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The full attendance was due to the presence of LtCol Brian Weisel of the Smoky Hill Chapter. As we all know, the Smoky Hill Chapter is undergoing revitalization and we are encouraged by results to date since we began our campaign to bring the chapter back to life! We are thankful for the efforts of MG Jack Strukel for his taking the initiative to gather interest in the Salina recovery. This resulted in a meeting on July 14th in Salina that had a gathering of over twenty prospective members. These folks were joined by representatives from other chapters in Kansas. This meeting showed that there is substantial interest in continuing the chapter, and it spawned another meeting on August 11th at which time Colonel Weisel was chosen president by members in attendance. We needed to have leaders step forward, and this has been accomplished with Brian Weisel and U.S. Navy CAPT Skip McAlexander. It will still take more time to get the chapter up to speed, but with Brian and Skip, we feel we are off and running! |
Other chapters’ reports gave a good feeling that we are all doing things to be proud of, and that the chapters are in good hands! Some of these events are supporting JROTC programs and scholarships, supporting veterans stand downs, providing social activities to our own people, and taking action to publicize community accomplishments by our chapters. When the name change takes place to Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), and we are assuming this will happen, we anticipate that our market for members will take a leap forward with the addition of active military and younger military retirees more likely to join! Let’s face it; we need an even stronger voice to support legislation effectively that benefits military retirees. Without this strong voice, we cannot hope to achieve the rewards that we have earned in our military careers. I guess we should thank all members of all Kansas chapters for their support, dedication and participation in the TROA movement which gives us the clout to be heard. COL Robert Hadley gave a report by the nominating committee for Kansas Council Executive Board changes scheduled to take place at the next council meeting in Wichita this coming November. MG Jack Strukel, president-elect, has been nominated for council president, Maj Harry Malnicof, vice-president, has been nominated for council president-elect, Robert Hadley has been nominated for council vice president, and COL William Wunder, council treasurer, has been nominated to continue as council treasurer. All other positions will be appointed by the council president. This looks like a very strong team! Of course, other nominations will be acceptable from the floor at the November council meeting. Let us hear from you with any input you may have. Regards, Frank |
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