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Past Meetings

Meeting you may have missed.

December 8, 2009

John Larson, Director & the First Coast Men's Ensemble

                    Patricia Hamn & John Larson            Ray Turner & John Larson

22 high school students representing 10-12 grades  presented various Christmas musical selections including traditional favorites along with a sample of old world  hymns. Mr. Larson’s students always deliver a sensational program and certainly make NSBL proud to have them at our December meeting.  They are highly talented and dedicated young men desiring to continue their education at different colleges. Well done!  

                  Lt. Sean McCormick                           Officer Bruce Porter

Lt. Shawn McCormick of Zone 6 introduced Officer Bruce Porter to the audience while receiving a commendation from JSO for a thorough investigation of a suspicious car theft. After on site investigations Officer Porter was able to identify, arrest and get confessions from  2 suspects linked to a murder investigation.   Officer Bruce Porter our Officer of the Quarter received a plaque and a savings bond from NSBL for his contribution to the safety and security of not only north Jax but the city as well. 

Congratulations Officer Porter!

 

Ray Turner presenting Award to Officer Bruce Porter

Safe Harbor Boys Home

Doug Smith Director

Mr. Doug Smith, director of Programs along with two of “his boys” brought NSBL up to date on current events and status of the work located on Heckscher Drive.  Sadly the home has had to lay off the staff and severely cut back to housing just 9 boys.  Mr. Smith in answering questions stated that “government money” had been made available to support the home but that the money was refused due to nature of conditions attached to the grant. He received applause from the membership for taking such a hard stand in not accepting grant money that would be detrimental to the program. Without hesitation NSBL membership demonstrated support for the home by giving food and monetary donations.  North Jax should be very proud to have this organization in our community.

Two of Doug's boys talked about what they do and their goals.

Ray Turner, "Corey-Kerlin"  

Door Prizes are Back!

Bob Peeples & Patricia Hamn, Presenting Door Prizes

Bob being humorous as ever.

Shannon Elian and Mark Kaleel Deliver the Door Prizes

Members Enjoying the Meeting 

2009 Banquet DVD Photos & Videos Available

Contact Paul Forte or Nancy Burnett to order your copy.

$10.00 Donation to club.