chaptersinaction Chapter Achievements
From the Field: Maryland Council of Chapters Leaders from 10 Maryland chapters discussed national legislative objec- tives with members of the state’s con- gressional delegation at a luncheon on Capitol Hill Sept. 15.
Council and chapter leaders out- lined MOAA’s priorities, including the need for a 2.1-percent pay raise for active duty servicemembers and force level increases; rejecting military housing allowance cuts; opposing dis- proportional TRICARE fee hikes; and reducing the military “widows tax.” Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin and Reps.
John Delaney, C.A. “Dutch” Ruppers- berger, and Chris Van Hollen thanked the group for their continued service to MOAA.
Speaking to MOAA council and chapter leaders at the luncheon, MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret), thanked the Maryland council for taking the initiative to meet with their congressional delegation. “You have unique access to your legislators,” he said. “What you do helps us convey our concerns and helps our nation honor its commit- ments to servicemembers that have been paid for through service.”
Tucson (Ariz.) Chapter The Tucson Chapter (www.tucso
nmoaa.com) recently presented seven quilts to its local VA hospital. To honor and respect patients who die while receiving care in the hos- pital, the VA collects patriotic quilts and blankets, which are draped over deceased veterans during transport within the hospital. The quilts then are presented to their survivors. Quil- ters Anonymous from Eden, N.Y., made the quilts for the chapter.
Tucson (Ariz.) Chapter member Shirley Phillips, left, and Chapter President Col. Tom Owens, USAF (Ret), present a quilt to K. Kimmer.
CHAPTER VISITS
Southwest Virginia Chapter Dec. 15, MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret) Fort George G. Meade (Md.) Chapter Jan. 5, 2017, MOAA Vice President of Council/Chapter and Membership Support Capt. Jim Carman, USN (Ret) Florida Council of Chapters Winter Leadership Forum Jan. 27-28, 2017, MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret)
Clearwater (Fla.) Chapter On Sept. 20, members of the Clear- water Chapter (
www.moaafl.org/ chapters/moaaflcwc) briefed the Army ROTC unit at the University of Tampa about MOAA. Their goal is not only education but also to get these aspiring officers to join MOAA upon commissioning and take a long-term active role in the association. The chapter is working on a visit to the University of South Florida Army ROTC unit.
Capitol Area (Mich.) Chapter The Capitol Area Chapter, with a grant from USAA, held a retiree ap- preciation day during its September picnic. Other participating orga- nizations included Fallen Heroes Memorial Foundation, Freedom Center, Michigan Attorney General Consumer Education, Military One- Source, O’Connor Law Office PLLC, and Operation: Military Resources, Veterans Tribute Train.
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— Contributors are Col. Barry Wright, USA (Ret), director, Council and Chapter
Affairs; Col. Terri Coles, USA (Ret), depu- ty director; and Blair Drake. For submis- sion information, see page 4.
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