James Whelan

Founding member of the Mission Valley Lion's club; Founding President of the San Diego State University Varsity Club; Served on the S.D.S.U. Hall of Fame Committee; Founding President of the Korean Veterans War Association San Diego County Chapter #179 and Lifetime member of the National Association; VFW Lifetime Member; American Legion Member; Member of the U.S.S. Essex Association; Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick; two term Board Member of the Irish Congress of Southren California; Committee Chair of the annual St. Patrick's Parade in San Diego, CA ; 2002 St. Patrick's Parade Man of the Year; Veteran Chair of the Parade. Member of The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club held offices as the Club Secretary and the founding Editor of the OMNEWS Monthly newsletter; Chair of the Veterans committee.