Rancho Santa Fe veterans to be recognized 11-11-11

A tribute event to be held on Friday, Nov. 11, presents a special opportunity to honor all of the Rancho Santa Fe/San Dieguito-area veterans. This is a first-of-its-kind veterans program for this 83-year-old community.

All RSF area veterans (of all eras and conflicts), families and spouses are invited to attend this unique tribute, as are all community members.

Social is at 10:30 a.m., with light refreshments and the program at 11 a.m. The event will be held on the RSF Association patio, located at 17022 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. Event emcee is Chaco Clotfelter; Dr. Jack Wheaton, music.

Guest speaker is Anthony Principi, former Secretary of Veteran Affairs and chairman, Fort Rosecrans and Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation. Uniforms are always admired. Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project appreciated. This free, non-partisan, non-political event is sponsored by the RSF Republican Women, Fed.