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Monthly Luncheons Moving

jon@jonstein.net — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Starting in February, the monthly Navy League Luncheons will be moving to the Radisson Hotel on Alafaya near E. Colonial. The address is 1724 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor

jon@jonstein.net — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Updated 1/5/2012.
CFNL sposnored a reception for Capt. (Ret) Floyd "Pete" Petiprin on December 7 at Winter Park Towers in Winter Park, FL.

Why Hiring a Vet is Smart Business

jon@jonstein.net — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Merrit Hamilton Allen of VoxOptima posted this video blog giving some excellent business reasons for hiring veterans. She is a service-disabled Navy veteran and former Public Affairs Officer. Click through below to listen to her blog.

Veteran's Day: Why Hiring A Vet Is Smart Business

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New Photos in the Gallery

jon@jonstein.net — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

There are a variety of new pictures from our Golf Tournament in our Photo Gallery. We also have one picture up from the Navy Ball (featuring who else but Frank Boffi), but we'll hopefully have more show up in the next few days.

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Lone Sailor Memorial Paver Fundraising Kickoff

jon@jonstein.net — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

We kicked off a major fundraiser for the Lone Sailor Memorial of Central Florida on Thursday, September 22 at Fairwinds Credit Union on North Alafaya. Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy, and there are many more in our Photo Gallery.

You can support the LSMCFL by purchasing a Donor Paver for the memorial site - you can even order online with just a few clicks! Why not donate now?

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USCG VIGILANT Returns From Patrol

jon@jonstein.net — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

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VIGILANT departed Port Canaveral on July 17 for new adventures with 21 new shipmates. We encountered some problems with our navigation equipment as soon as we left the pier and had to pull into Miami for a day of repairs. We quickly put that behind us and continued heading south to execute our mission and get our new shipmates qualified.

As soon as we got comfortable in our operating area, we were tasked to head back up to the Florida Straits to assist with an influx of Cuban migrants. This caused some disruption in our port call planning and we did not get a break for 18 days when we finally pulled into Key West for a three-day stop.

We then headed back to our assigned operating area in the southwestern Caribbean. Unexpectedly, we received a Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron from Jacksonville, FL for two weeks. This capability allowed us to increase our search sensors and improved our ability to respond to “go-fast” threats. The operational highlight of the patrol was the two-day boarding of a suspect fishing vessel. While we did not find any drugs, we were credited with a “disruption” of over 1000 kilograms of cocaine.

The second half of our trip had stops in Costa Rica and Grand Cayman. Overall, we had a very successful patrol. We demonstrated our flexibility and multi mission capability by working for three different tactical commanders and caused a lot of heartache for the bad guys trying to bring illicit drugs into our country.

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Wounded Warrior Project thanks CFNL for donating more than $13,000

jon@jonstein.net — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

On March 19, 2011, The Central Florida Navy League sponsored a 5K walk/run for two deserving projects. The 2011 Wounded Warrior / Lone Sailor 5K benefited two important projects to the military community. The proceeds of the event were split evenly between the two causes. Over $26,000 were raised and sent to the two projects. We and the Wounded Warrior Project would like to thank everyone who was a part of this important fundraiser.

We look forward to another 5K in 2012. Follow our web site to keep up on the details.

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FL Gov. Rick Scott meets Frank Boffi

jon@jonstein.net — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

These were taken last Friday while the Governor was traveling around the state to meet and learn more about the "Big business" operations around. He was a sailor, I found out, and he and I chatted about our previous Navy lives.

--Frank Boffi

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Introducing: The Deck Blog

jon@jonstein.net — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Wondering what's been happening with the Central Florida Navy League? Now, when there is news from CFNL, there's a place for you to find it!

Supporting the Lone Sailor Memorial

jon@jonstein.net — Sat, 21 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Carla Hoskins and Mike Phillips represent the Lone Sailor Memorial at a breakfast event with Senator Bill Nelson, May 21, 2011.

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