MOB Dinner & Meeting
MEN OF BENTWATER
MEETING NOTICE
Wednesday, June 19th, 2018
The Yacht Club
Bar Opens: 5:30pm
Dinner Begins: 6:30pm
Presentation: 7:15pm, followed by Q&A
Attention All MOBsters……..!!
"Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!"
PREPARING PRISONERS FOR REENTRY
As release day approaches, the problems awaiting prisoners on the other side of the gate can be overwhelming. Similar to their days in the military, our veteran prisoners have been told when to eat, what to wear, and where to go. Now, suddenly they will have to again make decisions on their own.
Armatus Reintegration Program staff and volunteers are devoted to helping prepare our veteran men and women to leave prison with the proper classroom training and a positive outlook – ready to succeed. We are currently offering training in 12 prison facilities and the Montgomery County jail which cover a variety of life-skills and other programs that teach personal responsibility and stress the value of education and hard work.
Thanks to the veterans and volunteers on the Armatus staff, our veteran prisoners are learning how to regain the successful traits that allowed many of them to complete their previous tours in the military and will led to a successful reentry into their communities, walking out of prison as prepared as possible for the challenges that lie ahead.
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FIVE JAMES ANDERSON
Jim Anderson served 36 years in the U.S. Army retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5). His military career started in August 1976 attending basic training and rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then was appointed a warrant officer in October 1986 and served as a warrant officer for 26 years reaching the highest rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5. His career included tours in both Kabul and Kandahar, Afghanistan as a military liaison officer traveling continuously in Afghanistan conducting civil affairs operations building wells and medical clinics for the Afghanistan people. CW5 Anderson's third deployment was to Baghdad Iraq during the surge of 2006/2007 under General Petraeus. CW5 Anderson was assigned to Camp Slayer again conducting missions as a civil affairs officer. During his career, he was awarded 37 medals which included the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star for his tour in Baghdad. He joined Armatus in February 2019.
Jim Anderson is also on the executive board of the nonprofit Be An Angel headquartered in Houston which provides needed equipment and care for handicapped children throughout the state of Texas and the Dominican Republic.
RICK PRITCHARD CEO/PRESIDENT ARMATUS
Rick served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps leaving at the rank of Sergeant, including 4 1/2 years as a USMC Scout Sniper, promoted meritoriously three times. Rick received the Marine Corps Expedition Medal for service in Panama. His last tour of duty was at the Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina.
As CEO/President, Rick is responsible for approving all digital communication including media contact and content, determining the overall direction of the organization, incorporating additional prison units for expansion of programming, along with market planning, screening prospective volunteers, and coordinating placement of program participants after release.
Also joining us will be guest Darren Clark, a Vet who went through the ARMATUS program.
MAKE RESERVATIONS TODAY AT THE BENTWATER WEB SITE OR BY CALLING THE BENTWATER COUNTRY CLUB MAIN OFFICE (936-597-6219).
PLEASE NOTE CUTOFF TIME FOR RESERVATIONS IS 1:00 PM ON SUNDAY, JUNE 16th.
DINNER MENU
Dinner rolls and butter
Water, iced tea and coffee
Soup
Potato and fresh corn chowder
Entrée
Chicken fried chicken with country gravy
Whipped potatoes
Green peas & carrots
Dessert
Ricotta & coffee mousse verrine
$22.50/Mobster (All Inclusive)
*The Men of Bentwater (MOB) is a member sponsored organization and not affiliated with Bentwater Yacht & Country Club, Ltd.
|
|