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HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM'S GRAND OPENING OF THE CHARLES E. MILLER BRANCH & HISTORICAL CENTER

February 1, 2012 —  Howard County Library System celebrated the Grand Opening of The Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center. The festivities began with musical entertainment by Mount Hebron High School students, followed by the Presentation of Colors by Boy Scout Troop 757. U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Maryland State Senator James Robey, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, Howard County Library System CEO Valerie J. Gross, and other dignitaries provided remarks and then cut the ribbon to officially open the building.

Ken Ulman commented in a release, "How many places in this country need police directing traffic at a library? That's because of everyone here and the priority that you place on education."

The building matches the caliber of the curriculum HCLS delivers under its three pillars: Self-Directed Education, Research Assistance & Instruction, and Instructive & Enlightening Experiences. At 63,000 square feet, the new Miller Branch HCLS' largest branch. It includes nine study rooms (for individuals and groups), 100 public computers, a 3,000 square foot meeting room (which can be partitioned into three smaller rooms), and a state-of-the-art tech lab. It includes a collection of 250,000 items, including books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and specialized online research tools. Designed to capture the benefits of natural lighting and maximize energy efficiency, the new Miller Branch was designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification. The building also features a Terrace Overlook and green vegetated roof on the second floor.

Partnering with the Howard County Historical Society and other organizations, the Historical Center vision brings history to life through research opportunities, classes, seminars, and events that focus on Howard County and Maryland history. The HCLS Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center is envisioned as a hub for historical research in Howard County and central Maryland.

Situated on the quarter-acre parcel adjacent to the new branch, an Enchanted Garden will be used to teach children and adults how to grow edible and indigenous plants. Opening in May of 2012, the garden will also supplement HCLS' systemwide focus on STEM and environmental education.

 

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Holds First Networking Event of 2012


January 10, 2012 — The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held their first Business Networking Before Nine of 2012 today at Mercy Health Clinic.

The event, sponsored by Mercy Health Clinic, also welcomed visitors from the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County.

Over 50 business leaders attended the morning event and heard firsthand the services the clinic provides from Mercy Health Clinic’s Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder Alvina Long. Mercy Health Clinic is a free, community-based organization providing quality healthcare to uninsured residents of Montgomery County. Long stated that in 2011 the clinic saw over “10,000 county patients ages 19 and older and 55 area physicians and over 150 nurse and clerical volunteers donate their time”.

The GGCC is active in providing business-to-business networking opportunities throughout the year: a collective voice in local, regional, and state legislative affairs, professional development opportunities and other services that enhance the business environment.

 

Mercy High School Establishes Center For Global Education

December 18, 2011 — Long aware of the global connections with Sisters of Mercy and with Mercy-sponsored schools worldwide, and culminating over ten years of efforts to raise global awareness among faculty, staff and students, Mercy High School announced on December 12, 2011, the formation of its Center for Global Education.  In addition to culminating over a decade of education for global awareness, the Center will also move global education forward yet more comprehensively.  Recognizing 21st century skills and global understanding as integrally related, Mercy sees the Center as a resource for teachers and students as the 21st century continues to unfold.

With the goal of educating students for global citizenship, the Center will facilitate the integration of global education across the curricula—providing significant resources in a centralized location, facilitating collaboration among teachers, and offering consultation with the director of the Center who researches best practices for raising global awareness among high school students.  It will offer a focus for students as well, for exploration of ideas and for research on projects.  Mercy is pleased to appoint Ms. Jessica Robinson of the Social Studies Faculty as the Center’s Director.

The announcement of the formation of the Center took place during a special assembly marking the 180th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland.  Mercy High School hosted Sr. Deirdre Mullan, RSM, as the Foundation Day speaker.  Former director of Mercy Global Concern at the United Nations, Sr. Deirdre is currently involved in Mercy Reaching Mercy, a partnership with UNICEF which promotes educational opportunities for girls internationally.  She has been a notable figure at the UN since 2001.

Mercy High School Baltimore is part of a network of over 40 Mercy secondary schools.

For more information about Mercy High School, please visit www.mercyhighschool.com or call 410-433-8880.

 

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Inducts 2012 Board of Directors

December 16, 2011 — The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were inducted during a ceremony conducted by City of Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz at the Hilton Gaithersburg.

The 2012 Board:
Chairwoman: Trina LaPier, The Gazette
Chairman Elect: Ron Dimaranan, Mid-Atlantic FCU
Treasurer: Sam McNamee, Signs of Progress
Immediate Past Board Chair: Doug Wrenn, Rodgers Consulting, Inc.
Vice Chairs:

  • Member Services: Ron Dimaranan, Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
  • Legislative Affairs: David Edgerley, HarVest Bank of Maryland
  • Member Programs: Colette Releford, Strive Business Solutions, LLC
  • Economic Development: Scott Wallace, Linowes and Blocher, LLP

Directors:

  • Anita Anderson, BlackRock Center for the Arts
  • Stuart Barr, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
  • Andy Bass, United Bank
  • Henry Bernstein, Scheer Partners
  • Eileen Cahill, Holy Cross Hospital
  • John Compton, GeneDx
  • Howard Covin, Johns Hopkins University
  • Robert Cowdrey, Capital Bank, N.A.
  • Robert Czura, M&T Bank
  • Allen DeLeon, DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors
  • David Denton, Asbury Methodist Village
  • Robert Jepson, Adventist HealthCare
  • Ray McKenzie, Law Office of Raymond T. McKenzie, Esq.
  • James G. Muir, Hughes Network Systems
  • Jim Norris, Montgomery County EFCU
  • Jerry Pasternak, PEPCO
  • Gizelle Petit, Sandy Spring Bank
  • Sanjay Rai, Montgomery College
  • Randy Scritchfield, Montgomery Financial Group
  • Jerry Therrien, Therrien Waddell, Inc.
  • Tony Tomasello, City of Gaithersburg


The GGCC is active in providing business-to-business networking opportunities throughout the
year: a collective voice in local, regional, and state legislative affairs, professional development
opportunities, and other services that enhance the business environment.

To learn more about Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber visit them on the web at www.ggchamber.org.
 

HCGH Intensive Care Unit Receives National Recognition

December 16, 2011 — Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (HCGH) received national attention with the visit of Pamela Lipsett, M.D., MHPE, FCCM, president of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. In a special ceremony, Dr. Lipsett presented the HCGH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team with an award from the Department of Health and Human Services and Critical Care Societies Collaborative National Awards Program to Recognize Achievements in Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections.
After identifying a higher-than-acceptable rate of central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in 2008, a multidisciplinary ICU team developed a new approach to placing and monitoring the lines, which eliminated infections for more than 699 days. In fact, the ICU has had only one CLABSI since January 3, 2009.
Dr. Lipsett praised the team’s collaborative approach. “You have made a tremendous difference in the care of your patients. The ICU team should be deeply proud for having such intense focus on patient care that, together as a team, you developed this important protocol. You deserve the national recognition of this award.”
A leading cause of healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals, CLABSIs are linked to a central line or central vascular catheter—a long, thin tube inserted into a large vein and used to provide medicine, fluid, nutrients, or blood over an extended period of time to the sickest patients.
The HCGH ICU team began using pre-sorted bundles of equipment and supplies, including sterile materials for both the patient and care giver, as well as a check list which helps ensure staff maintain appropriate hand hygiene and follow the proper sterile technique. The success of the ICU program led to its expansion hospital wide in January 2010 to include all patients with central lines.
Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is a not-for-profit health care provider with 249 licensed beds located in Columbia, Maryland. A comprehensive, acute-care medical center, Howard County General offers a full range of services, from neonatal care and oncology to outpatient treatment and critical care

December 15, 2011 — Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (HCGH) received national attention with the visit of Pamela Lipsett, M.D., MHPE, FCCM, president of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. In a special ceremony, Dr. Lipsett presented the HCGH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team with an award from the Department of Health and Human Services and Critical Care Societies Collaborative National Awards Program to Recognize Achievements in Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections.

After identifying a higher-than-acceptable rate of central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in 2008, a multidisciplinary ICU team developed a new approach to placing and monitoring the lines, which eliminated infections for more than 699 days. In fact, the ICU has had only one CLABSI since January 3, 2009.

Dr. Lipsett praised the team’s collaborative approach. “You have made a tremendous difference in the care of your patients. The ICU team should be deeply proud for having such intense focus on patient care that, together as a team, you developed this important protocol. You deserve the national recognition of this award.”

A leading cause of healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals, CLABSIs are linked to a central line or central vascular catheter — a long, thin tube inserted into a large vein and used to provide medicine, fluid, nutrients, or blood over an extended period of time to the sickest patients.

The HCGH ICU team began using pre-sorted bundles of equipment and supplies, including sterile materials for both the patient and care giver, as well as a check list which helps ensure staff maintain appropriate hand hygiene and follow the proper sterile technique. The success of the ICU program led to its expansion hospital wide in January 2010 to include all patients with central lines.

Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is a not-for-profit health care provider with 249 licensed beds located in Columbia, Maryland. A comprehensive, acute-care medical center, Howard County General offers a full range of services, from neonatal care and oncology to outpatient treatment and critical care.

 

GGCC names Cartridge on Wheels Small Business of the Year

December 16, 2011 — The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) has named Cartridge on Wheels as its 5th Annual Small Business of the Year. Bruce Kanner, Owner, was the recipient of the Small Business of the Year plaque on Thursday, December 8 at the GGCC Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony.
The chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award recognizes small businesses, which are a vital part of our economy and community. The award is presented to the small business that demonstrates success, community involvement, and excellent customer relations.
Last year’s winner Sam McNamee, owner of Signs of Progress, presented Kanner with the award. McNamee said “this year the committee had a tough decision” since there were so many deserving businesses, but Cartridge on Wheels was “most deserving of the honor”.
Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) was the sponsor of the Small Business of the Year award table and graciously hosted Kanner and his wife at their table.
After 28 years of selling and managing business-to-business sales, Kanner wanted to start, run and grow a business of his own centered on his passion for unrivaled customer service. Cartridge on Wheels was the customer service company he was searching for. They provide many value added services simply unavailable elsewhere, including a visit to all of their customers to ensure they do not run out, nor needlessly tie up funds by stocking too much inventory.
As a 26 year resident of Gaithersburg, Kanner knew the value of community and the importance of area businesses through working with area for-profit and not-for-profit neighbors. His services help these non-profit organizations save money and allows them to concentrate on their valuable community services rather than on ordering and stocking ink and toner. On the business-to-business side, he uses his chamber membership to connect businesses together. His philosophy, “We all grow together!” Kanner is a member of the Chamber’s membership committee. For his countless hours of volunteerism & his commitment to the committee, Kanner was awarded as an exceptional volunteer in 2010.  He also facilitates one of the Chamber’s Direct Connect groups.
The GGCC is active in providing business-to-business networking opportunities throughout the year: a collective voice in local, regional, and state legislative affairs, professional development opportunities, and other services that enhance the business environment.
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce is located at 4 Professional Drive, Suite 132, Gaithersburg, MD. To see photos from the event or to learn more about Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber visit them on the web at www.ggchamber.org.

December 16, 2011 — The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) has named Cartridge on Wheels as its 5th Annual Small Business of the Year. Bruce Kanner, Owner, was the recipient of the Small Business of the Year plaque at the GGCC Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

The chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award recognizes small businesses, which are a vital part of our economy and community. The award is presented to the small business that demonstrates success, community involvement, and excellent customer relations.

Last year’s winner Sam McNamee, owner of Signs of Progress, presented Kanner with the award. McNamee said “this year the committee had a tough decision” since there were so many deserving businesses, but Cartridge on Wheels was “most deserving of the honor”.

Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) was the sponsor of the Small Business of the Year award table and graciously hosted Kanner and his wife at their table.

After 28 years of selling and managing business-to-business sales, Kanner wanted to start, run and grow a business of his own centered on his passion for unrivaled customer service. Cartridge on Wheels was the customer service company he was searching for. They provide many value added services simply unavailable elsewhere, including a visit to all of their customers to ensure they do not run out, nor needlessly tie up funds by stocking too much inventory.

As a 26 year resident of Gaithersburg, Kanner knew the value of community and the importance of area businesses through working with area for-profit and not-for-profit neighbors. His services help these non-profit organizations save money and allows them to concentrate on their valuable community services rather than on ordering and stocking ink and toner. On the business-to-business side, he uses his chamber membership to connect businesses together. His philosophy, “We all grow together!” Kanner is a member of the Chamber’s membership committee. For his countless hours of volunteerism & his commitment to the committee, Kanner was awarded as an exceptional volunteer in 2010.  He also facilitates one of the Chamber’s Direct Connect groups.

The GGCC is active in providing business-to-business networking opportunities throughout the year: a collective voice in local, regional, and state legislative affairs, professional development opportunities, and other services that enhance the business environment.

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce is located at 4 Professional Drive, Suite 132, Gaithersburg, MD. To learn more about Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber visit them on the web at www.ggchamber.org.

   

Entrepreneur’s Exchange Announces Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Winners

Entrepreneur’s Exchange, Inc., announced the winners of its annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards at its monthly luncheon meeting on December 7, 2011. The meeting was held at the Severn Inn in Annapolis.
The Spirit of Entrepreneurship is designed to recognize local business leaders who exemplify tenacity, creativity, and integrity. There are three categories: Member, Non-Member, and Rising Star (in business less than 3 years). Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards include:
 Spirit of Entrepreneurship - Member: Jodi Hillmar, Proficio Mortgage
 Spirit of Entrepreneurship - Non-Member: Lise D'Andrea, Customer Service Experts
 Spirit of Entrepreneurship - Rising Star: Heather Howe, Fields of Heather Bakery
All of our nominees and winners are making the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis corridor a thriving place in which to do business. These individuals represent the best of entrepreneurship and we look forward to their growing contributions to our area in 2012!”
Entrepreneur’s Exchange is pleased to highlight its Rising Star Award given to Heather Howe this year. The Rising Star Award is given to an entrepreneur who has been in business less than 3 years. Ms. Howe received her AAS degree in Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship from Anne Arundel Community College where she was also a student business owner in their Student Business Incubator through the Entrepreneurial Studies Institute. Ms. Howe is still enrolled in business classes to improve her business acumen. Ms. Howe’s business, Fields of Heather Bakery, is a specialty bakery located in Stevensville, Maryland in which she creates homemade desserts, pastries, confections, and cakes.
EE’s Spirit of Award Ceremony was supported and sponsored by Susan T. Ford, Esq. from Council, Baradel, Kosmerl, & Nolan, P.A. of Annapolis, Maryland. Sue & Council Baradel Kosmerl, & Nolan have been long-standing supporters of this awards ceremony, and Entrepreneur’s Exchange appreciates their commitment to recognizing leaders in the local business community.
For more information about Entrepreneur’s Exchange, visit www.eebiz.org or call 410-647-8167.

December 15, 2011 — Entrepreneur’s Exchange, Inc., announced the winners of its annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards at its monthly luncheon meeting at the Severn Inn in Annapolis.

The Spirit of Entrepreneurship is designed to recognize local business leaders who exemplify tenacity, creativity, and integrity. There are three categories: Member, Non-Member, and Rising Star (in business less than 3 years). Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards include:

  • Spirit of Entrepreneurship - Member: Jodi Hillmar, Proficio Mortgage
  • Spirit of Entrepreneurship - Non-Member: Lise D'Andrea, Customer Service Experts
  • Spirit of Entrepreneurship - Rising Star: Heather Howe, Fields of Heather Bakery

All of our nominees and winners are making the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis corridor a thriving place in which to do business. These individuals represent the best of entrepreneurship and we look forward to their growing contributions to our area in 2012!”

Entrepreneur’s Exchange is pleased to highlight its Rising Star Award given to Heather Howe this year. The Rising Star Award is given to an entrepreneur who has been in business less than 3 years. Howe received her AAS degree in Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship from Anne Arundel Community College where she was also a student business owner in their Student Business Incubator through the Entrepreneurial Studies Institute. Howe is still enrolled in business classes to improve her business acumen. Howe’s business, Fields of Heather Bakery, is a specialty bakery located in Stevensville, in which she creates homemade desserts, pastries, confections, and cakes.

EE’s Spirit of Award Ceremony was supported and sponsored by Susan T. Ford, Esq. from Council, Baradel, Kosmerl, & Nolan, P.A. of Annapolis, Maryland. Sue & Council Baradel Kosmerl, & Nolan have been long-standing supporters of this awards ceremony, and Entrepreneur’s Exchange appreciates their commitment to recognizing leaders in the local business community.

For more information about Entrepreneur’s Exchange, visit www.eebiz.org or call 410-647-8167.

   

Arundel Federal Donates $14,000 to AACC Foundation Inc's Entrepreneurial Studies Institute

December 5, 2011 — Arundel Federal Savings Bank recently donated $14,000 in proceeds from its 6th annual Charity Golf Outing to the Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Inc. to support academic initiatives of the college Entrepreneurial Studies Institute (ESI).

“The support of Arundel Federal Savings Bank and its tournament sponsors help our ESI students afford college and have access to resources to learn how to be successful in business,” said Kathy Bolton, interim executive director of the AACC Foundation.

ESI offers credit and noncredit instruction to aspiring and seasoned business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs. Studies can lead to award of an Entrepreneurship Associate of Applied Science degree, Entrepreneurship certificate and Culinary Arts Entrepreneurship certificate. Located in the Careers Center Building on the Arnold campus, ESI facilities include the Business Resource Center and student business Incubator, the Hatchery.

The AACC foundation's mission is to secure and steward private funds to enhance the educational endeavors of the college.

Arundel Federal Savings Bank recently donated $14,000 in proceeds from its 6th annual Charity Golf Outing to the Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Inc. to support academic initiatives of the college Entrepreneurial Studies Institute (ESI).
“The support of Arundel Federal Savings Bank and its tournament sponsors help our ESI students afford college and have access to resources to learn how to be successful in business,” said Kathy Bolton, interim executive director of the AACC Foundation.
ESI offers credit and noncredit instruction to aspiring and seasoned business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs. Studies can lead to award of an Entrepreneurship Associate of Applied Science degree, Entrepreneurship certificate and Culinary Arts Entrepreneurship certificate. Located in the Careers Center Building on the Arnold campus, ESI facilities include the Business Resource Center and student business Incubator, the Hatchery.
The AACC foundation's mission is to secure and steward private funds to enhance the educational endeavors of the college.

 

   

KBE Building Corporation, Harris Teeter Contribute Food & Money to Help the Hungry

December 1, 2011 — Continuing an annual tradition, the employees and owners of KBE Building Corporation teamed with Harris Teeter to give the “Gift of Gobble” to less fortunate Marylanders during the Thanksgiving holiday.  The organizations provided complete family meals with all the fixings, including 14-lb fresh turkeys, vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, etc., to 20 families served by both Sarah’s House and the Bea Gaddy Family Center.
Named for the biblical figure, Sarah, Sarah’s House is run by Catholic Charities and provides shelter and food for up to 125 people per day.  It is located at the edge of Fort George G. Meade Army Base in Maryland.  Sarah’s House is one of seven shelters in the United States supported by the U.S. Army.
The Bea Gaddy Family Center is named for Ms. Bea Gaddy, a former city councilwoman who became known as the “Mother Teresa of Baltimore” and “St. Bea”.  For 30 years the Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving dinner has fed thousands of homeless men and women in Baltimore City.  This year KBE joined a multitude of others in providing donations to assist this Charm City tradition.  Ms. Gaddy passed away in 2001, but her spirit of giving lives on in her family and friends who continue to operate the facility.  Affiliated with Johns Hopkins, Bea Gaddy Family Centers also provides medical care and food throughout the year to the less fortunate in the Baltimore City community.
KBE employees also recently supported the Bea Gaddy center with monetary donations collected from their Change Makes a Difference initiative, wherein associates contribute their “loose change” to collection jars to raise money for local charities in Maryland and Connecticut, where the company is headquartered.  Employee donations to Bea Gaddy totaled $1,000.
Change Makes a Difference is part of KBE’s 50 Ways to Make a Difference initiative, a yearlong charitable support program which was recently recognized with a Community Service Award by the Connecticut Construction Industries Association.  Through 50 Ways, KBE works with local community organizations to help make a difference in their communities.  This year, KBE is focused on helping to fight hunger and supporting programs that benefit seniors
December 1, 2011 — Continuing an annual tradition, the employees and owners of KBE Building Corporation teamed with Harris Teeter to give the “Gift of Gobble” to less fortunate Marylanders during the Thanksgiving holiday. The organizations provided complete family meals with all the fixings, including 14-lb fresh turkeys, vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, etc., to 20 families served by both Sarah’s House and the Bea Gaddy Family Center.

Named for the biblical figure, Sarah, Sarah’s House is run by Catholic Charities and provides shelter and food for up to 125 people per day.  It is located at the edge of Fort George G. Meade Army Base in Maryland.  Sarah’s House is one of seven shelters in the United States supported by the U.S. Army.

The Bea Gaddy Family Center is named for Ms. Bea Gaddy, a former city councilwoman who became known as the “Mother Teresa of Baltimore” and “St. Bea”.  For 30 years the Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving dinner has fed thousands of homeless men and women in Baltimore City.  This year KBE joined a multitude of others in providing donations to assist this Charm City tradition.  Ms. Gaddy passed away in 2001, but her spirit of giving lives on in her family and friends who continue to operate the facility.  Affiliated with Johns Hopkins, Bea Gaddy Family Centers also provides medical care and food throughout the year to the less fortunate in the Baltimore City community.

KBE employees also recently supported the Bea Gaddy center with monetary donations collected from their Change Makes a Difference initiative, wherein associates contribute their “loose change” to collection jars to raise money for local charities in Maryland and Connecticut, where the company is headquartered.  Employee donations to Bea Gaddy totaled $1,000.

Change Makes a Difference is part of KBE’s 50 Ways to Make a Difference initiative, a yearlong charitable support program which was recently recognized with a Community Service Award by the Connecticut Construction Industries Association.  Through 50 Ways, KBE works with local community organizations to help make a difference in their communities.  This year, KBE is focused on helping to fight hunger and supporting programs that benefit seniors.

   

College Park Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Receives DEA Award

College Park Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, was honored with the 2011 Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Community Drug Prevention Award.  DEA Administrator, Ms. Michele Leonhart, presented the award to College Park Squadron commander, Major Charles S. Davis at a Ribbon Rally held at DEA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
The award recognizes College Park Squadron’s outstanding efforts in drug demand reduction strategy through the development of future leaders in volunteer community service for a drug-free America.
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization of over 1,500 members in Maryland & over 61,000 members nationwide.

November 18, 2011 — College Park Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, was honored with the 2011 Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Community Drug Prevention Award.  DEA Administrator, Michele Leonhart, presented the award to College Park Squadron commander, Major Charles S. Davis at a Ribbon Rally held at DEA Headquarters in Washington, DC.

The award recognizes College Park Squadron’s outstanding efforts in drug demand reduction strategy through the development of future leaders in volunteer community service for a drug-free America.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization of over 1,500 members in Maryland & over 61,000 members nationwide.

   

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