We’re deep into late summer here in Atlanta. The days are hot, the Braves are again in the middle of a pennant race and the kids are reluctantly preparing to return to school for fall semester. As our Chapter prepares for the start of another great August to December slate of events and activities, it’s also the time to check on your Chapter Membership status.
If you’ve already renewed your membership for 2010, you’re ahead of the game. If you haven’t, now is the time to make it happen and here’s why:
1) New “Chapter Members Only†benefits go into effect starting in September 2010
2) Invitation to members only Dark Ages Dinner/Dance in February
3) Chapter Member pricing for Lobsterfest tickets
4) Special “Professional Networking Event†invitations
5) Monthly Chapter Newsletter delivered to your inbox automatically
6) Advance notification of Alumni functions and activities
7) And the list goes on…
And based on the size of our Chapter, as compared to other Alumni Chapter, if we fall in the top eight, we receive an automatic Trusteeqil slot on the Alumni Foundation Board. Presently, we rank as the 7th largest Chapter and our representative is Steve Frederick ’72. This is the year that we count memberships again and we are feeling the heat from several other Chapters that are determined to move up.
You’ll hear more about our membership drive as fall approaches, yet it’s important to say that our Chapter is only as good as its members and the individuals who are willing to actively participate in the events, activities and leadership of the group. So, if you haven’t signed on, do it today and start reaping the benefits.
JULY EVENTS
July’s luncheon was our only event this month and our own Ned Hunter ’81, newly appointed Area Blue & Gold Officer Coordinator, was our guest speaker. Ned detailed the Program’s goals and objectives for this upcoming congressional appointment year and some ways Chapter members and other local alumni can provide assistance. It was a great presentation and you can find details on our website. Special guests were Theresa Milligan from Senator Chambliss’ office and Nancy Brooks from Senator Isakson’s office.
Alumni attendees included: Paul Borer ’70, Bill Rentz ’55, Ed Sundberg ’68, Bill Holmes ’64, Ed Hux ’61, George Hutcherson ’70, Bill Williams ’65, Matt Foxman ’96, Reggie Vachon ’58, John Morrow ’84, Bill Donges ’71, Ed Brownlee ’81, Jeff Jones ’77, Jon Barton ’66, Brian Huey ’90, Stew Caldwell ’65, Jim Slemenda ’66, Clint Johnson ’60.
GO NAVY!
Ples Bruce ’77
Chapter President
Atlanta Network