Wed, Jul 08, 2009
Lance Toland Will Also Discuss Georgia Aviation Hall of
Fame
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is
scheduled as the featured guest speaker for the regular bi-monthly
meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club July 16th. Governor Perdue,
an aviation enthusiast and commercial 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 fund raising 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, Georgia.
"This is one of the most important meetings in our clubs'
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,"
L-R: Lance Toland, Gov. Perdue, Mary
Perdue
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.
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