The AFJROTC Final Awards Ceremony distributed 23 national awards, while Mayor Joann Gattinelli attended the grand opening of a new salon
NJ 932nd AFJROTC annual Final Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, May 11, the New Jersey 932nd AFJROTC annual Final Awards Ceremony was held. There were 23 national awards distributed, which included five special and local awards. This is an incredible program for students to learn life skills and military science from certified and retired members of the Air Force. Its mission is “to build better citizens for America; teach practical arts (life skills) that will enable students to cope with the physical, mental, social and emotional rigors of life in high school, college and beyond; and to know the role and mission of the various branches of the military service.”
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Lt. Col. Beth Ann Lumpkin and Aerospace Science Instructors Msg. Jeffrey R. Hood and Msg. Richard B. Harris determined which students qualified for each award. I was fortunate to be on hand for the award ceremony. JROTC holds these awards annually. I got an insider’s look at what goes into the program, including the history and science of flight, leadership education, drill and ceremonies. Congratulations to all who participated, and I am proud of the students’ dedication to the program.
Grand opening of Salon Giavanna Marie
On Saturday, May 13, Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik and I were invited to attend the grand opening of Salon Giavanna Marie by owners Robin and Louie Aquilino. Salon Giavanna Marie is located at 137 Egg Harbor Road in Sewell. I was very pleased to be involved in the ribbon cutting ceremony for this new business, especially considering the level of dedication shown by all who came out in the pouring rain to welcome this new business to Washington Township. After speaking with the owners of this salon, I learned they also own several other businesses in the township. I am always happy to see businesses flourish within our township. The Aquilino family is an example of how to seize upon the opportunities for business within Washington Township. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Robin and Louie Aquilino, and I wish them continued success with their new business and all of their businesses.
Joann Gattinelli is the mayor of Washington Township. She can be reached at [email protected].
