- Signed Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Coast Guard facilitating cooperation between both entities.
- Issued first newsletter, 2 pages long.
- Issued second newsletter, now called The Cutter for cutting straight to the point.
- Created four-color membership brochure.
- Issued third newsletter, now 5 pages in length.
- Awarded first grant ($5000) to U. S. Naval Institute to record oral history of ADM Owen Siler, oldest living Commandant. This grant led to 6 more grants from other sources for oral histories of 6 more Commandants.
- Created Foundation logo incorporating CG Shield, crossed anchors, waves, ropes, and stars signifying CG heritage, and book signifying scholarship and research.
- Created lapel button and embroidered Life Membership jacket patch.
