2009 MEA JOB FAIR, NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENT

Marine Executive Association Chairman Vonzell Mattocks speaks at the MEA's annual event. The 2nd Annual MEA Networking Job Fair, Networking & Social Event was held at Cafe Asia, in Arlington, VA on Friday, 6 Nov. Seventy Marines and employers attended the event, which included professional networking, a cake cutting and birthday toast. MEA President Timothy Murphy read Gen John LeJeune's birthday message, and the group watched a video of current Commandant of the Marine Corps James T. Conway wishing them a great 234th Marine Corps birthday. The guest of honor, and oldest Marine present, Col Warren Weidhahn (USMC Ret) was awarded an MEA plaque by MEA Chairman Vonzell Mattocks. Col Weidhahn helped establish the MEA in 1982. The youngest Marine, Joe Lanphear, was also recognized during the ceremony. Lanphear and his brother, John, both drove from New York to attend the event and were seeking employment after successfully completing tours in the Marines as infantrymen. Photos will be available soon on this website. The MEA wants to thank all participants and we look forward to seeing you at the next MEA luncheons and networking events.