The Men’s Club of Beth Israel of San Diego is proud to welcome Mark and Frank Powell as our featured speakers at the December 16 Dinner Forum. Their presentation will focus on a project they are spearheading regarding a World War II Holocaust Memorial ​to honor the Liberation of Holocaust Survivors.

The brothers established the United States Military Liberation of Holocaust Survivors Memorial Corporation and have assembled an impressive group of supporters and advisers to move the Memorial forward. At this entertaining, educational and engaging meeting, you will have the opportunity to preview the actual Memorial model.

The goal is to have the Memorial in place by next summer. The proposed site is Tuna Harbor Park, just off Harbor Drive near the USS Midway. “We chose this location to highlight that the Army’s connection with San Diego is as strong as the Navy’s. The Army played an enormous and vital role in San Diego during World War II and should be acknowledged for its contributions.”

“We need a memorial acknowledging the U.S. military’s ongoing commitment to fighting for freedom and fighting against genocide worldwide,” memorial board President Mark Powell said. “The brave United States Army soldiers who liberated concentration camps saved countless lives.”

Mark Powell is the co-founder of Discovery Property Group, Inc.,​​ an independent real estate company. Mark serves on the San Diego Association of Realtor’s Board of Directors and is vice-chair the Realtor Political Affairs Committee. He is also a member on the SDAR Government Affairs Committee. Mark is currently the President of the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary and an Adjunct Professor at National University in their School of Education. Mark and his family are members of Beth Israel. Mark is extremely active in his community of University City and volunteers a large amount of time helping the Jewish Community Center with the *J-​C​ompany Youth Theater Program.

Frank Powell created the memorial model and is a former sergeant with the San Diego City Fire and Lifeguard Service and law enforcement officer. He is the co-founder of Discovery Property Group, Inc. He is a member of several prominent organizations in the real estate industry, including the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors​ and San Diego Association of Realtors. Frank is also a member of the San Diego Association of Realtors​ Government Affairs Committee and Realtor Political Affairs Committee.

This program is open to the entire San Diego community. A buffet dinner will be served. The dinner fee is $15 with an RSVP, $18 without an RSVP. RSVP online below, or by phone at 858-900-2598, or email at cbimensclub@gmail.com.