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MOPH Department of California Mid-term Meeting
Here are the details for our upcoming Department of California Mid-Term Meeting:
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Check-In / Fellowship: 9:00 AM
Meeting: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Host: Chapter 210
Location: Chapter 210 Headquarters
8111 Somerset Boulevard
Paramount, CA 90723
The meeting will include Department business, chapter updates, committee reports, presentations, awards, food, and entertainment. We would love to have you join us.
Please RSVP to Bladimir Rodriguez at b.rodriguez@moph210.com. In-person attendance is encouraged. If you cannot attend in person, please contact Bladimir with a written explanation to coordinate approved Zoom participation.
Dress to impress, and come ready to enjoy the fellowship.


PAST DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS



Raymond Wetzele
2025-2026

Josephine (Jo) Keller
2022 - 2025

David Jackson
2020 - 2022

Charles Earthman
2018 - 2020

Jim Anderson
2016 - 2018

John Melendrez
2015 -2016

Gary "Doc" Rutledge
2011 - 2013

John Logan
2008 - 2009

William Hutton
2007 - 2008
Complete List of Past Department Commanders
