SIR Branches generally hold monthly meeting for their membership that enhances additional engagement opportunities beyond groups that participate in specific sponsored activities. The lunches are characterized by a social hour followed by lunch and updates on various events and activities of the branch. But the major highlight of the lunch event is the invited speaker. Speakers are managed by the branch’s Speaker Coordinator. His goal is to reach out and acquire speakers across a broad range of topics that will appeal to the interests of the membership. Avoiding controversial topics such as religion and politics, our Coordinator strives to maintain the quality and subject content appeal as it is a substantial element of attracting, and retaining branch membership. The included sub menu elements are examples of the span of topics and quality of speakers that BR 32 has been fortunate to provide to it’s membership

January 2024: Irene Perbal – The Remarkable Journey from Amsterdam to California

February 2024: Lt. Colonel Austin Street: Air Mobilization to evacuate 10,000 Afghans from Kabul Airport during Taliban invasion