Shipmates, Many of you have not registered for the upcoming Navy Photographer’s Reunion in Washington, DC, 5-8 October. We hope to see a large turnout for this great occasion. With all the retired PH’s and MCs in the DC area plus all the active-duty MCs in the neighborhood we really thought there would be a great turnout. Although the Navy Photographer’s Reunion is sponsored by the National Association of Naval Photography (NANP), you do NOT have to be a member of the NANP to attend the reunion and enjoy the camaraderie and festivities. For active-duty MCs interested in joining the NANP, it is FREE to all active-duty members. As Navy photographers we have and still are recording images of history. […]
NANP Officers Special Election
Greetings All, The NANP Board of Directors is calling for a vote of the membership. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Board of Directors has appointed an Interim Vice President and have recommendations to complete out 2023 and transition into 2024. Follow the link below for more details and to cast your vote. The deadline for submitting your ballot is midnight (PST), August 18th, 2023. Thank you to all members who cast your vote.
NANP Scholarship Deadline is August 15th
Shipmates, It’s summer. Here on the Space Coast it has been a scorcher. Temps in the high 90s and low 100s. No complaints though, it suits me better than to be up north in the winter shoveling 10 inches of snow. The reason for my note is the NANP Scholarship. At present we have only two (2) applicants for our $500 scholarship. NANP is trying to get some traction going with this program, so if you have a chiId, grandchild, or even a great grandchild headed to college this year get them to fill out the scholarship package and send it in. To apply, click here to go to the NANP Scholarship page and follow the directions. It’s that easy, […]
2022 Membership Voting Results
With 107 NANP members casting their vote to elect: (1) a new Director starting in 2023; (2) selecting the location of the 2024 Navy Photographers Reunion; and (3) approving or disapproving the new NANP Bylaws, below are the results. Director (2023, 2024, 2025) – Gary Mann 2024 Navy Photographers Reunion Location – San Diego, CA NANP Bylaws Ratified Thanks to all members who cast their vote.
It’s Time to Vote
Greetings All, The NANP ballot for all members is now active. This year, you are voting for a new Director for a three year position beginning in 2023, the location for the 2024 Navy Photographers Reunion, and on ratifying the proposed NANP Bylaws. The deadline for submitting your ballot is midnight (PST), Dec. 7th, 2022. Thank you to all members who cast your vote. I also want to wish all of you and your families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Accepting Nominations for New NANP Director
The NANP has a Director position to fill and is accepting nominations. The new Director will serve three years beginning January 1st, 2023 and ending December 31st, 2025. Directors are members who are entrusted with overall direction of the Association. They are elected by vote of the General Membership to supervise, recommend and vote on issues brought before the Association. The results are then presented to the Membership for a vote to ratify. If any NANP member would like to make a nomination for Director’s position, please submit an email to the NANP Secretary at nanpsec@gmail.com or use the contacts form on the NANP website. Nominations will close at midnight (PST) on November 18th, 2022.
Congratulations to the FY-23 MCC Selectees
A hearty congratulations to the Mass Communication Specialists selected Chief Petty Officer for FY-2023. The National Association Naval Photography welcomes each of you into our organization. Your unmistakable skills and leadership will be a tremendous asset for us. We are more than thrilled to have young talent such as you join our team. It is time we brought in a fresh perspective. MCC (Sel) Kory Alsberry MCC (Sel) Zachary Anderson MCC (Sel) Stacy Atkinsricks MCC (Sel) Cody Boyd MCC (Sel) Aidan Campbell MCC (Sel) William Dodge MCC (Sel) Claire Farin MCC (Sel) Spencer Fling MCC (Sel) Sean Furey MCC (Sel) Theodore Green MCC (Sel) Patrick Grieco […]
NANP Lifetime Dues Decreases
The NANP is making changes to the membership dues and categories effective January 1, 2022. This change was voted in at the last general membership meeting held in Pensacola, FL. in November 2021. The annual memberships will no longer be available, but the Life Membership dues will be reduced from $125 to $95 to make it more affordable to all. Few, if any, annual members were renewing their memberships to keep in good standing. The NANP website membership and application page is now revised to reflect the new changes. The Life membership comes with a NANP Life Certificate, the NANP embroidered patch, and a welcome letter. If you paid for an annual membership in either 2020 or 2021 only, please contact […]
Message from 2022/2023 NANP President – Wes Gibson
NANP Members, Shipmates, and Friends of Naval Photography, When I joined the Navy in 1980, I had no idea that I would become an instructor at the US Naval Schools of Photography. The very school I joined the Navy to attend. Nor did I ever imagine making Chief Petty Officer and completing a 20-year career as a Navy Photographer. So, the concept of becoming President of the National Association of Naval Photography 42 years later was beyond imagination. Yet, here I am. I lived the journey, but it’s still hard to comprehend. I am honored and appreciative for the opportunity to serve as President of our Association over the next two years. I want to thank our departing President, Sammy […]
Farewell Message from Sammy Solt
Shipmates, The sun has finally set on my tenure as President of the NANP. It has been one of the most rewarding positions I have ever held. It kept me in close contact with the many friends I have made over the years. I joined the Navy in 1961, and through my travels have met many wonderful people and created many precious memories. I have served with and made lifetime friends with many of you and was able to cultivate new and lasting relationships with many that I met after my retirement. These are relationships that I will cherish forever. Over the past two years, I was blessed with a Board of Directors (BOD) whose primary focus was keeping the […]