8 OCT 24 - We meet at the Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street around 11:30 with the meeting starting at noon. Our guest speaker is Freddy Real, Retired Marine, Military & Veteran Liaison Officer at Avera McKennan Hospital
22 OCT 24 - 1630 Happy Hour at the Gateway Lounge. It is a social gathering with casual conversation while taking full advantage of the free popcorn at the Gateway Lounge. We meet at 1630 until around 1800 and the Gateway Lounge is located at 3408 S. Gateway BLVD, SF, SD 57106.
12 NOV 24 - We meet at the Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street around 11:30 with the meeting starting at noon. Our guest speaker is TBD
The MOAA, Great Plains Chapter is comprised of former and Active Duty Veteran Officers from all the services. Eligibility is open to all former and currently serving officers. We are part of the National MOAA organization which has a significant role in helping to keep benefits in place for Service Members and Veterans. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month for our regular meeting with stimulating and dynamic speakers and every 4th Tuesday for a 1630 Happy Hour.
Our mission has changed a bit over the years. We are mostly a social organization. We meet twice a month, once formally and once informally. We try to live by MOAAs catch phrase, "NEVER STOP SERVING". We are active in gifting scholarships to ROTC Cadets at SDSU and USD and with providing initial sets of Gold Bars for commissioning ceremonies. We are also active members of the Sioux Falls Veterans Counsel.
PRESIDENT - SCOTT W. REDD, LTC, U.S. ARMY (RET) - (605) 212-0712
1ST VP PROGRAMS - DENISE ROTERT, MAJ, U.S. ARMY (RET) - (605) 321-3764
1ST VP PROGRAMS (ASSISTANT) - DOUG HANIFY, LTC, U.S. ARMY (RET) (563) 370-6390
1st VP Membership - OPEN
SEC/TREAS - ROBERT BLACK , COL, U.S. AIR FORCE (RET) (605) 759-8671
LEGISLATIVE LEASION - JAY MANNING, COL, U.S. ARMY (RET)
Board Member at Large - Randy Kirkvold - COL, U.S. ARMY (RET)
If you are an Active Duty Officer, National Guard or Reserve Officer or a Veteran who served as an officer in any of the services, we welcome you to our MOAA Chapter. Please contact Bob Black at (605) 759-8671 or blackroberte@sio.midco.net to discuss membership options. "Never Stop Serving"
Minutes of MOAA-GPC Meeting
10 September 2024
The meeting was called to order by President Scott Redd at 1200. Twelve members attended. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Member Dan Leininger offered a prayer for the group.
Bob Black gave a treasurer’s report: we have $3425.39 in checking; $10,972.22 in CDs as of the end of August.
Some upcoming events:
20 September at the Alliance: Veterans Standdown 0800 to 1130.
20 September at Veterans Park: POW/MIA Recognition Day starting at 1830
Diane Diekman provided an update on her drive to establish a South Dakota Council of the Navy League, which is a maritime, not just US Navy, common interest group. She is seeking interest and help setting up this council. If interested, call Diane.
Doug Hannify introduced the guest speaker: Mr. Craig Sanchez, the Resident Case Manager for the Veterans Community Project in Sioux Falls. He provided an update on the status of the construction and occupancy of the “Little Homes”—five completed, five under construction and five “shells” on site waiting to be moved to their pads. The community center is also under construction. The Project currently has four residents. The VCP project is continuing to set up their programs and solicit business and community support for the project. Craig also discussed the criteria for entry into the Project and the expectations of the Project for the residents.
Upcoming events:
24 September 2024: Beer call at the Gateway
8 October 2024: MOAA/GPC Meeting. Freddy Real, Avera Military and Veteran Liaison Officer will be the speaker.
22 October 2024: Beer call at the Gateway
12 November 2024: MOAA/GPC Meeting, speaker to be announced
26 November 2024: Beer call at the Gateway
10 December 2024: Christmas Party at The Alliance
24 December: Beer call at the Gateway (maybe)
The meeting adjourned at 1300.
Robert E. Black
Secretary/Treasurer - Great Plains Chapter
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