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SEPTEMBER 2019, ISSUE 84

Dear Friend ~ Welcome to the latest edition of the NCMF Web Link e-newsletter. This edition features Fall 2019 Program Reminders, Oct 17th STEAM Night at the Museum, Crypto Cup Awards & Eagle Alliance Appreciation, Latest NCM Exhibit, and more.

*** CORRECTION to AUGUST 2019 E-NEWSLETTER ***
Please note- the name of the company represented by the 2019 Crypto Cup winning team was incorrect in our previous newsletter. The winning team represented Chesapeake Network Installations (CNI) and included Mike Roberts, Dan Casalino, Carl Casalino, & Mike Cox. Read about the 2019 award ceremony and Eagle Alliance appreciation luncheon in this email.

Please remember to check out what's new on the blog & cryptologic bytes. And follow the Explore What's New section on our home page.

Need to renew your NCMF membership? You can join or renew securely online. You can also make a donation to the Foundation's general fund or specify your donation for the new museum project.

***** Dates of upcoming cryptologic programs, reunions, & other events are noted at the end of this letter. We hope to see you soon!

NCMF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM: 16 OCT 2019

The 2019 NCMF General Membership Meeting & Annual Symposium will be held from 9am to 3pm on 16 October 2019 at the JHU/APL Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, MD.

This year's NCMF symposium will feature an exposé of Soviet and Russian active measures to engage in political warfare and to conduct espionage against the U.S. and others using close access and other means. Learn about guest speakers via the program page.

Registration includes breakfast & lunch. $25 Members, $50 Guests - (includes 1 year NCMF membership). Registration deadline is 11 Oct.

MORE PROGRAM INFO

CCH SYMPOSIUM ON CRYPTOLOGIC HISTORY

17-19 OCTOBER 2019

The 17th biennial Symposium on Cryptologic History on October 17-18, 2019 will be held at the JHU/APL Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, Maryland. A Museum tour and additional workshop will be available on Saturday, October 19th.

With the theme, "From Discovery to Discourse," the 2019 Symposium program offers over 20 educational sessions led by over 65 speakers with a wide range of topics.

Registration is $70/day ($140 - full program). Student rate is $35/day ($70 - full program). Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Registration deadline is 11 October.

MORE INFO & MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

2019 CRYPTO CUP AWARD CEREMONY &
EAGLE ALLIANCE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

On September 11, 2019, golfers from the 2019 Crypto Cup winning team representing Chesapeake Network Installations (CNI) attended a special award ceremony held at the National Cryptologic Museum. The day also included a luncheon hosted by the NCMF to recognize and thank the dedicated crew of Eagle Alliance volunteers. Congratulations to the CNI golf team, and MANY thanks to Eagle Alliance for hosting yet another superb Crypto Cup! Click for more info & photos.

2019 STEAM NIGHT at the MUSEUM
STEAM = STEM Plus ART!

17 October 2019 5-8 pm

Read below or click on the ad for more details about the event.

Calling all kid creators....Create art for STEAM Night & get a prize!

Move over STEM - this year we are adding an "A" (for Art) and having STEAM Night at the Museum on October 17th from 5-8pm. We encourage everyone to Get Creative and get a prize!

Kids are invited to draw, paint, build, or otherwise create something cryptology-inspired. Bring your creations to the Museum by October 10th and have your work put on display for all to see! Every child who submits their work of art by October 10th will get a prize courtesy of the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation.

This annual event includes lots of hands-on activities for kids ages 10 and up. Check our website for updates. STEAM Night at the National Cryptologic Museum is part of the Annual Maryland STEM Festival. As always, the museum and the festival are FREE and open to the public! Click for more info.

FROM THE NCMF BLOG & MINI SPOTLIGHT:

New NCM Exhibit Honors GCHQ 100th Anniversary. Learn more.
Traveling Enigma Exhibit Honors Polish Pioneers. Learn more.
The Cryptographic Mathematics of Enigma. Learn more.

UPCOMING DATES, PROGRAMS, REUNIONS, & MORE

3 OCT 2019 - 6987th & Taiwan Vets Annual Dinner. MORE.
3-5 OCT 2019 - Annual Freedom Through Vigilance Association Reunion. MORE.
16 OCT 2019 - NCMF Membership Meeting & Annual Symposium. MORE.
17 OCT 2019 - 2019 STEAM Night (STEM plus Art!) at the Museum. MORE.
17-18 OCT 2019 - CCH Symposium on Cryptologic History. MORE.
25-28 OCT 2019 - Reunion of Company H Marines & NSGA Homstead. MORE.
1 NOV 2019 - Final AFIO Luncheon Program of 2019. MORE.

**** Please visit this link for more military reunion info.

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