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Time running out to nominate employers for 2013 Freedom Award

Time running out to nominate employers for 2013 Freedom Award

 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is encouraging Guardsmen and Reservists to nominate their civilian employers for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award before the January 21 deadline. The Freedom Award is the nation’s highest recognition for employers supporting Guard and Reserve members. Employers of every size and industry are eligible to receive the honor. Guard and Reserve members, or a family member acting on their behalf, may nominate their employers at www.FreedomAward.mil.

"With today's evolving missions of the Reserve Component, as we adapt to the current national security policy, America's employers continue to provide steadfast support to the more than one million men and women serving in the National Guard and Reserve at home and abroad.

Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association is set to host a "lunch and learn" session each month.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m.

AL Dept. of Tourism and AL Cooperative Extension System offer plenty of events in 2013

AL Dept. of Tourism and AL Cooperative Extension System offer plenty of events in 2013

Looking for something to do in Alabama in 2013? 

Alabama's Department of Tourism has a calendar of events that will direct you to the great events planned statewide for 2013.  You can view the calendar here.

Another great source for information on events is the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.  Its mission is to help people and communities improve their quality of life and economic well-being through the Extension's program areas.

Find out what ACES is doing in your community  by clicking here.

 

Central Alabama Master Gardeners Assn. to host 'lunch & learn' session in 2013

Central Alabama Master Gardeners Assn. to host 'lunch & learn' session in 2013

The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association is set to host a "lunch and learn" session each month.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Gibson Vance delivers Troy-Montgomery commencement speech

Gibson Vance delivers Troy-Montgomery commencement speech

Gibson Vance delivers Troy University-Montgomery commencement speech

Gibson Vance, an attorney with the Montgomery-based law firm of Beasley Allen and a member of the Troy University Board of Trustees, delivered the keynote address during the fall commencement ceremony at the University’s Montgomery Campus on Monday, Dec. 17. 

In his speech, Vance urges Troy graduates to be passionate about what they do.

Troy University Fall 2012 Montgomery Graduates are as follows:

 

Associate of Science Degrees

Alexander City
Terra Tuck Foster

Birmingham
Julie A. Dunn

Elmore
Justin David Lawniczak

Millbrook
Melissa K.

RTJ Golf Trail offers $20 golf on the 20th in 2012!

RTJ Golf Trail offers $20 golf on the 20th in 2012!

What started as a concept to enhance the image of a state has turned out to be one of the most successful achievements in the golf industry.

In 1992 the first golf courses opened on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama. The vision of creating a golf trail came from Dr. David G. Bronner, the CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The golf course designs started with Robert Trent Jones after coming out of retirement and have continued with Roger Rulewich, Jones’ protégé. The original courses opened in 1992 and additional courses have been added over the years. In 2011, greens were replaced on several courses. Silver Lakes underwent a significant renovation after tornado damage in 2011.  

Now that all 26 courses on 11 different sites are up and running, you are the one who gets to celebrate.

VFW post 1349 to conduct flag retirement ceremony on Pearl Harbor Day

VFW post 1349 to conduct flag retirement ceremony on Pearl Harbor Day

VFW Post 1349 will conduct a U.S. Flag retirement ceremony on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Pearl Harbor Day).

Honored guest will be V.A. Hospital patients from both Montgomery and Tuskegee veterans facilities. The public is invited to attend.

The ceremony will be conducted at 1077 S. Memorial Drive (VFW Post 1349) in Prattville, AL.

Source:  City of Prattville