Ronald L. Oswald The David A. O'Neil Sheet Anchor Award will be presented to NMHS chairman Ronald L. Oswald. A retired computer systems project manager, Ron began his career working on computer simulation software for the Saturn/Apollo lunar landing project with Bell Telephone Laboratories. He later worked in various marketing and technical support management roles for a maj or computer manufacturer. An honors graduate of Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a BS in physics, he also holds an MS in applied mathematics from Stevens Institute of Technology. Ron's lifelong interest in maritime history and art led him to the National Maritime Historical Society and its Saturday seminar program, which not only helped fuel that interest, but also introduced him to a dedicated group of individuals with similar interests. He was strongly influenced and inspired by Peter Stanford, with his wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the preservation of our maritime heritage. Ron's increasing involvement in NMHS activities eventually led to his 2001 election to the board of trustees, where he subsequently served as program chairman and was elected treasurer in 2004. In 2007, he was elected chairman of the board of trustees. Of his career with NMHS, Ron has said: "You start volunteering to help out, slowly get drawn in, and before you know it, you're chairman." As chairman, to enhance the Society's efforts with yo ung people, he initiated NMHS's participation in National History Day, a voluntary program chat involves middle school- and high school students in researching and presenting a topic chat illustrates the theme for chat school year. Students compete at the state level for prizes, medals, and the opportunity to compete at the national finals; over 600,000 students participate in this program each year. NMHS offers prizes for projects with a maritime theme at a steadily increasing number of state contests, thus reaching an ever-growing number of students, teachers, and judges aro und the country. Ronald Oswald has represented the Society internationally and constantly travels and attends functions on the Society's behalf. As chairman ofNMHS, he has served on the Executive Board of CAMM and the dinner committee of Pickle N ight, and has spearheaded the project to put a headstone on the unmarked grave of clipper ship designer John Griffiths.
Special Guest: Admiral of the Fleet The Lord Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce KG GCB OBE DL Educated at Britannia Royal Naval College, Admiral the Lord M ichael Boyce joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1961. He qualified as a submariner in 1965, serving on the submarines Anchorite, Valiant and Conqueror and later commanding the submarines Oberon, Opossum, and Superb. He was invested as an Officer, Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1982, and knighted in the 1995 New Year Honours List. He was promoted to che rank of admiral in 1995, and held the office of First Sea Lord of the Admiralty from 1998 to 2001; after which, he was Chief of the Defense Scaff from 2001 to 2003. He is president of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and chair of the HMS Victory Preservation Company.
You are cordially invited to the NATIONAL MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Thursday, 29 October 2015 at the New York Yacht Club in New York City This affair is traditionally sold out and seating is limited, so early responses are recommended. Reservations are $800 per person; $10,000 sponsors a premium table for ten, plus a feature ad page in the dinner journal. Black tie optional. Call 914 737-7878, ext. 0, or email nmhs@seahistory.org to make your reservation or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities. Be sure to visit us online at www.seahistory.org for more information. NATIONAL MARITIME HISTORICAL SocrnTY,
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