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Camden - Kings Bay Council Named
Outstanding Council for 2011
We are proud to announce that our Council has been selected as one of only 10 Councils world-wide (out of more than 250) to receive the Outstanding Council designation for 2011. Being named an Outstanding Council is a testament to the support of our members for our programs and activities in support of the sea services.
Congratulations, members!!
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June 1st St. Marys River Sunset Cruise
Our last program, before taking our traditional Summer Break, will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012. Please join us for a sunset cruise on the St. Marys River, featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks, and fellowship with other members of the best Council in the Navy League.
Mail your reservations, along with your check made payable to "Camden - Kings Bay Navy League" to:
Cheryl Aston
103 Hallowes Drive South
St. Marys, Ga 31558
The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, May 29th.
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Last Chance for Raffle Tickets for "Brunch on the Beau Reve"
The Camden - Kings Bay Navy League is raffling off "Brunch on the Beau Reve" for four people with RDML & Mrs. Tofalo on their beautiful 31-foot Searay Sundancer.
All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation. Tickets are $10.00 each, or 6 for $50.00, and are tax deductible. Tickets will be sold during the June 1st River Cruise, and through the mail up to that date. Send your check, made payable to "Camden - Kings Bay Navy League," to David Burch, 208 Riley Hunter Dr., Kingsland, GA 31548. Ticket stubs will be sent to you by return mail.
This morning-to-afternoon excursion starts with a pick-up at the St. Marys waterfront and transit by land to the Amelia Island Yacht Basin where you'll be greeted with a champagne toast. You'll embark on a tour north past beautiful and historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and up to review the Kings Bay waterfront. While enroute, you'll enjoy fresh baked goods and your beverage of choice (the Admiral highly recommends the Bloody Marys!).
Then it's off to Cumberland Island where you'll drop anchor and enjoy a gourmet brunch of epic proportions, paired with the perfect beverage.
After digesting, de-stressing and delighting in the afternoon, you'll cruise up the St. Marys River and disembark at the downtown St. Marys waterfront.
The Beau Reve has a full head, galley kitchen, a cockpit that easily accommodates six adults, and a sun deck for catching rays
Cruise to be held on a mutually agreeable weekend day. Adults only, please.
The drawing will be held at our June 1st St. Marys River Cruise. You need not be present to win.
For further information, please contact Dave Burch.
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2012 Sea Services Personnel of the Year Awards Banquet
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April Social Was Opportunity To Say "Thank You"
Our April 12th Council "Hail & Farewell" social gave us an opportunity to say "Thank You" to several of our strongest supporters on the Subase who are either retiring or accepting a new assignment in the near future.
Honored at the event were:CAPT & Mrs. John O'Neill, CAPT & Mrs. Richard Verbeke, CAPT & Mrs. Eric Holloway, LtCOL Wendy & Mr. Goyette, CMC & Mrs. Gary Aston
Visit our Photo Gallery to view a few pictures taken at the event.
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March Luncheon With Coast Guard Commandant
Our March 16th luncheon meeting with ADM Papp, co-hosted with The Camden Partnership, was a great success. More than 200 Navy Leaguers, community leaders and military personnel turned out to honor the Admiral on "ADM Robert J. Papp, Jr. Day" in Camden County.
The Admiral even jumped the gun on a Navy League project to have Camden County officially designated as a "Coast Guard Community." While acknowledging the paperwork required for an official designation, ADM Papp stated that he has seen our County in action, fighting to save the Coast Guard budget, and as far as he was concerned, we are already a "Coast Guard County"!
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Wounded Warrior Gives Moving Presentation at February 9th Council Meeting
Sergeant First Class Hugh Conlon, U.S. Army (Ret.), a decorated war veteran and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project, gave a very moving and powerful presentation at our February 9th Council dinner meeting. Hugh, a medic and Brigade Medical Advisor, shared his story of more than 350 combat missions in Honduras, Panama and Iraq, and the toll taken on his mind and body in caring for wounded U.S. servicemen and women - and wounded enemies he had just seen kill his friends and comrades.
Hugh's story was one of great courage and perseverance. He credits the support received from the Wounded Warrior Project with getting his life back on track after debilitating injuries left him lost and adrift after retirement.
The Board and Officers of the Camden - Kings Bay Council encourage all members to consider donating to The Wounded Warrior Project to continue and expand their valuable work. The Wounded Warrior Project meets the Better Business Bureau's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, and donations are tax deductible. Learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project here, or download a PDF copy of the brochure handed out by Hugh at our meeting.
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Camden - Kings Bay Council Adopts MSST (91108)
Close to 200 Navy Leaguers, Coastguardsmen and women and their families turned out on January 28th to witness our Council's adoption of the Maritime Safety & Security Team based in St. Marys. A fabulous BBQ, along with tours and demonstrations of equipment and capabilities, rounded out the fabulous afternoon. Visit our Photo Gallery to see photos taken during the event.
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