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Announcements, Quarterly Reports and Membership

Richmond Area Chapter Hosts Holiday Gala 2022
RACMOAA will again be hosting the Holiday Gala at the Meadowbrook Country Club on 9 December 2022. Dress is holiday festive - mess/formal service uniform, business suit, and holiday finery. The Gala is a special holiday social event not to be missed. Festivities start at 5 pm.
Highlights will include holiday music, good service, camaraderie with your fellow members and lots of holiday cheer. The price is $65/person and a special holiday buffet will feature Hand-Carved New York Strip Steak, Chicken Williamsburg (Topped w/ Lump Crab & Smithfield Ham), Vegetable Lasagna, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Style Green Beans, Clubhouse Garden Salad, Warm Rolls and Butter, Assorted Cakes and Pies. Coffee, Tea, Water and Cash Bar will also be available. Register, click here: RACMOAA. Or, mail names of attendees with your check to Richmond Area Chapter-MOAA, PO Box 985, Chesterfield, VA 23832-9998. Please honor the deadline of 1 December.

Southwest Chapter Launches New Website

From the Southwest Virginia Chapter Website: The Southwest Virginia Chapter website is now up and running. To access the site go to: moaaswva.org. The Southwest Virginia Chapter (SWVC), an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), charted on 18 Feb 1978 is an autonomous and self-supporting, nonpartisan, non-profit veteran's organization located in Roanoke, Virginia with a satellite chapter, The Smith Mountain satellite located in the Smith Mountain lake area of Southwest Virginia. The SWVC and its satellite represent more than 191 officers made up of currently serving, former, and retired officers and their survivors representing all seven uniformed services, Reserve and National Guard, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in all officer grades dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and ensuring our nation keeps its commitments. Chapter members are able to speak up about local issues and influence local and state governments. Chapter membership offers opportunities for lasting friendships, camaraderie and networking with other officers who share common concerns and aspirations. View the most recent issue of the Southwest Chapter Newsletter here: The Communique

Council and Chapter Dates to Know

Below you'll find important dates on the MOAA Council and Chapter calendar, as well as events at MOAA National and other pieces of information of interest to you and your members. To join below events that are virtual, click here for listing: Council and Chapter Dates to Know Nov. 18-19: Texas Leadership Training Workshop (location TBD)December 2022Dec. 29: Monthly chapter leader virtual roundtable, 7 p.m. Eastern: End of Year Review/Discussion.

North Carolina Council of Chapters Cruise

The North Carolina Council of Chapters has scheduled a five night cruise to the Bahamas in November 2023, for which members of the Virginia Council are warmly invited to join. Cruise details are as follows: * Five nights aboard Carnival Cruise Line ("Sunshine of the Seas") sailing to the Bahamas November 11-16, 2023. Accessible cabins available at no additional charge. (Limited Availability) * Departure from Port of Charleston, South Carolina. * Prices are per couple including all taxes, fees, port charges, gratuities and entertainment. No surprises! Single and suite rates for up to five in a cabin available. * Parking at secure/covered port location port for $15 per day. * Includes all food in Main Dining Room and Lido Deck, plus entertainment. * Estimated price per couple: Interior Cabin: $1245 Ocean View: $1370 Balcony: $1680 Prices are guaranteed once booking date is confirmed. Cruise Point of Contact is Jim Jackson at jimjackson2224@gmail.com. Printable Registration form for cruise located below.
Quarterly Reports 2021 and 2022
Reports received are listed below in red, click on icon to read. Central Virginia Q1Q2Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Falcon’s LandingQ1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4George C. Marshall Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Hampton Roads Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Heritage Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Heritage HuntQ1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Mount Vernon Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Northern Neck Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Northern Virginia Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4PiedmontQ1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Portsmouth Area Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4PotomacQ1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Richmond Area Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Southside Virginia Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Southwest Virginia Q1Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Virginia Peninsula Q1 Q2Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Colonel Kenneth “Steve” Turner, United States Air Force (Retired), Passes Away

Colonel Kenneth “Steve” Turner, United States Air Force (Retired), 74, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, surrounded by immediate family. He was born on August 25, 1948, in Boston, MA, and spent his youth in Squantum and Quincy, MA, graduating from North Quincy High School in 1966. It is there where he met his wife of 50 years, Paulamarie Moriarty Turner. He attended the University of Massachusetts-Boston, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and upon graduation accepted a commission in the United States Air Force to become a pilot.Steve's Air Force career was made notable by his combat service in both the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, as commander of the 38th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron. He honorably served his country for over 26 years, retiring with the 12th Air Force, Detachment 612, Beale AFB in June of 1996. His education through his military career included a Master of Arts in Psychology from Webster University, as well completing Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and the USAF Air War College. He served as President of the MOAA Virginia Council of Chapters from 2016-2017. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at Glebe Episcopal Church in Suffolk, VA. A reception will follow in the Glebe Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bennett Creek Historical Society, in care of Glebe Episcopal Church, 4400 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23435.

Membership

MOAA Membership

From the MOAA Website: BASIC MOAA membership is a free digital membership that provides you with access to some of MOAA’s most popular member benefits, including timely legislative news and information, career guidance for you and your spouse, and connection to a local network of officers.
As a BASIC Member, you’ll also enjoy money-saving discounts on products and travel. Not to mention participation in MOAA’s spouse support program, dedicated to informing and empowering the men and women who stand beside our nation’s heroes.
But most importantly, with MOAA’s tireless advocacy looking out for your best interests on Capitol Hill, you can have peace of mind in knowing your earned benefits are being protected 365 days a year. Click below links for MOAA Membership Application, Committee Module and National Letter. MOAA Membership Application MOAA Committee Module
VCOC Chapter Membership Report: Click here
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