The Winter issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! Grab a hot drink and enjoy an issue packed with news Around the Corps, as NSCS welcomes new Commanding Officer CAPT Jason Warner, Spouse Representative Lydia Koh tours Starbucks, and CAPT Josh Hill visits California.

In addition to the holidays this month, we also celebrate the Foundation Scholarship Season opening on December 19th! Scholarship Program updates, application tips and additional opportunities for our Supply Family begin on our cover page! On page 12, Transition Chair CDR (ret) Bob Dolan brings Networking into focus and on page 20, Hampton Roads Spouse Leader Amy Ott shares her thoughts on why the NSCF-HR Fun Bunch is so successful!

In this issue, we also shine the spotlight on the newly-reactivated Iberian Peninsula Chapter, learn from LTJG William Clark what it's like Becoming an Ironman in a High Tempo AOR, and find ourselves following CAPT (ret) Donald Hoffman as he explores the history of The Embroidered Supply Oak Leaf Uniform Insignia on page 22.

And thanks to CDR (ret) Chris Webster, CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne, CAPT (ret) Anthony Steigelman, and CAPT (ret) Richard Vroman for sharing very personal, sometimes humorous and always interesting memories in our special section: My Supply Corps Story, beginning on page 24.

Each issue of The Oakleaf brings our Community together, as we share old memories, create new ones and celebrate our Members all over the world! What would you like to contribute to The Oakleaf? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions. 

As you enjoy this issue, we hope you will consider an end of year donation to the Foundation. Your generosity supports this newsletter and all our programs across the globe. Contributing is easy--donate online!

Happy Holidays and cheers to our fabulous Members showcased in the Winter issue of The Oakleaf!

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Member,
 
I am pleased to announce on November 5th, 2022, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Board of Directors selected Mr. Carl Liebert as the 61st Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumnus.
 
The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumni Program recognizes individual Supply Corps Officers who have distinguished themselves after their Naval career “by obtaining significant success in the public or private sector and who credit their Supply Corps experience as a basic foundation of further professional achievements”. 

Carl Liebert was recognized for his experience as a global business executive, leading customer-driven digital and technology transformations for more than 30 years. Carl has broad senior management experience in creating team member, partner, customer, and shareholder value within retail companies, including serving as CEO of kwx/Keller Williams and Auto Nation, as well as senior management roles at 24Hour Fitness, The Home Depot, and Circuit City. He has had broad leadership roles in financial services, including USAA, where he served in various senior roles as Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, USAA Bank, Chairman, Board of Directors, USAA Real Estate Company, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USAA, as well as General Manager of General Electric. Carl is an agile business leader, building team engagement at all levels with end-to-end integrated experience expertise.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (BS) and a member of the U.S. Naval Academy 1987 Elite 8 Basketball team, Carl was commissioned as a Navy Supply Corps Officer in 1987 and served active duty until 1992. Carl earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Leadership Program.

“The privilege to serve in the Navy Supply Corps was an experience that would shape my leadership journey forever,” said Carl. “The lessons learned of the importance of taking care of people, and the sacrifices our spouses and families make on behalf of those who serve a higher purpose, have made all the difference on my journey still today.”
 
Carl Liebert joins a memorable NSCF Distinguished Alumni roster. Click here for a complete directory of honorees and please join me in welcoming Mr. Carl Liebert to the ranks of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni.

Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future”. 
 
Stay healthy and safe,



 

The 2022 CFC Giving Season has begun and you can be the face of giving to our Foundation!

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees and retirees. Over the years, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation has been the grateful recipient of your kind consideration during the campaign—Federal, postal, military, and retirees contribute to our non-profit organization. The CFC mission is "to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all”.

The benefits of your CFC contributions can be seen in every program we offer the Supply Community—and it’s so easy to participate! The cornerstone of the campaign is the CFC Online Donation System. This year, the mobile giving app will integrate full payroll deduction options. For employees who may not have access to or decide not to use the electronic donation system, a paper pledge form will also be available. As we emerge from the pandemic, we hope all Members will consider this giving option—the largest and most successful annual workplace charity opportunity!

The solicitation period opened September 1, 2022, and runs through January 14, 2023. New employees may make pledges within 30 days of entry on duty, if outside of the campaign solicitation period.

Join the CFC 2022 Giving Campaign! Donate to the Foundation through the CFC ~ the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. #10281. Don't wait, visit the CFC website to sign up and name the Foundation #10281 as your charity today!
 

At this time of year you may be thinking for a way to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.

Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover:
-Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization.
-Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
-Help further the work and mission of our organization.

How an IRA charitable rollover gift works:
-Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us.
-Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work.
-Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.

Click here for a free brochure or email executivedirector@usnscf.com with any questions about an IRA charitable rollover gift--we are happy to assist you.

A recording of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: Military to Civilian Transition on Tuesday, November 15th, is now available online. The presentation slide deck is also available here.

The event featured a panel of guests discussing best practices, strategies, and opportunities available to transitioning officers, and included a panel of former Supply Corps Officers along with American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit mentoring program: 

Mr. Richard Comitz, Senior Vice President, ACP
CAPT (ret) Scott Eberwine, Senior Naval Science Instructor, Naval JROTC
CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne, Director, The Home Depot
CAPT (ret) Carla Meyers, Specialist Leader, Deloitte
CDR (ret) Joe Purcell - Vice Chairman, Financial Sponsors Group, Morgan Stanley

Enjoy viewing the Webinar at your convenience and please consider supporting our mission through a donation to the Foundation.