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President Ken Tanaka, NA 228,
thanked Sheriff Gore, NA 95, for
his long- time support of the NA
and presented him with his 25-
year plus membership pin.
Following the opening ceremo-
nies, the first general business
meeting was held. Upon the
completion of this meeting classes
began. The classes were well
attended with many interesting
and knowledgeable presenters.
The Presidents Reception, hosted
by Sempra Energy, was a cruise
of the San Diego Bay by Horn
Blower Cruises.
n The National Academy Associ-
ates is truly a family and during
the past year, Michael McCann,
NA 240, greatly assisted the
Barletta family upon the tragic
death of their daughter. Immedi-
ate Past President Russell McKin-
ney, NA, 240, presented Mike
with a resolution, recognizing
his compassion, extraordinary
assistance and never -ending
support of a fellow NA member.
Thank you, Mike!
Training continued on the third
day followed by the installa-
tion banquet. Captain Mark E.
Cedrun , retired United States
Navy, gave an informative and
interesting presentation on his
involvement of the rescue of
Captain Phillips, captain of the
container ship Maersk Alabama
who was held hostage by Somali
pirates.
Captain Mark E. Cedrun, USN,
ret. President Ken Tanaka was
recognized for his service as
President. He recognized his fam-
ily for all their support over the
past 10 years.
The new 2018 Executive Board
was sworn into office by San
Diego SAC Eric S. Birnbaum.
New to the board is Eric Thun-
berg, NA 255 from the Chula Vis-
ta Police Department. Returning
(L-R) Cris Trulsson, Janis Trulsson, Timothy Overton, John Parker (L-R) Cris Trulsson, Janis Trulsson, Timothy Overton, John Parker
(L-R) Mike McCann, Russell McKinney (L-R) Cris Trulsson, Janis Trulsson, Timothy Overton, John Parker
Sheriff Bill Gore, President Ken Tanaka
Barry is providing much encouragement for the
youth participating.
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