WELCOME -- Navy League of the United States, Barcelona Council

Navy League of the United States Barcelona Spain
Serving the NATO forces during their shoreleaves to Barcelona and Tarragona, Spain

WELCOME TO THE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES,
BARCELONA, SPAIN COUNCIL

Founded in 1970, the Navy League of the United States, Barcelona Council, is the oldest European Council of NLUS and is one of over 320 Councils world-wide of the NLUS. Our organization is unique among military-oriented groups in that it is a non-political, neutral, civilian organization dedicated to education about Sea Services, and the support of the men and women of the Sea Services of the United States and the 25 other members of NATO. Members of the Navy League bring to life our motto -- "Citizens in Support of the Sea Services"

The objectives and purposes of the Navy League are educational and motivational in matters related to maritime issues. NLUS has over 72,000 members. The individual councils form the heart of the Navy League. Councils are essential to meeting the mission and goals of the Navy League because ordinary citizens become involved in council activities. The Barcelona Council of the Navy League sponsors many activities throughout the year, such as specialized tours of visiting vessels, networking opportunities, educational talks, excursions, and camaraderie. You need not be a U.S. citizen or have prior service in the Navy to join. Membership is open to non-active military only. Our members come from many nations and speak a variety of languages, although we conduct our official business in English. Visit ou Presentations Page for a preview of sponsored events or our Events Page for activities promoted for the interest of our members.

Become a member of the Navy League, Barcelona Council today. Dowload the forms at our membership page, contact us today via email at: barcelonanlus@gmail.com, or drop us a line at our mailing address below.

P.O. Box 5261, Barcelon, 08080, Spain
Email: barcelonanlus@gmail.com
Email RSVP for events at Reservation Central

Updated May 12, 2008

Monthly Board meetings - all are invited to attend
Join us for May´s Board meeting
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Time: 19h00

Third monthly seminar series - we look forward to a special seminar this month, "Introduction to Diving", featuring special guest speaker Captain Davides Peyron. Captain Davides is PADI-certified and serves as a rescue diver for the Spanish Red Cross.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Time: 19h45
Seats are limited for this event, so please register for this exciting session at your earliest convenience to guarantee a place.
Price: No charge Click here for info.
RSVP: Email to barcelonanlus@gmail.com.
Esta tercera sesión es un seminario de ¨Iniciación al buceo". Será impartido por el instructor de PADI y miembro de la USNL Capitán Davides Peyron. El Capitán Davides es también Buceador de Rescate de la Cruz Roja Española.
El seminario tendrá lugar el jueves 22 de mayo a las 19.45 horas en la calle Valencia 300 Entresuelo 3ª. Entrada gratuita. Dado que el aforo es limitado, es imprescindible que hagáis la preinscripción en la dirección de correo electrónico: barcelonanlus@gmail.com. Haga clic aqui para mayores informes.

Cultural Outing...
Our special thanks to NLUS member Noemí Galmés for organizing our guided visit to the Monastary of Sant Geroni in Badalona on Sunday, June 1st. This is where Columbus stayed prior to embarking on his journeys. After our tour, we will stop for lunch at the “Els 4 Vents”, Club Natación Badalona.
RSVP at barcelonanlus@gmail.com by May 20th so that we will know how big a bus we will be needing.
Gracias a las gestiones de nuestra amiga y socia Noemí Galmés, estamos planificando una visita guiada al Monasterio de Sant Geroni de Badalona, que tendrá lugar el domingo 1 de junio por la mañana. En este Monasterio estuvo Cristóbal Colón antes de sus viajes. Dado que para realizar el trayecto lo haremos en unos autocares de alquiler, también es imprescindible que aquellos que queráis venir hagáis una pre-inscripción en la dirección de e-mail que os he citado anteriormente antes del dia 20 de mayo. De esta forma sabremos el número de plazas de autocar necesarias. Después de la visita, los que queráis haremos una comida en el restaurante “Els 4 Vents” del Club Natación Badalona.

News from the American Society.....
Join the American Society for their monthly Happy Hour
Date: May 21st, 2008
Time: 21h00
Venue: Pomarada, Paseo de Gracia, 78, Principal (Metro stop Paseo de Gracia). More information at the American Society website, www.amersoc.com

The American Society of Barcelona is proud to sponsor another SPEED NETWORKING event on May 28th, 20h00, Pomarada Restaurant. Speed Networking is a rapid way to both promote your organization and meet other local business leaders in a fun and efficient yet structured approach to marketing. The Speed Networking segment will be followed by an hour cocktail (3 drinks are included) to give attendees the chance talk more with their new acquaintances. Deadline for event registration is May 26th. There is limited availability for this event so please sign up ASAP. Also, please remember that advance payment is required to reserve your place.

Other news you can use.....
May 15th, the Illinois Wesleyan University Collegiate Choir performs in a free concert, open to the public, at the Santa Maria del Pi church, Plaza del Pi.

May 29th, The Yale Alley Cats will perform in a free concert at the North American Institute.

Navy League of the United States
Barcelona, Spain Council

The Barcelona Council is one of eleven European Councils of the Navy League of the United States. Other European Region NLUS Councils are located in:
                     Alicante (Spain)
                     Cannes (the French Riviera/Monaco)
                     London (United Kingdom)
                     Madrid (Spain)
                     Napoli (Italy)
                     Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
                     Provence (France)
                     Rome (Italy)
                     Rota (Spain)
                    Valencia (Spain).

The President of the NLUS European Region is Betty Reese.

For more information on other NLUS European Region Councils, visit the portal at www.nluseurope.org

Participating in the
NLUS European Councils Portal
www.nluseurope.org

Click on the icons to access our pages for information on the activity of the NLUS Barcelona, Spain Council.

NLUS Barcelona Council welcomed the USS Porter when this US Navy vessel docked at our home port on January 10th.

We´ve added a new page to our website - "News You Can Use" with alerts and notices on issues of interest to our members.

Visit the Maritime Center Barcelona

We are pleased to announce the Navy League will be hosting events at the Maritime Center - Barcelona, Calle Valencia 300, Entresuelo 3, next door to the Casa Elizalde Cultural Center n Barcelona. Come join us for the following events this month:

We are pleased to announce the Navy League will be hosting events at the Maritime Center - Barcelona, Calle Valencia 300, Entresuelo 3, next door to the Casa Elizalde Cultural Center in Barcelona, corner Pau Claris.

Come join us for the following events this month: