Officers for 2021-2023

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                       CAPT Lawrence Brennan, USN, Retired

                                           Commander

                       CDR John F.V. Cupschalk, USN, Retired

                                        Commander- Elect

Anthony Viscogliosi                  Henry Warnke

Vice Commander - Support          Vice Commander -  Membership

Daniel Thys. MD                           John P. Francavillo

Vice Commander - Historian          Vice Commander - Recorder

Richard P. Kaye, Esq.                   Richard P. Kaye, Esq.

Treasurer (Interim)                           Judge Advocate

Vacant                                              Rev. William H. Schmidt, SMP

Surgeon                                              Chaplain

MONDAY LUNCHEONS

The New York Commandery holds luncheons on the first Monday of most months throughout the year. These luncheons introduce a guest speaker discussing areas of interest to the US Navy, Marines, and naval services. Luncheons are held at the historic Racquet & Tennis Club, Park Avenue, New York City. (All events at the Racquet & Tennis Club require gentlemen to wear jacket and tie).

RADM SAMUEL ELIOIT MORISON AWARD FOR NAVAL LITERATURE

The RADM Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature dinner is an annual black-tie event held by the New York Commandery which recognizes an author "who by his published writings has made a substantial contribution to the preservation of the history and traditions of the United States Navy." A committee meets throughout the year reading new books on the naval sea services. The dinner takes place in November.

AWARDS

In addition to the RADM Samuel Eliot Morison Award, the New York Commandery also awards top midshipmen at the United States Maritime Academy, King’s Point. The Commandery works with the college’s leadership in identifying the excelled midshipmen, who are expected to continue active service in the Navy or Merchant Marines after graduation.

EVENTS

The Commandery participates in other events throughout the year, many which join with such venerable groups as the New York Council, Navy League of the United States. An annual summer cocktail party at the Chart House in Weehawken has become a favorite, at which we invite our sister naval sea service organizations. The annual Holiday/Christmas party is also a popular event with our sister organizations.

The Naval Order of the United States is the living history of our sea going services. Our membership keeps history alive through the restoration of historic artifacts, establishment of memorials at key sites, and the active collection of our shared history through academic papers, published works, and ad hoc stories.

We are a growing community of members spanning multiple generations and military engagements. Using written, visual, aural and social media, we tell our stories and work as a community to build, restore, and commemorate our treasured national history of those who went to sea in the name of our country.

Please visit our national website, or one of our commandery websites if you plan on travelling to that location.

National Website

National Capitol Commander - Washington, D.C. area

Philadelphia and Delaware County

Charleston, South Carolina Commandery

First Coast, Northern Florida

San Francisco, California

Monterey, California

Continental Commanddery (Virtual)

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