Off dog brag-sort of :-)

[Gina Heitz <brier@oregonsbest.com>]

We were just informed that George was awarded Sailor of The Year for the 
Portland Reserve Center.  Besides being recognized for his accomplishments 
with in his duties as First Class Petty Officer (his title) community 
service is another criteria that is considered.

  Dog wise the work he does with our dogs was well received by the panel of 
officers who chose him over 80 other nominated individuals.  That list 
includes the work he has put into rescue efforts since we first became 
involved with Golden Bond in 1995, the TDI certification and the work in 
training the dogs to be able to obtain this certification.  His commitment 
to public education about not only the golden retriever as a breed but 
responsible dog ownership in general.

He has now been entered into a bigger competition:  REDCOM 22 which is our 
regional division covering 13 states including Alaska, give or take a 
couple.  If he is awarded  Sailor of The Year for the region it's onto 
Sailor of the Year Navy wide.  A Navy Achievement Metal has already been 
placed in his file, however Sailor of The Year navy wide comes with a 
automatic meritorious advancement to E-7 Chief Petty Officer.  George has 
been in the navy for 23 years, nine of those years were active duty before 
we met.

I am extremely proud of George and wanted to share this with all of 
you.  However  don't think for a minute I am not ragging him about it 
though,,, brown noser. <smile>  Keep telling him I will tell them all he 
doesn't pick up the dog poop...  <LOL>

Have a Golden Day!

Gina