- April 25, 2024
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The St. Augustine-Palm Coast Navy League welcomed Capt. Jack Capra, as the Northeast council's new JAG Officer, who is stepping in for council member Richard "Dick" Roth, who has served in the role since May 2001.
Capra, a retired United States Naval Officer, has led a distinguished career in military and public service for more than two decades. While serving in the United States Navy, Capra received the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon among other commendations.
"Jack Capra has a very impressive background. He's been a Navy JAG Officer, he's a retired Navy Captain and I've known Jack for several years now," Bill Dudley, president of the St. Augustine-Palm Coast Navy League, said. "We're very happy to have him come on board as our new JAG Officer for the council.”
Capra was sworn in as an officer of the Navy League by Bruce Butler, National Executive Director of the United States Navy League, who was in town to present the US Navy League's "American's Strength" Campaign, to the council.
"It's a very big honor," said Capra. "I was a Judge Advocate with the Navy for 22 years so it fits in very nicely. I'm trying to settle in right now. We'll see what we've got to do and go from there, but it's an honor to serve."
Roth welcomed Capra at the changing of officers and was highly praised by Dudley for his years of service to the council.
“Dick Roth has been our JAG officer for many years. Due to health problems, Dick is stepping down," Dudley said. "He's been incredible for us. He's been a solid legal mind for this council for a number of years."
For more information, go to, www.sapcnavyleague.org.
Local nurses can boost their skills and career opportunities by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Daytona State College. The Board of Commissioners of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted accreditation to the college’s BSN program, launched in January 2014.
“Achieving this national accreditation for our BSN program demonstrates the high-quality education we are committed to providing our students,” said Daytona State President Dr. Tom LoBasso.
Enrollment is underway for two new BSN cohorts that begin when fall semester starts on Aug. 24. To be admitted into the program, BSN candidates must already possess an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
The program is offered on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, with clinical components at six area hospitals. Students who enroll in the program at Daytona State, generally save more than 30 percent on the cost of tuition, compared to the most price-competitive area BSN program.
Nursing programs applying for ACEN accreditation must prepare a self-study report to demonstrate the extent to which the program meets the accrediting body’s criteria. A team of ACEN on-site evaluators visited Enrollment d Daytona State in February to verify the self-study and report its findings to the ACEN Board of Commissioners.
10th Voyage Studios, Palm Coast’s only film studio, is set to compete in the Orlando 48 Hour Film Festival Competition, Friday, Aug. 14, to Sunday, Aug. 16, for awards, and possible advancement, to the Filmapalooza International Film Festival. Patrick Appolonia, the team leader and writer/producer for 10th Voyage, will head a team of filmmakers to write and film a 7-minute story, in two days. Each film making team randomly selects their genre from a hat, on Friday night. The team then writes a short film script, having the completed production ready for submission by the Sunday evening deadline.
“Making a quality short film takes months of planning, assembling the cast, crew, location scouting, scheduling and logistics, let alone doing the hard work of the actual filming. The 48 Hour Film Fest Competition is almost madness, but a very fun madness,” Appolonia said. “The 48 Hour Film Festival is a pretty wonderful way for filmmakers and actors to participate in something that is as rewarding as it is challenging.” Participants include David Karner, director, Andrew Young of Full Sail University, director of photography, and sound by Flagler’s own, Amanda Waldman, owner of Magik Audio. Actors are: Ashley Stauffer, Jennifer Wattley, and Appolonia. 10th Voyage Studios recently released the horror/comedy web series pilot, ZOMBIE CLEAN-UP, filmed In Flagler County, on Aug. 4, available free, on YouTube.
