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ROBERT F. DEMETER CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD FOR 2023

by Richard Underwood

It was my pleasure to present the Robert F. DeMeter Chapter Service Award for 2023 to Colonel (Ret) Addison “Tad” D. Davis, IV at our Awards and Recognition Luncheon on the 23rd of March 2024. The DeMeter award is the most prestigious award the Chapter can bestow upon one of its members. The award consists of a rotating trophy which the recipient retains for a year, and a certificate.

The award citation reads as follows : “For sustained outstanding service as Event Coordinator for the chapter’s annual evening at the ballpark events held at Segra Stadium, Fayetteville for the past two years. Tad voluntarily assumed responsibility for staging this event and made it one of the most popular in the chapter’s annual social calendar. Additionally, Tad’s support of all chapter activities is exemplary, always participating or offering his assistance to improve them. Moreover, Tad is a leader in several other civic and military fraternal organizations and has acted as a conduit for mutual support between them and the chapter. He is an inspiration to all and personifies the MOAA’s motto “Never Stop Serving.” His spirit of service, dedication and contributions to the Cape Fear Chapter and the Military Officers Association of America are commendable and justifiably worthy of this most coveted award.”

Congratulations Tad, you have earned our eternal gratitude for your dedicated service and unselfish contributions to the chapter.

See list of all previous DeMeter award recipients at download bar above.

03/24/24 23:15/ CFMOAA/ Awards/

CHAPTER AWARD RECIPIENTS

March 23, 2024

Several chapter members were recognized for special acts and/or contributions to the chapter during CY 2023 at the Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon on 23 March 2024.

Colonel Tad Davis was presented the Robert F. DeMeter Chapter Service Award for his sustained outstanding service to the chapter the past two years.

Other chapter members were awarded chapter coffee mugs for the following:

Bruce Brown – For his consistent service as a MOAA Leadership Medal Presenter as well as a loyal business (Brown & Associates Investments Services) sponsor of the chapter.

Tad and Diane Davis – For handling the chapter’s “Evening at the Ballpark” event at Segra Stadium last year.

Don Gersh – For serving on the chapter’s ROTC Scholarships Review Committee for several years.

John Hazlett – For exemplary attendance at chapter events.

Art Macaltao – For his consistent service as a MOAA Leadership Medal Presenter. (Not present to accept award.)

Steve Mannell – For his loyal support as a business (AAFMAA) sponsor of the chapter.

Charles Pimble – For his staunch and generous support of the chapter’s ROTC Scholarship Fund. (Not present to accept award.)

Art & Argie Rodriguez – For serving in the Programs Committee responsible for table decorations for several years until 2023. Art is also recognized for conducting the annual reconciliation of the chapter’s financial books for several years through 2023.

Teresa Vaughn – For serving as the chapter’s check-in receptionist at all chapter events last year.

David Vroom – For exemplary attendance at chapter events in 2023.

Ira Watkins – For serving as the chapter’s photographer at chapter events in 2023.

03/24/24 21:23/ CFMOAA/ selected/

CAPE FEAR CHAPTER ANNIVERSARY

March 22, 2024

The Cape Fear Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America celebrates the anniversary of its founding on 22 March 2024 completing 63 years of continuous dedicated service to our nation.

The Cape Fear Chapter’s long record of exemplary service to the surrounding military community representing active duty, reserve component, veterans and ROTC/JROTC is widely acknowledged and praised.

The Chapter’s steadfast support of MOAA’s military advocacy mission and legislative goals year in and year out has been instrumental in the passage of significant legislation benefiting our all-volunteer force, our military retirees and our veterans.

Every Chapter member can be justifiably proud of being a part of this great organization that remains true to the MOAA motto "Never Stop Serving". Happy Anniversary!

Review the Chapter’s history of its founding by clicking on the History tab below.

History
03/23/24 11:09/ CFMOAA/ Awards/

2024 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL CAMPAIGN

The general membership voted on 17 November 2023 to maintain the dues structure at $20 for regular members/$10 for surviving spouses for the coming year. Accordingly, the Membership Renewal Campaign for 2024 is underway with the goal of achieving 100% retention.

We are asking our members to submit their renewals NLT 31 March 2024. The quickest and easiest way to renew is online. The alternative is to remit by USPS by mailing a check payable to “CFC MOAA” to “CFC MOAA, P.O. Box 53621, Fayetteville, NC 28305.”

A significant number of chapter members have not renewed for 2023. If you fall in this category, please bring your account up to date by remitting for both 2023/2024; call Acting Secretary Ira Watkins (910) 308-7702 if not certain.

One of the criteria for earning a 5-Star Chapter award is to achieve 95% or better retention, you can contribute to that achievement by renewing your membership now.

Renew Online
11/28/23 15:22/ CFMOAA/ General Info/

THANK YOU TO 2023 ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND RAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

This year’s golf tournament played at Gates Four Golf and Country Club on 16 September was a resounding success. Our heartfelt thanks to all our commercial sponsors for their continued loyalty and support, to the players and active-duty soldiers who made the day special, and to our chapter members for a commendable outpouring of support.

The following is a list of all sponsors and donors; those indicated by an asterisk (*) contributed in multiple ways.

Prime Sponsor

Mr. Steve LaHam, President & CEO

Anfinsen Plastic Molding & Assembly

Major Material Sponsors

Healy Wholesale Company, Inc.*

Meinhardt Family*

Rogers & Breece, Inc.*

Hole Sponsors

AAFMAA Wealth Management Trust, LLC*

An Affair to Remember

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Eli Ballard*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. William H. Bell, II*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. David Beshlin*

MAJ (Ret) George Bond*

Brown & Associates Investment Services*

Carolina Specialties of NC, Inc.

Catlett Family Dentistry

Caviness & Cates Building Development*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Juan I. Chavez*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. David C. Cheney*

MAJ (Ret) Gerald Croll*

Cruz Masters, LLC*

Cumberland Tractor*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Tad D. Davis*

COL & Mrs. Stanley D. Dodson*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Thomas Donnelly

COL & Mrs. John P. Dunigan*

Mrs. Mary Eidman*

Focused Wellness, PLLC

Fort Liberty Federal Credit Union

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Ronnie Foxx

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Robert T. Garman*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Gerald M. Gordner

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. John W. Hazlett*

COL (Ret) John R. Hermann*

Hinkamp Jewelers

David & Sandy Hubbard

Hutchens Law Firm

Mrs. Pat Isaacson

Mrs. Lois Ives

Mrs Carol Ivey*

Jernigan-Warren, Inc.*

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches

Kalli Ziegler Properties

Lafayette Ford-Lincoln

GEN (Ret) & Mrs. Dan K. McNeill*

Metz Auto Glass*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Hans Meinhardt*

Morty Pride Meats

LTC (Ret) Charles Pimble*

Powers-Swain Chevrolet, Inc.

Public Storage of Fayetteville, Inc.

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Deogracia Quinones, MD*

QwikMed Pharmacy & Clinic*

Mrs. Barbara Raizen

Rhudy’s, Inc.

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Arturo Rodriguez*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Eddie Rosado

Savvy Cleaning Company

Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Shereff, MD*

Sullivans Highland Funeral Home

CW4 & Mrs. Harold A. Thacker*

Mr. Pete Tilton*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Richard A. Underwood*

Mrs. Sarah Volkmann*

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Vonnegut*

CPT (Ret) & Mrs. David S. Vroom*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Jim Wilde*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Martin C. Williams*

Soldier Sponsors

AAFMAA Mortgage Services, LLC*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Steven Cage

Cape Fear Cardiology

Mrs. Maria Cory

LtCol (Ret) & Mrs. Dan Dederick

Mrs. Mary Eidman*

Mrs. Elizabeth Foster

LTC (Ret) Dennis Franken

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Don Gersh

BG (Ret) & Mrs. William J. Gothard

Mrs. Dorothy Hinrichs

Mrs. Lois Ives

CW4 (Ret) & Mrs. Joseph A. Jasienowski

Mrs. Michelle Lame

LTC (Ret) Art Macaltao*

Mrs. Dorothy B. Miller*

CW2 Carl Mitchell

BG (Ret) Joseph L. Nagel

COL (Ret) Deena Pittman*

Mike & Barbara Sease

Christine A. Spring

Mrs. Pat Stang

Mrs. Phyllis P Streit

Village Internal Medicine

Chap (COL)(Ret) & Mrs. Gregory K. Williamson*

Bill & Connie Wink*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Willie Wright

Cash Donors

Buie, Norman & Company, P.A.

COL (Ret) & Mrs. George M. Dudley

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. George W. Glann

COL (Ret) & Mr. Mindray McLaurin

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Meinhardt*

Mrs. Erika Meinhardt*

Mrs. Lise Meinhardt*

MAJ (Ret) Warren R. O’Brien

Ann & Fred Stein*

MAJ (Ret) & Mrs. Robert S. Tiffany, III*

USAA

Prize & Giveaways Donors

Anderson Creek Golf & Country Club

Baywood Golf Club

Carolina Lakes Golf Club

Chicora Golf Club

Gates Four Golf & Country Club

Kings Grant Golf Course

Whispering Pines Golf Club

Meinhardt Family

Maureen David

Rosemary Harvey

Joan Swain

10/12/23 20:11/ CFMOAA/ General Info/

CAPE FEAR CHAPTER AWARD RECIPIENTS

March 18, 2023

Several chapter members were recognized for special acts and/or contributions to the chapter during CY 2022 at the Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon on 18 March 2023.

Chaplain Tim Atkinson was presented the Robert F. DeMeter Chapter Service Award for his distinguished service as Chapter Chaplain for six years (July 2015 to October 2021).

Other chapter members were recognized as follows:

Teresa Vaughn was awarded a certificate of appreciation and chapter coin for invaluable contributions and assistance to the chapter over a period of two years.

Tad & Diane Davis were presented a chapter coin for the excellent job they did as Event Managers for the Chapter’s Day at the Ball Park event in July 2022, and for recruiting two new chapter members during the year.

Chapter coins were presented to Maria Chavez and Greg Williamson for recruiting two new members each during 2022.

Chapter coins were presented to the following for their exemplary attendance at chapter meetings: Lester & Marieta Beery; Robert & Kathryn Covalucci; Tom & Maxine Donnelly; George & Elisabeth Glann; Lois Ives; Carol Ivey; Pat Stang; Ron O’Brien & Diane McGhee; and Jim & Rosi Wilde.

03/19/23 16:06/ CFMOAA/ Awards/

FROM THE PRESIDENT

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Rich Underwood

by Rich Underwood

Merry Christmas to all and happy holidays! We had a very successful year and many things to be thankful for. Currently, I am thankful for those who volunteered to serve on our Board of Directors.

Thanks to Bill Bell and Charles Pimble for stepping up to fill the long-standing vacancies on the Board. Thanks to Harold Thacker for agreeing to edit our newsletter Infogram. Thanks to all the serving Board members who agreed to stay on for an additional two years. Now all I want for Christmas is a Golf Tournament Director.

On January 14, 2023, Retired US Navy Captain Frank Michael, MOAAs Program Director for Council and Chapter Affairs will officially install our new Board of Directors. I ask everyone to please join us for the dinner and ceremony as a way of showing our appreciation and respect for our fellow members who have volunteered to lead our chapter forward.

I look forward to the new year and the challenges it may bring. I am very proud to be part of an organization whose members are so generous with their time and treasure. We are a group that truly exemplifies the MOAA motto “Never Stop Serving”.

I would be remiss if I did not thank our two past presidents Juan Chavez and Ira Watkins for their help and guidance.

Happy holidays and best wishes for a bright New Year. Stay safe and healthy!

Sincerely,

Rich

12/13/22 11:29/ CFMOAA/ Presidents Notes/

CAPE FEAR CHAPTER, MOAA ELECTION RESULTS

The following officers were elected by the general membership by acclamation ballot to serve 2-year terms in leadership positions indicated effective January 2023.

COL (Ret) Richard Underwood, USA - President

MAJ (Ret) George Bond, USA - 1st Vice President

COL (Ret) William H. Bell, II, USA - 2nd Vice President

LTC (Ret) Marty Williams, USA - 3rd Vice President

MAJ (Ret) Gerald F. Croll, USA - Treasurer

LTC (Ret) Charles E. Pimble, USA - Secretary

Congratulations are extended to these members who volunteered to lead our chapter for the next two years. They will be officially installed on 14 January 2023 by Retired US Navy Captain Frank Michael, MOAA’s Program Director for Council and Chapter Affairs during the biennial Installation Meeting/Dinner at the Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg.

12/07/22 10:59/ CFMOAA/ General Info/

CFC CONTINUES TO EXCEL

2021 MOAA Levels of Excellence Awards

The streak stays intact! For the eighth year in a row, the Cape Fear Chapter was awarded a MOAA 5-Star Levels of Excellence Award for the year 2021.

This is a most remarkable achievement in that the chapter operated with half of its leadership positions vacant all year. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who went above and beyond to make things happen and keep the string of excellence unbroken.

Congratulations and thanks to all our chapter members who so loyally supported everything the chapter undertook during the year. It was a total team effort!

President Underwood will pin the 5-Star medallion on the Chapter colors awards streamer at our annual meeting on 19 November 2022.

11/02/22 11:53/ CFMOAA/ Awards/

2022 DONATIONS DRIVE

by Rich Underwood

Thanks to our commercial sponsors/supporters and chapter members who responded so generously to the call for donations to the chapter’s scholarship fund necessitated because of the traditional fundraising golf tournament cancelation this year. A total of $17,185 was donated collectively by the following:

Commercial Sponsors/Supporters

Anfinsen Plastics & Molding, Inc.

Blue Ridge Power

Carolina Specialties, Inc.

Mrs. Erika Meinhardt

LTC (Ret) Hans Meinhardt

Rudy’s, Inc.

Superior Bakery, Inc.

USAA

CFC Members

COL (Ret) David L. Baggett

COL (Ret) Eli Ballard

LTC (Ret) William Bell

LTC (Ret) David Beshlin

MAJ (Ret) George Bond

LTC (Ret) Timothy E. Brennan

LTC (Ret) Bruce T. Brown

COL (Ret) Juan I. Chavez

LTC (Ret) James Chrishon

MAJ (Ret) Gerald F. Croll

COL (Ret) Addison Davis

LTC (Ret) Thomas W. Donnelly

COL (Ret) George M. Dudley

COL (Ret) John P. Dunigan

COL (Ret) Ronald Elrod

COL (Ret) Ronnie Foxx

LTC (Ret) Robert T. Garman

LTC (Ret) George W. Glann, Jr.

COL (Ret) Elizabeth B. Goolsby

LTC (Ret) Gerald M. Gordner

LTC (Ret) John W. Hazlett

Mrs. Lois Ives

Mrs. Carol Ivey

Mrs. Michelle L. Lame

Mrs. Mary McLaughlin

COL (Ret) Mondrey McLaurin

Gen (Ret) Dan K. McNeill

Mrs. Dorothy B. Miller

BG (Ret) Joseph L. Nagel

MAJ (Ret) Warren O’Brien

Col (Ret) Chester Oehme

LTC (Ret) Charles Pimble

COL (Ret) Deena G. Pittman

COL (Ret) Eddie Rosado

LTC (Ret) Richard H. Shereff

Mrs. Patricia Stang

LTC (Ret) Walter M. Swing

CW4 (Ret) Harold A. Thacker, Jr.

COL (Ret) Richard A. Underwood

Mrs. Sarah Volkmann

Mr. Joseph J. Vonnegut

CPT (Ret) David S. Vroom

LTC (Ret) James W. Wilde

LTC (Ret) Horace Williams

LTC (Ret) Martin C. Williams

CHAP (COL) (Ret) Gregory Williamson

While the donations campaign unofficially closed on 1 October 2022, donations will be gratefully accepted through the end of the year, to allow those who did not participate during the campaign window an extended opportunity to contribute.

Donation checks should be made payable to “CFC MOAA” and mailed to “CFC MOAA, P.O. Box 53621, Fayetteville, NC 28305”. Please enter “xGolf” in the memo.

10/23/22 13:19/ CFMOAA/ General/

FROM THE PRESIDENT

by Rich Underwood

I will begin with the good news. We earned another MOAA 5-Star Levels of Excellence Award for 2021. With the number of vacant chapter leadership positions this achievement is even more remarkable. Congratulations to all who have gone above and beyond in making this distinction possible.

We held our annual ROTC Scholarships Awards Luncheon on 6 May 2022. Cadet Marquise Woodson from UNC-Pembroke won the Meinhardt Scholarship valued at $3,500.00. Cadet Jasmine L. Thompson-Yates from FSU won the Dr. Charles Pimble Scholarship valued at $3,000.00. Cadet Andrea W. Fennimore from Campbell University and Cadet David B. Hudson from Methodist University were awarded $3,000.00 CFC scholarships each. A total of $12,500.00 in scholarships were awarded to four ROTC standouts. Since the inception of the ROTC Scholarship Program in 1998, the Chapter has awarded $181,500.00 in scholarships to deserving young men and women in their quest to earn an officer’s commission in one of our nation’s military services.

The Chapter distributed MOAA Leadership Medals and certificates to 25 JROTC Units for presentation. These presentations were made at end-of-school year awards ceremonies. Moreover, the Chapter awarded $400.00 support grants to ten JROTC Units in May 2022. The grants support JROTC leadership training and special projects during the summer.

In addition to the MOAA leadership medals and support grants, the Chapter presented Chapter memento packets to five Air Force ROTC cadets and twenty-eight Army ROTC cadets on the eve of their commissioning ceremonies. Twelve NC National Guard OCS Candidates earning their gold bars were likewise recognized. Packets consist of a pocket-sized copy of the US Constitution and a unique set of dog tags with the MOAA Motto, and the commissioning oath embedded on the tag. Also included in the packet is an application for a free one-year basic membership in MOAA.

The Chapter presented a $1,200.00 donation to the National Sojourners to fund the attendance of two worthy JROTC cadets at the Spirit of America Leadership Conference, Youth Leadership Program, Freedom Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in July 2022.

The Chapter continues to support the American Red Cross, the USO, the Fisher House, and the Armed Services YMCA Food Pantry at Fort Bragg with annual monetary donations. These entities provide safety-net services to our active military and their families at Fort Bragg and Pope Field.

Our Chapter along with other military fraternal organizations participated in the Fayetteville Memorial Day Ceremonies at Freedom Memorial Park. The Chapter President assisted by another chapter member laid a wreath at the Global War on Terror Memorial to honor our military men and women who laid down their lives for their country since 9-11. The Cape Fear Chapter funded the construction of this monument in 2018 as a community support project.

Lastly, the Chapter donated a beautiful wooden American flag décor to the Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg to be displayed in the Sink Room were the Chapter meets for its monthly Board of Directors meetings. The gift was presented as a token of appreciation for allowing the Chapter to use the room for the past 60+ years.

The not too good news! By now you have received a letter from me announcing that we canceled the golf tournament because of staffing issues we could not resolve. All the good things I mentioned above are solely dependent on our fund-raising efforts. The annual golf tournament has always been our main source of revenue to fund our scholarship program, as well as our philanthropic outreach initiatives in support of our active-duty military and their families here at Fort Bragg and Pope Field, and veterans in our surrounding community. The absence of a golf tournament this year will present us with some financial challenges in 2023.

To enable the Chapter to fund our scholarship program in 2023 and to support programs that are providing key services to our community, I am appealing to all members to consider making an outright donation to our scholarship/outreach fund this year. As a guide, I suggest a donation of $150.00 which is the cost of sponsoring a golf hole if the tournament was held. However, a donation in any amount will be helpful and greatly appreciated. All donors will be recognized for their contributions.

In the meantime, we will continue our search for someone to run the golf tournament next year and beyond. God willing, someone will step up. If you or anyone you know would like to take this on, please contact me.

The loss of a Golf Tournament Director just adds to our staffing woes. The 2nd Vice President and Secretary positions have been vacant for the past two years. Also vacant for the past two years are the Surviving Spouse Liaison, Personal Affairs Officer, Transition Liaison Officer, and Newsletter Editor positions. The Webmaster and eNewsletter Editor positions have been filled by Juan for the past 10 years and he is not getting any younger.

In closing, I just want to remind everyone that this is an election year for our chapter. The elective positions are President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All the other special staff positions are volunteer-appointive positions.

Folks! We need new and younger blood to lead this chapter forward. We ARE an organization of proven leaders we cannot allow this chapter to fold for lack of same! I will soon be appointing the Nominating Committee to seek out a slate of candidates for office for the 2-year term starting January 2023. Be ready to answer the call!

I thank you in advance for your consideration, your generosity, and your sense of responsibility.

Sincerely,

Rich

08/22/22 11:37/ CFMOAA/ Presidents Notes/

2021 COL MARVIN HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS AWARD WINNERS

by Rich Underwood

For the ninth consecutive year, our chapter has repeated as a 5-Star Colonel Marvin Harris Communications Award winner in the website and electronic newsletter platform categories. We can all pad ourselves on the back for another noteworthy achievement.

05/21/22 13:58/ CFMOAA/ Awards/

2021 ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND RAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT WRAP-UP

2021 ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND RAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT WRAP-UP
Tournament Director Tammy Beshlin

by Tammy Beshlin

This year’s golf tournament played at Gates Four Golf and Country Club on 11 September was a resounding success. Our heartfelt thanks to all our commercial sponsors for their continued loyalty and support, to the players and active-duty soldiers who made the day special, and to our chapter members for a commendable outpouring of support.

The following is a list of all sponsors and donors; those indicated by an asterisk (*) contributed in multiple ways.

Prime Sponsor

Mr. Steve LaHam, President & CEO

Anfinsen Plastic Molding & Assembly

Major Material Sponsors

Healy Wholesale Company, Inc.*

Meinhardt Family*

Rogers & Breece, Inc.*

USAA

Hole Sponsors

A+ Home Health Care Services*

AAFMAA Wealth Management Trust*

All American Associates Family Medicine*

Chap (LTC)(Ret) & Mrs.Timothy Atkinson*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. David L. Baggett

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Eli Ballard*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. William H. Bell, II*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. David Beshlin*

Blue Ridge Power*

Bob Maier’s Automotive Services*

MAJ (Ret) George Bond*

Brown & Associates Investment Services*

Buie, Norman & Company, P.A.

Cape Fear Eye Associates, P.A.

Cape Fear Cardiology*

Caroline Specialties International

Catlett Family Dentistry

Mrs. Zobeida Carrion

Caviness & Cates Building Development*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Juan I. Chavez*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. David C. Cheney*

LTC (Ret) James E. Chrishon, Jr.

MAJ (Ret) Gerald Croll*

Cruz Masters, LLC*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Tad D. Davis*

District House of Taps*

COL & Mrs. Stanley D. Dodson*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Thomas Donnelly

COL & Mrs. John P. Dunigan*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Clark Ecklund*

Elevate Real Estate

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Ronnie Foxx

Foust Heating and Air Conditioning

LTC (Ret) Dennis Franken*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Robert T. Garman*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. George W. Glann*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. John W. Hazlett*

Mrs. Dorothy Hinrichs

David & Sandi Hubbard*

Hubbard Kitchen & Bath *

Mrs. Pat Isaacson

Jernigan-Warren, Inc.*

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches*

Kalli Ziegler Properties

Lafayette Ford-Lincoln

Mash House Brew Company

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Maxwell, Jr.

John & Mary Beth Parker/McDonald’s*

GEN (Ret) & Mrs. Dan K. McNeill

Carl Meinhardt*

Erika Meinhardt*

Metz Glass*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Hans Meinhardt*

Morty Pride Meats

BG (Ret) Joseph L. Nagel*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Chester G. Oehme, Jr.

LTC (Ret) Charles Pimble*

Powers-Swain Chevrolet, Inc.

Public Storage of Fayetteville, Inc.

QwikMed Pharmacy & Clinic*

Mrs. Barbara Raizen

Rhudy’s, Inc.

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Arturo Rodriguez*

SANCO Construction Company, Inc.*

Savvy Cleaning Company

Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Shereff, MD*

Strickland’s Portion Pak, Inc.

Sullivans Highland Funeral Home

Superior Bakery

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. John D. Szoka

Ric & Ingrid Thompson

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Richard A. Underwood*

Village Family Dental*

Mrs. Sarah Volkmann*

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Vonnegut

CPT (Ret) & Mrs. David S. Vroom*

Tom & Claudie Wallen*

Watson Family Dentistry

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Jim Wilde*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Martin C. Williams*

Chap (COL)(Ret) & Mrs. Gregory K. Williamson

Soldier Sponsors

Arrow Exterminators of Fayetteville

Mrs. Maria Cory

LtCol (Ret) & Mrs. Dan Dederick

Mrs. Mary Eidman*

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Ronald Elrod

MAJ (Ret) & Mrs. Hubert L. Gibson

Hinkamp Jewelers

Mrs. Lois Ives

CW4 (Ret) & Mrs. Joseph A. Jasienowski

MAJ (Ret) Kenneth L. Krahl

Erika Meinhardt & John Parks Families*

Mrs. Dorothy Miller

Simon Funeral Home

Christine A. Spring

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Deogracia Quiñones

Mrs. Pat Stang

MAJ (Ret) & Mrs. Robert S. Tiffany, III*

Mr. Pete Tilton*

LTC (Ret) John R. (Bob) White

Bill & Connie Wink

COL (Ret) & Mrs. Willie Wright

Cash Donors

Mr. Robert Breece, Jr.*

Mrs. Lise Meinhardt*

LTC (Ret) & Mrs. Thomas Delahunty

Mrs. Carol Ivey

LTC (Ret) Peter Leone

MAJ (Ret) Warren R. O’Brien

Prize & Giveaways Donors

Anderson Creek Golf & Country Club

Carolina Lakes Golf Club

Chris’ Steak House

Fresh Market

Gates Four Golf & Country Club

High Forest Releaf

Kings Grant Golf Course

LeClair’s General Store

Meinhardt Family

Ryder Golf Course

Stryker Golf Course

316 Oyster Bar & Grill

10/03/21 14:35/ CFMOAA/ General Info/

CFC REPEATS AS A 5-STAR CHAPTER

2020 MOAA Levels of Excellence Awards

The streak continues. For the seventh year in a row, the Cape Fear Chapter was awarded a MOAA 5-Star Levels of Excellence Award for the year 2020. The lion’s share of the credit goes to past Chapter President Ira Watkins who displayed exemplary leadership in keeping the chapter together and functioning during one of the most tumultuous years in our history. Thanks Ira, for your leadership, tenacity and unwavering dedication.

Our current Chapter President Rich Underwood will pin the 5-Star medallion on the Chapter colors awards streamer at our annual meeting on 13 November 2021.

Congratulations to all!

10/03/21 14:31/ CFMOAA/ Awards/

HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY CAPE FEAR CHAPTER!

by Rich Underwood

Our chapter was founded on the 22nd of March 1961 at Fort Bragg and became the first affiliate of The Retired Officers Association (TROA) in North Carolina. On January 1, 2003, the National organization changed its name from The Retired Officers Association (TROA) to the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

To commemorate the anniversary, the chapter received a handsome certificate (at download bar at right) from National MOAA accompanied by a personal note from Lt Gen Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret) President and CEO. The note reads as follows:

“Dear Colonel Underwood,

Congratulations on achieving 60 years as a MOAA affiliate. During some very challenging times presented by the COVID pandemic, your chapter has adapted to keep the MOAA mission thriving in your community.

Specifically, I truly appreciate your focus on the chapter’s ROTC scholarship program. Your efforts go to the very heart of supporting our men and women in uniform and will inevitably attract a valued membership base to your chapter and our national organization.

Thank you for continuing the commitment to “Never Stop Serving.”

Sincerely,

Lt Gen Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret)

President and CEO”

We belatedly observed our anniversary during the May 7, 2021 luncheon at the Mash House Restaurant being the first opportunity to meet in person this year.

It is my fervent hope that our chapter will continue doing great work in support of our military, our veterans, and our future military leaders for many more years to come.

05/07/21 21:12/ CFMOAA/ General Info/

2020 COL MARVIN HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS AWARD WINNERS

by Rich Underwood

MOAA National announced the 2020 Colonel Marvin Harris Communications Award winners, and I am proud to announce that the Cape Fear Chapter maintained its string of now eight consecutive years as a dual 5-Star winner intact.

Congratulations to us for repeating as MOAA communications award winner in the website and eNewsletter platform categories.

All of us may add another feather to our caps!

05/06/21 20:39/ CFMOAA/ Awards/