Dinner tickets are sold out. Tickets are available for $25 at the door, which includes coffee and dessert. Walk-ins welcome for $25.00. Pay at the door with check or cash only.
Tickets can also be purchase online by clicking the link: November 2023 Event Only-No Dinner
The Afghanistan Aftermath + Honor US Veterans
| Special Update: MDRC veterans are offered a reduced reservation fee of $25. |
November 8 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Presentation - The Afghanistan Aftermath
Colonel Chris Starling is the Executive Director at NPower California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that moves veterans and young adults from poverty to middle class in 23 weeks. NPower trains, at no cost, and then places its trainees into technical jobs and mentors them for 2 years. Graduates work at firms such as Google, General Dynamics, Deloitte, and more.
Colonel Starling will present: "The Afghanistan Aftermath" along with special guest Afgahni interpreter and now U.S. Citizen, Sami Jamal, a native of Helmand Province, who will lend a personal perspective on Afghanistan.
Visit NPower Website to learn more about this non-profit: NPower - California
Honor American Veterans
Our MDRC veterans will be recognized at this meeting. Don't miss an opportunity to thank your fellow MDRC veteran members for their service to our country. Special donations will be sent to: Sentinels of Freedom, Blue Star Moms, Vietnam Vets of Diablo Valley
Check-in: 6:00pm | Dinner served: 6:35pm
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Reservations for Members - $50 / Guests - $60. Walk-ins welcome after November 3 for $25.00*
Dinner Buffet: Dinner: Turkey/sage dressing, salad, green beans, mashed potatoes and bread/butter. Vegan option must be reserved in advance - penne pasta+tofu). Note: BYOB/Wine + bottle opener/glasses
*Note: Meal reservations will not be available after November 3, 3pm. Speaker, cake & coffee only reservation option available for $25. Walk-ins may also use this option.
Special Update: MDRC veterans will be offered a reduced reservation fee of $25. Please sign up using the "no-meal" reservation option.
Fundraising Opportunities - Veteran Support
Veteran Support - Attendees are encouraged to provide personal checks or cash gifts to the veterans groups that are presenting at the November 2023 event including: Sentinels of Freedom, Blue Star Moms, Vietnam Vets of Diablo Valley, NPower California