Welcome to our website! I hope that you find our new site user-friendly and informative. It is my distinct privilege to serve as the President of this fine group of Chief Petty Officers both active and retired. The Kodiak Chapter has a long history of serving our community both military and civilian. My philosophy is that people join our organization to go out and do good things and it is my job as the president to enable them to do just that.
I pledge to work hard at building bridges to other organizations, improving communications with the local Messes and encouraging growth of our organization. Please spend some time looking over our site and feel free to provide any suggestions to make it better.
Respectfully,
Keith Ruch (Ret)
President, Kodiak Chapter of the Chief Petty Officer Association
Meetings Are Held Every 1st Friday at the CPO Lounge, Unless Otherwise Noted.
Our Preamble and Purpose
The Purposes For Which this Chapter Was Formed Are
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To take care of members and their dependents who may be in urgent
need of assistance, financial or otherwise;
- To support the aims and goals of the Chief Petty Officers Academy;
- To assemble for social amenities:
- To become involved in community affairs and promote social programs for those in need;
- To keep informed on United States Coast Guard matters;
- To support in all aspects the United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association;
Ever Mindful Of
- Traditions, duties and purpose of the United State Coast Guard;
- Our duty to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States;
- Our responsibility to assist and save distressed seamen and others;
- Our responsibility in the enforcement of laws of our country, and;
- Believing that through association and mutual acquaintances, the Chief Petty Officers of the United States Coast Guard may:
- Best advance their professional abilities;
- Enhance their value, loyalty, and devotion to God, country, and service in which they serve;
- Promote it's unity and morale domestically and militarily through responsible leadership;
- In respect for those who have gone before us and as a guide for those who follow.