Purpose

The Committee liaisons with the Commanding Officer and the crew of the USS Newport News, and is responsible for activities which will ensure a continuous interest in and relationship with the ship, its crew, and the City. It also arranges appropriate recognition and liaison activities, to raise funds, and to support a continuing relationship between the USS Newport News and the City of Newport News.

Membership

Voting Members:
1 member representing financial community
1 member representing professional management community
1 member having sea-service background (submarines)
1 member representing shipbuilding industry
3 members citizenry at-large
Representatives appointed by City Manager and the Superintendent of Schools to serve as nonvoting ex-officio members
Ship's ombudsman (non-voting)

Term of Appointment

4 members serve four year terms; 3 members serve three year terms

Meeting Date

The Committee meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center.

Compensation

None