b'We are stronger together than we are alone~Walter PaytonLeft to Right:Beach Bash Chili Cookoff Nichole Paine, Heather Eastwood,Alisha Corcoran, Courtney Thompson, Marybeth Wiener, Grace Romo, Sonia Torres, Jennifer Armijo, Mollie-Beth Mannion, and Sarah Mannion. Photos courtesy Military Spouse AssociationThe Military Spouse Association In addition, the OWC started their scholarships and of Camp Pendleton grants program. In 1998, the OWC hosted their first annual May 31, 2020fundraising event called Margaritaville which, over the by Marybeth Wiener,years, has raised thousands of dollars to provide scholarships Former President 2019-2020Approximately 60 years ago, a few Marine Corps officer spouses from Camp Pendleton joined forces when they saw a need for a dedicated wives club. The idea and purpose behind this was for the development of a support system of military spouses - for military spouses to assist in dealing with the many aspects of military family life.Thus, the Officers Wives Club (OWC) of Camp Pendleton was established. Over the ensuing years, the OWC has offered guidanceand assistance to military spouses ranging from housing, deployments, and childcare. Twenty-two years ago, the spouses decided to start the philanthropic side of the OWC and worked to become a 100 percent volunteer, 501(c)(3)Left to Right going around the table:Patsy Wilson, Grace Romo, Marybeth Wiener, Laura Austin Castellvi, Joey Conley, Megan Crumpler, Courtney Thompson, non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax. Staci Holt, Chris Tine Horton, Bonnie Tucker36 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'