COLORFUL EVENT SET FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

LtCol William G. Byrne, Jr., USMC (Ret), Pendleton Chapter, Oceanside, CA, announced August 31st that the chapter would sponsor an upcoming Military Officers Ball honoring the 231st anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

He would appreciate it if all chapters would place this information in newsletters and make appropriate announcements at group meetings.

The event will take place Saturday, November 4, 2006 at the spacious South Mesa Staff Noncommissioned Officers Club, located just inside the Camp Pendleton main gate near I-5. No host cocktails begin at 1730 and continue until 1900; there will be a special ceremony at 1900 followed by dinner at 1930; dancing will be available from 2000 until 2300.

The chapter invites all officers, retired and active, plus former officers of all services who would like to attend, as well as their guests. Formal uniform or appropriate civilian attire is required.

Dinner entres include prime rib, chicken, and a vegetarian plate. There will be a 50/50 raffle and tickets can be purchased for $10.

Cost for the event is $35 per person. Reservations can be made by mailing a check or Visa-Master Card credit card number to LtCol Bill Byrne, 851 El Caminito Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028, telephone (760) 723-4751, e-mail wbyrne851@aol.com. Please enclose a self-addressed envelope for tickets.

A special reservation form is available for printing in a chapter newsletter.

When extending the invitation, LtCol Byrne, Jr., said, “On behalf of Major General Carl Hoffman and the Camp Pendleton Chapter of MOAA, we are looking forward to seeing you and yours.”

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