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Post President's Message Archive - November 2006 Soaring Expectations The SAME Washington DC Post held its Inaugural Scholars and Honors Gala on September 30th, at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The Gala was nothing short of resounding success! With support from our Individual and Sustaining Members, Gala Sponsors and advertisers, the SAME Washington DC Post raised over $50,000 for the Post’s Scholarship Program. Special thanks to our very entertaining Keynote Speaker - Coach Karl Hobbs, of the George Washington University’s Colonials Men’s Basketball Team. And a big THANK YOU to our Gala Committee, our Gala Sponsors, and to Dr. Bob Wolf – our SAME Executive Director for conducting a rousing Live Auction of the Turks and Caicos Vacation Package donated by Avila Government Services, Inc. – with a $3500 bid won by Skanska. The Gala featured a special Scholarship Dedication in honor of Murphy Tuomey, a long time supporter of SAME and the Washington DC Post, for her outstanding service and for her many contributions to our scholarship program. A new Washington DC Post Annual Scholarship is now established in her name – the Murphy Tuomey/A. Morton Thomas Scholarship endowed by A. Morton Thomas and Associates. The first Murphy Tuomey Scholarship will be awarded in 2007. In addition, it was a wonderful honor to have BG Lustig, US Army (Ret.), and his lovely wife with us for the evening who was recognized as our 50-year distinguished member. We also had two of this year’s Student Scholarship Recipients present with us that evening. We also extend a note of thanks to the following individuals for their support of and participation in the Gala:
I am pleased to report that due to the success of our Inaugural Gala, the Washington DC Post Board of Direction has already approved the plan to commence organizing the 2007 Scholars and Honors Gala. Join us at the following upcoming DC Post programs: Forum: Tri-Services DC Region BRAC Industry Forum sponsored by the DC Post Program: Holiday Program & Support Our Troops Recognition Ceremony immediately following the Tri-Services BRAC Industry Forum Program: Annual Award Presentation and Installation Ceremony of 2007 Officers and Directors Program: Washington DC Region MEGA-Construction Projects In other Post news, I am pleased to announce that the Washington DC Post became a One-Star Contributor to the SAME HQ Century House Building Renovation Fund. On behalf of the Washington DC Post Board of Direction thank you for your continued support and active participation, sponsorship, and endorsement of this year’s meetings and events. I look forward to great end-of-year programs and hope to see you all there! Michael Pavlides |
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