Usmma National Parents Association Inc

“Expenses travel 1,767 conferences/meetings 599 dues-ny metro parents 500 parents weekend 1,125 total 3,991”

“The usmma national parents association, inc. Is the parents association for the us merchant marine academy in kings point, ny. The association sponsors the annual parents weekend at the academy. The association will serve as a support organization for plebe candidates, their families, and all midshipmen and their families during their years at the academy. The association will assist and support the activities of the parents' association chapters throughout the country. It shall foster & encourage development of the academy and parents' association chapters and shall enhance the prestige thereof by acquisition, preservation and dissemination of information pertaining to the history, activities and objectives of the academy and parents' association chapters.”

“Parents weekend is the primary event of the association. During the event, the association provides new cadets & parents with social events & informational presentations regarding any questions & concerns about the academy lifestyle & future responsibilities of cadets. When a son or daughter is admitted to the academy; it is clearly a life changing commitment & the activities of parents weekend provide necessary informational resources from alumni, faculty & administrators. Fees charged to parents for participation in parents weekend represent 100% of fund- raising activities for the association. Related expenses include rental of chairs, tables, lighting, tents, catering & all other costs of weekend events.”