Foundation News

Donations for the Silent Auction
The NCMF is asking for donations of memorabilia for the next Silent Auction at the General Session in November 2008. If you have pictures or artifacts and would like to contribute to the next auction please contact Mr. Dave D'Auria at 443-745-0381 or email him at davedauria@comcast.net.

Museum Library Volunteers Needed
The NCM needs volunteers to help catalog over 1800 books from the Kahn Collection. Please contact Ms. Rene Stein, 301-688-2145 if you can help.

New Wall Display at the Entrance to the NCM
The new display being developed for the entrance to the NCM is sponsored by the NCMF and will provide a snapshot of museum exhibits and plans for the new museum. A special section of the wall will be devoted to recognition of individuals and organizations who support the work of the Foundation. Mr. Frank Saus, Chairman of the Facilities Committee has been spearheading the effort and is being assisted by Mr. Michael Green.

Museum Library
The National Cryptologic Museum Library holds a unique collection and archives of unclassified and declassified books, documents, and memorabilia focusing on cryptology and cryptologic history. The goals of the Library are to support the activities of the National Cryptologic Museum, to present an overview of the topical literature and materials to museum visitors, and to provide research facilities for those interested in the subject. The Library, a non-lending institution, welcomes academicians, historians, research fellows, high school students, and cryptology buffs to avail themselves of the wealth of historical and primary source materials. Rene Stein, Museum Librarian, is available to assist visitors in using the collection.

Museum Receptionist
The NCMF is now providing the services of volunteer receptionists for the Museum. Duties of the receptionists include: greeting museum visitors, advising of the availability of docent tours and the INFORM/Acoustiguide system (a handheld unit that provides automated information on Museum exhibits), providing information on the purpose of the NCMF, and answering general questions asked by the public. This is a terrific opportunity to volunteer in a friendly place and to become more aware of the history of signals intelligence and information assurance. Openings occur periodically, for both permanent receptionists (one day per week) or as a substitute for vacationing receptionists. The hours are from approximately 0900-1600, but the possibility of a shorter day does exist. If you are interested, please contact the NCMF.

Cryptologic Learning Program – a.k.a (all kids are) SMART The akaSMART (All Kids Are Smart) Program’s objective is to stimulate the interest of students in the study of mathematics at the elementary through high school levels. The program was launched in March 2003 as a joint venture between the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation (NCMF) and akaSMART Corporation (formerly known as CLP Company) of Herndon, Virginia. The basic idea is to make math learning an exciting and challenging experience through the use of internet-derived puzzles and games, which are calibrated to be in consonance with the educational level of the student and tailored to meet the learning objectives of the particular math course or program.

The response to akaSMART by students, teachers, parents and school officials has been highly favorable, and the program has been the subject of positive coverage in the local area press. To date well over 1,000 students have participated in the program and several area schools have integrated it into their math curricula. Financial support to the program has been provided by NCMF, the Raytheon Corporation, the Army Security Agency Association and many groups and individual donors.

For more detailed information about the program please see the article in the Spring 2006 edition of the Foundation’s publication, The LINK.

As a result of the recent tragic death of Maurice "Morrie" Cove, the administrator of the aka Smart program, there will be a hiatus before the program can be resumed. Mr. Cove's son, David, intends to continue the aka Smart Program in tribute to his father's legacy, but he will need time to become informed about it. He asks for patience and understanding in the weeks ahead until he is ready to resume the program.