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New Girl Scout Chief Executive to Speak – Jan 23, 2017

MOWW LogoMonday, January 23, 2017 luncheon meeting at Anchors Conference Center 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Carol Dedrich, MBA, CFRE

Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us!

Anchors Conference Center on Monday, January 23, 2017, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $16.00. (Pay the Chapter in the luncheon room: check or cash accepted only) Enjoy a little fellowship, partake in a marvelous luncheon hometown buffet with all the fixings, and learn a little more about our San Diego Girl Scout program and centennial celebration.

Anchors Conference Center & Catering is located at 2375 Recreational Way, Bldg 3210, San Diego, CA 92136 (National City) DIRECTIONS: The Anchors Catering and Conference Center is conveniently right off I-5 in San Diego on Main St. and the east side of Navy Base San Diego, 200 feet outside Gate 32, at Main St. and Yama St.
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Carol Dedrich attributes the lessons she learned as a young Girl Scout with preparing her for leadership roles in school and throughout her career. Carol joined Girl Scouts San Diego in October 2016. As CEO, her priorities include serving a geographically broad and diverse membership and volunteer base, reaching out to underserved communities, and building lasting relationships with donors to broaden Girl Scouts’ philanthropic base. During 2017, the organization will celebrate a century of Girl Scouting in San Diego. Carol has over 20 years of experience at the executive level in all three economic sectors: government/military, corporate and nonprofit. She began her career as a Patriot Missile Officer in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Continue reading

2nd Annual MOWW Christmas Party

The Military Order of the World Wars presents the San Diego, Holland &  Pendleton Chapters’ 2nd Annual Christmas Party.  2016 Hosted by the San Diego Chapter

Saturday, December 3, 2016, 11:30 – 3:30 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club

Enjoy Christmas music entertainment and Silent Auction to benefit the local YLC.  Donate Toys for children of the “Armed Services YMCA.”  A Delicious Buffet Lunch and fellowship with fellow Companions and More!  $25 per person

 

 

Maj Derek Abbey Recognized

The San Diego Chapter is very proud to have selected Maj Derek Abbey, USMC, (Ret) as our Chapter’s 2016 Veteran of the Year and to nominate him for the San Diego County Veteran of the Year  program. Derek’s ongoing service to veterans are life-changing. Some of the organizations Derek is involved in are: Zero8Hundred, Military Ally Program, Bent Prop Project, and Hero Club.

November 4, 2016 was the 2016 San Diego County Veteran of the Year Recognition Luncheon. The chapter was very proud to be Gold Sponsors for the event. Congratulations to our 2016 Veteran of the Year Nominee, Derek Abbey, as well as the other 14 Veteran of the Year Nominations.

November 29, 2016,  Maj Derek Abbey was proudly recognized by The Military Order of the World Wars, San Diego Chapter as their 2016 Veteran of the Year at his work place, Veteran Center Hahn University Center, USD.

Congratulations Derek!

LT Darryl Peralta points to our Gold Sponsorship at the 2016 Veteran of the Year Luncheon

LT Darryl Peralta points to our Gold Sponsorship at the 2016 Veteran of the Year Luncheon

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Major Derek and Michelle Abbey. Derek is our chapter’s 2016 Veteran of the Year and our nominee for the San Diego County 2016 Veteran of the Year!

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Maj Derek Abbey receiving recognition for being nominated for the 2016 San Diego County Veteran of the Year.

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The MOWW sponsored table!

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Maj Derek Abbey in uniform.

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Chapter Commander Ted Parsons presenting Derek Abbey with the submission packet for his nominations for the 2016 San Diego County Veteran of the Year.

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PCINC Debbie Kash presents Maj Derek Abbey with the MOWW San Diego Chapter’s 2016 Veteran of the Year Award.

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Major Derek and Michelle Abbey.

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Major Derek Abbey and his USD colleagues, friends, veterans and family who gathered to see him be awarded the MOWW San Diego Chapter’s 2016 Veteran of the Year Award.