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 2008 has been completed and the winners of the scholarships are presented here.
I would like to thank our scholarship committee for their diligent work in choosing our scholarship winners from this year's seven highly qualified applicatants. All students took college classes in High School, were highly involved in school, JrROTC and volunteer activities. They will be invited to our May meeting to tell us a little about themselves.
The first place winner of $2500.00 is Elvia Abarca from Ruskin High School. She plans to attend Saint Louis University or the CMSU. She was a one of the best musicians in her school’s band. Her awards include Best Drill Platoon, Distinguished Military Training Award. Besides volunteering, she worked and led their JrROTC as the Cadet Captain. Words from her commander include “True dedication to work, school and JrROTC activities.” In addition to being ranked fourth in her class, she played competitive tennis and soccer.
The second place winner of $1500.00 is Kristopher Wallace from Ruskin High School. He plans to attend the University of Missouri. He was in the top 10 of his graduating class. He played football and baseball and has been chosen to attend Boys State. He was in the band, drill team and color guard. He’s planning to join the Marines. He’s helped the Salvation Army with the Elderly programs.
Third place winner of $1000.00 is Katherine Tyc from Blue Springs High School. She plans to attend the University of Central Missouri and was in the top 25% of her class. She was selected to attend Missouri Girls State and was her high school yearbook editor. She was heavily involved with the DAV in her area. Her JrROTC commander drove her application to my house to ensure his “one of the best” in nine years of teaching was considered for our scholarship.
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 2005 Scholarship Fund. We appreciate everyone's participation in our efforts to provide scholarships to deserving students.
| Maj Gen (Ret) Robert Shirkey | Maj Gen (Ret) Donald Stokes |
| Maj Gen (Ret) Paul Timmerberg | Maj Gen (Ret) William Treu |
| Brig Gen (Ret) Jack Bohm | Col (Ret) Celia Allman-Reed |
| Col (Ret) Eugene Herndon | Col (Ret) John Hansford |
| Col (Ret) Vernon James | Col (Ret) Robert Sauve |
| CAPT (Ret) Richard Schiano | Col (Ret) James Snyder |
| Col (Ret) Leslie Young | CDR (Ret) Michael Karl |
| Lt Col (Ret) Robert Lambright | Lt Col (Ret) Martin Montemore |
| Lt Col (Ret) Charles Rikli | Lt Col (Ret) David Rubin |
| CDR (Ret) Earl Seymour | Lt Col (Ret) Edwin Williams |
| Lt Col (Ret) William Wallis | Lt Col (Ret) Houston Wilson |
| Maj (Ret) Harvey Bayless | LCDR (Ret) Joe Dwigans |
| MAJ (Ret) Richard Ripper | Maj (Ret) Larry Vaught |
| CPT (Ret) Vincent Baker | Capt (Ret) Donald Dawson |
| Capt (Ret) Ralph Holiman |
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 (500KB).
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 July Meeting is a Picnic held at the Richards-Gebaur Reserve Air Station in Grandview. 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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