GS MOAA Dinner Meeting, November 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
The November meeting will be at Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
Program: John Bradley will discuss recent and upcoming chapter activities. He will remind members that the new raffle fund-raising activity ends in November so check out the link to the raffle on the Chapter website in the "News" tab. We are also supporting Wreaths Across America's campaign per the email we sent out earlier this month and the notice that we also posted in the "News" tab on the website.
Among the Veteran Outreach activities are the Waccamaw Tribal Pau Wau at the tribal grounds in Aynor on 7 November and the Vet Center Expo in Market Common on 24 November. Don't forget that we are holding a canned goods drive for our Chapter booth at the Vet Center Expo. Bring your canned goods to this month's dinner. If you can't attend the dinner, please consider contacting a member who is attending to bring any canned goods you wish to donate.
Jim Albert will also be looking for volunteers for next year's Golf Tournament Committee and kick-off meeting in the coming weeks.
Our guest speaker this month is David Byrd who manages the YMCA program in the Grand Strand area. David will discuss that program and how the YMCA supports veterans across the globe, with a special emphasis on efforts in the local area. David's bio is provided below.
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Please join us for our GS MOAA Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Please do not forget your GS MOAA name tag if you have one.
Social time begins at 5:30 PM, followed by our program starting at 6:00 PM. A buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 PM and the speaker will start approximately 7:00 PM. We expect to conclude around 7:30 PM.
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To register for this event, please click on the registration "Button" above, or on-line via the chapter website under "Events", then "Next Dinner/Luncheon Meeting" tabs. If all else fails call/text Hans Polzer 703.927.1093 or email: hpolzer@verizon.net and he will register you.
PAYMENT MAY BE MADE: by credit card on line, or by check, cash or credit card at the door. Either way, prior registration is essential as we need to provide a pre-headcount to our dining club host.
Dress is business casual. You are encouraged to bring your spouse and other guests, especially if those guests are prospective members or are members who attend the dinners infrequently.
If you have any additional concerns, questions or suggestions about the event, please contact me, via text/cell: 727-771-3712.
Presentation of the Colors at this dinner will be by the Loris HS Army JROTC program.
Sincerely,
John Bradley, CDR, USN (ret)
President
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Guest Speaker Biography
DAVID BYRD: President & CEO YMCA of Coastal Carolina 2023-Present.
For 49 years, David Byrd has served the YMCA movement in several impactful positions throughout the USA. David currently serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Coastal Carolina, with campuses in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties in South Carolina. Since 2023, David’s leadership has united the Coastal Carolina team under a shared inspirational goal: “Inspiring Hope and Possibility for All.” They have actively engaged key community leaders to plan, develop and successfully launch the YMCA 2030 Vision Mission, an ambitious five-year strategic plan for the region. Coverage services areas expanded from three to ten, representing 31 program locations of community impact.
Prior to relocating to the coastal region of South Carlina, David served with YUSA as the Senior Vice President of Movement Advancement. He led several national initiatives including the Thriving YMCA Team, National Health Care Partnerships, Board and Staff Development, as well as supporting many other dimensions of Y Leadership throughout America.
David also served as the President/CEO for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and has served in leadership roles with several Y Associations across the Country, including: Middle Tennessee/Nashville Y of the Triangle/Raleigh Central Florida/Orlando and First Coast/Jacksonville Greater Charlotte Y
Throughout his years of service, David has been deeply committed and passionate about advancing the Y’s Mission through impacting, uplifting and influencing the lives of individuals and communities that the Y serves by, “putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all”. His faith has guided and directed his leadership experiences through local, regional, national and international efforts to advance these values and practices.
David holds bachelor’s degrees in Non-Profit Leadership and Psychology from High Point University and a Master’s Degree in Business and Health Education from UNC.
David relocated to Pawleys Island, SC, from Chicago in 2021, where he met his wife, Elizabeth. They enjoy church involvement, time with family (a daughter, a son and 4 grandchildren), traveling, biking, fishing, and strolling the beaches of the beautiful coast.
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