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[DECEMBER DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker: Tim Gray of the World War II Foundation

December 3, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

Tim Grey, Chairman of the WWII Foundation
Tim Grey, Chairman of the WWII Foundation

We are honored to welcome Tim Gray (Chairman of the World War II Foundation and national award-winning documentary film maker) as our guest speaker at the December 2015 Varnum Members Meeting.

The World War II Foundation is one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations committed to educating future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generation. The World War II Foundation accomplishes this mission through the production of award-winning documentary films that are donated to American Public Television for airing on PBS affiliates and networks around the United States and globally.

Gray has produced 15 documentaries to date on the personal stories of the World War II generation. Two additional documentaries are slated for 2016 release.

Tim Gray is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in journalism. He has worked as a reporter and sports and news anchor across the country, including a 4-year assignment (2000 – 2004) as weekend sports anchor and sports/news reporter at WJAR (Channel 10) in Providence.

Please RSVP by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, to Scott Seaback at 401/413-6277 or by email at scott@ritemps.com.

THIS EVENT IS FOR VARNUM MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.
RSVP BY FRIDAY, 12/11/15.

LOCATION: Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, East Greenwich, RI
MEETING DATE:
Monday, December 14
TIME: 5:30 p.m. (social hour); 6:30 p.m. (dinner followed by program)
DINNER MENU: Steak & chicken tips, potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls & butter, coffee, and pastries
FEE: $15/person


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[DEC. 12 DINNER MEETING] Speaker Greg Banner on The Halifax Disaster

December 3, 2022 By James Mitchell Varnum

In December 1917, a World War I ammunition ship blew up in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia. This massive event was listed as the largest man-made explosion in human history prior to atomic weapons and totally devastated the city. Thousands died. Our December speaker, Varnum Member Greg Banner, will describe the background, event, response, and results and discuss aspects of military, nautical, local, and emergency response history.

About the Varnum Continentals

The Varnum Continentals are committed to the preservation of the historic heritage of our community, our state, and our nation. Please take a virtual tour of our museums to learn more about our mission to encourage patriotism. You can participate with us through active membership and/or philanthropic support in our non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Museum tours are welcomed and our facilities may be rented for suitable events.

Our Mission

The Varnum Continentals are committed to encourage patriotism through the Varnum Armory Museum, the Continental Militia, and the James Mitchell Varnum House and thus to preserve, support, and communicate the military history of our community, our state, and our nation.

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