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SUBJ/2019 ACTIVE DUTY FUND DRIVE IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF 
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AMPN/REF A IS SECNAVINST 5340.7A, FUNDRAISING AND SOLICITATION IN SUPPORT OF 
THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY//

RMKS/1.  Since 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) has 
provided need-based financial assistance to active duty and retired Sailors, 
Marines, their families, surviving spouses, and orphans.  With offices on 
every major Navy and Marine Corps installation around the globe, NMCRS 
provided financial assistance for nearly 50,000 Sailors, Marines, Retirees, 
and Sea-service families with more than $45 million in interest-free loans 
and grants in 2018.

2.  On 1 March 2019, the Department of the Navy will kick off its annual 
active duty fund drive in support of the NMCRS.  NMCRS has set a goal of 
raising $12.5 million during the fund drive and I do not expect any 
additional monetary fundraising goals.  The most important objective is to 
ensure every Sailor and Marine is made aware of the diverse programs and 
services available to them from the NMCRS by ensuring 100 percent meaningful 
contact.  Reference (a) was significantly revised since last year's campaign 
and I encourage commanders to read and incorporate its recommendations for a 
successful fund drive.

3.  This campaign is our opportunity to inform Sea Service Members about the 
NMCRS to ensure it continues to meet its mission of financial and educational 
support for Navy and Marine Corps Service Members and their families.  The 
annual active duty fund drive is an all hands effort and I depend on leaders 
at every level to ensure a most successful campaign.

4.  Consistent with rules for the use of appropriated funds, commanders may 
authorize the use of appropriated funds for traditional kickoff events, 
recognition ceremonies, and other non-solicitation events to support the 
active duty fund drive.

5.  Released by the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy.

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