the Navy Association (NCA) Ship Store
Committee for the OUTSTANDING sales and meticulous inventory of the NCA Ship
Store merchandise. The Ship Store Committee has sold more than $1700.00 in
merchandise since July 2009 and is still going full steam ahead. This is the
first time in NCA History that I am aware of that merchandise was sold prior to
our annual training event. Outstanding job!!!
V/r NCCS(SW/AW) Melinda Reaves
From: NCC(AW/SW)Stephanie Wood
To: Pensacola Local Chapter
The Pensacola Chapter Career Counselors Association are dedicated and involved in
assisting one another in finding the right resources for the right people.
Our local chapter meetings are held monthly. During our last meeting we
discussed (1) developing an information packet for Sailors who are interested in
converting to Navy Counselor and (2) the latest and greatest information on
Career Development. Currently, we are trying to coordinate a brief for our
region concerning the turn of events for the CARIT team. Our next chapter
meeting is scheduled for 15 April.
V/R,
NCC(AW/SW) Stephanie Wood
Command Career Counselor
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola FL 32508-5113
COMM: (850) 452-7404, DSN 922-7404, E-mail: stephanie.l.wood1@navy.mil

20. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Membership is open to all Command Career Counselors, Command Master Chiefs, Retention
Team Members, Recruiters, Detailers and Recruit Division Commanders active and reserve;
and all military and civilian personnel involved in the professional development of Sailors.
NAVY COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION DUES INVOICE
To become a member of the Navy Counselor Association, Inc., please complete the below invoice,
write your check payable to Navy Counselor Association, Inc., and mail to:
NAVY COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 15223
NORFOLK, VA 23511-0223
CHECK DUES OPTION: 1 Year $30 Lifetime (According to age)
45 and below $120.00
46-50 $110.00
51-55 $100.00
56-60 $ 85.00
(for more, see NCA by-laws)
Please complete:
Full Name: Rate:
SSN: Title/Position:
Current Duty Station: UIC:
Work Address:
Work E-mail Address: SEND NCA
NEWSLETTER HERE
Work Phone: FAX:
COMMERCIAL DSN
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Home E-mail Address: SEND NCA
NEWSLETTER HERE
Name of Command Master Chief:
Please forward a copy of the newsletter to:
E-MAIL ADDRESS OF ANOTHER CONCERNED SHIPMATE
Link to Membership application: http://www.usnca.org/membership

21. SHIP’S STORE ITEMS!
Belt Buckle - CCC Logo $5.00
Stainless_Steel_Belt_Buckle
Flask - CCC Logo $10.00
Stainless_Steel_Flask
Knife - NCA Logo $35.00
NCA_Knife

22. Lapel Pin - CCC Logo $5.00
Lapel_Pin
Laptop Bag (Black) - CCC Logo $10.00
Black_Laptop_Bag
Letter Opener - CCC Logo $10.00
Stainless_Steel_Letter_Opener

23. Magnet - CCC Logo $7.00
CCC_Magnet
Mouse Pad - CCC Logo $5.00
CCC_Mouspad
Polo Shirt (2X) - CCC Logo $15.00
Polo_Shirt

24. Portfolio (Large-Blue/Black) - NCA Logo
$12.00
NCA_Portfolio
Stein - CCC Logo $20.00
Beer_Stein
Travel Mug - NCA Logo $12.00
Blue_Travel_Mug

25. Water Bottle (Blue) - CCC Logo $5.00
Blue_Water_Bottle
Water Bottle (Green) - CCC Logo $5.00
Green_Water_Bottle
Water Bottle (Red) - CCC Logo $5.00
Red_Water_Bottle

26. THANK-YOU FOR SHOPPING
THE SHIP’S STORE!
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT NEW
ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN
THE SHIP’S STORE!
shipsstore@usnca.org

27. Navy Counselors Association Ships Store Order Form
To order ship store items, please select the item(s)below,
calculate the total, add shipping and handling cost
(domestic or international), fill in your name and complete
mailing address, then mail your check or money order along
with the completed order form to:
Navy Counslors Association, Inc.
Ship's Store
P.O. Box 15233
Norfolk, VA 23511-0233
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ITEM Price Quantity/Size Sub-Total
Belt Buckle - CCC Logo $ 5.00 x $___________ $_________
Flask - CCC Logo $10.00 x $___________ $_________
Lapel Pin - CCC Logo $ 5.00 x $___________ $_________
Laptop Bag (Black) - CCC Logo $10.00 x $___________ $_____
Letter Opener - CCC Logo $10.00 x $___________ $_________
Mouse Pad - CCC Logo $ 5.00 x $___________ $_________
Polo Shirt (2X) - CCC Logo $15.00 x $___________ $_________
Travel Mug - NCA Logo $12.00 x $___________ $_________
Water Bottle (Blue) - CCC Logo $ 5.00 x $_________$________
Water Bottle (Green) - CCC Logo $ 5.00 x $______ $_________
Water Bottle (Red) - CCC Logo $ 5.00 x $________ $_________
Shipping and Handling (S&H) (Domestic) $10.35 $_________
Shipping and Handling (S&H) (International) 41.95 $_______
Total $_________
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Name: __________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
Email: _______________________Telephone: _________________
Please allow 2-4 weeks. We will email you when we ship your
order.

28. Navy Counselors Association Career Counselor of the Year Application:
http://www.usnca.org/by-laws/appendix B
Navy Counselors Association Scholarship Application:
(Note: Nominees for scholarship must be a spouse or dependent of a current NCA member in good
standing).
http://www.usnca.org/scholarship
Navy Counselors Association,Inc. Membership Application:
(Note: You must be an ‘Annual Member’ five (5) consecutive years before becoming a ‘Lifetime
Member’). Membership history can be found at: www.usnca.org
http://www.usnca.org/membership
ARTICLE VIII – NATIONAL OFFICERS
Section I. The National Officers of the NCA shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The
National Officers shall be collectively known as the Executive Board. Election of National Officers will take
place annually at the symposium for President and Vice President and every 2 years for Secretary and
Treasurer. All nominated and/or elected officers must have a minimum of 2 years remaining on active duty at
the time of nomination and/or election and not be in a deploying status for at least a year.
All requirements must be met to run or be nominated as a National Officer.
Note 1: All Four (4) National Officer Positions will be up for election at this Year’s Symposium. Please
standby for specific requirements for the ‘Treasurers’ position in the upcoming news letter.
Note 2: All newly elected Officers should plan to remain at the symposium an additional day for turnover.

29. APRIL NAVAL HISTORY
FACTS
April 1, 1893 - Navy General Order 409 of 25 February 1893 establishes the rate of Chief Petty Officer as of
this date.
April 4, 1949 - Establishment of NATO.
April 7, 1942 - Navy accepts African Americans for general service.
April 12, 1861 - Civil War begins when Confederates fire on Fort Sumter, SC.
April 18, 1906 - Navy assists in relief operations during San Francisco earthquake and fire.
April 22, 1898 - U.S. warships begin blockade of Cuba.
April 28, 1993 - SECDEF memo orders Armed Forces to train and assign women on combat aircraft and most
combat ships, but not to ground combat positions.
THE NEW 2010
COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
CCOY (Shore) Committee: NCCM ALBERT CCOY (SEA) Committee: NCCM MACK
CCOY (Reserve) Committee: (Selection Pending) BY-LAWS Committee: NCC TAPIA
SCHOLARSHIP Committee: (Selection pending) MEMBERSHIP Committee: NCC WALSH
SPONSOR Committee: NCCS LONG TRAINING Committee: NCCS SEKEET
ADVISORY Committee: Names kept in confidence FINANCE Committee: (Selection Pending)
(Note): Updated BY-LAWS will be available (MAY 2010) at: www.usnca.org *** Click By-laws

31. "ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 22ND ANNUAL NCA SYMPOSIUM"
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RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN ANNOUNCES THE NAVY COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION
(NCA) 22ND ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM AT THE
MARRIOTT NORFOLK WATERSIDE HOTEL, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, FROM
27 JUNE - 1 JULY 2010. THIS YEAR'S THEME IS "AMERICA'S NAVY: A GLOBAL FORCE
FOR GOOD." THIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES THE
NAVY'S CAREER COUNSELOR COMMUNITY INFORMATION ON RETENTION POLICIES, POLICY
CHANGES, PROGRAM UPDATES, NEWS AND BEST PRACTICES. RETAINING OUR BEST SAILORS
IS A PRIORITY FOR EVERY NAVY LEADER, AND BEGINS WITH HAVING THE CURRENT
INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
2. THE NCA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND DISCUSSION ON A BROAD RANGE OF CAREER
DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES AND POLICIES WHICH FOCUS ON INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO
RETENTION, ATTRITION AND CAREER MANAGEMENT CONCERNS. TRAINING WILL INCLUDE,
BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT PROGRAM BRIEFS ON CAREER
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CIMS), NAVY RETENTION MONITORING SYSTEMS
(NRMS), PERFORM TO SERVE (PTS) AND FLEETRIDE. THE ENTIRE CAREER DEVELOPMENT
TEAM, TO INCLUDE COMMANDING OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, COMMAND MASTER
CHIEFS, CHIEFS OF THE BOAT, COMMAND SENIOR CHIEFS, SENIOR ENLISTED LEADERS,
ESPECIALLY COMMAND CAREER COUNSELORS, NAVY RECRUITERS, RECRUIT DIVISION
COMMANDERS, DETAILERS AND OTHER MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR SAILORS, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
3. DURING THE SYMPOSIUM, THE NCA WILL SELECT THREE CAREER COUNSELORS OF THE
YEAR, ONE FROM SEA DUTY (TYPE 2, 3 OR 4), ONE FROM SHORE DUTY (TYPE 1 OR 6)
AND ONE FROM THE RESERVE FORCE.
COMMANDS MAY NOMINATE ASSIGNED CAREER COUNSELORS (E6 AND BELOW) USING THE FORMAT
IN THE NCA BY-LAWS, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.USNCA.ORG. NOMINATIONS
SHOULD ADDRESS SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CAREER
COUNSELOR COMMUNITY DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS. PACKAGES MUST BE RECEIVED NOT
LATER THAN 1 JUNE 2010 AFTER ROUTING THROUGH THE RESPECTIVE TYCOM.
MAIL NOMINATION PACKAGES TO:
PRESIDENT, NAVY COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION, INC.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
P O BOX 15233
NORFOLK, VA 23511-0023
PRESENCE AT THE CONFERENCE IS NOT A PREREQUISITE FOR SELECTION FOR THIS
PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION.
4. PER REF A, COMMANDING OFFICERS MAY ISSUE ORDERS FOR ATTENDANCE AT

32. GOVERNMENT EXPENSE AFTER DETERMINING THERE IS A LEGITIMATE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
PURPOSE, AND THE OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED JUSTIFY THE EXPENSES (INCLUDING
FEES, TRAVEL COSTS, AND OTHER COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARTICIPATION).
COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE DIRECTED TO FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE IN REF A WHEN MAKING
THIS DETERMINATION. PER JFTR AND JTR, TAD ORDERS MAY COVER EXPENSES INCIDENT TO
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, PER
DIEM, AND REGISTRATION FEES. IF FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, PERMISSIVE TAD ORDERS
MAY BE ISSUED.
5. TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL DUTY ORDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COVER EXPENSES, INCLUDING
THE REGISTRATION FEE OF 150 DOLLARS. GOVERNMENT MESSING AND BERTHING IS NOT
AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION. IN AN EFFORT TO CONSERVE TAD FUNDS, SHUTTLES WILL
BE PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT AND HOTELS. HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.USNCA.ORG. PRIOR TO REGISTRATION FOR THE SYMPOSIUM,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO ENSURE YOUR
GOVERNMENT CHARGE CARD IS ACTIVATED. GOVERNMENT CHARGE CARDS WILL NOT BE
BILLED BEFORE 25 JUNE 2010.
6. PER REF B, SELECTED RESERVE PERSONNEL ARE AUTHORIZED TO PARTICIPATE AT THE
NCA SYMPOSIUM IN A PAID DRILL STATUS.
7. THE ANNUAL NCA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM IS AN
IMPORTANT EVENT FOR FRONT-LINE SAILOR ADVOCATES AND LEADERS.
NOTHING REPLACES THE FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOUR CAREER
DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEMBERS AND THE PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGERS THAT ESTABLISH
THE PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THEY MUST TRAIN TO AND IMPLEMENT AT YOUR COMMANDS.
8. POINT OF CONTACT IS NCCM(SW/AW) CYNTHIA L. REYNOLDS, AT
(757) 445-4012/DSN 565, OR EMAIL AT CYNTHIA.REYNOLDS(AT)NAVY.MIL
9. RELEASED BY MS. STEFFANIE EASTER, N1 ACTING.//
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