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April 2022 Message

April was a significant month for the ANSO familia. Our Atlantic Region Symposium (ARS) welcomed leaders, members, partners, volunteers, and participants from our naval forces to experience the power of connection, an intrinsic value among Latinos. Identifying with the stories shared, exchanging business cards, and establishing new mentoring relationships were just a few expressions of connectedness in action. The ARS was a celebration of connected leadership, assuring maritime superiority as a constant endeavor.

We build connectedness as we open spaces that foster belongingness, trust, and mutual respect. As we carefully and purposely cultivate these spaces, relationships become more meaningful, interdependence grows, and personal value intensifies. Connectedness creates environments for leadership to flourish and renew itself.

My first lessons in connectedness came from my mother. She had the gift to build connections almost anywhere she went. People knew about Doña Blanca, her humanitarian spirit, and compassionate care. Since my role was to be her companion, I had the privilege of seeing her build relationships with people at all levels with humility and confidence. Through those interactions, she conveyed a message of dependability and reliance. People knew they could trust her and call on her whenever there was a need in the community. She was generous with her time, talents, and limited resources.

The experience of connectedness reemerged as we received the invitation to remember and say “never again” at the end of April. Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, was an opportunity to stop and consider the systematic murder of Jews and other minorities by the Nazi regime during World War II. In a spirit of connectedness, we had the opportunity to grieve the loss of human lives during one of the most challenging times in recorded history and renew our commitment to uphold and defend human rights.

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As we consider the value of connectedness, from the individual to the communal, from our ANSO chapters to the entire organization, let us recognize its relevance personally and professionally, as well as the value of connectedness in the full range of the human experience, from the times of joyful celebration to the grief that energizes change and transformation.

May 11, 2022

BANGOR THEATER EVENT CANCELLATION

We regret to inform you all that we had to cancel the ANSO event scheduled for this Thursday at the Bangor Theater. Please check back soon for more event updates!

May 8, 2022

March 2022 Message

In March of 2020, our typical world drastically changed. Streets were almost empty, traffic jams got reduced as workers and students stayed home, and even a roll of toilet paper along with cleaning supplies turned into gold. The reality of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) intrusively took hold of our existence as a world pandemic (as declared by the World Health Organization on 11 March 2020) and a national emergency (13 March 2020).  With COVID-19 came a wave of severe medical symptoms, the need for triaging patients who might receive further treatment, and ethical/moral decisions that stretched healthcare workers to the max. Uncertainty, fear, doubt, anger, and polarization abounded. Confirmed cases and deaths increased daily, and every new variant left us wondering about the future. At times, it seemed endless, with no practical resolution on sight.

To all these experiences, we add the challenges to mental health connected to isolation, social distancing, and masking. The experience of being away from our families during meaningful times and celebrations affected our core beliefs. Some experienced financial struggles as income declined, small businesses closed, and jobs changed value. A reidentification of spiritual toughness and connectedness became an implicit requirement to reengage with life. Creativity and intentionality turned out as the highest commodities to adaptation and resilient living.

As we come to this point in the “new normal” journey, take time to stop, go over the experiences lived through these two years of the pandemic, be thankful, and identify lessons learned about self, significant relationships, and values. We have grown in multiple areas and through challenging environments.

 Above all, we have kept our hope alive.

April 12, 2022

ANSO 2022 Atlantic Region Symposium Registration Open

Registration is open for our 2022 Atlantic Region Symposium, which will be held 12 to 14 April 2022 onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. A virtual option will also be available.

This year’s theme is ”Leadership Excellence: Assuring Maritime Superiority.” We have an impressive line up of speakers and all all are invited to participate.

The event is open to ANSO members and sponsored participants. Military services are sponsoring a number of spots which include a one year membership. Details on how to obtain a sponsorship can be found in the service specific messages posted in our event page.

Full details and the agenda can be found on our event page.

April 4, 2022

Ringing in 2022 with Ms. Angie Tucker

Hola Seattle Chapter Familia!

On Friday, March 4th, we held our first in-person event of the year.

We had an overall good turnout! Three new Chapter members were introduced a la familia. Then, our very own LT Graciela Fuller was selected to participate in the panel for the ANSO Eastern Symposium.

We welcomed our guest speaker Angie Tucker, who shared how her challenging upbringing fueled her desire to help others as a key figure in the Seattle area’s volunteer community. Her journey started when, on a decisive Christmas Day, she baked over 100 cookies for the homeless community. Within a few years, her generosity was the impetus for a community-wide event centered around giving back. Ms. Tucker also shared her experiences working in law enforcement at a prison, and her observations related to race, opportunities and challenges for minorities and our Latinx community.

Ms. Tucker structured her time and her words to inspire us to serve our community, which is one of the areas our chapter will be working towards to this year.

After the formal event, a group of us met at Sea Pine Brewery to connect and get to know eachother better.

 

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events:

25 March- Volunteer Service at Maritime High School in Renton, WA

29 March- Seattle Chapter Luncheon at Bangor Trident Base

13-14 April: ANSO Atlantic Region Symposium, Norfolk VA

Ongoing: Volunteer training at Centro de la Raza

 

Check out some photos from our event!

Seattle Chapter members dig in! Buen Provecho.

Potluck spread at March 4th meeting
Art addresses the group.
Ms. Angie Tucker speaks about her work at our March 4th meeting.
Words of thanks before presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Tucker.
Ms. Tucker is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her time and contributions.
Seattle Chapter sits down to a meal to strengthen our ties.
March 16, 2022
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