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Location: Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) 2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Location: Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) 2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Rotarian Bob Young, who served as Senior NATO Advisor to COMISAF (American Commander) in Kabul on Coalition Operations (43 nations in the coalition), and his wife, Tina, who served as Kabul Airport NATO Program Manager, which entailed construction, operations, and security of the Kabul Airport, have recently returned from almost seven years in Afghanistan. Bob will describe their roles as Senior NATO Civilian Advisors and their current work to secure the transit of 51 families out of the country. The presentation will include slides designed to reflect the culture and beauty of the people and countryside of Afghanistan, and reflections on the key challenges ahead. Location: Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) 2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Rotarian Linda Martinak will discuss the history and development of Martinak State Park. It began when Linda's great uncle, George Martinak returned from WWI in France, and worked in D.C. as a government printer. Mr. Martinak's true love was the environment, especially fishing, and he began to buy small parcels of land beginning in 1928, eventually accumulating 100 wooded acres in Denton, MD on the banks of the Choptank River. He wanted to share the property with his family and also the public so that all could enjoy the beauty and bounty of his "Lupine Lodge," later named Martinak State Park. The presentation will focus on the history of the land and water and the generosity of Mr. Martinak through his gift to the State of Maryland. Location: Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) 2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Location: Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) 2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401

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