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This months words from the Chapter President - January 2025

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Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year, 2025. 2024 was quite a year that brought natural disasters, turmoil on a world-wide scale, and our own national election that played out like never before on social media platforms. 2025 gives all of us new opportunities to unite as a people and support our local, state, and national leaders as they strive to lead us.

Our December meeting was a festive time, held at Twin Oaks Country Club. There were 25 in attendance and our entertainment was provided by Springfield Sound men’s chorus, which was warmly received.

A combination of incoming and outgoing Board members met on December 20th at the DAV Chapter 11, at 2525 E. Division to explore the possibility of holding our future luncheon meetings there. A consensus was reached to move our meetings to this location, as it will best meet our overall needs. All aspects of our members’ needs seem to be addressed by the choice of this venue. Our plan at this time, is to hold our meetings at this location for at least the next 6 months. Any member feedback about this decision is welcome. Please bear with us as we navigate the change.

I would like to personally offer my sincere thanks to Ron McCall for stepping up to serve in the capacity of President of our Chapter for four consecutive years.

For all who are Premium or Life members of MOAA, a free Survivor’s Planning Guide is available for download. It can be obtained at www.moaa.org

As always, our newsletter is freely available on the chapter website, www.OEMOAA.org as well as via email to all members. If anyone wishes to receive this newsletter via US Mail, please make that known to a Board Member or the Newsletter Editor, and we will be happy to accommodate.

Becky Hutchings, President