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Schedule of events

May Happy Hour

June Happy Hour

May Happy Hour

24 MAY 22 - 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.  

June Meeting

June Happy Hour

May Happy Hour

14 JUNE 22 - Our June Meeting features a visit from CAPT Frank J. Michael, USN (RET).  He is the Council and chapter Affairs Program Director for MOAA National.  Capt. Frank J. Michael, USN (Ret), is a 30-year Navy veteran and aviator who has served in command tours at the squadron and major command-at-sea levels. Major staff assignments include a tour on the Joint Staff, CNO Fellow, Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Study Group, and Strategy Branch Chief on the Navy Staff.     Following retirement from active duty in 2015, Michael served as senior vice president for Programs and Membership at the National Defense Industrial Association, and executive vice president at the United States Navy Memorial.     Michael joined MOAA in 2021. His primary responsibility is support of MOAA’s robust nationwide network of active and engaged affiliates to influence legislation, serve their local communities in impactful ways, grow membership at the local and national levels, and increase MOAA brand awareness nationwide.      Michael holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration and was recognized with a Doctor of Humane Letters from Misericordia University.   

June Happy Hour

June Happy Hour

June Happy Hour

28 JUNE 22 - 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.  

UP COMING LOCAL VETERAN Events

13 MAY 22

American Legion MN Twins Baseball Bus Trip

6:30 AM

Event Details

13 MAY 22

American Legion MN Twins Baseball Bus Trip

Twins-Brewers baseball game is July 13.  $90/person, we need 45 people to fill the bus and break even for cost – adult beverages (beer)  ava...

Event Details

6:30 AM

16 AUG 22

1st Annual American Legion Auxiliary Golf Tournament

9 AM

Elmwood Golf Course

Event Details

16 AUG 22

1st Annual American Legion Auxiliary Golf Tournament

For an application or for more information, please or email:

Kasey Jacobson - 605-270-9289 or jacobson1122@gmail.comKaren Dunham - 605-366-73...

Event Details

9 AM

Elmwood Golf Course

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, U.S. ARMY (RET) - (605) 321-3764

1ST VP PROGRAMS (ASSISTANT) - DOUG HANIFY, U.S. ARMY (RET) (563) 370-6390

2ND VP MEMBERSHIP - DAVE NORDLAND, U.S. MARINES (RET) (605) 366-0797

SEC/TREAS - ROBERT BLACK , U.S. AIR FORCE (RET) (605) 759-8671

LEGISLATIVE LEASION - JAY MANNING, U.S. ARMY (RET) (605) 

Board Member at Large - Randy Kirkvold - (605) 789-0389

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"

Meeting Minutes

10 May 2022      

The meeting was called to order by President Scott Redd at 1200.  Fifteen members attended.  After the Pledge of Allegiance, Scott offered a prayer for the group.  


Denise Rotert introduced our guest speaker, Dr. Timothy Schorn, professor at USD, who described his view of the world as “A New Century, starting Feb 24, 2022,” with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  He explored this theme relating to various parts of the globe and various alliances, including NATO, the Middle East, Russia, and the Pacific.  A lively question and answer session followed.       


Following the talk and discussion, Paul Weckman discussed funding for the project to mount bronze eagles at the entrance to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery.  He will explore additional funding with the DAV since Headquarters, MOAA did not fund our request.  We will provide more information to individuals desiring to contribute.      


We have $3,354.11 in our checking account and $10,608.15 in CDs as of the end of April.      


Upcoming events:   

24 May—Beer call at the Gateway  

14 Jun—June MOAA meeting with representative from MOAA Headquarters  

28 Jun--Beer call at the Gateway  

26 Jul--Beer call at the Gateway 

23 Aug--Beer call at the Gateway 

13 Sep—September MOAA Meeting at the Alliance      


The meeting adjourned at 1315.


Respectfully submitted:   

Robert E. Black, Secretary/Treasurer. 

Great Plains Chapter MOAA

GPC.MOAA@GMAIL.COM

Bob Black, Secretary/Treasurer (605) 759-8671

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