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General Discussion => The Lobby => Topic started by: DBlair on March 16, 2010, 04:51:23 AM

Title: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: DBlair on March 16, 2010, 04:51:23 AM
Well, it is now official (i.e. certificate in hand)...

The Governor of Kentucky named me a "Kentucky Colonel" after being nominated for my community involvement/service.

I know there are a few other Ky Cols here on CAPTalk and so I just figured I'd let you know that another has been added to your numbers. :)
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: lordmonar on March 16, 2010, 04:53:14 AM
Now get some one to nominate you as a Nebraska Admerial!

BTW....congrats
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: JC004 on March 16, 2010, 05:16:56 AM
Oh!  Oh!  I want to be one.  I make some mean chicken, too.
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: The CyBorg is destroyed on March 16, 2010, 05:28:02 AM
Congrats. :clap:

My grandmother was from Burnside, Kentucky.

But the $64,000 question is...are you going to reveal the secret recipe of all those herbs and spices?
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: MooneyMeyer on March 16, 2010, 05:50:52 AM
Does this mean you get free KFC for life?
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: indygreg on March 16, 2010, 09:17:50 AM
Quote from: MooneyMeyer on March 16, 2010, 05:50:52 AM
Does this mean you get free KFC for life?
And one of those nifty white suits?

Congratulations
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: vmstan on March 16, 2010, 12:58:38 PM
Is the Sanders "string tie" authorized for wear with your blues?  >:D
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: raivo on March 16, 2010, 01:35:05 PM
... what's the matter, Colonel? Chicken?
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: tdepp on March 16, 2010, 03:10:59 PM
Quote from: DBlair on March 16, 2010, 04:51:23 AM
Well, it is now official (i.e. certificate in hand)...

The Governor of Kentucky named me a "Kentucky Colonel" after being nominated for my community involvement/service.

I know there are a few other Ky Cols here on CAPTalk and so I just figured I'd let you know that another has been added to your numbers. :)

DBlair:
So now you're a member of the defunct ABA franchise?  :)
Congratulations on your honor, and more importantly, all the volunteer service you did to earn it.
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: BlueLakes1 on March 16, 2010, 05:58:17 PM
...and you can get a snazzy new uniform, too.

(http://blog.kycolonels.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/uniformfor-web.jpg)

Yes, that really is the official Kentucky Colonel uniform from the 1930's.

And no, Colonels don't get free chicken...or Kentucky Derby tickets either.  ;)
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: CadetProgramGuy on March 16, 2010, 09:28:16 PM
Sorry if this question has already been asked....

What are the qualifications to become a Kentucky Colonel?
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: The CyBorg is destroyed on March 16, 2010, 09:46:47 PM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on March 16, 2010, 09:28:16 PM
Sorry if this question has already been asked....

What are the qualifications to become a Kentucky Colonel?

I believe it's an award for good citizenship and volunteer service bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Colonel

When I was a kid and would hear about Colonel Sanders, I thought, "what the heck, if he's a Colonel where's his Army uniform?"

I think it's kind of in the same vein as a Nebraska Admiral, Indiana's Sagamore of the Wabash or South Carolina's Order of the Palmetto.
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: MIKE on March 17, 2010, 02:31:07 AM
This effects your CAP grade how exactly?

Hint, hint.
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: JC004 on March 17, 2010, 02:44:28 AM
Quote from: MIKE on March 17, 2010, 02:31:07 AM
This effects your CAP grade how exactly?

Hint, hint.

Transferability of grade?
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: SarDragon on March 17, 2010, 04:30:18 AM
tick...  tick...  tick...  tick... 
Title: Re: Kentucky Colonel
Post by: tdepp on March 17, 2010, 05:04:53 AM
Quote from: Redfire2 on March 16, 2010, 05:58:17 PM
...and you can get a snazzy new uniform, too.

(http://blog.kycolonels.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/uniformfor-web.jpg)

Didn't the late Michael Jackson wear this same uniform on this Thriller tour?  :D