2. About MPA
• The Maritime Patrol Association (MPA), a 501 (c) (3) Florida non-
profit corporation
• Professional organization representing the U.S. Maritime Patrol and
Reconnaissance community
• "I want to thank those who have made this association a reality,” said Rear Admiral Michael W.
Hewitt, U.S. Navy. “As we close out the first 100 years of Naval Aviation and celebrate the rich
heritage of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force, I look forward to a bright future with
the P-8A Poseidon and BAMS UAS. Now that we have begun the complex transition from a legacy
aircraft that has served us well for over fifty years, it is more important than ever to bring
together our past, present, and future warriors. Synergistic efforts between those great
Americans assigned to our squadrons, the organizations that support them, and our many
dedicated industry partners will continue to deliver unmatched capability to the Fleet. Continuing
communication and collaboration between Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force and our
civilian partners is vital to our overall success.“
- From MPA press release dated 9/27/2011
3. Mission Statement
• Provide recognition and enhance the prestige of the U.S. Maritime
Patrol and Reconnaissance community
• Provide forum for past, present & future MPA members to interact
and network
• Provide recognition to community members who have made
significant contributions
• Provide information about new developments and accomplishments
in the community
4. What We’re Doing
• Annual Symposium
– March 17-29, 2012
– MPA General Member Meeting
– MPA member discounts to Symposium events
– MPA members kick-off social
• Partnering with corporate industry partners
– Defer the cost of Symposium events
– Add to and maintain the Hall of Honor
• Recognition
– Hall of Honor inductees and memorial at NAS Jacksonville
– MPA Annual Scholarship to debut at 2013 Symposium
– Community awards TBD
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5. What We’re Doing
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• Provide forum for information, networking and interaction
– Online membership directory (member only access)
– Online forum (member only access)
– Symposium events and socials
– Regional chapters
– Quarterly online newsletter (launch in Spring 2012)
6. Membership
• Membership levels
– Active Duty, Retired & Civilian
– $35 annual dues
• Membership benefits
– MPA member discounts to Symposium events
– MPA members kick-off social at Symposium
– Online membership directory (member only access)
– Online forum (member only access)
– Additional events and socials
– Regional chapters
– Quarterly online newsletter (launch in Spring 2012)
– Discounted MPA gear (merchandise, shirts, etc)
• Current membership stats
– Approaching 250 members (Oct 2012)
7. Plank Owner Members
• Plank Owner Members
– Automatic for all members who
sign up in first year
– Receive Plank Owner coin and
patch as part of membership
8. MPA Leadership
• Interim Board of Directors
– CAPT William "Trey" Wheeler, III, USN
– CAPT Richard Heimerle, USN (Ret.)
– CAPT Chuck Martello, USN (Ret.)
– CAPT Max Norgart, USN (Ret.)
– CDR Frank "Wes" Naylor, USN
– LCDR Robert Wilkerson, USN
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10. MPA Contact Info
For more information and to
sign-up for membership online go to:
www.maritimepatrolassociation.org
info@maritimepatrolassociation.org
