The Maryland Express

USNA Maryland Parents Club
April 24, 2024

Volume 3, Issue 1, April 2024

Your USNA Maryland Parents Club is BACK!

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Welcome from President Shannon Settle
Meet Your Board
Upcoming Club Events
Upcoming USNA Events
We Need Your Help!
Quarterly Parent Club Meetings

Welcome from President Shannon Settle

Welcome back, USNA Maryland Parents Club Family! We have been under construction for the past few months, and are returning to some of the old things that really work and working to improve them. Additionally, we will be implementing a few new things. This community of parents, family members, alumni, sponsors, and Midshipmen has been very supportive and encouraging. We are always here to help where we can and create a soft landing for families in the Maryland and DC area. Welcome new members to our community and we welcome new ideas. Volunteering and community support are what drive Parent Clubs of the United States Naval Academy. We look forward to a fantastic year as always.

Go Navy, Beat Army!

Meet Your Board

President: Shannon Settle, ‘26 Parent.

A third-generation Washingtonian still residing in DC. Shannon is mom to Youngster Saddique Stephens, 1st Company and member of USNA Spirit Team and Color Guard, and is a SHAPE (Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Education) Guide. Shannon works on a clinic level in Dermatology (performing procedures) and a coordinator of five dermatology studies. As a single parent, Shannon has raised an amazing man and productive member of society. She is now turning focus onto herself by pursuing a science degree in nursing. She has always harbored a desire to help others, and volunteering is a priority in her household.

Vice President: Stacie Dattoli, ‘27 parent.

Lives in Harford County, MD with her husband Vince. Stacie is step-mom to MIDN Chris Dattoli in the 16th Company. Outside of the USNA Maryland Parents Club, Stacie is Director of Talent in North America for a global water company as well as a board member of Project Patriot, a non-profit supporting Veterans and First-Responders.

Secretary: Amy Szatanek ‘27 parent.

Amy and her husband Jeff reside in Huntingtown, MD. They are parents of MIDN Adam Szatanek in the 23rd company and member of Track & Field. Outside of the USNA Maryland Parents Club, Amy is the Director of Patient & Family Services at Calvert Hospice.

Treasurer: Thomas Beckwith, ‘25 parent.

Thomas and his wife reside in Phoenix, MD. They are parents to MIDN Harry Beckwith, currently in 11th company and moving to 33rd company, and he recently spent a semester at West Point. After 7 years with the Danish Royal Guards, Thomas became an accountant and runs his own consulting company. They have lived in the US since 2000.