National Coast Guard Museum Association Newsletter (SPRING 2020)
National Coast Guard Museum Association's spring newsletter (2020). Learn about recent developments with the Museum and the incredible stories behind the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard.
National Coast Guard Museum Association's spring newsletter (2020). Learn about recent developments with the Museum and the incredible stories behind the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT<br />
As you well know, throughout<br />
the Service’s nearly 230 years,<br />
the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> has adapted<br />
to meet the ever-changing needs<br />
of our Nation. In the midst of the<br />
COVID-19 pandemic, <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong> men and women are<br />
rising to the challenge again,<br />
never wavering from their<br />
mission even as they adjust some<br />
of their methods.<br />
Because of their resiliency, sense of duty, and determination,<br />
we at the <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>Association</strong> remain steadfast in our<br />
commitment to build a <strong>Museum</strong> in their honor.<br />
During his State of the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> address in February<br />
<strong>2020</strong>, Admiral Karl L. Schultz shared his enthusiasm and<br />
desire to have the <strong>Museum</strong> open in 2024. With the same<br />
goal of accomplishing our mission, I am proud to report that<br />
even amid the disruption that social distancing has caused<br />
to our normal working routines, the <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>Association</strong> has<br />
continued to advance the permitting process with the State of<br />
Connecticut which is a critical step to starting site preparation<br />
for the project.<br />
Donors and friends like you continue to respond when we call,<br />
and we are so grateful. Members of our Board of Directors<br />
and Capital Campaign Committee have been on numerous<br />
video conferences with current and prospective major donors<br />
to the campaign. You will read on page 3 about one donor<br />
who gave through appreciated stock earlier this year to make<br />
an even greater impact. Our most sincere appreciation goes<br />
out to all that contribute to this important campaign.<br />
We believe that we will look back on this time as a moment<br />
in American history when the U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> played an<br />
instrumental role in protecting our Country. This is yet another<br />
reason a <strong>Museum</strong> in their honor is important. We hope you<br />
and your family continue to remain healthy and safe, and we<br />
appreciate your continued support and interest in the future<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>.<br />
We owe it to the cornerstone<br />
of what makes our Service great, our<br />
people, to memorialize the extraordinary<br />
achievements of our past, present, and<br />
future workforces. And I look forward to<br />
showcasing the rich history and heroism<br />
of all <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>smen in the <strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> scheduled to open<br />
in New London, CT in 2024.<br />
CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.)<br />
To view current and previous newsletters online, vist:<br />
coastguardmuseum.org/newsletter<br />
Admiral Karl L. Schultz<br />
Commandant<br />
<strong>2020</strong> State of the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Address<br />
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NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
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