About GLMAAA

Established in 1976, the Great Lakes Maritime Academy Alumni Association is dedicated to the mission of service to the Academy, mentoring to the cadets, and fellowship to the graduates.

The Bell Book 

GLMAAA's Recent News and Upcoming Events

Updated On: 3/24/2026

 April 2026 Monthly Alumni Breakfast 

April XX, 2026 at 0700

Thank you to everyone who joined us in March at J & S Hamburg on Sout Airport Road in Traverse City!

 

April's Alumni Breakfast Date and Location are TBD; Stay tuned for that information!

GLMA - ROBINSON BAY TUG ENGINEER NEEDED 

April 27th, 2026 - August 21st 2026

Time: 7:30am - 3:30pm daily 

(M-F and some weekends)

Rate: $300/day

Bonus: $5,000.00 for 90 days of service

Location: Great Lakes Maritime Academy

Mission: Cadet Tow Vessel training

Supervisor: Tug Master

Required: Current MMC with 3A/E or higher, TWIC, Medical Certificate 

Duties: operate engineering systems, maintenance and repairs as required, watchkeeping, and assist with cadet training

 

POC: for more information contact Cary Godwin (cgodwin@nmc.edu or 231-350-0337)

Traverse City Pit Spitters - Alumni Event

 June 5th, 2026 at 1900

GLMA Alumni Association members are invited to join fellow NMC Hawk Owls at a Pit Spitters game this coming June at the Turtle Creek Stadiumin Chums Corners! The price of the tickets are covered by NMC Foundation.

 

Your registration will include:

- 1 Alumni & 1 Guest Ticket - Two Tickets Total

- VIP Access with exclusive seating in our

   designated NMC Alumni area.

 

Parking Lot opens at 5:00 pm

Stadium opens at 6:00 pm

First pitch is at 7:05 pm

 

Post Game:  Stay in your seats for a massive fireworks display!

 

Tickets are limited. Please reserve wisely

The cost of parking, souvineers, food & drink are NOT included.

 Contact GLMAAA 

Mailing Address:

GLMAAA

PO Box 274

Acme, MI 49610

USA

Phone:

+1 231 995 1200

E-mail:
alumni@greatlakesmaritimealumni.org 

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