Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00
Nov
18
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Advisory Committee members will be invited to most Board Meetings, which are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Margaret Doyle at [email protected] or Executive Director Jesica Hitchen at [email protected] for the password if needed.
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Dec
16
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Advisory Committee members will be invited to most Board Meetings, which are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Margaret Doyle at [email protected] or Executive Director Jesica Hitchen at [email protected] for the password if needed.
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Oct
21
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Advisory Committee members will be invited to most Board Meetings, which are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Margaret Doyle at [email protected] or Executive Director Jesica Hitchen at [email protected] for the password if needed.
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Sep
16
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Advisory Committee members will be invited to most Board Meetings, which are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Margaret Doyle at [email protected] or Executive Director Jesica Hitchen at [email protected] for the password if needed.
September 16: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Aug
19
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Advisory Committee members will be invited to most Board Meetings, which are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Margaret Doyle at [email protected] or Executive Director Jesica Hitchen at [email protected] for the password if needed.
August 19: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
September 16: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Aug
4
10:00 AM10:00
USCG Sector New York Coast Guard Day
New York Council Navy League will once again sponsor the children’s area at USCG Sector New York’s annual celebration of the Coast Guard’s birthday.
We’re looking for members to join us for this fun outdoor event at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. In exchange for volunteering your time for part of the day, you’ll get to celebrate USCG personnel and their families, enjoy a cookout lunch and come away with two t-shirts.
Jul
15
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Advisory Committee members will be invited to most Board Meetings, which are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Margaret Doyle at [email protected] or Executive Director Jesica Hitchen at [email protected] for the password if needed.
July 15: proposed to be held via Zoom
August 19: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
September 16: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Jul
6
11:00 AM11:00
Helmets to Hardhats
New York Council Navy League and Helmets to Hardhats are hosting a job fair at John Jay College of Criminal Justice to help military members plan their next steps. With representatives from at least 15 building trades, any military member considering a post-service career in construction — whether that change is coming soon or in a few years — is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Jul
5
4:00 PM16:00
INR/America 250 Welcome to the Fleet Reception
Fans of our marquee Fleet Week event, the Richard and Doris Scheuing CO/XO Reception, can expect a similar event that brings participating sea service members and the general public together for a celebration of our nation’s maritime. This year’s version will be a party with more service members representing navies around the world, co-hosted by New York Council Navy League and Northwell Health. Registration is currently available for New York Council members only. If you are a member in good standing as of June 12 and did not receive an email invitation, please contact us at [email protected].
Jul
3
to Jul 8
International Naval Review and Sail 250
Watch this space for announcements as we plan events to welcome nearly 20,000 sailors and dignitaries from around the world.
Jun
26
9:00 AM09:00
George Washington High School for Health Careers and Sciences graduation
New York Council Navy League will present academic stipends to top-performing NJROTC cadets at their graduation ceremony.
Jun
25
4:00 PM16:00
George Washington High School for Media and Communications Graduation
New York Council Navy League will present an academic stipends to a top-performing NJROTC cadet at their graduation ceremony.
Jun
25
9:00 AM09:00
George Washington High School for Law and Public Service Graduation
New York Council Navy League will present academic stipends to top-performing NJROTC cadets at their graduation ceremony.
Jun
23
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Advisory Committee members will be invited to most Board Meetings, which are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Margaret Doyle at [email protected] or Executive Director Jesica Hitchen at [email protected] for the password if needed.
June 23: date confirmed; will be held via Zoom
July 15: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
August 19: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
September 16: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Jun
18
8:00 AM08:00
USMMA Convocation Ceremony
New York Council President James Spear will present our Sword of Leadership award to a graduating USMMA midshipman who is commissioning as an officer of one of the sea services.
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00
George Washington Division Sea Cadets Year-End Ceremony
The New York Council Navy League will present an outstanding Sea Cadet who exemplifies Teddy Roosevelt’s values of energy, spirit, competition and fair play with the Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal at the unit’s year-end celebration.
Jun
12
7:30 PM19:30
River Towns Young Marines Year-End Ceremony
The New York Council Navy League will present outstanding Young Marines who exemplify Teddy Roosevelt’s values of energy, spirit, competition and fair play with Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medals at the unit’s year-end celebration.
Jun
10
8:30 AM08:30
USCG Station New York Enlisted Person Awards
New York Council will join USCG Station New York’s next all-hands assembly to honor the unit’s 2025 Enlisted Person of the Year and two most recent Enlisted Person of the Quarter honorees. Our top-performer recognition at our adopted units continues to include certificates and cash awards presented by Council Directors, Members and Staff. If you’re interested in presenting unit awards like this, contact Fleet Support VP Joe File or Executive Director Jess Hitchen.
Jun
3
to Jun 6
Navy League of the United States National Convention
This year’s national convention, will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk VA from June 3–6. Registration is opening soon at https://www.navyleague.org/meetings-and-events/national-convention/.
Jun
1
to Jun 2
Anchors Aweigh Congressional Fly-In
The Legislative Affairs Office at Navy League National Headquarters hosts members from councils all over the country to conduct a day of advocacy on Capital Hill. Online training will lead up to an evening of in-person training on June 1, then transportation is provided from HQ to the United States Capital for a day of meetings with elected officials and their staff. Transportation will also be available from National HQ to Norfolk on July 3 for any members attending the national convention.
The Legislative Affairs office at National held a virtual information session on February 17. If you missed it or would like to review the presentation, click here. Watch your inbox and this page for more information about local info and training sessions for New York Council members interested in participating.
May
27
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors and the Advisory Committee are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Board Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, but the date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Norma Milio at [email protected] or Assistant Director Karina Verna, staff liaison to the Governance Management Committee, at [email protected] for the password if needed.
May 27: UPDATE: Board agreed to new date at their last meeting; will be held in person at JPMorgan, 390 Madison
June 17: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
July 15: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
August 19: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
September 16: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
May
27
3:00 PM15:00
1st Marine Corps District NCO of the Quarter Award Presentation
Council VP of Fleet Support Joe Fila will present a certificate and cash award to the quarter’s outstanding non-commissioned officer from our supported USMC recruiting unit, 1st Marine Corps District, at their all-hands meeting.
May
25
10:00 AM10:00
Intrepid Museum Memorial Day Ceremony
The Intrepid Former Crew Members invite New York Council Navy League members to join them for a solemn ceremony honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in defense of our nation. Civic and military leaders will offer remarks and join in a special wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the fallen. The ceremony is scheduled to conclude with a flyover by Navy fighter jets.
May
25
10:00 AM10:00
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Memorial Day Ceremony
The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Association is proud to include the New York Council Navy League in their wreath laying and ceremony at the Monument in Manhattan’s Riverside Park once again. Since 2004, the Monument has served as the site of the city’s largest Memorial Day observance, honoring all those who have served our nation in war. Hundreds of New Yorkers, as well as local leaders, veterans and members of the armed forces, attend each year. Council President James Spear, accompanied by our sponsor, Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial provider, will present a wreath on behalf of the Council.
May
22
10:00 AM10:00
USCGC VINCENT DANZ (WPC 1162) Commissioning Ceremony
Save the date for a special commissioning celebration of the fast response cutter named in honor of Vincent Danz, a New York Police Department officer and a Port Security Specialist Second Class in the United States Coast Guard Reserve who drilled at USCG Sector New York. Officer Danz died responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and the Council was proud to have participated in the naming ceremony for the cutter in November 2019.
For more information, visit our USCGC Vincent Danz Commissioning page.
If you would like to join our mailing list for commissioning-related news, sign up to volunteer or request tickets to the ceremony, please complete this form. Please note that each person requesting a ceremony ticket must complete their own form and ticket distribution is subject to Coast Guard review and approval.
If you would like to support the two Coast Guard cutters being commissioned this year in honor of 9/11 heroes, you can donate here. If you represent a company, foundation or organization that would like to sponsor the commissioning celebrations, please contact our staff at [email protected].
May
14
8:00 AM08:00
New York Maritime Security Conference
The New York Maritime Security Conference will return on Thursday, May 14, 2026, when thought leaders and experienced professionals from across government, the private sector, defense and academia gather to explore the crucial role the maritime industry plays in national security. This year’s focus will be on Restoring American Maritime Dominance.
To learn more or purchase individual tickets, including Navy League member discount, visit the conference website.
Apr
27
5:30 PM17:30
Anchors Aweigh Congressional Fly-In Info & Training Session
New York Council Navy League's Legislative Affairs Committee is inviting all members to a Zoom meeting at 5:30 P.M. on April 27 to learn about this year's Anchors Aweigh Congressional Fly-In. The Fly-In is scheduled for June 1 and 2 and Fly-In registration is available on the National website. National HQ is also hosting virtual training sessions for the Fly In, but this Info & Training session is specific to our Council.
This meeting is for you if you:
have already registered with National HQ to attend the Fly-In
are considering attending but want to learn more
want to support the Council's advocacy efforts locally
want to learn about the Navy League's 2026 Congressional asks
Please complete the form here to RSVP for the Info & Training session.
Apr
19
to Apr 22
Sea-Air-Space
Powered by the Navy League of the United Sates, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision makers from around the world to share the latest advances in the maritime domain. With industry-leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.
This year's Sea-Air-Space will be held April 19–22 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. While this is not a Council event, New York Council Navy League members who are attending for personal interest — not representing a business or industry — can receive complimentary registration from National for exhibit hall access and educational sessions. Industry-affiliated members attending in their professional capacity must pay the discounted industry registration rate in order to attend.
To register, please visit the registration site and make the following selections:
Registering As – Attendee
Currently Employed As – Contractor/Industry/Other
After you start your registration, please email National at [email protected] and they will verify your status and convert your registration to complimentary.
If you attend, enjoy and tag us with any photos: @navyleaguenyc on most popular social media platforms.
Apr
15
5:30 PM17:30
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors and the Advisory Committee are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Board Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, but the date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Norma Milio at [email protected] or Assistant Director Karina Verna, staff liaison to the Governance Management Committee, at [email protected] for the password if needed.
April 15: to be held via Zoom
May 20: date to be confirmed; will be held via Zoom
June 17: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
July 15: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
August 19: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
September 16: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Apr
15
12:00 PM12:00
Military Readiness, Today and Tomorrow: a National Security Briefing with the CFR Military Fellows
Are we, as a country, ready to face today’s national and global security challenges while planning for those that may arise in the future? How will the individual branches of the armed services meet the requirements? What do they each need?
Join the New York Council Navy League at our next National Security Briefing where the Military Fellows of the Council on Foreign Relations will address military readiness, including topics such as:
modernization of assets and training
joint operations
global economic security partnerships
public-private partnerships
AI and drone usage
Lunch is included and non-Navy League guests are welcome to attend.
Mar
18
5:00 PM17:00
New York Council Board Meeting
Members of the Board of Directors and the Advisory Committee are scheduled to meet monthly this year, starting on March 18, to conduct Board business. Board Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, but the date of each meeting will be confirmed at the preceding meeting. Some meetings will be in person and others will be held via Zoom. Board Books and reports will be posted on the Board portal. Please email Council Secretary Norma Milio at [email protected] or Assistant Director Karina Verna, staff liaison to the Governance Management Committee, at [email protected] for the password if needed.
March 18: date confirmed; in person location TBD
April 15: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
May 20: date to be confirmed; will be held via Zoom
June 17: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
July 15: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
August 19: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
September 16: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held via Zoom
October 21: date to be confirmed; proposed to be held in person
November 18: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
December 16: may be rescheduled based on scheduling of the Annual Members Meeting
Mar
12
8:00 PM20:00
USNA Glee Club: A Salute to America’s 250th Anniversary
The United States Naval Academy Glee Club is heading to NYC as part of their spring tour. Join the Mids for A Salute to America’s 250th Anniversary by attending their free concert at St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Avenue. No tickets are required.