1 - November 15th is our next luncheon and also our annual meeting / election and recognition of the Toys for Tots program.   Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Marine representatives.

2 - Nomination Slate for 2025/2026 two-year term:

President – Captain Loren Heckelman, USN (Ret)
Vice President – Commander Bert Ortiz, USN (Ret)
Secretary – Vacant
Director – Colonel Larry King, USMC (Ret)
Director (Surviving Spouse and Spouse) – Vacant

We will take nominations for the two vacant positions (Secretary and Director (Surviving Spouse and Spouse)) on the slate up to and including at the luncheon.

The other two directors are Lieutenant Commander Chris Mayfield, USN (Ret) and Commander John Uhrin, USN (Ret) who each have another year remaining in their current term (2024/2025).

3 - Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 7, 2024

4 - You can now get “over the counter” cold and allergy medications free through the main pharmacy at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth without a prescription.  This is only available at the main pharmacy at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth.

5 - Virginia Dept. of Elections: Proposed Amendments for 2024
 

6 - Hampton Roads Chapter MOAA ROTC Scholarship Fund Status.  As of September 1st, donations toward our $5,000 annual goal are at $2,449.00 or 49%.  Please consider a contribution to our scholarship fund to help us reach our goal.

There are several ways you can donate to the HRCMOAA scholarship fund.  All donations are tax deductible as the MOAA Scholarship Fund is a qualified IRS 501(c)(3) entity.

The first way is for members to submit their donations online by using the following website URL:
https://charities.moaa.org/HamptonRoadsDonates

The second way is to submit a check, made out to the MOAA Scholarship Fund and mail it to: 

MOAA Scholarship Fund 
PO Box 1824
Merrifield, VA 22116-9917

A third way is to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution. The fund tax identification number is 54-1659039.  By contributing from the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) of a qualified IRA, the taxable IRA income can be reduced by the amount of the contribution.  The contribution check must be marked as a charitable contribution.  With the recent changes in the tax laws, some of our members have found this method to be beneficial.

You can make qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) of varying amounts to more than one charitable organization each year.  IRA owners age 70 ½ or older can give up to $100,000 a year directly from their IRA to qualified charities.  But you can split that amount among multiple charities.  Say you want to give a total of $50,000 through the QCD move.  You could give five charities $10,000 each, for instance, or two charities $25,000 each.  Just tell your custodian which charities you want to support and how much to transfer directly from your IRA.

Not only will the charity benefit from the QCDs, but you will too.  The QCD amount is excluded from your taxable income and can also count toward your annual required minimum distribution.  It’s a win-win-win.  For additional details, it would be best to contact your IRA fund manager, personal financial planner or tax accountant for specifics.

You also may contribute directly from bequests, wills, or trusts.  You can find suggested language here:
Scholarship Fund Planned Giving

7 - VA Hampton Healthcare System Veterans Day Program.  Hampton VA Medical Center Director Mr. Walt C. Dannenberg cordially invites you to join the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center as we celebrate all Veterans during our Annual Veterans Day Event on November 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.  The event, held near the waterfront of the Chesapeake Bay on the grounds of the medical center, is our opportunity to recognize all those who have served and reflect on the importance and magnitude of their commitment.

To R.S.V.P., please contact John Rogers at email john.rogers12@va.gov or via phone at 757.722.9961 ext. 15989.  Please R.S.V.P by close of business November 4, 2024. 
 

8 - We are in need of volunteers to serve on the board in a number of capacities.  Our annual meeting and election will be held in conjunction with the November chapter luncheon.  Please contact Loren Heckelman for more information about available board positions.  Loren.Heckelman@cox.net or via phone at 757-646-6448.
 

9 - Check the chapter website regularly (www.hrcmoaa.org) as we often post time sensitive information and announcements there on the main page.  You can also see details for upcoming events as well as other items of interest to the chapter membership.
 
 

Mr. Loren V. Heckelman, Capt, USN (Ret.)
President, Hampton Roads Chapter
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
www.hrcmoaa.org
(757) 646-6448 
Loren.Heckelman@cox.net
 

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