February Member of the Month is Maureen Duquette
I was born in 1943, in England about 60 miles north-west of London. I had one brother, 10 years older than me. As a child, rationing was in place, and much of my country was severely damaged during the war. Recovery took a long time. My family eventually moved to Windsor. I went to a church run elementary school and later to Windsor Grammar School for Girls, an academically challenging school. I enjoyed reasonable academic success, sports and drama productions. I have good memories of my school life.
I Joined the British Army immediately after graduation, attending the Officer Cadet Training College for Women Officers. My branch of service was Womens Royal Army Corps, (WRAC). I served 11 years, retiring as a Captain. I lived in Germany and Malta on tours of duty, and visited many parts of the world during my various assignments.
I met Gary, my American husband in 1969 in Germany. We met up again in 1974 when I was vacationing in USA and married 3 weeks later! After obtaining legal status, I joined Wells Fargo's Management Training program and went on to enjoy a 27 year career as a bank officer, manager, retiring as Vice President.
We moved to Chico in 1981. Our only son, Matt is married to Heidi and has 2 young sons, they live in Chico. Sadly Gary died in 2008.
I am an Enloe Volunteer since 2005 and was a Soroptimist from 1994 until 2004, happily rejoining in Sep 2018.
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Improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and 
