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Emerald Empire
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Serving the Eugene, Springfield,
Roseburg and Florence areas of the State of Oregon.
Host of the 2007
Biennial Convention.
P.O. Box 767, Eugene, OR
97440-0767 |
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Emerald Empire Chapter Officers &
Staff |
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President:
CDR Richard Kimbell, USNR(Ret)
E-mail: dick.kimbell@lile.net
Phone: 541-334-1763 |
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Emerald Empire Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America
is a 4-Star Chapter representing Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard
officers (current, retired and former) within the Eugene-Springfield,
Roseburg, Florence area of Oregon
The Retired Officers Club of the Emerald Empire was organized in late
1965 and became a chartered affiliate of The Retired Officers
Association (TROA) on 11 May 1966. There were 75 charter members led by
LTC Thomas A. Redlingshafer, MAJ Lamar Peeples, LCDR Louis W. Bell and
COL Sidney Jenkins. LTC Tom Redlingshafer was elected as the first Club
President. In 1977 the club was incorporated as a nonprofit organization
under the laws of the State of Oregon.
The objectives and purposes of the club as expressed in the original
constitution are primarily patriotic and social. Occasional nonpartisan
political activity is undertaken where the rights and interests of
active, retired and former members of the various services are
concerned. In order to achieve its objectives, the club has actively
participated in the Oregon Council of Chapters of MOAA and is associated
with the Oregon Council of Federal Retired Organizations.
In recent years, TROA recognized the need to tackle head-on the
challenges facing the association today: the gradual loss of our valued
World War II veterans, a declining pool of eligible officers from which
to recruit, and a new generation of officers reluctant to join a
"retired" organization. Members recognize that the larger and more
active the association's membership, the greater its influence will be
on all issues.
Accordingly, on 1 January 2003, the name of the organization was changed
to MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. The new name clearly
identifies who we represent. No longer will someone ask if members are
police officers, park rangers, or border patrol officers. MOAA will be
known widely for the elite organization it is, comprised of retired,
active and former officers of the seven uniformed services who have
served this nation. The new name also will enhance the strong
relationships TROA has fostered through the years on Capitol Hill and
elsewhere thanks to the hard work of the dedicated members and staff.
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1st Vice President:
CDR Perry Patterson, USN(Ret)
E-mail: pattesonperrry@hotmail.com
Phone: 541-995-1777 |
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Secretary:
CAPT
Charlie Cole, USN(Ret)
E-mail:
cwckcole@comcast.net
Phone:
(541)-683-5083(H)
(541)-870-1374(cell) |
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Treasurer LtCol
Dick Norton, USAF(Ret)
E-mail:
rnorton604@aol.com
Phone:
(541)-344-8800 |
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Legislative Chair: |
CAPT
Charlie Cole, USN (Ret)
E-mail:
cwckcole@comcast.net
Phone:
(541)-683-5083(H)
(541)-870-1374(cell) |
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Editor:
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LTC Vince
Puleo, USAR(Ret) |
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E-mail: vpuleo70@hotmail.com
Phone: (541)
687-1663
(541)
729-0023 |
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| Past President: |
COL Bert
Toepel Jr., USA (Ret) |
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E-mail:
mbtoepel@msn.com
Phone:
(541)
683-5915 |
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| Web Presence: |
WWW.Oregon-MOAA.org/EmeraldEmpire.htm |
MEETINGS
General Meetings and Board Meetings are held at the Veterans
Building, 16th and Willamette Street, Eugene.
- The general membership meeting is usually held at lunch time on the
second Wednesday in January, February, March, October and November and at
dinner time on the second Wednesday of the month in April, May, June and
December.
- Board Meetings are held at noon on the last Wednesday of each month.
- No general meetings in July and August.
- Each meeting includes a social hour, lunch or dinner, a guest speaker
and a brief business meeting. Most business details are handled at the Board
of Directors meetings.
- We have an Annual picnic at noon in a local Park on the First Sunday in
September.
- A Christmas Dinner and Officer Installation is held in early to mid
December at a local facility.
ACTIVITIES
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Each meeting includes a social hour, lunch
or dinner, a guest speaker and a brief business meeting. Most business
details are handled at the Board of Directors meetings.
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The Chapter sponsors an annual dinner and
for graduating officers from the University of Oregon ROTC.
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Annual scholarships are given to ROTC Cadets
for the following year.
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A Scholarship Endowment Fund for future
awards is established.
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Annually, Chapter members commemorate
veterans by participating in Memorial Services at three local cemeteries.
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Once a quarter the chapter collects personal
amenities and clothing and delivers them to the volunteer center at the
Roseburg VA Hospital.
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Personal entitlements counseling and
guidance is provided for widows of retired members.
If you live in the Emerald Empire area and are
interested in joining us, please write or call any of the above Officers or
staff. Come join a great group!
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