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September 2007
The COUNCIL CRIER
Quarterly Newsletter of the
Virginia Council of Chapters (VCOC)
of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) | Published quarterly.
Editor: Melva Mallison, Maj, USAF, Ret
(757) 596-5536
Email: melvaMaj@cox.net
VCOC Website: VirginiaMOAA.com
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You may read the streamlined, electronic version of The Council Crier (eCrier) by scrolling down this page of the VCOC website. Or, if you have Word software, you may select each page (Word Document) to print or save. Also, individual pages can be emailed to you, upon request.
Word documents (at the end of this web page) have all of the styling included in the paper / mailed version of The Council Crier, plus color and a few extra photos on the last page.
Virginia chapters are welcome to use portions of The Council Crier in their own newsletters.
Contents are listed at right. You will see some reference in e-Crier to the website, so as not to repeat items here (examples Page 2, Council Officers & Calendar).
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Contents: Page 1: President Message, 5 Star Awards
Page 2: Officers, Calendar, Secretary Musings,
Finance, Public Affairs
Page 3: Membership – MOAA - Give Me Ten
Page 4: Membership Continued.
Gold Bar Programs
Chapter Membership,
New Heritage Chapter
Page 5: Legislative State
Page 6: Legislative National
Page 7: Auxiliary & Personal Affairs
Page 8: License Plates & War Memorial Fund
Page 9: July Meeting Photos and VCOC Election Nominees
Page 10 & 11: VCOC OCT 2007 Meetings
Insert: Bi-Ennial Dinner Reservation Form, Directions
Page 12: Mailing Page, Contents, Casemate Museum
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| VCOC eCrier - 1 September 2007 |
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President’s Message - You Are Making A Difference:
“Some people live a lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference in the world. Our veterans don’t have that problem.” - President Ronald Reagan.
As a MOAA leader, you are still making a difference - in Virginia and nationally. It is an honor to serve with you as we work as a team in many areas to make a difference.
Our VCOC Legislative Committee and chapter legislative support teams are the best I’ve seen in 14 years as a legislative aide and 8 years as a VCOC Officer, including 4 years as Legislative Chair. Today, MOAA in Virginia provides the core leadership that is shaping the issues and helping pass legislation to support our active forces, including Guard and Reserves, veterans and their families. Our support of our national legislative team is helping drive our successes, in particular our focus on increasing the force. Your support for our annual Congressional Luncheon has made this event the MOAA national model. You are making a difference.
Our Membership Chair, Chapter Presidents and their membership teams set the standard for other states to follow. You have proven the Give Me 10 program can achieve success not only at one or two chapters but across a state. Your early successes in 2007 give national MOAA a needed example to help motivate chapters and councils throughout the country. Your efforts have been recognized by national MOAA on their website, in the Affiliate and Military Officer. This membership effort gives us greater impact in Virginia and in Washington. We live in a democracy – NUMBERS ARE IMPORTANT. You lead the way and make a big difference.
There are many other areas where you are making a difference. We are very fortunate to have two dynamic women lead our VCOC Auxiliary Program and 2/3s of our chapters have designated Auxiliary Representatives putting us at the top for this important program. Meeting the needs of our Auxiliary members has always been important, but even more so as we increase our membership with members actively fighting the War on Terror. PAO efforts at chapters and VCOC have never been better as evidenced by Virginia’s 11 national MOAA communications awards. Our VCOC website is superb and our Crier gets better with each issue. And the latest affirmation – on July 27th national MOAA announced - 6 Virginia chapters – are 5 star chapters – a record number for Virginia and second only to Florida with 7 of 43 chapters achieving 5 star status.
You are making a difference but there is more to do this year. I encourage chapters to be fully represented at our October 12th bi-ennial meeting to elect our new leadership team (see nominees on page 9). We need more chapters to reach the Give Me 10 goal by 12 October. If you are there – go for the 25 or 50 member level so your team can fully participate in the national MOAA Give Me 10 Williamsburg Inn recognition dinner – a great way to show appreciation for your key people. If you don’t have an Auxiliary Representative – appoint one by the end of the year – let’s be there for our membership. Make a long term difference in Virginia – support the Virginia War Memorial Education Center that will teach the values we have devoted our lives to. I thank you for all your support – you have made a difference – you have motivated me to do my best to make a difference.
/ COL Bill Flanagan, USA, Ret, VCOC President 2006 & 2007
CONGRATULATIONS, 5- STAR CHAPTERS:
George C. Marshall,
Hampton Roads,
Mount Vernon,
Richmond Area,
Southside Virginia,
and
Virginia Peninsula.
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For Council Officers, refer to Contacts on this Website.
For Calendar, refer to Schedule on VCOC Home page of this Website.
Treasurer’$ Report
FINANCIAL REPORT
BEGINNING BANK BALANCE: $10,580.26
as of 30 June 2007.
TOTAL INCOME: $708.
TOTAL EXPENSES: $2,755.96
ENDING BANK BALANCE: $8,532.30
as of 31 July 2007.
VIRGINIA CHAPTER MEMBERS: 4,117
as of 31 Dec 2006, per Dues payment forms received as of 31 May 2007.
/ Don Harris, CAPT, USA, Ret, VCOC Treasurer |
Secretary’s Musings
The Secretary’s job in the VCOC is loaded with paper as most of you know. However, I am initiating an effort to mitigate the amount of paper mailed to VCOC officers and chapters. To that extent, please expect less in the future, but ask for anything you need. The minutes of our 13 July meeting in Lexington are forthcoming along with a draft AGENDA for the 12 October meeting. I have many reports indicating the VCOC DIRECTORY is a valuable document and I appreciate the compliments, however the DIRECTORY is only as accurate as the input. Please let me know of any incorrect or missing data ASAP. As 2007 heads toward its end and chapters conduct their elections, please provide input to me on the new officers, etc. Finally, I will again request chapters forward a copy of their hard copy and e-mail newsletters to me for inclusion in their chapter file folder.
/Jim Brown, COL, USA, Ret, VCOC Secretary |
Public Affairs & Web Spinning
http://www.VirginiaMOAA.com
Please use the VCOC Website to help your chapter and other Virginia chapters. You may submit web input or recommendations at any time. When providing photos, please send a complete caption (in body of email is fine), identifying the people, place, purpose, photographer and date. Word documents or TIF files are preferred, with photo(s) separate in JPEG format. The Council Crier is posted on the website, in color. You are welcome to use photos or articles from the website or Council Crier or e-Crier in your chapter publications. My contact info is on page 1 of this Crier (top right). Mailing label addresses for the Crier are supplied by VCOC Secretary.
/ Melva Mallison, Maj, USAF, Ret, VCOC Public Affairs Officer & Web Coordinator |
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Membership - National MOAA
Give Me Ten
VCOC is once again leading the nation in the Give Me Ten Membership Program. The table below shows new MOAA members recruited by Virginia chapters as of Aug 10, 2007. The closest Council is Texas with 351. VCOC currently has 7 chapters that have done 10 or more (designated by a star beside their total below ). Only 4 more chapters recruiting 10 will qualify VCOC for a MOAA dinner at the Williamsburg Inn on Oct 13, 2007. Three chapters (VA Peninsula, Central VA, and Potomac) are at 7 each. Two (Piedmont and Southwest VA) are at 5 each. Based on the current numbers, we believe that at least 12 chapters will be attending the MOAA dinner. The best way to recruit at least ten is to try one of the methods which have proven successful for other chapters.
VCOC GIVE ME TEN RESULTS
as of Aug 10, 2007
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VIRGINIA CHAPTERS
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COUNT on MOAA Website
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Central Virginia
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7
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Central Shenandoah Valley
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0
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George Marshall - Lexington
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35
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Hampton Roads
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13
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Mount Vernon
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60
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Northern Neck
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1
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Northern Virginia
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15
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Piedmont
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5
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Portsmouth
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13
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Potomac
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7
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Richmond
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97
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Shenandoah Valley
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0
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Southside Virginia
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418
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Southwest Virginia
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5
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Virginia Peninsula
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7
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VCOC TOTAL
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683
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| PROVEN METHODS:
1. Use MOAA Prospect Lists. Although not perfect, they produce at least a 2% return whether by mailing or calling. Contact Paul Mehler, VCOC Membership Chair, for help.
2. Approach active duty officers wherever you see them – PX, Commissary, Officer’s Club and offer them the one year free MOAA membership.
3. Attend military sponsored events with Active Duty, NG, or Reserve Officers in attendance and offer the free one year MOAA membership. |
GIVE 10, 11, 25, 50, 1,000
FOR MOAA DINNER
If 11 Virginia chapters recruit ten or more each, MOAA will host an elegant dinner Oct 13th for VCOC President, Membership Chair, and chapter president and spouse or member from each Virginia chapter recruiting at least ten. Chapters recruiting 25 or more may send 4 chapter people (2 couples and/or members); recruiting 50 or more, they may send 3 couples and /or members. If Virginia total is 1,000 or more, more VCOC officers will be invited.
Perhaps the best incentive of all is that chapters receive $10 for every new Give Me Ten recruited, and a $100 bonus if at least ten are recruited. |
COL Don Kaiserman, President of the Richmond Chapter, made contact with Virginia National Guard units that have ceremonies scheduled in the next few weeks. They present unique opportunities for chapters to recruit members. Don will help chapters take advantage of these opportunities. As he says, your chapter just needs to “Show Up to Sign ‘em Up!”
Aug 25. Fort Pickett, NG OCS Commissioning Ceremony. Piedmont chapter opportunity.
Sep 8. MOAA Presentation to NG Army Aviation Unit. Northern Neck, Shenandoah & Richmond.
Sep 9. Fort Belvoir, VA Change of Command 29th Inf Div. Mount Vernon & Northern Virginia
Also, please note Don’s article on the next page about Gold Bar programs for 2008, and interface with National Guard. His contact info is included.
/ Paul Mehler, LTC, USA, Ret, VCOC 3rd VP & Membership Chair |
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More on Membership
The Gold Bar Program is providing a set of gold bars to newly commissioned officers and providing them with a Give Me Ten form to sign-up on-the-spot for MOAA membership (free for active duty, guard and reserve officers). Gold bars can be bestowed at the ceremonies of college ROTC units, National Guard & Reserve units and Service Schools.
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“GOLD BAR” Program – Get a Head Start for 2008!
It’s not too early to start planning your chapter’s “Gold Bar” program. ROTC, guard and reserve activities could provide the required new members to qualify for MOAA awards/bonus money. Make it EASY! Sign up Give Me Ten (GMT) members at a SINGLE event.
It is essential you establish contacts early and maintain on-going relationships so all are aware of your programs. Staff awareness will allow them to include your chapter in their commissioning events. Don’t forget that ROTC staff officers count in the GMT program for your Chapter. Hence it’s a WIN-WIN situation all the way! Also it might be timely to establish your new JROTC contacts in September as staff changes may have taken place during the summer.
Don’t miss all these membership recruiting opportunities.
In the assignment Bill Flanagan gave me to address Guard/Reserve issues for VCOC chapters, I am prepared to provide any assistance your chapter might require in this area. Just e-mail colonelsilverfox-i@msn.com or call me at (804) 740-4134.
/Donald Kaiserman, COL, USA, Ret, Richmond Area Chapter President
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Show Up To Sign Em Up!
I have arranged a MOAA presentation to the Army Guard’s 224th Aviation Regiment (Black Hawk helicopters) recently back from Iraq. The presentation will take place at the unit’s mess hall at Richmond Airport on Sat 8 Sept 2007 at 1500 hrs.We expect some 50 unit officers to attend this event. “SHOW-UP” & “SIGN-EM-UP” RAC/MOAA will handle all details, but if your Chapter doesn’t show up, RAC/MOAA will gladly accept the credits and Give Me Ten sign-up money. This could be your chance to get the required 10 new Guard members and join “THE WINNER’S CIRCLE” at MOAA’s dinner at The Williamsburg Inn October 13th. For more details e-mail or call me (804) 740-4134
/Colonel Don Kaiserman, Richmond Area Chapter President
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New Virginia Chapter – Heritage Chapter
Under the leadership of Jim Brown COL, USA (Ret), VCOC Secretary, a planning committee consisting of Jim Brown COL USA (Ret), Paul Mehler LTC, USA (Ret), Dave Hawtin CAPT, USN (Ret), Tom Carlson CAPT, USN (Ret), Harry Palm CAPT, USN (Ret), and Dale Cottongim CDR, USN (Ret) met to plan the formation of new VCOC chapter called Heritage Chapter. This chapter will cover the areas of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier, and Prince William counties. There will be no duplication with Potomac or other current chapters. A kick-off meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 in Stafford. It is hoped that at least 25 officers will attend this meeting to get the chapter started and become eligible for a MOAA charter. Letters and applications have been mailed to 1000 prospects living in the Stafford county area announcing the formation of the new chapter. COL Lee Lange, USMC (Ret) Director, Council and Chapter Affairs, MOAA will be the guest speaker. Current plans are to secure a charter from MOAA in November and for the chapter to focus on the Officer School programs at the Quantico Marine Base.
/ Paul Mehler, LTC, USA, Ret, VCOC 3rd VP & Membership Chair |
Membership – Chapter Level
The June 2007 Crier provided eight tips for increasing chapter membership. Many chapters have combined chapter recruiting with national Give Me Ten membership campaigns, as MOAA recommends, offering a free year of chapter membership. One of the best recruitment & retention concepts for chapter membership is to offer something in the chapter that the officer or widow(er) of officer needs, wants, or enjoys. It is helpful to stress the VCOC success with Virginia legislation, and that local chapter members make a difference. Why not send info about a successful chapter recruiting campaign to be published in the next Council Crier, and help other Virginia chapters expand membership? Please include numbers recruited and cost of the initiative. / VCOC PAO
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Legislative Update – State
The Joint Leadership Council
of Veterans Service Organizations
2008 LEGISLATIVE OBJECTIVES
The following legislative objectives for 2008 were adopted by the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations (the JLC) on August 8, 2007. These are the top legislative objectives of the 23 Veterans Service Organizations represented on the JLC, including the Virginia Council of Chapters (VCOC) of MOAA and are listed in priority order.
1. Fully fund the Department of Veterans Services Budget and Strategic Plan as outlined in Executive Order 19: The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly provide the Department of Veterans Services with the resources required to accomplish the specific recommended objectives (e.g. Turbo-vet, additional personnel, etc.).
2. Support the Virginia National Guard: The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly approve the requested biennial budget and legislative initiatives of the Virginia National Guard without decrement, despite any shortfall in anticipated state revenue, and that the General Assembly pass legislation to amend the Virginia Child Protection Act.
3. Wounded Warrior Mental Health Care: The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly establish a state wide program to provide our Virginia resident Wounded Warriors and their families with first class treatment for mental health/PTSD/TBI injuries, and that the Governor and General Assembly also provide competent oversight of a program to efficiently utilize federal/state/private funding for these initiatives.
4. Virginia War Memorial Education Wing: The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly release the $3.5 million appropriated by the 2007 General Assembly for construction of the Virginia War Memorial Education Wing, and appropriate an additional $2 million in General Funds for construction of the Virginia War Memorial Education Wing. ***
5. Tax relief for 100% disabled veterans: The JLC requests that Governor and General Assembly pass legislation to amend the Virginia Constitution that would require local governments to grant real estate tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans without regard to means testing.
6. Provide Tax Relief for Virginia Citizen Soldiers called to Active Duty: The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly provide an income tax exemption to Virginia citizens who serve in the National Guard or Reserve and who are activated into full-time service outside the Continental United States in excess of 90 days.
7. Permit Virginia Resident Service Members to place a “Freeze: on their Credit Files: The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly provide the authority for Virginia domiciled service members and their spouses to prevent either the unauthorized release of credit information or the creation of unauthorized credit accounts. This is a major help to prevent identity theft.
/ Sam Wilder, COL, USA, Ret, VCOC 2nd VP, Legislative Chair
*** See page 8 for VCOC efforts to assist with private fund raising, which is also required, in addition to government funds.
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Legislative Update – National
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE
TOP PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
2007 – 2008
Strengthen the All Volunteer Force
Our nation is at war and defense is the first duty of national government. We are in a “Long War”, in Iraq, Afghanistan and world wide. Also the threat of major war with China, Iran, or other foes is a real possibility.
We need a wartime budget! Our country can afford, and must devote, a greater share of its resources to defense. Past wars have required a larger financial sacrifice from our nation; this war is no less important. Our defense budget must be significantly greater than 4% of our GDP! Volunteers are bearing the full burden; we must not skimp in their support.
The Defense budget for FY 2007 represents only 3.8 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product and is projected to decline even further to levels far below what the country has sustained in the past – even in peacetime. (Source: FY 2007 President’s Budget)
1. Increase the size of ground forces: The Administration has finally realized the need to increase the size of our land forces. Current demands have almost “broken” our ground forces. We urge this Congress to fully fund and increase the end strength of the active Army to at least 650,000; ARNG to 350,000, Reserve Component to 205,000 and Marines to 202,000. Increased pay and benefits are needed to recruit and retain a larger All Volunteer Force! We should not resort to a draft.
2. Finally fix SBP and Concurrent Receipt: The SBP-DIC offset must be eliminated and full concurrent receipt approved! We understand there “wasn’t enough money” to finally fix these in the last Congress. Again the answer is to increase the budget “top line” so that there is enough money. It is the fair and right thing to do. These benefits have a strong impact on the all volunteer force.
3. Stop the erosion of TRICARE benefits for retirees. Cost savings in the Defense Budget must not be borne by retirees who have served an arduous 20 to 30 year career. Any future proposals that increase costs of retiree health care are unfair and send the wrong signal to those serving, especially when recruitment and retention for the all volunteer force are major challenges.
/ Sam Wilder, COL, USA, Ret, VCOC 2nd VP, Legislative Chair
13 July 2007
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Auxiliary Power
Count on MOAA & MEDIPLUS.
MOAA’s health insurance, MEDIPLUS, will be there even after death of your military-member spouse. When the retired military member dies, the eligible spouse's MEDIPLUS coverage continues at no cost to them until he or she remarries, reaches age 65 or becomes Medicare-eligible. Spouses of active duty members will be covered for up to ten years or until they remarry, reach age 65 or qualify for Medicare. Children can continue their MEDIPLUS protection premium-free for ten full years, or until they marry or reach age 21 (23 if a full-time student).
I have been covered by this benefit for the last 10 years with no premiums because my husband had MEDIPLUS coverage for both of us at the time of his death. You and your family automatically qualify for this extra benefit as long as the military member, his or her spouse and children are continuously covered by MEDIPLUS for at least six months before the military member dies. (But the waiver of premium benefit is not available under the MEDIPLUS TRICARE Prime supplement.)
/Karen Hornstein, VCOC Auxiliary Liaison
757-874-9519 Email: hkaren871@aol.com
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Personal Affairs
Estate Planning - Wills
There are many areas of estate planning that as young people we put off as long as we can. Even as we get older we do not want to think about the fact that some day we will die. Do you want to be cremated or not.? So we put the subject off as long as we can. If we do not address these matters of estate planning, a judge will do it for us. Judges do not always divide your estate the way you would have liked.
There are many types of wills depending on your needs at any time in your life. There is a standard will that tells everyone what it is that you want to happen to your estate. All wills must be witnessed and registered in a state. If you have a spouse, he or she also needs a will. If you have children, how will they be taken care of when you are gone and who will take care of them? Other wills are the medical will and the living will. These wills are for your families and doctors. What if you can not think or speak for yourself? Why not let them know in advance how you want to be treated in these cases. It is easier on the Doctor and your family if they know what it is that you want.
In any case, please do not do this on your own, Contact a lawyer, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and a CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) for advice.
/ LTC J. Pat Green, USA, Ret VCOC VP & Personal Affairs Chair
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Virginia War Memorial Education Center
Investment in the Future.
Raise $50,000 and Name A Room.
At our July VCOC meeting, we had a good discussion on helping to raise the $2 million the War Memorial Education Foundation needs to get $3.5 million in matching funds from the state. The Education Center can play a major role in teaching Virginia’s youth that “freedom is not free”. The VCOC took two actions 1) Voted to donate $1,000 to the Virginia War Memorial Education Foundation and 2) Asked the VCOC President to encourage chapter presidents to support the War Memorial Education Foundation. With more than 4,000 chapter members and over 44,000 MOAA members in the Commonwealth, we can play a key role in helping raise the required funding. Contributions are not limited to members. ANYONE can contribute to this worthy cause. Contributions are tax deductible. I asked MOAA HQ to assist VCOC by contacting non-chapter members in Virginia about contributing and by making a contribution. We hope to raise $50,000 or more so the Memorial will place a “naming” plaque in the education center, indicating that MOAA members sponsored a room. As of July, Virginia MOAA has given $6,000. WE CAN ACHIEVE OUR GOAL. As Mel Drisko often said, “Keep Up the Fire!”
It is essential that contributions indicate “NAMING” CREDIT BE GIVEN TO “MOAA” – AND THE CHAPTER NAME. Contributions should be made payable and mailed to Virginia War Memorial Educational Foundation (VWMEF) at 621 S. Belvedere, Richmond, VA, 23220-6504. For more info, contact Harry Warner at the War Memorial (804) 786-2060. Website www.vawarmemorial.org.
HOW CHAPTERS CAN HELP:
Give a chapter donation (such as reflecting $2 or $5 per chapter member).
PLUS
Encourage individuals to donate.
/COL Don Kaiserman, VCOC War Memorial Project Officer
| Support Our Troops – New Virginia License Plate
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles sells "Support Our Troops"
specialty license plates. The plates are printed with the backdrop of an
American flag and the silhouette of a soldier in combat gear looking down
at a child. Available at DMV offices (and at www.dmvnow.com). Cost is an
extra $25. Proceeds benefit Virginia's active-duty military families through the Support Our Troops non-profit organization, based in Florida (visit www.supportourtroops.org for more info). /VCOC PAO
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Air Force Historical Symposium, October 16-17
Celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Air Force and its predecessors.
MOAA members, spouses, and friends are invited to a symposium honoring the Air Force's 60th birthday as an independent service, hosted by the Air Force Historical Foundation at the Sheraton Crystal City, near the Pentagon, on October 16 & 17 2007. The event will include presentations by writers of Air Force history in 3 panels: Conventional War, War in the Shadows, and Space & Cyberspace. The Vice Chief of Staff, Gen John Corley, will speak at the luncheon on 16th. The Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Michael W. Wynne, will offer remarks at the banquet that evening. Secretary Wynne will also present the Foundation's first annual Gen Carl "Tooey" Spaatz Award for outstanding contributions to the Air Force to Gen David C. Jones, USAF (Ret), former Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The current Chief of Staff, Gen T. Michael Moseley, will wrap up the symposium at lunch on the 17th . For more info or to make reservations, go to website. http://www.afhistoricalfoundation.org (click on “Symposium” at top) or call the Foundation office at (301) 736-1959.
/Excerpt from 30 July 2007 email, Carol Robertson, MOAA
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Mount Vernon Chapter Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Sep 19th. Congrats, MVC-MOAA! |
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See Meetings section of this website for photos of July meeting.
VCOC ELECTIONS
To Be Held at 12 OCT 2007 Meeting
The Nominating Committee chaired by VCOC Immediate Past President, BG Wes Edwards, released the nomination slate in advance of the October 1st deadline. Nominations may also be made from the floor. Each chapter has one vote (president or president’s designated representative) at the 12 Oct daytime VCOC business meeting. VCOC Officers will be sworn in at the bi-annual dinner meeting, effective for 2008 & 2009.
President- LTC. J. Pat Green, USA, Ret, of Roanoke
1st VP- COL Sam Wilder, USA, Ret of Chester
2nd VP- LTC Paul Mehler, USA, Ret, of Alexandria
3rd VP- Maj Melva Mallison, USAF, Ret, of Newport News
Secretary- COL Jim Brown, USA, Ret, of Fredericksburg
Treasurer- CPT Don Harris, USA, Ret, of Richmond
I thank the nominating committee for their diligence and early reporting. Committee members - BG Wes Edwards, COL Hank Shelton, COL Frank Wickersham, and CDR John Vermillion - are from different chapters and regions in Virginia. / COL Bill Flanagan, VCOC President
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Pages 10, 11, 12 are about the Oct 2007 Bi-Ennial VCOC Meetings. See Meeting Section of this website, or see the Word Documents available below.
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