Update:  The meeting was great!  Here are some pictures from the meeting: Reminder:  Monday March 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Central,  SCS/SNC Retirees meet again at the new Energy Center, 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham AL 35243.   We are meeting in SOUTH Tower, 1st floor, Auditorium. This is right behind the security desk where you sign in so should be more convenient. NOTE: Please allow ample time as new procedures require that you stop at security guard gate when driving in, to get a parking pass to park in deck.Astronaut Larry DeLucas is keynote speaker.  We also have a brief overview of the new Birmingham Legion Soccer professional team. https://www.bhmlegion.com. SCS/SNC Retirees have a special connection to star player Chandler Hoffman—the first player signed to Birmingham Legion FC. The two-time All-USL standout forward and Birmingham’s native son is the son of Jon Hoffman, manager in Southern Company Services IT SNC Applications group. As those who have children and grandchildren in youth sports can attest, reaching the professional levels is a decades-long grueling process involving the entire family in the exhilaration, discipline, and grit required.  One youth league soccer parent recalled that “Even as a 10-year-old player, Chandler was exceptional, just thrilling to watch.  His parents Jon and Angie were dedicated to developing his athletic skills, but more importantly to guiding his character”.Birmingham Legion FC described Chandler’s soccer career and character thusly for his initial introductory appearance here:  After leading Oak Mountain High School to two state champions (2007 2008), Chandler was standout forward at UCLA from 2009-2011. Hoffman went on to have a stellar professional career, earning a bevy of club and individual honors. The Birmingham native won an MLS Cup with the LA Galaxy in 2014. He has twice been named to the USL All-League First Team (2014, 2017), is the fastest player in modern history to tally 50 USL regular-season goals.Legion FC president and general manager Jay Heaps said “Chandler has played at the highest professional levels in the US. He is not only a proven winner on the field, he is a player with great character. As a captain of his current team, we expect Chandler to be a leader both on and off the field in 2019 and beyond.”The Birmingham Legion’s inaugural game is Saturday March 9 at 6:00 pm at UAB’s BBVA Compass Field versus Bethlehem Steel FC.  Season continues through October 20 , see https://www.bhmlegion.com/schedule-2019 .