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INSTALLATION DINNER
Harley Jones (R) relieved Frank Campbell (L) as President of Atlanta Metropolitan Council January 10 as the Council’s 2012 slate of officers and directors was installed. Council member, Representative Joe Wilkinson, Captain, USN, (Ret) Georgia District 52 was keynote speaker and installing officer. He is also retired from Coca Cola. (click here to continue)
National Provided Board Training Jan 13 & 14
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DON GILES RECEIVES NATIONAL PRESIDENTS AWARD
National Director, Southeast Region VP Legislative Affairs and Atlanta Metro VP Legislative Affairs Don Giles received the National Presidents Annual award from President Dan Branch at the national convention in October. It was recognition for giving 10 Navy League Community Service Organization Presentation "Protecting the Sea Lanes and America's Commerce (CSOP) presentations to civic groups and 7 Legislative Briefings during 2011. I t is the highest National Award one can receive.
{Editor’s note) We are late with this information as we were waiting for a photo of the presentation from National, which they cannot locate.)
TOYS FOR TOTS DINNER DECEMBER 13
Captain Steve Kirby Commanding Officer Georgia Tech /Morehouse University NROTC was honored during the council's annual Toys For Tots Christmas social. President Frank Campbell presented him with a Navy League History book and a membership in the Navy League. CAPT Kirby retired with 30 years’ service.
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Veterans Day Parade and Freedom Ball
The Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association Of Atlanta, Inc. presented its 30th Annual Veterans Day Parade November 12th. Atlanta Metropolitan Council had a convertible in the Parade carrying Sea Cadet of the Year Cadet PO2 Ansley O'Dell from 2745th Construction BN, NSCC and Outstanding NJROTC Cadet of the year LCDR Stephen Sasscer from Allatoona High School leading the Cadet Color Guard and combined marching unit.
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Warrior Division in Douglasville Vets Day Parade
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NATIONAL NAVY LEAGUE CONVENTION
President Frank Campbell (l) receives the  Outstanding Medium Council Plaque from National President Daniel B. Branch, Jr.(r) at the convention held at the Marriot Chattanooga October 26 -30. Council VP Legislative Affairs and National Director Don Giles and Council Photographer Danny Camp also attended. (Click here for continuation)
Don Giles Briefs Representative Hank Johnson GA Fourth District
A representative of the NLUS Atlanta Metropolitan Council met with Congressman Hank Johnson (Georgia District 4), November 21, 2011, to brief him on the "U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine: An Important Asset." Depicted are (L-R) Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-4); Don Giles, Atlanta Metropolitan Council VP for Legislative Affairs. Don presented the depicted NLUS paper weight with a international time converter, as a token of appreciation and reminder of the importance of our support of our Maritime Services.
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