BRAC Strategy Prompts Move

The chapter held it last luncheon at the Fort McPherson golf club, the Commons, in March. Fort McPherson is slated to close in summer 2011 due to changes from the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) act, forcing the chapter to find new meeting locations. They now meet at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in downtown Atlanta. Roy Bishop, deputy G-6, U.S. Army Forces Command, served as the final speaker at the Fort McPherson location. Bishop has been a chapter member for years, and he has been affiliated with AFCEA for more than 30 years. During his speech, he noted that the chapter stands out for its commitment to community service and giving back. The chapter will cleave during the next few months, as nearly half of its members will be relocating to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and other locations as part of the BRAC strategy. Many members of the Fort Bragg Chapter were present at the luncheon. Both chapters are excited about the move. The remaining members of the Atlanta Chapter are still extremely strong and continue to grow in size.

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