Georgia Governor Perdue Guest Speaker July 16th
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From left are aviation veteran Lance Toland, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and his wife Mary Perdue.
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is scheduled as the featured guest speaker for the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for July 16th. Governor Perdue, an aviation enthusiast and commercially rated pilot, will discuss the new Aviation Authority Program.
Also scheduled to speak is aviation veteran Lance Toland, who serves as Chairman of the Board of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame and has been a member of the Museum of Aviation’s Foundation Board since its inception in 1983. Toland has been instrumental in fundraising and developing awareness for both the Museum and the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, which was founded in 1989 and is part of the Museum of Aviation located at Robins Air Force Base, Ga.
“This is one of the most important meetings in our club's storied history,” said Steve Champness, President of the Atlanta Aero Club. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 25th anniversary than to have the Honorable Sonny Perdue address our membership.”
Governor Perdue, now in his second term, earned a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1971 from the University of Georgia. Following his service as a Captain in the United States Air Force, Perdue became a successful small business owner, concentrating in agribusiness and transportation. Governor Perdue is a champion of General Aviation and often utilized his single engine Bellanca Viking Aircraft in delivering his campaign message leading to his election as the 81st Governor of Georgia in 2003. In addition to a Commercial aviation license, Perdue also holds instrument and helicopter ratings.
The meeting is scheduled for noon on July 16th in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., downtown Atlanta.The cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members and includes lunch. Check in is 11:30 am and reservations can be made by calling 800-878-7555 or emailing cc@atlantaaerclub.org.
About the Atlanta Aero Club
The Atlanta Aero Club was founded in 1984 by Lockheed Aircraft Company executives and is one of the oldest continuous operating aviation clubs in the U.S. With nearly 250 members, the Atlanta Aero Club is a member of the National Aeronautics Association (NAA) and all paid members are afforded NAA membership. The Club meets bi-monthly at the downtown Capital City Club and regularly invites key aviation business leaders as guest speakers for luncheons. For more information go to www.atlantaaeroclub.org.