Activities
| Scholarships | Veterans Hospitals | Legislative Action |
| MOAA National | Picnic | Christmas/Holiday Party |
Scholarship and ROTC Awards
The chapter's drive to provide three scholarships and fund ROTC awards for 2009 has been completed and the winners of the scholarships are presented here.
2009 Scholarship Winners
We would like to thank our scholarship committee for their diligent work in choosing our scholarship winners from this year's six highly qualified applicants. These students took college classes while in High School and were highly involved in school, JrROTC and volunteer activities. They are invited to an upcoming meeting to tell us a little about themselves and their goals. We also want to thank the donors who make this program so successful.
Our first place winner of $2500.00 is Lauren Hornbostel of Lee's Summit North High School.
She plans to attend Longview Community College for one year before transferring to a four year university. She was her school’s deputy commander of 120 plus member student JrROTC organization. Her accomplishments include a high academic standing while taking college preparation courses, working an outside job, and heavy involvement in curricular and extracurricular activities. These activities included numerous hours of volunteer work at the Veteran's Administration hospital. . Words from her commander include “committed to excellence in all she touches and leads by example.
The second place winner of $1500.00 is Taylor Hopkins of Spain Park High School in Hoover Alabama. He plans to attend the University of Alabama with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His high academic record, volunteer work and his leadership in school sports made up for his school not having a JrROTC program. His grandfather, Colonel Jim Kuhn of our chapter, nominated him for the award. His school counselor praised his exceptional personal qualities, leadership and executive capabilities are seasoned with an extraordinary work ethic.
Our third, place winner of $1000.00 is Kevin Young from Lee’s Summit West High School. He plans to attend the University of Missouri Science and Technology school. During his four years in JrROTC he excelled in nearly all leadership positions to include being the Corp Commander. He was heavily involved in trap shooting, competitive robotics and working part time in three service oriented companies. Comments from his advisors include Kevin demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skill while maintaining a mature and positive perspective of himself and the world.
Victor O. Christianson, Major, USAF (Retired)
Scholarship Chairman
Continue to support our area youth by sending your tax deductible contribution to MOAA Scholarship Fund, Major (Ret) Vic Christianson, 10635 Hwy D, Napoleon, MO, 64074. You can contact Major (Ret) Christianson at (816) 240-8315 or .
President's Club
The following individuals have donated $100 or more to the 2008 Scholarship Fund. We appreciate everyone's participation in our efforts to provide scholarships to deserving students.
| Lt Col Raymond A. Becker | Capt William T. Moore |
| Brig Gen Jack N. Bohm | Col William R. Reed |
| Col Jerry G. Burtnett | Celia A. Reed |
| Maj Dwight W. Carnahan | Maj Michael W Richter |
| Col Joseph K. Criqui | Lt Col David S. Rubin |
| Capt Donald W. Dawson | Col Robert B. Sauve |
| Lt Col David A. Hamilton | Brig Gen Albin H. Schweers |
| Col (Ret) John R. Hansford | CDR Earl P. Seymour |
| Col Eugene K. Herndon | Col James M. Snyder |
| Col Vernon W. James | Lt Col Albert R. St Germain |
| Lt Col Wade W. Ladue | Maj Gen Donald B. Stokes |
| Capt Wilhelm F. Leuszler | Lt Col Thomas M. Sullivan |
| Maj Gerald R. Magliano | Maj Gen (Ret) William Treu |
| Mrs Helen Mansker | James G. Weatherly |
| Capt George C. McCarten | Lt Col Houston D. Wilson |
| Col Roy L. Meeker | Col Rex D. Wood |
| Lt Col Martin M. Montemore | Col Leslie Young |
| 1st Lt John L. Moodie |
Visits to Veterans Hospitals
Every year we go to area Veterans Hospitals in the month of February. We deliver flowers and a word of encouragement to those that have served our Nation and are living in the hospital complex.
Legislative Action
Contact is maintained with State and National Legislators and members are encouraged to correspond with their representatives in Jefferson City, Topeka, and Washington, D.C. A list of Congressmen and Senators with contact information is available here.
Representation at the MOAA National Convention
A member of the executive council attends the National Convention to represent the Chapter. All members are encouraged to participate in this event.
Summer Picnic
Our June meeting will be at the Richards-Gebaur Reserve Air Station in Grandview. This picnic is in place of the regular June Meeting at the DAV building.. We enjoy some fantastic food and have a great time.
Holiday/Christmas Party
Our December Meeting is an evening Party held at the DAV Building. We have a night out and enjoy some seasonal entertainment.
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