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David Nottage elected Region 4 coordinator

By Commodore Dave Mason

David Nottage, who has been commander-in-chief of STARFLEET, is returning to his former position of Region 4 coordinator.

During the recent election, David received more votes than Region 4 Coordinator Ron Coleman, whose achievements included rebooting the region’s website and launching the first Region 4 summit in more than a decade. 

David, who will continue his role as the long-time commanding officer of the USS Golden Gate in San Francisco, will start his new term as Region 4 coordinator on Jan. 1. 

And Ron has been appointed STARFLEET chief of operations and will move into that position on Jan. 1. He also will continue to be commanding officer of the USS Wessex, an Oceanside-based STARFLEET chapter with members around the world.

The regional coordinator is elected by the commanding officers of each Region 4 chapter. The region consists of STARFLEET chapters in California, Arizona and Nevada. The region includes Hawaii, but there are no chapters there.

In his concession mail, Ron thanked all the chapters who participated in the election and the commanding officers who voted for him.

“I appreciate the trust you placed in me and the cooperation we’ve shared over the past year,” Ron told Region 4 commanding officers.

He went on to congratulate David.

“I want to acknowledge the results and offer my sincere congratulations to Fleet Admiral Dave Nottage on his selection as the next regional coordinator,” Ron said. “I respect the decision of the region and wish him success as he steps into the role, and I stand ready to support a smooth and effective transition.”

“It has been an honor to serve Region 4. Together, we have made the region better, and I look forward to the direction FADM Nottage will take us,” Ron said. “Thank you again for your support and leadership.”

David Nottage, who was commander-in-chief of STARFLEET, has been elected to his former position as Region 4 coordinator. (Photo courtesy David Nottage)

Under Ron Coleman’s term as the Region 4 coordinator, the region improved its website and held its first summit in more than a decade. (Photo courtesy Ron Coleman)

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USS Wessex beams down community spirit

By USS Wessex

VENTURA — The crew of the USS Wessex joined forces once again with the Community Outreach Center of Ventura and Island Living Apartments to help local students get ready to boldly go into the new school year!

With the help of our dedicated members and friends, we raised $300 — an increase from last year’s $200. These funds helped us purchase 18 new backpacks for kids from low-income families in Ventura, north of Los Angeles.

On July 14, our Commanding Officer, RADM Ronald Coleman, proudly presented the backpacks to Sherry French, Island Living manager. These backpacks are part of the Community Outreach Center of Ventura annual Back to School Drive, which aims to support over 500 kids by ensuring they start the year equipped and confident. The big giveaway event is scheduled for Aug. 2.

By partnering with the Community Outreach Center of Ventura and Island Living Arts, we’re not only helping. We’re investing in hope, creativity and brighter futures for our community’s youth.

A heartfelt thank you goes to every crew member and supporter who made this mission possible.

Together, we can help these kids boldly go into a successful school year!

From left are Island View Apartments Manager Sherry French, USS Wessex Commanding Officer Ronald Coleman and another person dropping off backpacks. The USS Wessex recently helped efforts to provide backpacks for low-income students in Ventura, north of Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy USS Wessex)