The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, March 17, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill St., Montgomery.
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting–the general public is welcome. All are invited to this event. Only those who order a meal are required to pay for the meal. Others may attend at no-charge.
A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The cost is $25 all-inclusive if an entree is ordered, or $20 for the dinner salad featured that evening. Free entry without food. The meeting will conclude about 7:30 p.m..
The after dinner speaker will be Mr. Lynn Lowder who will discuss The Origin of the Veteran Business Project and its Impact on Veteran Suicide.
A servant leader with extensive experience in business, law, and the military, Lynn is the co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit Veteran Business Project (VBP), which offers hope and saves lives by getting veterans Into business for themselves. VBP offers a unique “vHarmony” matchmaking process, connecting veterans/military spouses seeking to acquire established businesses with owners seeking to sell. He is a past two-term appointee to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) and the owner/operator of Rosie’s Home Cookin’, a small-town 1950s diner noted for outstanding food and service within a patriotic setting.
Lynn has held various business leadership positions, including trial attorney (criminal prosecutor and then defense counsel on behalf of medical professionals/product manufacturers), General Counsel – Mail Boxes Etc., COO – Colt Firearms, Trustee – Marine Military Academy, Director of Veteran Services – UCM, CEO – Everest LLC and President – Lowder Consulting. A Marine “Mustang” (former enlisted) Officer, he served as a Team Leader with the 1st Force Reconnaissance Company. USMC (Special Operations) in South Vietnam, where he was awarded the Silver Star Medal for valor, the Bronze Star Medal with combat “v” for valor, and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. His combat and business experiences have been profiled in several books.
Lynn is an author, keynote speaker, and board member with for-profit/non-profit organizations. He continues his longstanding commitment to coach and mentor our military veterans and high school/intercollegiate athletes.
The Aurora Council needs to expand its membership. This is our only source of funds to help the Junior Navy and AF ROTC units in area High Schools. It will pay half of the first year’s dues for new members. This is an excellent opportunity to attend an interesting event, and determine whether you would like to join permanently.
—Aurora Navy League Council 247