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The primary mission of the USMMA Southern States Parents Association a registered 501(c)(3) is to provide support to all midshipmen and to guide you as to how you may best support your son or daughter on this challenging, yet rewarding, four-year journey.
The USMMA Southern States Parents Association has members from Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. If your state does not have a chapter and you would like to make sure your student receives the benefits you are free to join us!
There are many activities in which the association is involved throughout the year including:
Welcome Aboard Event (May/June)
INDOC Day (July)
Parents Weekend (Fall)
Recognition (Spring)
Holiday-themed Plebe and Midshipman treats (Year-round)
All Academy Ball (December)
Kings Point Cookie Café (Twice a year)
Graduation
Click any of the links below to join. Please feel free to contact our officers below with any questions. Our email is: USMMASouthernStates@gmail.com or complete this form to receive additional information.
President: Elise Chapman
Vice President: Saloshni Pillay and Raegan Dillon
Treasurer: Lisa Roberson
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Membership dues are spent on the Midshipmen over the four years they are attending the Academy. Below is a list of the benefits received.
Welcome Aboard Letters and information to new candidates and their parents
Presentation of Appointment at high school award ceremonies
Plebe Candidates meal at Governor's luncheon
Welcome Aboard Event for new plebe candidates and families
Southern States Facebook page events and information
Presence and Resource at INDOC for new parents and plebes
Pre-INDOC Social event
Shipping cost for monthly treats to midshipman
Birthday cards to midshipman
Regimental Acceptance gift to all Plebes
Bling Bling Class Ring card for seniors
Licensing Exam Boodle boxes for seniors
Plebe Recognition letter
Sea Year information, packing list and support
Presence and Resource at Parents Weekend
Membership name tags and lanyards
USMMA Admission Field Representation
Georgia All Academy Ball support
Represent Southern States with National Parents Association
Membership into National Parents Association
Members Birthday Gift Card
Members Dark Days of Winter gift Card
Members Plebe Recognition gift
Members Bon Voyage Sea Year Gift
Members Welcome Back to your studies after 2nd sailing Gift
Graduation Gift/Plaque for 4 yr members
Additionally, financial support is sent to both Kings Point Cookie Café and NY Parents Association annually. Both of these non-profit foundations provide morale boosting events to all midshipmen year round.
A small percentage of dues may be used for the yearly operation expenses by Parents Association for Mentoring Meeting, Welcome Aboard Picnic and the National Parents Association Meeting and National Parents Association Dues.
Midshipman and Family will receive full member benefits for 1 years ( Value $150). Parents will receive 2 name tags and 2 lanyards ( Value $30) Includes membership dues to National Parents Association. Membership year is from June to June. Valid for 1 year
2nd Year and 3rd Year Midshipman and Family will receive full member benefits. Parents will receive 2 name tags and 2 lanyards ( Value $30) Includes membership dues to National Parents Association. Membership year is from June to June. Valid for 1 Year
Midshipman and Family will receive full member benefits for 4 years ( Value $600). Midshipman will receive graduation gift/plaque ( Value $240) . Parents will receive 2 name tags and 2 lanyards ( Value $30) Includes membership dues to National Parents Association. Membership year is from June to June. Valid for 4 years
Great Way for Alumni, Friends and Family to support our midshipman. Be included in what is happening with our Southern States midshipman. Membership year is from June to June. Valid for 1 year
