President’s Commentary
Our second luncheon of 2005 was another great success! Again the attendance
was in the middle 80’s. It was held at the Duck Inn Banquet room. The food
was excellent and Delegate Terri Suit was our speaker. She brought us up-to-date
on the recent efforts the State of Virginia has taken to help active
duty service members and their dependents.
I’m proud to announce the following “Proactive” accomplishments of
your Chapter:
We have received the following MOAA Communications Awards for 2004:
MOAA 2004 Communications Awards Winner Best Electronic Newsletter
(500-899 Members), Hampton Roads, “The Tribute”. CDR John Vermillion, USN
Ret., Editor. I received this award for the Chapter with John on Wednesday,
April 26th in Washington, DC at the annual Virginia Council of Chapters
(VCOC) MOAA luncheon at the Capital Hill Club with our Senators and Congressmen.
MOAA Communications Awards 1st Runner Up Website (500-899 Members)
Hampton Roads Chapter, Major Cliff Furedy, USAF Ret, Webmaster. This
award was mailed directly to Cliff for the Chapter.
CAPT Tim Stark, USNR was interviewed in a feature article, “Building
on New Blood” in the May issue of Military Officer Magazine. This article
discusses Tim’s role as the Chairman of the Chapter’s Community Relations
Committee working with our ROTC and junior ROTC programs. All
of us are extremely proud of John, Cliff, and Tim and their outstanding
dedication, professionalism, volunteerism and hard work on behalf of our
Hampton
Roads MOAA Chapter. Congratulations, thank you and well done!
We salute you!
I invite you to become a Proactive member of our Chapter by volunteering
for one of our committees. Please contact me and I’ll be happy to match
your talents/desires with one of the committees and introduce you to its
Chairman.
Again, if you have your own business, please consider taking an ad in
our Newsletter or Directory to help offset the costs and to help advertise
your business.
Remember HRCMOAA is “One Powerful Voice” both locally and Nation wide.
Smooth Sailing,
Ray Hart
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HRCMOAA Directory
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Officers
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Directors
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Committees
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President: 430-8771
CAPT Raymond J. Hart, USN-Ret.
hrmoaa@cox.net
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1st Vice President: 640-0947
LtCol James M. Dellaripa Sr, USAF-Ret.
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2nd Vice President: 363-1094
MAJ Norman Crews, USA-Ret.
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Secretary: 689-2463
CAPT Frank T. Hinchy, USN-Ret.
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Treasurer: 427-2402
CDR John A. Rooney, USN-Ret.
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CDR John E. Vermillion, USN-Ret.
382-9843
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CAPT Jon Haas, USN-Ret.
481-0275
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Col Jack W. Hilgers, USMC-Ret.
490-8383
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CAPT Patricia McFadden, USN-Ret.
481-0170
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LtCol Mary L. Baeumel, USAFNC-Ret.
716-2497
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CAPT Jim Jones, USN-Ret.
481-1919
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Program: 640-0947
LtCol James M. Dellaripa Sr, USAF-Ret.
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Arrangements: 363-1094
MAJ Norman Crews, USA-Ret.
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VCOC Representative: 382-9843
CDR John E. Vermillion, USN-Ret.
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Legislative Affairs: 490-8383
Col Jack W. Hilgers, USMC-Ret.
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Personal Affairs: 486-7639
CAPT James D. Hereford, USN-Ret.
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Membership: 425-5934
COL James A. Smith, USA-Ret
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Community Affairs: 445-4174
CAPT Tim Stark, USNR
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Information Systems: 481-0694
Col Richard A. Vogel, USAF-Ret.
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Webmaster 490-5792
Maj Clifton G. Furedy. USAF-Ret.
thrcmoaa@cox.net
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Editor: 382-9843
CDR John E. Vermillion, USN-Ret.
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From the Editor
The MOAA Scholarship Fund Board met during the month of April and it
selected the students for the 2005-2006 school year. Since the fund
was started in 1948 MOAA has helped over 8,000 students attend college.
For the 2004-2005 school year, more than 1,200 children of officers and
enlisted service members were helped. This number represents only
a small number of those who apply each year. Last year MOAA had to turn
down 68% of those who applied. Our help is needed to help more military
children be able to afford to attend college. Every dollar that is
given to the fund is given to a student as an interest free loan or a grant.
There are no overhead costs deducted from donations. As the interest
free loans are repaid by the students, the money is recycled back into
the program to help students again. These loan repayments this year
will amount to $3 million dollars which will allow MOAA to help 750 more
students in the coming year. The average student payback is over
99.5% vs the national average of less than 90%. You are encouraged
to make a tax free donation by visiting www.moaa.org/education/donatenow.asp
John
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Widows Membership
If your spouse was a life member of National MOAA, then you will retain
this life membership with National MOAA. If your spouse was a member
of the local Chapter, then you will remain an Auxiliary member of the local
chapter until their membership expires, at that time you will be invited
to renew your membership. Auxiliary members are important to our
Chapter and we look forward to your participation in our events and taking
an active part in the running of the Chapter. Contact any of our
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The Washington Monument, as seen from the Lincoln Memorial.
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MOAA 75th Anniversary Scholarship Fund
In addition to annual contributions, memorial contributions
may be made for deceased members to the MOAA Scholarship Fund, at Dept
889, Alexandria, VA 22334-0889. Contributions may also be made at
www.moaa.org.
Or you may call 800-234-6622 |
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| Legislative Spotlight
The Legislative Spotlight is prepared by
MOAA’s Government Relations directorate. Spotlight items are coded in three
ways:
DIS: Items to disseminate
to chapter members
HILL: Items important enough
to contact legislators by letter/phone or email.
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| Concurrent Receipt (DIS) |
| Rep. Michael Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced
a new bill, H.R. 2076, that would provide immediate, full concurrent receipt
to otherwise-qualifying retirees rated as "unemployable" by the VA.
The bill also would expand eligibility under current law to include members
with 40% and lower VA disability ratings in the 10-year phase-out of the
disability offset to military retired pay. Under current law, disabled
uniformed services retirees with 40% and lower disability ratings continue
to forfeit one dollar of earned retired pay for each dollar of VA disability
compensation. Those with "unemployable" ratings are compensated by the
VA at the 100% disability rate, but the Defense Department so far has not
included them in implementing new law that removed 100% disabled retirees
from the 10-year phase-in and awarded them full concurrent receipt as of
January 2005. This is the third in a series of bills Bilirakis has
introduced in an effort to "move the ball" on concurrent receipt. H.R.
303 would authorize full, immediate concurent receipt for all disabled
retirees who are eligible to retire independent of any disability. The
new H.R. 2076 is a lower-cost version that would provide a phased way to
achieve that goal. A third bill, H.R. 1366, would expand combat-related
special compensation authority to combat-disabled members who were forced
to retire medically before attaining 20 years of service.
MOAA supports all of these bills in the
interest of making progress on the remaining concurrent receipt inequities,
and has listed them on MOAA Web site at
http://moaaonline.org/ct/yd1JibK13m32/Capwiz/.
You can urge your U.S. Representative to
support any or all of these bills by clicking on the link above, scrolling
down to "Retirement Issues" and selecting the applicable bill(s). |
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Benefits Upgrades (DIS) |
| On Thursday, the House voted, 368 to 58,
to approve a compromise version of H.R. 1268, the Emergency Supplemental
Wartime Appropriations Act that increases military death and disability
benefits in several areas. But the final bill dropped other initiatives
sought by MOAA and other advocates for disabled retirees and Guard/Reserve
members. The Senate will pass the bill next week, and the President
is expected to sign it into law soon afterward.
Here's a summary of selected provisions
of the bill:
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Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
coverage. Increase maximum coverage from $250,000 to $400,000 for
all eligible members, effective Sept 1, 2005. Survivors of members who
died in a combat zone or of combat- or operations-related causes between
Oct 7, 2001 (the official start of the war on terror) and Sept. 1, 2005
will be eligible for retroactive payment of the extra $150,000.
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Military Death Gratuity. Establish a special
$100,000 death gratuity for the survivors of members who die in a combat
zone or of combat- or operations-related causes. For other active duty
deaths, the standard $12,450 death gratuity will still apply. Survivors
of members who died of combat- or operations-related causes since Oct.
7, 2001 will be eligible for the $88,000 difference. NOTE: There remains
some question whether the language of the bill may inadvertently have made
the $88,000 retroactive payment subject to federal income tax. Hill leaders
have indicated their intent to ensure it's not taxable.
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Free SGLI Coverage in Combat Zones. The Secretary
of Defense may elect to provide the first $150,000 of SGLI coverage free
for servicemembers assigned to a combat zone.
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SGLI election requirements. Married members
who wish to decline SGLI coverage or elect less than maximum coverage will
need the spouse's written consent in the future. In the case of single
members who do so, the service will have to notify their next-of-kin of
that decision. The government will notify spouses (but written spousal
consent will not be required) any time a married servicemember changes
his or her SGLI beneficiary.
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Traumatic Injury Protection. Authorizes a
"traumatic injury" insurance rider to SGLI that would pay a servicemember
$25,000 to $100,000 for certain severe injuries, ranging from significant
burns or loss of a thumb and finger to total paralysis or coma.
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Defense Health Program. Adds $35 million to
military health programs to meet the additional workload from the war on
terrorism.
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Navy Aircraft Carriers. Prohibits the Navy
from carrying out a pending plan to eliminate an aircraft carrier.
MOAA is disappointed that the final
bill did NOT include:
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Non-binding language passed by the Senate
expressing the sense of Congress that the Defense Department should provide
full, immediate concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA disability
compensation to otherwise qualifying retirees rated as "unemployable" by
the VA. (Sen. Reid has indicated that he intends to seek a statutory requirement
for this in the Defense Authorization Act that may come up for Senate action
later this month.)
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Senate-passed language authorizing federal
agencies to make up any pay loss suffered by their federal employees who
are mobilized as lower-paid members of the National Guard or Reserve (as
many large civilian employers do for their mobilized employees).
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| Pharmacy Co-payment System |
| The first drugs identified are;
* Nexium(R) (esomeprazole), to treat stomach
problems and ulcers; * Teveten(R) (eprosartan); or * Teveten HCT(R) (eprosartan
with hydrochlorothiazide), for high blood pressure. Depending
on where the prescription is filled, beneficiaries will have a $22 copay
for a 30 day supply from a retail pharmacy (TRRx) or a 90-day supply from
the mail order program (TMOP); or, the higher of $22 or 20 percent in retail
non-network pharmacies.
Third tier drugs will not be stocked in
Military Treatment Facility (MTF) pharmacies, but will be special-ordered
if prescribed by an MTF physician with a medical necessity determination
and may be special-ordered if prescribed by a non-MTF physician to whom
the patient was referred and with a showing of medical necessity.
Beneficiaries who are taking Nexium(R),
Teveten(R) or Teveten HCT(R) should check with their doctor to see if a
less costly alternative would be equally as effective. To get a medical
necessity determination, providers must show a valid medical reason why
a patient must take the non-formulary 3rd tier medication.
Beneficiaries who have already established
medical necessity for Nexium(R) with the TMOP program, must get another
medical necessity determination by July 17th to continue on the medication
at the $9.00 formulary cost-share. Without an updated medical necessity
determination, beneficiaries must pay the $22 cost share.
Contact the retail pharmacy (TRRx) customer
service line at (866) DOD-TRRX, (866) 363-8779, or visit:
http://moaaonline.org/ct/171JibK1lmNY/TRRX.
For the mail order pharmacy (TMOP) go to: http://moaaonline.org/ct/1d1JibK1lmNR/TMOPor
call (866) DOD-TMOP, (866) 363-8667. For additional information
go to the Formulary Search Tool for additional information about medications,
their availability and cost at: http://moaaonline.org/ct/1p1JibK1lmNT/Formulary/. |
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HRCMOAA Board Recommends Annual Dues Increase
In January 2005 the HRCMOAA Board of Directors recommended that Annual
dues be increased beginning in 2006 to counter the effects of inflation
on Chapter activities. Upon approval by a vote of the membership
at the Annual Meeting scheduled for November 2005, regular member dues
will go from $12.50 yearly or $30.00 for three years to $15.00 yearly or
$39.00 for three years. While the Board struggled with this recommendation
it is pleased to note that dues will be lower than other similar organizations
in the Hampton Roads area. Dues for Auxiliary members will remain
at $7.50 yearly or $21.00 for 3 years. Should you have comments to offer,
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VCOC Scheduled Functions
The VCOC Quarterly meeting was held at the Fort Lee Quarter Master
Museum on 8 April 2005. The Legislative Committee proposed
the following legislatives objectives:
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Funding for the Virginia National Guard recruiting, bonuses and health
care.
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Funding for the 3rd Veterans Care Center in Hampton Roads.
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Funding for the South West Veterans Cemetery.
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More claims officers for the DVS.
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In-State tuition for dependents of active-duty personnel.
VCOC Next Quarterly Meeting
The next meeting will be held in July, date to be determined, at Fort
Lee starting at 1030. Contact your VCOC representative John
Vermillion at 382-9843, if you would like to attend. A carpool will
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Community Affairs Activities
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| The Spring Pass in Review ceremony was held at Norfolk State University
for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit Hampton Roads.
This ceremony is normally held on the NSU Football Field but with cool
weather and high winds, it was held inside the Gymnasium. The Hampton
Roads Chapter MOAA presented an award for outstanding leadership to Officer
Candidate James Reynoso. The NROTC Unit, Hampton Roads was commissioned
1 July 1982, and brought into being an innovative concept known as the
“NROTC Consortium.” Under this concept, Hampton Roads was the first unit
to offer complete NROTC programs at three separate institutions, including
Hampton University, Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University. |
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Presenters needed for ROTC/JROTC awards
Member Participation is highly encouraged. If you would
like to participate and be a presenter, or just observe any of the awards
presentations, please contact CAPT Tim Stark, USNR, our Community Affairs
Chairman at 467-2899 (H) or 445-4174 (W). See our Chapter
Schedule for events. |
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Annual Congressional Luncheon
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| Left to Right is Ray Hart, your president, Carrie Melvin, Legislative
Assistant for 2nd District Congresswoman Thelma Drake, and Col Bob Norton,
USA (Ret) from National MOAA. |
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The Annual Congressional Luncheon was held at the Capitol Hill Club
on 27 April 2005. Senators John Warner and George Allen were in attendance
and spoke briefly on the VCOC/MOAA National Objectives. The top priority
objectives for 2005 were:
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Strengthen the Active Force, increasing ground force strength while maintaining
air and naval capabilities.
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Strengthen the National Guard and Reserve Force, addressing the expanded
role of the reserve force and significantly improving the National Guard/Reserve
recruiting and retention benefits including; Health benefits, Federal and
State tax incentives to employers for pay off-sets when mobilized, Increase
ceilings on enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses, vigorous implementation/enforcement
of the Uniformed Services Reemployment Act of 1994.
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Fix the Survivor Benefit Plan, completely eliminating the “widows tax”.
Eliminate the Dependents Indemnity Compensation offset and move up the
30 year paid up SBP to 2005.
The HRCMOAA was represented by our President Ray Hart and our VCOC Representative,
John Vermillion. We were joined at our 2nd District table by Congresswoman
Thelma Drake and three assistants from her office. COL Bob Norton
USA Ret., National Moaa also joined us for lunch. |
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| The HRCMOAA has introduced a Military ID Card Notification
Program to help chapter members remember to renew their ID cards
and their dependent’s ID cards in a timely fashion. This voluntary
program is totally free to those wishing to participate. A database
will be maintained and participants will be notified in sufficient time
to renew their military ID cards prior to expiration. Once you and
your dependents are enrolled, you need do nothing more. You will
be notified of your impending ID card expiration date in sufficient time
for renewal prior to the expiration date. |
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| To enroll in this voluntary program, fill in the form at the link below
for each dependent and Send by Email or Print and Mail to: Military ID
Card Notification Program, HRCMOAA, P.O. Box 4612, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-0612. |
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CHAPTER SCHEDULE
For the most current and up-to-date schedule of chapter events, click
on Calendar of Events
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| Board Meetings
Board meetings will continue to be held on the 1st Saturday of each
month at the Little Creek Eagle Haven Golf Club, starting at 0830.
Breakfast may be had at the Club Restaurant prior to the meeting.
All members are invited to attend. This will be an opportunity to
observe your Board in action and to see if there are any committees that
you might be interested in helping out. Just show up or contact the
Chapter President. |
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Volunteers Needed for the
Hampton Roads Retired Activities Office
Are you bored? Tired of sitting home? Would like to get involved in
helping out retired members and their families? If so, contact your
Chapter coordinator: CAPT James Hereford, USN (Ret) at 486-7639
to participate and offer your services. No experience is required; we’ll
train you. |
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HRCMOAA Job Exchange
As an HRCMOAA member and employer, would you find value in knowing who
among our membership is looking for work? As an HRCMOAA member who
is looking for work would you find value in knowing who among our membership
has jobs to offer?
Doesn’t it make sense that we could help each other through a Job Exchange?
If you can identify yourself as fitting into one of these groups, please
contact John Rooney at rooney1921@cox.net
and let him know what you need. He will maintain a listing of jobs
and candidates so that members looking for opportunities to work with each
other can be connected. Employers, be sure to identify the type of
job you have to offer and candidates be sure to include a copy of your
resume. |
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HRCMOAA Employment Exchange
CDR Jim Brinkman, one of our active duty members, is retiring
from the US Navy and is looking for employment in Maritime Homeland Security/Defense.
He is available August 1, 2005. Jim’s most recent assignment as Plans
and Exercises Division Head for the Coast Guard Atlantic Area has placed
him squarely in the forefront of Maritime homeland security efforts.
His experience as an instructor who has seen the security environment both
pre-and post- September 11th, from the Navy and Coast Guard Homeland Defense
and Security viewpoints, gives him a unique perspective for training personnel
entering the Maritime Security/Defense field.
If you know of anyone looking to augment their staff with someone with
Jim’s credentials or would like to view his resume, please contact CDR
John Rooney at 757-409-2687. |
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Membership Renewals
Chapter memberships are due for renewal as of the end of the year
shown on the Newsletter mailing label immediately following the addressee’s
name. Renewals prior to the end of the year will ensure no interruption
in your receipt of the Newsletter. |
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Need a Ride?
If you would like to attend one of our functions but cannot drive, Contact
CDR John Rooney, USN (Ret) at 427-2402. We will find someone to pick
you up and take you home. |
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HRCMOAA Luncheon
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| Your Chapter recently hosted a luncheon at the Duck Inn Club.
Over 80 members enjoyed a wonderful lunch and listened to a presentation
on Legislative Actions and Objectives by our own Delegate Terrie Suit.
Above is your president CAPT Ray Hart, USN (Ret) thanking our speaker
Delegate Terrie Suit. She was presented an engraved silver cup.
A vote was taken on changes to the By Laws, which would reflect the use
of Auxiliary members for Chapter Officers and Directors. The changes
were approved. All who attended enjoyed the lunch, the surroundings,
and the presentation. |
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and Grace Gallagher before the luncheon. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
To protect member privacy,
New Members and Directory Changes
are only available through the Members Access page.
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Dependent Permanent ID Cards 75+
The 2005 National Defense Authorization Act grants dependants age 75
and older permanent military identification card (ID) status. However,
DoD informs us the permanent ID card program will not be available until
later this year. In the interim, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System
(DEERS) considers these dependents eligible for benefits so long as a death
or divorce has not been reported meaning that TRICARE claims should not
be rejected due to ineligibility. DEERS, as does MOAA, strongly encourages
those who are able to renew their ID card to do so. Until the permanent
ID card change has been incorporated, the issued ID card will be good for
4 years. Once the change is implemented, the issued ID card will say INDEF.
To locate the nearest ID Card facility call 1.800.538.9552 or visit www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl.
Contact Buck Hereford, Personal Affairs at 486-7639 or Walt
Wesolowski at 518-0265 if you have any questions. |
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USS LST-325
The World War Two US Navy operating museum ship will cruise the east
coast from May through July 2005. The ports of call will include
Robinson Terminals located in Old Town Alexandria, Va. LST-325 will
commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ending of World War Two.
The LST will be open to public tours between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
The admission fees are; $10 for adults, $5 for Students K-12, and $ 20
for family. You may visit the website at www.lstmemorial.org. |
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MOAA Benefits Information Update
TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) is a Congressionally authorized premium-based
health coverage plan for Guardsmen, Reservists, and their families.
This plan allows eligible servicemembers to purchase military health insurance
coverage (TRICARE) similar to active duty coverage under TRICARE Standard
and Extra plans. TRS coverage begins following the exhaustion of the 180
day Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP} benefit after the servicemember
has been released from active duty in exchange for a commitment to continued
service in the Guard or Reserve. The March 18th, 2005 MOAA Legislative
Update highlighted the rules for the new TRICARE Reserve Select program,
which went into effect on April 26, 2005. MOAA has decanted these rules
into questions and answers, now available on MOAA’s web base at: http://moaaonline.org/ct/Xp1IibK1CX_g/TRSelect.
If you or someone you know may be eligible for this new program, please
review the information contained on MOAA's web site or the TRICARE web
site http://moaaonline.org/ct/4p1IibK1CX_W/Materials.
MOAA will also offer a Mediplus TRS supplement to provide coverage for
cost-shares up to the annual TRS catastrophic cap, as well as excess charges
(which cannot be applied to the cap). This supplement can help limit your
out-of-pocket expenses. For more information on MOAA's supplement, call
(800) 247-2192; visit http://moaaonline.org/ct/411IibK1CX_b/MOAA-Insure,
or e-mail moaa@marshpm.com. The supplement
was available May 1, 2005. General Questions: MOAA's Member
Service Center and Benefits Information Experts. You may call (800)
234-MOAA (6622); visit http://moaaonline.org/ct/X71IibK1CX_t/Home,
or e-mail msc@moaa.org. Eligibility
Questions: Your reserve component personnel office, unit personnel office,
or http://moaaonline.org/ct/471IibK1CX_O/Eligibility.
Enrollment and Benefits: TRICARE Regional Contractor. You may visit http://moaaonline.org/ct/4d1IibK1CX_6/Tricare
or call (800)555-2605 in the North region, (800) 444-5445 in the South
region and overseas, and (888) TRIWEST in the West region. |
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By Laws- Changes
The following By-Laws changes were approved by the Membership at our
April 22 Luncheon.
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Article V; Officers and Administration, Section 1, will be changed
to read “Elected officers —— as set forth in Sections 2.a. and 2.b. of
Article IV, —– prescribed.”
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Section 4.a. will be changed to read “The administration —— as defined
in Sections 2.a. and 2.b. of Article IV, —– a quorum.”
These changes will reflect the National MOAA’s recommended By-Laws which
allows for the use of Auxiliary members as Officers and Board of Directors
for the Chapter. |
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HRCMOAA LUNCHEON
| WHEN: |
Friday, June 24, 2005 |
| WHERE: |
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community |
| TIME: |
Social: 1100 hours, Lunch: 1200 hours |
| MENU: |
Chicken Vanderbilt (breast w/ ham, mushrooms)
OR Tilapia Mediterranean (excellent filet of fish)
W/Vegetables and Garden Salad. Rolls & Butter,
Pecan Cheese Cake for dessert. |
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$16.00 (inclusive)
Mixed drinks: $4.00, Beer/Wine $3.00 |
| PROGRAM: |
John Fahey, Retired Naval Officer, noted Author and past member of
VA Beach School Board.
“Licensed to Spy Behind the Iron Curtain”. |
| RESERVATIONS: |
Jim Dellaripa at 640-0947 or
Frank Hinchy at 689-2463.
Call between 0900 and 2000 hours.
Or Lou Beaumel at 716-2497 at Atlantic Shores
CUTOFF DATE is June 21, (FIRM) |
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A RESERVATION MADE IS A RESERVATION PAID
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CDR John Fahey, USN (Ret.), Noted Author and Educator
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| Commander Fahey served twenty years in the U. S. Navy as a Navy combat
airship command pilot during World War II, operations officer and executive
officer at sea, and in Naval intelligence assignments. During the Cold
War he served behind the Iron Curtain in East Germany as an American Liaison
Officer to the Soviet Army, before, during, and after the construction
of the Berlin Wall. For his collection of valuable intelligence information
he was recommended for the Legion of Merit and awarded the Army Commendation
medal. After retiring from the U. S. Navy in 1963, John Fahey began a second
career as an educator. He taught for twenty-five years, twenty-two at Old
Dominion University as an Assistant and then Associate Professor. He won
awards as the College of Arts and Letters most outstanding teacher and
the University’s most distinguished faculty member. He conducted over a
dozen study tours to the Soviet Union, studied in a Moscow State University
program, and made a site visit to the American Embassy in Moscow for an
American contractor.
He has served as a president of many educational and community organizations,
President of the Virginia Beach Rotary Club, Governor of District 7600,
Rotary International, President of the Naval Airship Association, and Chairman
of the Board of Directors, Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications
Association (WHRO-TV, WHRO-FM, WHRV-FM). He served nine years on the Virginia
Beach City Public School Board.
He has written five books: A Cartoon View of Russia, Wasn’t I the Lucky
One, Licensed to Spy, Kremlin Kapers and Maverick on the School Board .
Over thirty of his articles have been published in scholarly and professional
journals, including Missiles and Rockets, Space Journal, United States
Institute Proceedings, The Russian Review, Russian Language Journal, Conservative
Digest, and The Torch.
His wife, Barbara wrote Berlin Wall Flower. John and Barbara will be
married 60 years on June 23, 2005. |
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Auxiliary Members
Did you know Auxiliary members (eligible widows and widowers of officers)
can hold office and have all the benefits that regular members do?
This is the result of our recent changes to the Chapter By Laws which were
approved by the members in attendance at the recent luncheon held at the
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TAPS
LTC William G. Cote, USA
LCDR Barry F. Turner, USN
Mrs. Viola M. Chandler
(CW04 Neil B. Chandler, USN (Ret).
The chapter members extend their sincere condolences
to the surviving family members.
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