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2016 Chapter Leaders’ Symposium Council and chapter leaders from the West convened in Las Vegas, exchanging ideas to solve membership and legislative challenges and sharing best practices.


1. MOAA CEO and President Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret), kicks off the symposium with a keynote ad- dress highlighting the military health care and compensation issues within the defense bill, as well as recent legislative victories. 2.Capt. David Morell, USMC, sits with his wife, Shannon. 3. Col. Barry Wright, USA (Ret), discusses 2016 chapter recruiting initiatives at the chapter-management workshop. 4.Capt. Thomas Splitgerber, USN (Ret), gets to know Laurie Conaty, spouse of attendee Lt. Col. Peter Conaty, USA (Ret). 5. Capt. Alfie Holcomb, USMC (Ret), enjoys the formal dinner with his wife, Tracey. 6. Francine Yorck and Lt. Col. David Yorck, USMC (Ret), discuss what they have learned during the symposium. 7. From left, W01 Lorn D. Casey, USA (Ret); Lt. Col. Michelle “Shelly” Kalkowski, USAF (Ret); Col. James Ling, USAF (Ret); and Capt. Richard Smith, USN (Ret), gather before a meal. 8. Leaders listen to a presentation about the health and future of the council and chapter system during a general session. 9. Col. Ronald Perkins, USAF (Ret), shares his ideas with fellow chapter leaders. 10. Col. Mary Mayer, USAF (Ret), takes notes during a presentation on recruiting new members.


PHOTOS: SUZANNE WALKER DECEMBER 2016 MILITARY OFFICER 49


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