Grand Strand Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America |
NEXT MEETING
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:45PM (5:30-6:00 Social Hour); Meeting at 6:00; Dinner at 6:30; Program at 7:00; Adjourn 7:45
Location: Pine Lakes Country Club, Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach
Speaker: Major General (Ret) H. Laurie Newton, USA
The General’s military service began in September 1969. He was commissioned as an Armor Officer in March of 1973 after graduating from the Palmetto Military Academy and the South Carolina Army National Guard Junior Officer School. During his service, he has served as the Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and Commander of Company A, 1-263 Armor Battalion as well as Operations Officer (S3), Executive Officer and Commander of 1st Battalion, 263rd Armor and as the Brigade Operations Officer (S3) of the 218th Enhanced Separate Brigade (ESB). Major General Newton later served as the Commander of the 218th ESB, Newberry, South Carolina, Commander, 59th Troop Command, Columbia, South Carolina, as well as the Deputy Adjutant General, South Carolina Army National Guard. Major General Newton's final duty position prior to retirement was Commander, 263d AAMDC, a position that he assumed on 30 September 2007.
MG Newton's educational credentials include a BS in Science from Liberty University and an MA in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. His numerous awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (2 Awards), the South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal (2 Awards), and the South Carolina Exceptional Service Award.
Program: TBP
Cost: $30 per person, guests are highly encouraged
Color Guard Duties: St James HS AROTC
AFTER May 1st, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW ("Next Meeting") FOR MAY DINNER DETAILS AND REGISTRATION:
Monthly Grand Strand MOAA Chapter meetings:
Members and their spouses and guests are invited to monthly dinner or lunch meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Normally dinner meetings take place at Pine Lakes Country Club (5603 Granddaddy Dr., Myrtle Beach), while luncheons are at other venues across the region. No meetings take place in July or August. Dinner social hour begins at 1730 hours, meeting at 1800, dinner at 1830, and program about 1915 and we are done by 1945. Meetings are announced via email to all members and registration is open on the first of each month. Members are asked to RSVP via:
- registration link provided in the meeting announcement email, or
- on-line via this website under "Events", then "Current Events" tabs above, or
- by Email to Director of Communications, Bill Stewart: hwilliam.stewart@gmail.com, or
- by text to Bill Stewart: 609-432-4265.
Walk-ins are welcome, but early registration is preferred as it lets Chapter leaders and venue management know how many guests to set up for.
For more information about our next meeting, please click on the "Next Meeting" link found on this page in the menu above.
In addition to monthly meetings, the Grand Strand Chapter offers several social and veterans outreach events and outings each year for members to share experiences as well as give back to our community.