Military Order of the World Wars Region III
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
Serving Youth, Community & Nation Since 1919
COL Joseph P. Kirlin III
Chapter Commander
Vice Commander,
Region I, III
1528 Brian Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 608-8292 Cell
(610) 692-4274
eaglejpk@aol.com
STAFF
Jim Oram, Senior Vice Commander - U.S. Army Veteran
Eamonn Walsh, Junior Vice Commander - U.S. Army Retired
C. Dan McCall, Treasurer Memorial Fund - U.S. Army Retired
Susann M. Kirlin, Adjutant, Treasurer, Education Director - U.S. Army Retired
Patricia T. Stewart, Assistant Adjutant - U.S. Army Retired
Joan M. Graves, Chapter Chaplain - HPM
Dave J. Gillespie, Veterans Outreach Director - U.S. Army Retired
Mary F. Louderback, PA Department Commander - U.S. Army Retired
Cecilia K. Pinard, NJ Department Commander - U.S. Army Retired
James J. Kirlin, Chair Finance & Marketing Committee - HPM
Joseph P. Kirlin, Chair Scholarship Committee - U.S. Army Retired
The Philadelphia Chapter is the first national MOWW chapter formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1919. Our mission is supporting Youth, Community and Nation. Those who have served, continue to serve. Members are referred to as "Companions". Our members include active and veteran officers, senior enlisted and hereditary members. Other non-veterans are Patriot members. Members enjoy the connection and socialization with other veterans with similar interests.
The chapter supports multiple youth programs e.g. Scouting America, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls and both junior and senior JROTC programs. This is done through patriotic education with a focus on civics and leadership. We conduct one-day leadership seminars and sponsor and fund tuition for students to attend a three-day Youth Leadership Conference at Founding Forward, Spirit of America at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The chapter also provides seven $2,000 scholarships to ROTC students in their junior year of college. An Awards program provides medals and certificates for Scouting America, Girl Scouts, junior and senior ROTC to include junior ROTC in Europe.
Our Veteran Outreach program is involved with clothing collections and partnering with other veteran organizations at events, fairs and multiple veteran events.
The chapter has many special meetings during the year. Some of these include luncheons, honoring the Navy, Marines, Air Force and Army branches of the service. Another special event is our annual evening reception in June. Other events include attendance at veteran events that could include sporting events.
Some of the organizations we support and/or work with are: AUSA, Mainline Veterans, Delco Veterans, Chapel of the Four Chaplains, DAR, Wreaths Across America and more. Announcements are sent to the members for the chapter events, luncheons and important announcements. A schedule of Activities is included in the bulletin/newsletter posted below.
WANT TO JOIN MOWW? NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!
Any veteran interested in becoming a member can contact the chapter commander, Colonel Joe Kirlin at eaglejpk@aol.com or 610-608-8292 . You can also opt to complete an online application by this link: https://moww.org/org/become-a-companion/
WE ARE AN ALL VOLUNTEER CHAPTER.
Anyone, regardless of veteran status can volunteer to help the chapter and be a Patriot member.
There are numerous duties available to help. Organizing events, phone calls, data management, taking photos, etc.
MOWW National Website: www.moww.org