Schedule of events

November Happy Hour

26 NOV 24 - 1630 Happy Hour at the Gateway Lounge. It is a social gathering with casual conversation at the Gateway Lounge. We meet at 1630 until around 1800. Located at 3408 S. Gateway BLVD, SF, SD 57106.

Christmas Social

November Happy Hour

10 DEC 24 - Our annual Christmas Social is at 1730 at the Military Heritage Alliance, located at 1600 W. Russell Street. We will have heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. This is the start to the Christmas season. Hope to see everyone there! $10 EA or this year's special, $20/couple! Merry Christmas!!!

December Happy Hour

November Happy Hour

December Happy Hour

17 DEC 24 - A week early this month. 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.

About Us

MOAA Great Plains Chapter

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.

MOAA, Great Plains Chapter Mission

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.

Great plains chapter OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

CURRENT OFFICERS

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)

Learn More

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"

14 MAY 24 Monthly Meeting Minutes

Minutes of MOAA-GPC Meeting,
12 November 2024

The meeting was called to order by Doug Hanify at 1200. Nine 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 $3525.39 in checking; $10972.22 in CDs as of the end of October.

Some upcoming events:

26 Nov Beer Call at the Gateway

10 Dec Holiday Party at the Alliance

17 Dec Beer Call at the Gateway—One week early

14 Jan First meeting of 2025, the speaker will be Dr. Jones, State Historian.

Doug Hannify introduced the guest speaker: Robert Black, who provided a review of The Resource Guide to Military, Veteran & Supporting Organizations.” The “book” is a compilation of over 140 miliary, veteran, business, and other supporting organizations in Minnehaha and the surrounding counties. He discussed the origin and progress of the project and the use and distribution of the information in it. He concluded with a review of some of the volunteer opportunities for Chapter members.

The meeting adjourned at 1300.

Respectfully submitted:

Robert E. Black

Robert E. Black, Secretary/Treasurer.

Notice of Next MOAA-GPC Meeting,
10 December 2024

The December meeting will be our Holiday party at The Alliance. We will start about 1730. We will have a buffet of hor d’oeuveres and cocktail snacks. The cost per person is $10. Send Bob a check or pay at the door with the exact amount. In either case we need a headcount, so let Bob know ASAP if you plan to attend.

Notice of Dues

Dues for 2025 will be due on 1 January. You can start paying now--$20 will cover the dues. Please consider a donation to help finance the commissioning bars and scholarships for the ROTC units.