The National Maritime Historical Society Salutes Leaders in Maritime Heritage at the 2014 Gala Annual Awards Dinner, 23 October 2014 On 23 October, the National Maritime Historical Society will gather in the Model Room of the historic New York Yacht Club to honor service and contributions in the many fields that promote our maritime heritage: marine archaeology and ship preservation, sail training, Coast Guard and naval history, maritime museums and marine art, and so much more. Through these gala events, not only do we have the opportunity to spotlight the important work that is being done, but we inspire others to get more involved and make a difference. This year, the NMHS Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Daniel J. Basta, director of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries; George W. Carmany III, longtime chairman of the America's Cup Committee for the New York Yacht Club; and James J. Coleman Jr., chairman of the National Coast Guard Museum Association. The David A. O'Neil Sheet Anchor Award will be presented to NMHS treasurer and chairman emeritus Howard Slotnick. Award-winning yachtsman Richard T. du Moulin will be master of ceremonies. The USCG Academy Cadet Chorale, directed by Dr. Robert Newton, will provide the evening's entertainment. Dinner chair Clay Maitland encourages yo ur attendance and support.
Jam es J. Coleman Jr. James J. Coleman Jr. is the chairman of International Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT), a family-run company engaged in the handling, storing and transshipping of bulk liquids such as petroleum, vegetable oils, liquid fertilizer and other chemicals. IMTT has facilities on the American coasts, the Midwest, Quebec and Newfoundland with over 50 million barrels of storage. He is also managing partner of the New Orleans law firm Coleman, Johnson & Artigues, and president of Coleman Development Company. He has been recognized with the New Jersey Institute of Technology's President's Medal for Lifetime Achievement in 2010 and the US Coast Guard Spirit of Hope Award in 2012. Mr. Coleman has dedicated himself to honoring the US Coast Guard; he has served on the Coast Guard Foundation board since 1997 and his committee service has included the executive committee, the grants review committee, the investment committee, and the special events committee. As chairman of the National Coast Guard Museum Association, founded in 2001 to raise funds for and oversee the construction of a museum honoring the US Coast Guard in New London, Connecticut, he is working to bring a national museum to reality. Earlier this year he donated $150,000 to the project; the deed to the property was signed and a ceremonial groundbreaking was held at the museum's site on New London's waterfront in May. The National Coast Guard Museum Association intends that the project, once completed, will be "a celebration of over two hundred years of service to the country, a salute to the courage and skill of the men and women of the Coast Guard, and a glimpse into an exciting and vital future." NMHS is honoring Mr. Coleman's leadership in supporting the US Coast Guard and making the museum a reality with the NMHS Distinguished Service Award. James J Coleman Jr. and ADM Robert J Papp Jr. , USCG (Ret.), (second and third from left) and fellow National Coast Guard Museum Association board members john S. Johnson; Richard J Grahm, Esq.; Hon. Catherine W Cook; and RADM John N Faigle, USCG (Ret.J~ dig in at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the US Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, in May. 38
SEA HISTORY 148, AUTUMN 2014