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Birthdays Nov Mrs. Jane Ogden 1st Col Jack Robbins 8th CAPT Michael Hartford 12th Mrs. Fay Whittaker 17th COL Gill Ruderman 28th Col Robert Eberley 29th
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MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FLORIDA COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS-MOAA FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
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With nearly 400,000 members the Military officers Association of America (MOAA) is a strong voice in Washington that includes active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired and former officers from the seven uniformed services. When combined with other military organizations in the Military Coalition we are "one powerful voice." By joining together at the local level with other members of the Manatee Veterans Council, we can be sure our concerns will be heard by our local, state and national leaders. Come and add your voice to our chapter. All retired or former officers of the seven uniformed services, active duty, National Guard and Reserve Officers are welcome. We also encourage allied officers to apply for membership.FOUNDED: 11 November 1944.
MEMBERSHIP: Currently 151
MEETINGS: Luncheon meetings monthly (except July, August & September)at the Bradenton Country Club. Dates as noted in the monthly newsletter (usually the fourth Wednesday.) Board meetings monthly (except July, & August)at 1:30 p.m.the second Thursday at the M&I Bank Conference Room.
FUNCTIONS:
- As a non-profit organization, our charitable fund provides scholarships to JROTC graduates of the six Manatee County High Schools each year.
- Our chapter supports the Manatee County Historical Society, the Manatee County Veterans Council, and other military oriented organizations.
- Monthly luncheons (except July, August & September) advance our goal of camaraderie and provide entertainment and information. We also have a Special Christmas dinner at which time our newly elected officers are installed.
- 1ST Vice President: COL Gill Ruderman,USA,
- 2nd Vice President: BG Steve Solomon, USA
- Secretary: Mrs. Joyce Harte
- Treasurer: COL Gill Ruderman
- Membership: COL Larry Burnette, USA
- Leigislative: Col Tom Loken, USAF.
- Personal Affairs/Chaplain: Mrs. Carol Chamberlain.
- Scholarsip Chairman: CW4 Don Courtney,USA.
THIS MONTH’S LUNCH MEETING INCLUDES THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR OUR CHAPTER FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS. THE REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE IS INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS NEWSLETTER. NOMINATIONS CAN ALSO BE MADE FROM THE FLOOR. AS YOU REVIEW THE PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS, YOU WILL NOTICE THAT MOST OF THE NAMES ARE THE SAME AS THE CURRENT OFFICERS, BECAUSE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GATHER NEW VOLUNTEERS. I READ WITH INTEREST THE NEWSLETTER FROM THE MAYPORT FLORIDA CHAPTER OF MOAA, AND IT SOUNDED LIKE IT COULD HAVE BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT OUR CHAPTER. THEY ARE HAVING ISSUES OF LACK OF VOLUNTEERS, DECREASED ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND DIFFICULTY IN GAINING NEW MEMBERS. I SUSPECT THAT MANY CHAPTERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES.
A MEMBER’S INVOLVEMENT IN CHAPTER ACTIVITIES DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ALL THAT MUCH TO BE EFFECTIVE.
ATTENDING MEETINGS, MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO OUR JROTC SCHOLARSHIP FUND, MAKING A SUGGESTION FOR A PROGRAM OR EVENT, REPRESENTING THE CHAPTER AT A JROTC AWARDS CEREMONY, SERVING ON A JROTC SCHOLARSHIP BOARD, ETC. THE OFFICERS AND BOARD APPRECIATES ANY ASSISTANCE THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR CHAPTER. WE HAD A GREAT TURNOUT FOR THE COCKTAIL PARTY ON OCTOBER 15, AND EVEN HAVE THREE NEW MEMBER POSSIBILITIES FROM THAT EVENING. PLEASE CONTINUE TO TALK TO YOUR ELGIBLE FRIENDS WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO JOIN OUR CHAPTER. WE ARE ALSO CONSIDERING OTHER IDEAS FOR FUTURE EVENTS AND WOULD WELCOME YOUR SUGGESTIONS IN THAT REGARD. PLEASE PLAN NOW TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER, DANCE AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS ON DECEMBER 17, AT THE BRADENTON COUNTRY CLUB. DETAILS WILL BE IN NEXT MONTH’S NEWSLETTER. PLEASE ALSO ATTEND THIS LUNCH MONTH’S MEETING AT THE BRADENTON COUNTRY CLUB ON NOVEMBER 18.
Jerry L. Neff
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.
GUEST SPEAKER:Commissioner Ron Getman, who will tell us about the improvements and changes at the Port of Manatee. The slate of officer for 2010/2011 are as follows:
President COL Gill Ruderman
1st Vice LtCol Jerry Koontz, SR.
2nd Vice COL Larry Bunette
Treasurer BG Jerry Neff
Secretary Mrs. Joyce Harte
Social Secretary Col Pat Newhall
Nominations will be taken from the floor at the luncheon. If the
nominee is not present, you must know that they will serve if elected.
