In Today’s Update…
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OUR PILLARS THIS SUMMER
VETERANS | VPAN IS DOUBLING ITS FOOTPRINT!
We’re excited to announce that Veterans West has been awarded a second program contract for LA County’s Veterans Peer Access Network (VPAN)! Veterans West now oversee the delivery of this important programming for Districts 2 and 4 — more than doubling our footprint.
Complementing the VPAN services, Veterans West is focused on providing workforce development and housing support programs to veterans across an even greater area of Southern California.
To learn more about these programs, click the button below.
EDUCATION| SUMMER CAMP IS UNDERWAY
Battleship IOWA is once again hosting our STEM Adventure Camp this summer! Thanks to funding provided by the Crail-Johnson Foundation, children from moderate to low-income households in the greater LA Harbor Area are eligible for a scholarship to attend for FREE!!
This week, the 1st and 2nd graders have been aboard and having a blast. Have your summer explorers join us for exciting ship tours and engage in fun STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities focused on the successful construction, operation, and maintenance of the ship.
Scholarships to attend for FREE are available for both low and middle income families. Reach out to Battleship IOWA’s Education Manager, Tiffany Ellerbeck, at tellerbeck@labattleship.com, with any questions.
Click the corresponding button below to register for camp and/or apply for a scholarship. See graphic below for dates and times.
LEGACY GIVING: Debunking Myths
Charitable giving comes in many forms. More importantly, considering the positive impact we could have on those we love – and the causes we care about supporting most – can help us choose how and when we give.
By joining our John Paul Jones Legacy Society, you are investing in our mission and honoring those who serve, educating future generations, and empowering communities.
DEBUNKING SOME COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
MISCONCEPTION 1: “It’s too complicated”.
Usually, when people think of estate planning, they think of complicated documents and multiple trips to an attorney. But rest assured, it’s not that complicated. The simplicity and joy may surprise you.
We can’t predict how long we have to plan what we leave for those we love and the charities we care about supporting most. There’s no better time than the present to make plans for these important gift decisions, which let’s you see the impact your gifts have on the people and causes you support.
MISCONCEPTION 3: It’s only for the super rich.”
Simply not true! Anybody can make a planned gift. Whether it’s $200 or $2 million, gifts of all sizes can make a difference. Plus, gifts don’t have to be in cash. We encourage you to learn more about the assets you can leave by clicking the button below, contacting our development team, or speaking with your planned giving advisor.
To make it even more relatable, here’s Battleship IOWA volunteer and retired US Navy Captain, Rich Abele’s testimonial for joining the John Paul Jones Legacy Society:
“I consider it a privilege and honor to provide legacy support to the Pacific Battleship Center (aka National Museum of the Surface Navy). For the past ten years, Battleship IOWA has been my ‘go to’ retirement activity. Preserving this 80-year-old, iconic warship – the “battleship of presidents” – is extremely important so that the National Museum of the Surface Navy can be built to educate visitors about the Navy’s role in protecting our freedoms, providing humanitarian assistance, and keeping our seal lanes open for the free trade of international commerce.
“Having served in the U.S. Navy for over 30 years, I can relate to the important missions that Battleship IOWA performed, and it is essential that stories like hers can be shared with future generations and those serving presently to understand and enjoy.”
Want to get involved? Need help planning your legacy gift? Contact our development team at development@labattleship.com or (877) 446-9261 x 723.
A SPECIAL WEEK AT BATTLESHIP IOWA
Have you heard the news? After a year or so of preparation and an almost indescribable amount of hard work and research by our crew, we did something that hasn’t been done since the battleship program ended thirty-some years ago.
We rotated Turret 3.
Why did we do it and what are our plans? Watch the video to find out!
SCUTTLEBUTT PODCAST | Season 2 Episode 10: Richmond Crew Still Volunteering A Decade Later
Latest Scuttlebutt spends time with the infamous “three musketeers” from the Richmond crew: “Electric” Bill Weinberg, Alan Markle, and Angelo Salarpi.
This trio has been volunteering with Battleship IOWA for a decade. They drive down from the Bay Area several times a year. What inspires them to keep coming? Listen and find out!
Find it here or wherever you get your podcasts:
• Spotify
• Apple
• Google
• Amazon
• Buzzsprout
Or head over to YouTube for the video version.
NOTE: If you prefer not to donate electronically, please mail your check to:
Attention: Development Department, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731
Thank you to our 2021 donors for their generosity and support. Want to know how your donations are making a difference? Check out our ANNUAL REPORT here.
From now until September 30, 2023, use the promo code NMSN23 and get an EXTRA 3 MONTHS added to your membership! Click below to learn more and join.
