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San Diego Military Advisory Council

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Since 2004, SDMAC has supported our local military community by advancing the partnership and communication between the military, elected officials, and the business community while serving as a strong advocate for those who serve and their families.

“No Host” Spring Social

 SDMAC’s “No Host” Spring Social 
Date: Thursday, June 5th
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Novo Brazil, Mission Valley
(Yes, the one with the great beer and dangerously comfortable chairs)

Spring has sprung—and so have our social calendars!
Join SDMAC as we celebrate sunshine, networking, and whatever excuse we need to sip craft beer on a Thursday. It’s our “No Host” Spring Social, which means no one’s paying your tab… but everyone’s paying attention to your dad jokes.

Come for the camaraderie, stay for the IPA.
We’ll be mingling, laughing, and pretending we don’t check work emails mid-conversation.

What’s a “No Host” Social?
Glad you asked! It’s like a regular social but with the added thrill of independence. You buy your own drinks, make your own fun, and potentially dance with zero peer pressure (but 100% support).
So dust off your business cards, bring your best spring vibes, and let’s raise a glass to good times, good people, and great brews.
We’ll be the group pretending we know how to pronounce “Novo Brazil” properly.

RSVP? Not necessary.
Just show up, grab a drink, and say something witty.
See you there!
The SDMAC Team

NOVO BRAZIL

Join us for the next SDMAC Speaker Series Breakfast on Tuesday, June 17th at the Admiral Kidd Club, Naval Base Point Loma.

We are honored to welcome Rear Admiral Milton Sands III, Commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, as our distinguished guest speaker. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the Navy’s elite leaders.

Naval Special Warfare plays a critical role in defending our nation; executing high-stakes missions around the globe with precision, courage, and unmatched skill. This is your chance to gain insight into the missions and leadership behind the tip of the spear.

Registration is now open: Click on the button below!

SDMAC Speaker Series Breakfast Coffee Sponsor:

Register Here!
Media Release #3 – 28 May 2025
DAVID BOONE, CEO SDMAC – 619-299-3763 www.sdmac.org
ASHLEY CAMAC, CEO ZERO8HUNDRED – 619-203-5541 www.zero8hundred.org
TONY TERAVAINEN, STEP – 760-505-2670 www.teamstepusa.org
BOB KAMENSKY, FEEDING SAN DIEGO – 858-774-7595 www.feedingsandiego.org
FRANK MARTIN, ASYMCA – 619-708-9001 https://sandiego.asymca.org/
 
WHAT:  MILITARY FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SMALL PLANE CRASH – COMMUNITY RALLYING TOGETHER THROUGH SDMAC EMERGENCY ACTION GROUP
WHERE: MURPHY CANYON HOUSING
 
NEEDS:  The Emergency Action Group comprised of military support organizations such as SDMAC, Zero8Hundred, Feeding San Diego, STEP and ASYMCA activated support to the families affected by the small plane crash in military housing Thursday morning.  At this time, we have approximately 40 families who will be displaced for a period of time with some families impacted for the long term and will need to replace everything.  We are shifting from site donation drop offs and requesting the community to donate monetarily if they can.  Funds provide maximum flexibility and can be used to purchase gift cards, distribute financial grants and will be used for long-term assistance.  
 
We ask to focus the monetary donations into the agencies listed below to be distributed to families and we will provide additional updates as the transition continues.  Our goal is to be sure families have what they need through this holiday weekend into the next stage of this response, have support organizations accessible if needs arise, and continue to communicate with the San Diego region. Thank you San Diego!
 
For those who can provide immediate financial donations please visit any of the following websites:

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