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The DC Chapter Board of Directors wish to announce that one of our own, Reginald Thomas, is the event director for the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Foundation, Inc.   For those unaware, Dr. McNair was one of the seven astronauts who died in the service of his country in the Challenger disaster of January 28th, 1986.  He was born on October 21, 1950 in Lake City, South Carolina.  He is survived by his wife Cheryl, and two children.  He was a 5th degree black belt Karate instructor and a performing jazz saxophonist. He also enjoyed running, boxing, football, playing cards, and cooking.   

Dr. McNair was assigned as a mission specialist and was aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it exploded after launch from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, also taking the lives of six of his compatriots.  He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.   

The Mission Statement of the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Foundation reads as follows:
---1) Improve the health status of all citizens in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina.
---2) Raise funds for the Building and renovation of the Ronald McNair Museum.
---3) Keep alive the legacy of a courageous, outstanding American.

 DC Chapter members desiring to learn more about the goals, objectives and activities of the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Foundation may do so by contacting Reggie Thomas by phone at (301) 749-8290 or by email at: Reginald_Thomas3@yahoo,com