Establishes legislative agenda for the Council.  Establishes key relationships with Minnesota House, Senate, veterans affairs committee and Minnesota Congressional delegation to support Council mission to educate the public and Congress on the importance of our Sea Services to our nation’s defense. 

 Director Business Development.  Research, identify corporate entities to provide funding and support of Minnesota Council activities.   Corporate sponsors should be offered membership in the Navy League, and be identified on Minnesota Council Website.  Identify other non-profits that the Navy League should establish as partners for the elements that the Council will undertake (i.e., MACV, DAR, etc.)

Greetings Navy Leaguers I hope this finds you well and healthy as we enter the Spring of 2025.

It appears at the time of this newsletter's writing Congress has narrowly averted a government shutdown with both the House and Senate voting in favor of a continuing resolution to fund the government through September 2025.

Mark Carney was named the new Prime Minister of Canada. He’s an extremely savvy business leader and will be helping to shape Canada’s response to the tariff being imposed by the United States.

MN Veterans Day on the Hill rally will take place Wednesday, April 9. The DAV of MN will be hosting coffee and lunch before the rally at the Cedar Street Armory starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided before the presentation begins at noon. Following lunch, the Veterans March will gather at 1 p.m. outside the Veterans Service Building (20 W. 12th Street) and march to the Rotunda. The Commanders' Task Force and Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers will be hosting the Rally in the Rotunda which will run from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. More information can be found at: https://mn.gov/mdva/assets/2025-04-09-vdoth-complete-packet_tcm1066-670451.pdf