APRIL DINNER MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Hotel Miguel Angel
Calle de Miguel Angel 29-31, 28010 Madrid
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 - 2000 Hours
All attendees must RSVP to rsvp@nlmadrid.org by Monday, April 19, 2010
Navy League resident members: No Charge. Non-resident members or Guests: 50 Euros
The Navy League is honored to have as our guest speaker
Vicealmirante Ingeniero Jose Manuel Sanjurjo Jul
Director de Construcciones Navales Militares
“Piratas, Chips, y Gasolineras”
A 1970 graduate of the Spanish Naval Academy, Vice Admiral Sanjurjo’s present responsibilities include supervision of the design, construction, and testing of new ships and weapon systems; management of the Navy’s Research and Development program; and implementation of new systems into the fleet. His professional experience includes management of the programs for the Santa Maria, FFG, and Fragata F-100 classes of vessels, as well as serving in Washington and Paris on international weapons development programs.
He has also pursued an active academic career, up to the doctorate level, and is a Doctor Ingeniero de Armes Navales, his thesis having been on the subject of mathematical aspects of missile defense. His professional experience has carried over to an ongoing interest in research into the history of the technology of shipbuilding, the construction of naval weapons, and the effects of naval programs on the national economy.
Vice Admiral Sanjurjo holds many honors, including the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermengildo. We know that you will enjoy Vice Admiral Sanjurjo’s presentation, and look forward to your joining us on 22 April.
For more details on our speaker, and on the Madrid Council, visit our web site at http://www.nlmadrid.org/. Please note that this meeting will also be the occasion of the Council’s Annual General Meeting. The Nominating Committee has proposed Officers and Directors for the 2010-2011 year. A ballot for the use of all regular resident members is enclosed.
