 Our Next Meeting:
Movie Night!
Tuesday, July 26th
Join us at the Hunter Club on Tuesday, July 26th as we relax with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar and watch a 20-minute movie about our adopted ship, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58). The film includes the story of the ship's namesake, Coxswain Samuel Booker Roberts, and the other ships which have borne his name: heroic WWII destroyer escort DE 413 and Gearing-class destroyer DD 823. Also detailed is FFG 58's amazing survival after striking an Iranian mine in the Persian Gulf in 1988. We will close the screening with Michael Jordan's footage of our Sammy B's departure from Mayport last month to begin a six-month deployment to East Africa (Click here if you would like to see the Mayport video now on youtube.). Michael will provide details about his upcoming TV show on the Sammy B.
Our meeting will take place at 6pm on Tuesday, July 26th at the Hunter Club on Hunter Army Airfield. Since we're not serving a full dinner this month, the cost is $15 per person vs. the usual $20. Dress this month is CASUAL, so leave your coat and tie at home! Reservations are due no later than close of business on Friday, July 22nd. Email Sybil Cannonto make your reservation today! |
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Coast Guard Recognitions
 The Savannah Council continued its tradition of recognizing outstanding members of our local sea services this month. On Monday, July 11, Bob Gephart, Tom Latham, and Joe Tillman helped recognize Guardian of the Quarter YN1 Stephanie  Fomby at Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Savannah. On Wednesday, July 13th, the trio helped recognize AMT1 Michael Keohane at Air Station Savannah. Fomby and Keohane each received a savings bond and a book from the Commandant's reading list. Congratulations to these two great Coast Guard members! |
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Coast Guard Night at the Sand Gnats
 Make plans now to attend the Savannah Council's annual Coast Guard Night at the Ball Park as the Gnats take on the Asheville, NC Tourists on Wednesday evening, August 17th. More details will follow soon. |
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New Garrison Commander at Hunter Army Airfield
Several members of our council attended the garrison change of command ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield on June 23rd. Lt. Col. Jose Aguilar, who has been a great friend to the Navy League and a constant presence at our meetings and events over the past two years, handed over command of the Hunter garrison to Lt. Col. Ed Kovaleski.
Lieutenant Colonel Aguilar has trasferred to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., where he serves as chief of staff of the U.S. Army Engineering School. Lieutenant Colonel Kovaleski comes to Hunter from Fort Meade, Md., where he served as the Operations Officer with the Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group. 
We look forward to getting to know Lt. Col. Kovaleski and his family and hope to see them at our upcoming dinner meetings at the Hunter Club. |
 USCG MSU Golf Tourney
The Savannah Council was proud to help with the Inaugural Captain of the Port Golf Tournamenton May 7th at the Cross Winds Golf Course. There were 24 Teams with a total of ninety players. Two Navy League members had teams in the tournament.
Twenty firms and individuals sponsored holes with a sign. Several firms and individuals made contributions. As a result of these contributions, the Savannah Council was able to contribute $1157.00 to the Sea Cadet Program and $600.00 to Savannah  Hospice for their veterans program.
Cross Winds provided lunch after the tournament, and there was also a flyover by a chopper from Air Station Savannah. A special thanks to Joe Tillman for all his work supporting the event.
To see photos from the tourney, click here. |
