PRESIDENTS CORNER
Memorial Day Observance on the 29th of May
Plans are going real well for the Memorial Day Observance on the
29th of May (Saturday) at the new Veterans Memorial Park on
Newcastle in Brunswick, Ga. Retired Marine Corp MG James
Livingstone will be our special guest speaker. General
Livingstone was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of
Honor for his service as a Captain in Vietnam. He is a very
good and powerful speaker. He will be introduced by Marine
General (retired) Magnus who was the aid to the General of
Marines. Nick Hart ( retired Marine Colonel) will introduce
and present a special "thank you" to Past Chairman of Glynn
County Commissioners Mike Browning for his efforts to get the
new park for us. The Glynn Academy Marine Corp Junior ROTC will
present the Colors and help at the event. The program will
start at 11 AM. Some seating will be provided, However we
encourage everyone to bring a chair.
General Livingstone has authored a book about his experiences
while in Vietnam. It is entitled "Nobel Warrior". It is an
excellent read. For anyone wishing to receive one, they will be
on sale at the event. There will be a limit of 40 books so be
early to get one.
Pay Dues. Donations and meal cost on -line using our GIMOA.org
website.
Jim Bruce (a GIMOAA member) has developed an online payment
system to pay dues and make donations. The system uses PayPal
and they make direct deposits to our checking account. Just go
to
http://www.gimoaa.org/Payment/payment_form.php
Jim manages 6 other organizations using this method. Safe and
easy
Golden Isles Veterans Village Initiative
Golden Isles Veterans Village Initiative has cleared land in
downtown Brunswick next to the Manna House and will soon begin
construction of 30 Tiny Houses exclusively for homeless
veterans. In addition to providing a fully furnished house (128
to 144 sq ft) there will be counseling, physical and mental
support and job training to help them transition back into
society. This is a transitional program, a hand up not a hand
out. This is a private undertaking with no government money so
donations are needed to make this a reality. Contact James
Vivenzio, 912-222-1063 to make a donation and get more
information.
