| 13 JULY 2007 QUARTERLY VCOC MEETING - In Lexington |
VCOC 13 July 2007 Meeting – Super Venue – Super Meeting:
In a change of pace from our Fort Lee venue, the George C. Marshall MOAA Chapter and George C. Marshall Foundation hosted our July VCOC Meeting at the Marshall Foundation, on the site of a Virginia treasure – the VMI Post. The two-day event included a reception in the Marshall Museum, dinner at a great restaurant, lunch in VMI’s historic Moody Hall, with remarks by BG Wes Taylor President of the Marshall Foundation and recognition of COL Nile Horn’s service to the nation, and guided tours of the Marshall Museum and VMI Post. We are very grateful to our hosts for their superb efforts that made this a memorable occasion. With so much on our agenda, our Legislative Committee started their portion of the meeting 1½ hours early to finalize our 2008 General Assembly objectives and refine our national objectives. The Give Me 10 Report showed Virginia leading the nation and virtually assured of a national MOAA hosted dinner at the Williamsburg Inn. We approval a $1,000 contribution for the VA War Memorial Education Center and laid the groundwork for future support for this vital program. We were pleased to hear a progress report for the VCOC October bi-annual meeting hosted by VIPMOAA, and plans for the new Legacy Chapter. It was a great meeting with great attendance and full participation from all 15 VCOC Chapters. Thanks for your support.
/ Bill Flanagan, COL, USA, Ret, VCOC President
Scroll down for info and photos.
QUESTIONS for the hosting chapter should go to:
Red Taylor or Pat Webb
1-800-444-1839
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| 13 July 2007 Photo by Shane Biggs, News Gazette, Lexington Virginia |
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| The photo at left was published 5 July, 2007 by the Lexington local paper - THE NEWS-GAZETTE, LEXINGTON, VA . under the headline "Retired Military Officers From Across State Gather".
CAPTION:
Representatives of chapters of the Military Officers Association of America from across Virginia gathered in Lexington last week for a meeting of the Virginia Council of Chapters, Association members were photographed on the steps of the George C. Marshall Museum with two Virginia Military Institute cadets who were about to give them a tour of the campus. (Shane Biggs photo)
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The meeting was a great success, with attendees from all Virginia Chapters. See photos at right taken by VCOC Vice President LTC Pat Green, USA, Ret and by CDR John Vermillion, USN, Ret who is a member of the Public Affairs committee.
These are thumbnail photos, so click on the photo to see a larger version and more caption info.
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| Guest Speaker BG Wes Taylor receives MOAA cup from VCOC President Col Bill Flanagan JV photo |
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| Paul Mehler holds coctail at reception in the Marshall Museum |
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| 1.Pat Webb 2. MG Tom Tait 3. Col Bill Flanagan, VCOC President 4. LTC Pat Green, VCOC VP 5.BG Wes Taylor, President & CEO G.C.Marshall Foundation. |
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| Col Sam Wilder, VCOC Legislative Chair and 2nd VP, pictured in foreground at reception |
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| Reception Photo |
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| VCOC President presents Communication Award to Col Don Kaiserman. JV photo |
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| Men at Dinner 1. 2. COL Nile Horn 3. CDR John Vermillion 4. (seated) 5. |
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| Two ladies at reception 1. Margaret Tait 2. Joan Washburn |
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| Lunch at 13 July 2007 meeting |
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| COL Nile Horn at podium |
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| Arriving for Meeting In Lexington |
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VCOC MEETING
13 JULY 2007
LEXINGTON, VA.
The quarterly meeting of the Virginia Council of Chapters (VCOC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) met in Lexington, VA, on Friday, 13 July 2007 (with reception on 12 July for people arriving on Thursday) hosted by the George C. Marshall Chapter - Virginia's newest MOAA chapter. The meeting was at The George C. Marshall Foundation located on the VMI Post in Lexington.
Each attendee received a welcome packet containing information about the meeting, a schedule of events with times and locations, information on local and regional history and attractions.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS: 49 rooms were blocked at the Holiday Inn Express just north of Lexington at 850 N. Lee Highway Route 11 North. Eight king rooms are reserved at $99.95 per night plus 11% tax and 32 double rooms are reserved at $84.95 per night plus 11% tax.
THURSDAY EVENING ARRIVALS: For those planning to arrive on Thursday, a cocktail reception (cash bar) was held at The Marshall Museum. Bartender and light snacks were furnished by the GCMC. Following the cocktail reception, interested people dined "dutch treat” dinner at one of Lexington’s finest restaurants. Spouses were invited.
MEETING ROOMS: Two meeting rooms were reserved for use on Friday in the Library of The Marshall Foundation from 0830 until the close of business.
LUNCH ON FRIDAY: Following the morning session, a buffet luncheon was served in Moody Hall, located just a few steps away from The Marshall Foundation. Cost is $12 per person, payable at the door. Spouses and GCMC members were invited to attend.
GUEST SPEAKER: The guest speaker was Brigadier General Wesley B. Taylor, USA (Ret.), President and CEO of The George C. Marshall Foundation.
VMI TOUR: A comprehensive guided tour of the VMI Post was conducted for all interested members and guests at the conclusion of the meeting.
OTHER: While in the area, VCOC members and spouses were encouraged to visit the quaint city of Lexington and the greater Rockbridge County area filled with many historical attractions, delightful and unusual shopping opportunities, and wonderful restaurants.
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