COAST GUARD FOUNDATION TO HONOR LONG-TIME SUPPORTER AT 34th ANNUAL NEW YORK AWARDS DINNER

National Tribute Set for Thursday, October 9, 2014

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that at its upcoming 34th Annual Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard in New York City on October 9th, it will honor a long-time supporter, James J. Coleman, Jr. The former chairman of International Matex Tank Terminals, Mr. Coleman has served on the Coast Guard Foundation’s board of directors since 1997. During his time on the board, Mr. Coleman has been a pillar of the Coast Guard Foundation supporting efforts around New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, as well as morale projects on Cape Cod and the upper Midwest. In addition to his long-time support of the Coast Guard Foundation, Mr. Coleman has been a champion of the National Coast Guard Museum, having served as the chairman of the Museum association’s board for more than 10 years. Mr. Coleman was awarded the Spirit of Hope Award in 2013 for his long-standing support of the United States Coast Guard.

“The Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard in New York City is one of the Coast Guard Foundation’s oldest traditions,” said Anne Brengle, president, Coast Guard Foundation. “We honor the exceptional heroism of Coast Guard members from around the country to shine a light on the vital role the men and women of the service play in our country’s safety and security. These efforts could not be possible without the incredible support of individuals like Mr. Coleman and their organizations.”

The Coast Guard Foundation’s 34th Annual Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard in New York City on Thursday, October 9th at the Times Square Marriott Marquis in New York City. For more information on this year’s tribute please visit http://coastguardfoundation.org/events/calendar/event/7. To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org.

 

About The Coast Guard Foundation
For 45 years, the Coast Guard Foundation has been committed to inspiring leadership, education and a proud legacy of service to our nation by supporting the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. The Foundation provides college scholarships to enlisted members, their spouses and their children, scholarships and support for families of Coast Guard members lost in the line of duty, and support for morale programs, including funding recreation, exercise and family-oriented facilities. The Coast Guard Foundation is headquartered in Stonington, Connecticut, where it maintains a staff of 14, with regional offices in the New York City area, St. Petersburg, Florida and Houston, Texas. To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org.

 

 

WHO:        The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families

WHAT:     New York Awards Dinner

WHEN:     Cocktail reception 6:30 p.m., Dinner and Program 7:30 p.m. —Thursday, October 9, 2014

WHERE:   Times Square Marriot Marquis, 1535 Broadway at 45th St, New York, NY

James J. Coleman, Jr.