GOLF SILENT AUCTION STONEYBROOK EAST GOLF CLUB

This years Central Florida Chapter of MOAA JROTC Golf Tournament will include a Silent Auction.  To ensure the Chapters general membership is aware of the Silent Auction donations, and give all a chance to bid on these items, we will have a display at the September membership luncheon showing the Auction items.  We will  have bid forms available at the October membership luncheon to allow anyone interested to submit bids.  The final bids will be received at the Golf Tournament on October, 23, 2010, at the Stoneybrook East Golf Course.  See page 5  for items for Auction as of July 15, 2010.

This years Central Florida Chapter of MOAA JROTC Golf Tournament will include a Silent Auction.  To ensure the Chapters general membership is aware of the Silent Auction donations, and give all a chance to bid on these items, we will have a display at the September membership luncheon showing the Auction items.  We will  have bid forms available at the October membership luncheon to allow anyone interested to submit bids.  The final bids will be received at the Golf Tournament on October, 23, 2010, at the Stoneybrook East Golf Course.  See page 5  for items for Auction as of July 15, 2010.

Wheel Chair Ramp Project

In February 2011, the Central Florida Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will construct a wheel chair ramp at the home of a local veteran.  This event is the second time the Chapter will partner with the Center for Independent Living right here in Central Florida.  The Chapter has started it’s fund raising campaign seeking cash contributions to offset ramp material costs.  If you have always wanted to make the difference in the life of veteran in need, this is your opportunity.  Over the next several months, the chapter will inform you of the fund raising status as we progress to our goal of $2,500.  Help your chapter raise the “temperature”!

If you want to contribute, make your check payable to MOAA, CFC, Inc. and mail to PO Box 141025, Orlando, FL 32814 Please make sure to designate “Wheelchair Ramp Project”.

Thank you for your Support!

If you have any questions, need additional information or want to be a volunteer during construction, please call John Ruzich, The Chapter’s Project Coordinator at (407) 832-7601

MOAA’s Chapter President Symposium

MOAA’s Chapter Presidents’ Symposium will be held in Jacksonville, FL. September 16-18, 2010, for the South East Region.  Chapter’s officers invited to attend are Presidents, Vice Presidents, Membership Chairs, and The Officer Placement Service (TOPS) Liaisons.  An additional attendee from our chapter is Bob LePage, Florida Council of Chapters, Area Vice President, East Central.  The Symposium is to provide leaders a review on effective management techniques, best practices, and to share ideas.  Special focus will be placed on recruitment, retention, and direction for effective TOPS program.  THE DATE OF SYMPOSIUM IS IN CONFLICT WITH OUR SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON DATE, SO STAY ALERT FOR A POSSIBLE CHANGE!

He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He joined the Veterans Administration in 1983 as a General Engineer at the VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia.  He transferred to the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana as the Assistant Chief, Engineer Service in March 1985 and was appointed Chief, Engineer Service in March 1988.

He is a graduate of the 2003 Leadership VA class, 2002 class of the Executive Career Field Training Program and the Healthcare Leadership Institute.  In 1997, he received the VA Federal Engineer of the Year Award presented by the National Society of Professional Engineers.  In that same year, he also received the VA Chief Engineer of the Year Award.  He has been a preceptor for Trainees and Technical Career Field Interns and mentored Leadership Development Candidates at the network level.

Mr. Battle has previously served on several national committees and task forces such as Chair of the Chief Engineer Advisory Board, the Violence in the Workplace Task Analysis Group, Technical Career Field development group, Facility Management Mission reviews, and Capital Asset Management reviews.

He has been a long time member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers, Indiana Society of Healthcare Engineers, and served on the Executive Steering Committee for the Midwest Healthcare Engineering Conference and Trade Show.  Mr. Battle is a current member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Leadership VA Alumni Association.

RIVERSHIP ROMANCE

SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE

JUNE 13, 2010

11:00 AM—2:00 PM

Cost: under $40 per person

YOUR CHAPTER BOARD THOUGHT IT WOULD BE NICE TO JOIN TOGETHER FOR A SUNDAY BRUNCH.

THIS IS SUNDAY AT ITS FINEST. ENJOY THE SERENE SIGHTS OF THE RIVER COMBINED WITH A SPECIAL SUNDAY BRUNCH MENU AND ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT THAT ONLY HAPPENS ONE DAY A WEEK. IF YOU HAVEN’T ENJOYED A SUNDAY BRUNCH ABOARD THE ROMANCE. IF YOU HAVE THEN YOU WILL WANT TO DO IT AGAINCALL YOUR RESERVATION TO CAPT BOB ROSEN AT 407-880-6279 or E-mail: capbob1936@yahoo.com

2010 MOAA Golf Registration Form

(left to right) Cadet Nicole Garces, Lake Howell High School, Cadet Garrett Medlock and Ciara Rodriguez both of West Orange High School. Each Cadet received a check for $3000.00 and a Plaque. They were selected from the 26 JROTC schools in the Orlando area.

LTC Michael Gillett, USAR, Ret. And Cadet Ciara Rodriguez West Orange High School.

Cadet Nicole Garces,LTC Michael Gillett, USAR, Ret. And CDR Dave Polly, USN Ret.

Cadet Garrett Medlock with his father MAJ Medlock, USAF, Ret.

Saturday Meeting September 25, 2010

11:00—12:00 Social Hour – Lunch at 12:00

Location: Magnuson Grand Hotel,, FORMERLY Clairon Inn, Wymore Rd. Altamonte Springs Second traffic light on 436 West of I-4, 1 block South of 436. Social Hour 11:00-12:00 and Lunch at 12:00

Menu

#1, London Broil with Mushroom Sauce and Garlic Mashed and Carrots

OR

#2, Stuffed Flounder in Lobster Sauce with  Rice Pilaf and Carrots

Both with Caesar Salad, Rolls and Butter

Iced Tea, Coffee and Carrot Cake for dessert

#Price: $16, including gratuity.

Reservations: Not later than noon, Tuesday September 21st

Call: MRS. PAT GREEN 407-774-7933  OR  e-mail

deg06@aol.com OR MRS. Faye Hollis at (407) 677-9596

If you must cancel your reservation, please do so as early as possible—regrettably, we must bill “no-shows” for the cost of the meal.

Even  if you are not a football fan you will like this one.

The Central Florida Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) needs new members. In the past year, the Chapter has increased its role in local activities which support issues of concern to the military community.

Over this period, the Central Florida Chapter has:

• Awarded three $3,000 college scholarships to local JROTC high school graduates
• Awarded a college scholarship grant to a high school senior of a retired military member
• Constructed a wheelchair access ramp for a local disabled veteran
• Assisted the 143^rd Sustainment Command with a care package mailing to deployed soldiers
• Received recognition from national MOAA organization for 50^th years as a local Chapter
• Sponsored leadership awards to the UCF ROTC Program
• Had members volunteer thousands of hours to the local Veteran’s hospital
• Had members serve on local retired military committees advising local politicians

The Chapter wants and needs to do more as a representative of military interests in the local community.  Our voice is only as strong as the membership that supports it.  We need your involvement to strengthen this voice.

In the upcoming year, the Chapter plans to:

• Provide assistance to the Family Support Groups of local units with soldiers deployed
• Construct a wheelchair access ramp for a local disabled veteran
• Award further grants and scholarships to local graduating high school students
• Continue to sponsor leadership development in local ROTC and JROTC programs
• Continue to advance the interests of the military community is as many ways as possible

I encourage you to get involved and bring us your energy and ideas.  Please join the Central Florida Chapter of MOAA by completing the enclosed Membership Application and returning it in the pre-paid return envelope.  There is no cost in 2010 for joining the local Chapter.

Sincerely,

LTC Sylvester Johnson, USA, Retired

Chapter President