- April 19, 2024
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Dr. Betsy Townsend and Navy Birthday Ball Chair Lisa Coe looked beautiful in their dresses.
Dr. Betsy Townsend and Amy Motko enjoyed a drink during the VIP reception.
Scott Hooper, Susan Goss and Sean and Stephanie Osmond were happy to help celebrate the Navy’s birthday.
Tim and Ashley Abbotski enjoyed an evening out.
Laurie Morlock and Christie Mullins met and became instant friends during the VIP reception.
Tables were decorated with beautiful, sparkly centerpieces.
Bill “Roto” Reuter handed local U.S. Naval Sea Cadets their challenge coins.
Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Sunita Williams, far left, and Bill “Roto” Reuter — president of the Central Florida Council U.S. Navy League’s Board of Directors — were happy to meet and honor local U.S. Naval Sea Cadets.
Navy Birthday Ball Chair Lisa Coe, former NAWCTSD Commanding Officer Capt. Wes Naylor, Dr. Betsy Townsend, Central Florida Navy League Vice President and retired Commander Chris Townsend, Lt. Col. Mike Motko and Amy Motko.
Erik “Rock” Etz, commanding officer of NAWCTSD, and Olivia Etz had a good time at the VIP reception.
Erik “Rock” Etz (commanding officer of NAWCTSD), Olivia Etz, Navy Birthday Ball Chair Lisa Coe, Jiancarlo Villa and Rob Matthews enjoyed catching up with each other.
Martin Amen and Stu Blackwell, of Northrop Grumman, looked handsome in their suits.
John and Sandra Dzenutis and Matt and Sandy Hawk made a good-looking group.
Retired Army Lt. Col. Bruce Tuffie and wife Lana looked stunning.
Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Sunita Williams spoke to local U.S. Naval Sea Cadets before they were given challenge coins.
Local U.S. Naval Sea Cadets were all smiles as they were given challenge coins.
ORLANDO The Central Florida Navy League and community members helped ring in the U.S. Navy’s 242nd birthday with an elegant evening at the Rosen Shingle Creek on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Navy Birthday Ball celebrates the heritage of the Navy and aims to “…provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service.” A cocktail reception kicked off the evening, followed by a variety of toasts, a POW/MIA ceremony, dinner and dancing. Additionally, astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Sunita Williams was the guest speaker, and local U.S. Naval Sea Cadets were awarded with challenge coins before the ball began.
