Testimonials MSA and DSA
We have recognized the amazing young people we have here in Alberta. Now is the time to recognize the adult members we have that help shape our cadets.
The first award is the Testimonial. This is awarded by division to members who have served with the Navy League for three years and have demonstrated a clear understanding of, and dedication to, the Purposes and Objectives of the Navy League of Canada and can only be awarded once in a lifetime. Our candidates for the 2020-2021 training year are:
SLt (NL) David Blackburn - #21 NLCC Captain Jackson
Carrie Williams – Stony Plain Branch
Our second award is the Meritorious Service Award (MSA). This is awarded by division, in recognition of meritorious service to the Navy League of Canada. This can be awarded to members every three years. Our candidates for the 2020-2021 training year are:
Members
Laura Hill – Holden BranchSterling Martin – Alberta Division
Jaime MacDonald – Foothills Branch
Randy Shaw – Bow Valley Branch
Sea Cadet Officers
LCdr Tammy Aro- Hanson – DNDLCdr Andrea Robichaud – DND
Navy League Officers
A/SLt (NL) Jamie Kelsey - #11 NLCC TE WaddingtonSLt (NL) Tom Traverse - #219 NLCC Holger Storm
Our third award is the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This is awarded by division in recognition of notably distinguished service by a senior member who has demonstrated a clear understanding of, and dedication to, the Aims and Objectives of The Navy League of Canada. Our candidates for the 2020-2021 training year are:
Members
Jodi Freeland – Stony Plain BranchSea Cadet Officers
Lt (N) Patricia MitchellNavy League Officers
SLt (NL) Michelle Turner - #166 NLCC John A. HamiltonLt (NL) Ronald Wright - #21 NLCC Captain Jackson
And finally, we would like to recognition members of Alberta Division who have received their Life Membership to the Navy League of Canada. This may be awarded by the National Board of Directors to individual members who have completed twenty-five years of service. Applications once approved on the division level are forward to National where the application is reviewed and voted on. This year we are pleased to announce the following members have received their Life Membership:
CDr (NL) Mark Doram – Alberta Division
Lera Shirley – Calgary Branch
Bravo Zulu to all of you. Hold your heads high as you help shape Today’s Youth – Tomorrow’s Leaders
Amanda Hall
Awards Chair – Navy League of Canada, Alberta Division
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