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PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010
Challenge Coin project officer Billy Tudor had a full color sample of the proposed coin at the August meeting. It was passed around the tables, and drew many comments of approval and interest in purchase. And by ordering at least 100 coins, we will be able to offer them to chapter members for just $6 apiece, versus the original estimate of $10! So now is the time - please contact Maj Billy Tudor and place your order. Pay when you get your coin at an upcoming meeting; or send a check to Billy for $7.50 ($6 plus postage) and we'll mail it to you. Call Billy
at 816-425-4510 or send email to .
The recruiting stimulus plan from National MOAA continues to produce new members. One new officer is CWO4 Clyde W. Pace, who has been a MOAA member for many years, but didn't know about us. His one year free membership will officially begin on November 1st at his request; but we're going to treat him like a member now anyway. National MOAA has also come through with a list of about 1500 national members in this area who are not chapter-affiliated. So we are in the process of launching a massive mailing effort to bring them into the chapter. If you have time to help with this create, print, label, stuff and mail campaign, please contact Membership Chairman : or phone him at (913) 915-2131.
I was proud and pleased to nominate Auxiliary President Mrs. Nancy Hansford for the MOAA 2010 Auxiliary Excellence Award. The opportunity to list all of Nancy's achievements over the year, plus the fact that she has been president four times! helped remind me of how valuable the Auxiliary is to the life of the chapter, and the great extent of their contributions. I sure hope Nancy is selected, because if she is not, it certainly would be a reflection my writing skills - not any weaknesses in her record!
Let me know ASAP if you want to attend any of these special events:
September 18th- the Air Force Anniversary Ball at the Tiffany Springs Embassy Suites @ $50 per person.
Sept 18th and 19th, Whiteman AFB will have their air show.
October 21st, MOWW will have Dr. Chris Kuehl as their speaker at the Kansas City Club @ $25 per person. or phone at 913-685-3592.
A big effort of the chapter is supporting the Military Police unit from Missouri now serving in Afghanistan thru the "Adopt-a-Platoon" program. Each packed-to-the-hilt box we send them runs around $50. If you want to help, send your check made to HOAC MOAA to Treasurer Vic Christianson, 10635 Hwy D, Napoleon, MO 64074. Note: Adopt-a-Platoon.
We had a big rush for the new chapter rosters at the August chapter meeting. We'll also have them out on September 25th, or you can get one on line by contacting Webmaster . These are too expensive to mail, and cannot be put on the web page due to privacy issues. So come enjoy a meeting and pick one up, along with a Challenge Coin!
We were blessed to have COL Bill Raymond as our August speaker. He has a hugely responsible position with Army Officer Development, and briefly covered the high points of his work, along with some amusing anecdotes. Thanks, Bill!
How about a Seafaring Lady Speaker? We are in for a treat on September 25th with our guest speaker, LT Terri Blackwelder RN BSN CMM, who is a specialist in brain injuries at the KC VA Hospital. Terri served on active duty with the Navy; worked for several health care giants; and then ran her own polytrauma consulting office for several years before joining the VA. She works closely every day with OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and OPERATON IRAQI FREEDOM veterans suffering from the most traumatic injuries; planning their recovery and helping the families cope with the situation. She has some excellent slides to go along with her narrative. Come and enjoy!
Patriotically yours,
Colonel Jim Snyder
Jim Snyder
(913) 684-3592
(913) 685-3624 fax
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