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Donations to Heritage Hunt Chapter The Heritage Hunt Chapter provides a scholarship to an ROTC student at each of the four local high schools sponsored by the Chapter. These scholarships and our support to Wounded Warriors are funded by tax deductible donations to the Chapter. 100% of these funds are used for these purposes. The Chapter is an IRS-approved 501(C)(19) War Veterans organization. Because of that designation and the letter from the IRS in the Chapter records, all donations to the Chapter are tax deductible to the donor. The Chapter Treasurer provides each donor a letter documenting that donation as tax deductible for the donor's tax return. Please forward donations by check made out to HH Chapter MOAA and mark "Donation" in the memo line to:
Larry King, Treasurer 14000 Breeders Cup Drive Gainesville, VA 20155 Honor Flights Read about HH MOAA support of the Honor Flights at the Community Relations tab on the left. Any questions should be directed to: LTC Herbert M Tuttle, USA (Ret) hmtuttle@comcast.net 703-743-5345
Tip of the Hat to members of the Heritage Hunt Chapter for setting up a JROTC scholarship program that provides an annual $500 scholarship to each of four JROTC units supported by the Chapter. JROTC Scholarships and Medals Awarded The Heritage Hunt Chapter of the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) has just completed awarding Leadership Medals and Chapter Scholarships to outstanding students at three local High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) units. The Heritage Hunt Chapter awarded a five hundred dollar scholarship to each of the following JROTC cadets, all of whom plan to enroll in a college ROTC program in pursuit of a commission in one of the Armed Services: John Laskodi (Battlefield HS); Matthew Stannard (Osbourn Park HS); and Katherine Sherrill (Stonewall Jackson HS). The Chapter scholarships are awarded competively based on outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential as demonstrated through performance in assigned JROTC duties and other school and community public service activities. Students competing for the scholarships must show evidence that they intend to pursue a commission through enrollment in a college ROTC commissioning program. The Heritage Hunt MOAA Chapter also administers the annual award of National Medals to rising seniors who are members of area JROTC units. The National MOAA Medals are awarded to recognize outstanding leadership and academic achievements by cadets who are participating in JROTC programs throughout the country and who exhibit a high potential for military leadership. Recipients of the National MOAA Medals at area JROTC units for academic year 2010-2011 are: John Martin (Osbourn Park HS); Ryan Vital (Stonewall Jackson HS); William J. Putt (Liberty HS). All of the awards were made by members of the Heritage Hunt Chapter of MOAA at JROTC Awards Ceremonies or at Senior Awards Nights at the respective area High Schools.
See the Virginia Council of Chapters Newsletter at http://www.virginiamoaa.com/newsletterscrier.html ______________________________________ Military Officer - The official magazine of MOAA - Lots of interesting articles. ______________________________________ Useful link - eBenefits This portal is a one-stop shop for benefits-related online tools and information for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service members, Family of Service Members, and those who care for them. "We Are Virginia Veterans" - Home of Virginia's veterans and their family of supporters. Check it out at http://www.wearevirginiaveterans.org/ ______________________________________ | 2012 Spring Social Our Heritage Hunt MOAA Chapter Spring 2012 Social and Dinner will be held on Friday, April 6, at the Clubhouse. Details to follow soon!
Christmas Social The Heritage Hunt Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its third annual Christmas party on 2 December, in the clubhouse ballroom. Sue Wright and Ken Duck graciously provided our dinner entertainment. After dinner, we were privileged to listen to the HH Men’s Chorus.
Special Guests: LGEN & Mrs. Dave Teal and Senator & Mrs. Charles J. Colgan. New Chapter Officers and Directors were presented: Dave Mundt - Secretary; Larry Wheeler - Director; Herb Tuttle - Director. Thanks to Walt Malzahn, Jim Miller, and Don Rusch for their service as Directors! This was another enjoyable and successful event put together by our Program Committee led by Howie McDaniel. Howie McDaniel again gave us some great photos of the Party! Click here. Left click your mouse or press Enter to advance slides.
_________________________________ Fall Social Our Fall Social and Dinner was held Thursday evening, September 8th, at the Clubhouse. In addition to coming together as a chapter and enjoying a good meal, Ward B. Nickisch, Colonel, US Army Retired, gave us a fascinating presentation, especially pertinent to veterans. FALLEN, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN The Search and Recovery of POW/MIAs from Prior Wars Dinner music was provided by Sue Wright and Ken Duck. The Chapter presented a special award to Virginia State Senator Pro Tempore Charles Colgan for his support of Veterans. A Battlefield High School JROTC unit presented the colors. Some event photos, courtesy of Howie McDaniel, are here. Left click your mouse or press Enter to advance slides. _________________________________ VIRGINIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION HOSTED BY VIRGINIA MILITARY OFFICERS Bud Winn, President, and Dave Mundt, Legislative Representative, of the Heritage Hunt Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) discussed national legislative objectives with the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly, of Virginia’s 11th congressional district, over lunch on June 24th at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington DC. 
Photo by Steve Barrett, courtesy of MOAA Over 120 MOAA chapter representatives attended the 26th Virginia MOAA Congressional Appreciation Luncheon, led by MOAA’s Virginia Council of Chapters president, COL Sam Wilder, USA, Retired, and 1st Vice President/Legislative Chair, COL Don Kaiserman, USA, Ret. Full story in the Legislative tab at left. ________________________________ 4 STARS OF EXCELLENCE – for the Heritage Hunt Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America
Each year MOAA recognizes the chapters that work hard to help the association fulfill its missions during the Levels of Excellence Awards contest. Again this year, the HH Chapter was recognized as a Four-Star Chapter for 2010. Chapter Presidents and their spouses are invited to MOAA's annual meeting in San Antonio October 27-29. Chapter leaders from each award-winning chapter will be presented a streamer for their MOAA flag. _____________________________________ The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) reported that both Lowe's and Home Depot are now offering their military discounts year-round! The Home Depot offers a year-round, 10 percent discount, up to a $500 maximum, to all active duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families. Customers requesting the discount should present a valid military ID. This discount is not available for their online shoppers, or in addition to existing discounts or promotions.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced on March 5 that it will expand its support of the military by offering an all day, every day, 10 percent discount to all military personnel who are active, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members, with a valid, government-issued military ID card.
All other military veterans will receive the discount on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day weekends. The discount is available on in-stock and Special Order purchases up to $5,000. Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. _______________________________________ |