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President’s Corner
January 2023
Dear Friends,
I’m starting this President’s Corner with “Dear
Friends” because so many of you have
impacted my life for the last eight years. Some
of you, maybe all, are now saying or thinking to
yourselves - What? What'd he say? Eight
years? We had to endure his dinner menus and
then his stupid “President’s Corner” stories for
that long??!!! Well, yes you did and all those
years I was “Honored” and “Humbled” to stand
as your Vice-President and then President,
All photos are courtesy of Christine Frazier
and every moment meant a great deal to me.
What a great party with the food and the feeling
As I look back over the last years as President,
of Christmas cheer and the piano player, who
it’s hard to forget those times, those wonderful
by the way, is a teacher at Tate H.S. I don’t
times each month when Jean Booton, our
know that it matters now, but with a smaller
extraordinary Editor of the Beacon would write
contingent from Avant Garde joining us, we
me, or even call me with the “YOU’RE LATE
had 96 people in one ballroom and it was
AGAIN - WHERE IS YOUR PRESIDENT’S
comfortable.
CORNER!!!!!”, blah, blah, blah, blah. The “spit
and flames” carrying those few words were But now, it’s time to say “Farewell”, “Sayonara”,
always downright SCARY! The fact is I love “Adios”, “Ciao”, “Adieu”, “Aloha”, whatever!
Jean dearly and she is indeed my friend, and Come Thursday, 19 January 2023 our Chapter
as a chapter we are very lucky to have her. I’m will have a new President, a 1st V.P. and a
finishing up this last one in the nick of time just couple of new Directors.
to show her that I can actually get it done on
CAPT Ken Pyle, USN (Ret) will now guide this
time.
chapter into the future and the prospects for
I want to thank everyone who attended our change are indeed great. He’ll have an
Christmas party on December 8th and outstanding team to support his leadership and
especially the young Marines who were there vision as to where he wants to take our
as our guests to collect the “Toy’s for Tots”. chapter. I truly hope every one of you will get
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behind and help make this one Hell of a vibrant are scrambling to obtain other spaces to hold
and magnificent chapter. I have always thought their dinner or lunch meetings. We were lucky
of us as “Magnificent”. The “Vibrancy” comes to be allowed the use of the dining room at
with more and younger members. This is Azalea Trace. By now you may have noticed
nothing new and we have always known this. the menu on our website. We’re having a feast
A couple of months ago we were told that we of Prime Rib Carving Station and other
are considered one of those “aging” chapters. I delicious buffet entrees all for $30 per person.
looked up what “Aging” actually meant. This dinner meeting is very important as it’s our
Encyclopedia Britannica defines it as Annual Memorial Service and Installation /
“progressive physiological changes in an Change of Command Ceremony. Please make
organism that lead to senescence, or a decline every effort to attend as we say goodbye to
of biological functions and of the organism’s those who have gone to their final resting place
ability to adapt to metabolic stress.” To be before us, and to welcome our new Officers
honest, when I was 30 yrs. old I was not aging. and Board of Directors.
Since then, the years have certainly piled up
I must end at this point. I’m now going into the
some physical pain and changes. Frankly, as I
bedroom to put on, for the first time, my new
look back through the years, I’m very lucky to
Nike Air Zoom Running shoes that I wanted so
have lasted this long, still be alive and thinking
much and received for a Hanukkah present. I’m
like I’m still 30 yrs. old. When my lovely wife
going out for a 3 mile run around my
Estelle tells me to “act your age”, I’m thinking
neighborhood. That’s what I did when I was 30
damn right - that’s a compliment. When those
years old. I pray to God that I don’t croak from
compliments start to slow, that’s when it’s time
a heart attack, or actually make it back to the
to act up a little bit more. I’m sure none of you
house, which just might take 3 hours, only to
are buying this, but I hope you are. We’re
have blown out both my knee caps. Should I
certainly not 30 anymore, but if we all hadn’t
make it back without killing, or hurting, or
had the opportunity to serve as we have, in
embarrassing myself, I’m going to open my
uniform, or as spouses, and received the gifts
Christmas gift sent, with love, from my son - a
of education, faith, experiences of life in
12 year old bottle of Irish Whiskey. I shall sit on
general, we wouldn’t be where we are and
our front porch, smoke an over-priced cigar,
reading this newest monthly Beacon. Our new
drink the over-priced whiskey, cough my brains
leadership is in amazingly strong hands and we
out from the cigar and think:
are all well suited to help bring this chapter
forward and into the future. With Fondness and Warmest Greetings for a
Wonderful New Year,
As I mentioned above, there is one more dinner
meeting that I need to act as the chapter
President, Thursday January 19th. Because Dean Kirschner
Pensacola Yacht Club is starting an extensive Chapter President
expansion project, all outside organizations will
Cell (850) 554-2177
not be able to utilize the ballrooms at PYC for,
Hm. (850) 458-7988
at the very least, several months, maybe more. estdean@cox.net
So, as you might imagine a lot of organizations
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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS What’s in the $1.7 Trillion Funding Bill for Veterans,
This month we focus on the large Military Members and Survivors
(Adapted from an article by Kevin Lilley in the MOAA Newsletter December
number of issues of importance to our 22, 2022)
community that were included in the
massive $1.7 Trillion omnibus funding Congress passed the omnibus appropriations bill to fund
bill passed at the last minute by this the government for FY 2023 on December 23rd . The bill
Congress. I hope you enjoy the read. has been signed by the President and will fund the
government through Sept. 30, 2023.
This is my last month as editor of the Legislative Affairs
The $1.7 trillion funding package includes the largest-ever
column. I have enjoyed bringing articles of interest to you
defense spending and a major jump to VA funding to help
the past few years. I will be installed as President of
support the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson
PMOAA at the January 19 meeting. Mr. Ray Judd will be
Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics
taking over as editor. Please provide him the feedback
(PACT) Act, the MOAA-backed comprehensive toxic
he needs to bring you what you need and want to read
exposure bill. Summary of major items follows:
about. Good Luck, Ray and thank you for stepping up to
this challenge. DoD Funding Items of Interest
To help you stay informed about issues, please consider The bill would provide DoD with $797.7 billion, a $69.3
subscribing to the MOAA Newsletter which is sent out two billion increase over FY 2022 levels. This would fund the
to four times per month on Thursdays via email. You can MOAA-backed 4.6% pay increase for servicemembers,
sign up for the newsletter at www.moaa.org. Please let as well as funds to offset inflation affecting key benefits
me know how you think I can make this column better for for those in uniform.
you by sending an email to me at kpyle1968@gmail.com. An item in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying
the legislation directs the Comptroller General to file a
Your voice needs to be heard by our Florida report “to the congressional defense committees” on the
Congressional Delegation. Please consider using some status of the transition of military treatment facilities to the
or all of the many excellent resources and avenues Defense Health Agency (DHA). The report will include a
available to express yourself through MOAA. The review of functions at facilities that have already
Pensacola Chapter of MOAA is a member of the Florida transitioned; cost implications of the transition; the current
Council of Chapters, MOAA and an affiliate of the Military and planned DHA staffing model; and how the DHA will
Officers Association of America (MOAA) who together are ensure that the services’ medical requirements are
the nation’s largest and most influential association of considered and met.
military officers. We are an independent, nonprofit,
politically nonpartisan organization. MOAA has several Military Construction Funding Items of Interest
critical legislative issues they are championing. Become This bill includes $19 billion in spending for military
an advocate and Take Action NOW! construction and family housing this fiscal year, a $4.1
at http://takeaction.moaa.org/ billion increase from FY 2022.
House and Senate Appropriations Committee members
In this issue: had stern words about the Military Housing Privatization
Initiative (MHPI). In the accompanying Joint Explanatory
• What’s in the $1.7 Trillion Funding Bill for Statement, they wrote, “The Committees believe that the
Veterans, Military Members and Survivors MHPI management companies have woefully neglected
• SECURE ACT 2.0: Retirement Plan Rules responsibilities outlined in the partnership agreements
Changes with the Services. The Committees continue to receive
• Surviving Spouse Q & A: Benefits and evidence of poor housing conditions, inadequate
Remarriage
maintenance response times, mishandling of claims,
• Changes to State Military Retirement Income Tax
indifference towards the wellbeing of servicemembers
Rules
and their families, and some incidences of illegal incentive
fee fraud.”
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The bill also includes funding for Arlington National • Improve measurements of wait times for
Cemetery (ANC), which will receive $93.4 million for the community care program and pilot
operations costs (a $6.4 million increase from last year) scheduling.
and $62.5 million in funding for the Southern Expansion • Extend eligibility for GI Bill and Veterans
construction project and Memorial Avenue improvements. Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
during national emergencies so
educational benefits are not left unused.
VA Funding Items of Interest Passing this bipartisan bill avoids a yearlong continuing
PACT Act funding proved a major source of debate in the resolution for the government. Such a resolution would
leadup to the final deal, which included $135.2 billion in mean disaster for national security, with high inflation
discretionary VA funding and $168.6 billion in mandatory eroding inadequate funds for all manner of benefits and
funding. The final has an 11.9% increase for the Veterans readiness programs.
Benefits Administration (VBA) to support the influx of new SECURE Act 2.0: Retirement Plan Rules Changes
claims, a 22% increase for the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) to support the expansion of health The year-end federal funding omnibus bill includes long-
care to new veterans, and $2 billion in funding for debated legislation updating rules for required minimum
infrastructure developments. distributions (RMDs), increasing catch-up contribution
limits, and making other major changes that could impact
These increases are critical given the demands being your retirement planning.
placed on the VA by the PACT Act, which expanded
health care and benefits to 3.5 million veterans exposed The so-called “SECURE Act 2.0” – following up on a 2019
to hazardous toxins during their service. They are now law – passed the House overwhelmingly in March, but
eligible for health care from the VA, and if ill from their lingered for much of the year in a Senate committee. The
exposures, could be eligible for additional benefits. language included in the omnibus, which was signed into
law by the president Dec. 23, has many of the House
Additional Veterans Bills provisions, with some modifications.
The 4,100-plus-page omnibus also includes two veterans Here are some of the highlights of the provision, which
bills – the STRONG Veterans Act of 2022 and the Joseph takes up more than 350 pages of the 4,155-page funding
Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial bill. A reminder: MOAA does not provide financial
Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of planning services and does not have a tax expert on staff,
2022 (Cleland-Dole Act). so be sure to discuss the effects of this legislation with
The STRONG Veterans Act expands support for mental your financial adviser and/or tax planner. For further
health and suicide prevention through enhancements to details, consult this section-by-section breakdown of the
the Veterans Crisis Line, workforce training, and legislation from the Insured Retirement Institute, a
expanded programs for mental health providers. nonprofit association for the retirement income industry.
The Cleland-Dole Act is a comprehensive bill with many 1. Major RMD Changes: The law updates current RMD
MOAA-backed provisions. The bill will: rules, which require distributions to begin at age 72. Per
the proposal:
• Expand eligibility for VA hospital care,
medical services, and nursing home care to • If you turn 72 after Dec. 31, 2022, or if you
include all veterans of World War II. turn 73 before Jan. 1, 2033, your
• Establish a clinical pathway for prostate distributions must begin when you turn 73.
cancer, along with increased research. • If you turn 74 after Dec. 31, 2032, your
• Cut bureaucratic red tape for veterans who distributions must begin when you turn 75.
receive clothing allowances. These
Previously, if you failed to take an RMD, you were subject
veterans will no longer need to reapply
to a stiff 50% excise tax. SECURE Act 2.0 reduces the
annually.
• Increase oversight of health care providers penalty to 25%, and if the failure is corrected in a timely
to ensure veterans receive high quality manner, the excise tax is reduced to 10%.
care.
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2. New Catch-Up Contribution Rules: Individual federal matching contribution deposited into a taxpayer’s
Retirement Arrangement (IRA) catch-up contribution limits retirement account.
will be tied to cost-of-living adjustments. And there will be
Also, beneficiaries of 529 college savings accounts will be
a higher catch-up contribution limit to retirement plans for
able to roll over up to $35,000 over the course of their
those ages 60 to 63 – the greater of $10,000 or 50% more
lifetime from their 529 account into their Roth IRA tax- and
than the regular catch-up amount.
penalty-free. Annual contribution limits will apply.
3. Retirement Plan Updates: 401(k) and 403(b) plans
Look for more details on these changes and other
will be required to auto-enroll employees in the employer-
financial updates at MOAA.org/Finance.
sponsored retirement plan for contributions of between
3% and 10% for the first year. After that, they need to Surviving Spouse Q & A: Benefits and Remarriage
increase the percentage by 1% per year to at least 10% (From an article by Paul Frost in the MOAA Newsletter
but not more than 15% unless the employee opts out. December 22, 2023)
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, employers will be able to treat A surviving spouse retains his or her health care coverage
qualified student loan payments as elective deferrals for if the military retiree dies first. That includes TRICARE
purposes of matching contributions to employer- Prime, Select, Overseas Select, and TRICARE for Life
sponsored retirement plans. This allows employers to (TFL).
make contributions on behalf of workers who are
foregoing saving for retirement to pay off student loan The death of a beneficiary is a “qualifying life event,” which,
debt. if desired, enables a surviving beneficiary to change
TRICARE plans Prime to Select or Select to Prime (TFL
The bill includes auto-portability provisions to allow for and Overseas Select remain unchanged).
easier movement between new and old employer
retirement plans. A surviving spouse retains all other relevant benefits and
ID card for access to base, commissary, and exchange. If
4. Protections for Military Spouses: Eligible small a surviving spouse remarries, their TRICARE benefit is
employers will be able to take a tax credit when they gone forever, unless they marry another military retiree.
employ a military spouse and make them immediately
eligible to participate in the employer’s defined If a couple takes the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) at
contribution plan within two months. They must also make retirement, and the retiree dies first, the surviving spouse
spouses immediately eligible for matching contributions must “apply” for the annuity to begin. Find the required
and make them 100% vested in employer contributions. paperwork at this link.
5. Emergency Savings Provisions: Individuals will be Here are some frequently asked questions:
able to take withdrawals from their retirement accounts for Q. If we haven’t made all 360 payments, will the
certain emergency expenses without paying an additional remaining premiums be deducted from the annuity?
10% penalty. Only one distribution per year of up to
$1,000 is allowed under the bill, which also creates A. No, premiums stop upon the retiree’s death.
pension-linked emergency savings accounts that could
Q. If my spouse dies first, do I get my premiums back?
be accessed up to once a month.
A. No, this is an insurance policy and there is no refund in
6. New Annuity Requirements: Current RMD
this case. If the retiree remarries, on the one-year
regulations prohibit certain guarantees that would make
anniversary the new spouse will be covered (DFAS must
life annuities an attractive option as part of a defined
be notified soon after you remarry). If you had not made
contribution plan or IRA. The act removes these barriers.
your 360th payment before the first spouse died, your
7. Other Updates: The current Saver’s Credit seeks to premiums will begin again where they left off until
encourage low- and middle-income individuals to reaching 360.
contribute to retirement accounts by giving them a
Q. What if my ex-spouse receives the benefit?
nonrefundable tax credit that phases out as income
increases. Under SECURE Act 2.0, the credit is fixed at A. If your ex-spouse dies first, the benefit can be
50% for all eligible savers and changes from a credit to a transferred to your current spouse. If you die first, your ex-
spouse will begin receiving the benefit, and it cannot be
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transferred to your surviving spouse upon your ex- retirees in 2022: North Carolina passed an amendment to
spouse’s death. this year’s appropriations act extending the 2021 state tax
exemption on military retiree and surviving spouse
Q. I’m receiving SBP. What happens if I remarry?
benefits to USPHS and NOAA retirees. MOAA Councils
A. If you have reached your 55th birthday before and Chapters are encouraged to include USPHS and
remarrying, you continue receiving the benefit. If you NOAA when advocating for these tax changes. As
marry before your 55th birthday, the benefit is suspended. uniformed services but not part of the "Armed Forces,"
If that subsequent marriage ends in death or divorce, SBP they can be excluded unknowingly by lawmakers.
can be restarted. Surviving spouses should also be included in the
advocacy efforts.
VA Benefit
Full Exemption
VA disability compensation ends upon a veteran’s death.
A surviving spouse is eligible for the VA’s version of SBP, Oklahoma: A law signed May 26 by Gov. Kevin Stitt
called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), offers full exemption for military retired pay, improving on
if a service member died while on active duty, if the a previous 75% tax break.
veteran died from a service-connected disability, or if the
Rhode Island: The state’s FY 2023 budget, signed July
veteran was rated 100% permanently and totally disabled
21 by Gov. Dan McKee, exempts all military retired pay
during at least the last 10 years of life. A surviving spouse from state taxes beginning in tax year 2023 (not 2022).
must apply for DIC. Learn more at this VA website.
South Carolina: A law signed May 13 by Gov. Henry
Do I receive DIC for the rest of my life? McMaster exempts all military retirement income from
A. Yes, under one of the following conditions: state taxes beginning with the 2022 tax year.
• You remarried on or after Dec. 16, 2003, Partial Exemption
and had already reached your 57th
Delaware: A law signed July 21 by Gov. John Carney
birthday.
extends the state’s tax exemption for military retirees
• You remarried on or after Jan. 5, 2021, and
under 60 to $12,500, up from $2,000, beginning in the
had already reached your 55th birthday.
2022 tax year.
Changes to State Military Retirement Income
Georgia: A law signed April 18 by Gov. Brian Kemp
Tax Rules
(Adapted from an article by Kevin Lilley in MOAA Newsletter December 1, exempts up to $35,000 of military income for residents
2022) under age 62. Georgia residents ages 62 to 64 can claim
a $35,000 exemption on any retirement income, and
Retired servicemembers and their survivors in several
those 65 and over can exempt $65,000.
states will benefit from tax code changes enacted for the
2022 tax year, with several states approving full New Mexico: A law signed March 8 by Gov. Michelle
exemptions for military retired pay. Lujan Grisham exempts $10,000 in military retired pay for
tax year 2022, $20,000 for tax year 2023, and $30,000 for
Other states saw increases to existing exemptions, or
tax years 2024 through 2026.
partial exemptions based on age or income. The latest
information on your state is available at MOAA’s Military Vermont: A law signed May 27 by Gov. Phil Scott
State Report Card and Tax Guide. provides a tax exemption on $10,000 of military retirement
pay in 2022 for residents with gross incomes of $50,000
Here’s a look at some of the states where tax code or less ($65,000 or less for those married but filing a joint
changes are coming the next time you file. These tax return).
changes deal with laws already on the books for the 2022
tax year and beyond; MOAA members in many states are Virginia: The state’s two-year budget, signed June 21 by
continuing to advocate for exemptions – reach out to your Gov. Glenn Youngkin, exempts the first $10,000 in
local council or chapter for more information. military retirement income in the 2022 tax year, the first
$20,000 in tax year 2023, the first $30,000 in tax year
Note: The below exemptions do not cover retirees from 2024, and $40,000 in 2025 and beyond.
the commissioned corps of the U.S. Public Health Service
or NOAA. One state did make a change on behalf of those
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MOAA will continue tracking state tax changes in the MEMORIAL SERVICE
coming year, including details on legislation moving 2022 DECEASED MEMBER LIST
through various state chambers. Visit for regular
updates. Have questions about or additions to the above Our annual memorial service will be held on Thursday, 19
list, or have news from your January 2023 at Azalea Trace, 10100 Hillview Drive,
state regarding tax exemptions? Pensacola. Listed below are the members/spouses who
Contact us at with “State Tax” passed away during the past year. If you know of anyone
in the subject line. whose name is not listed, please contact RADM Engel at
850-473-9899 or email JMEnightingale1961@aol.com as
Compiled and Edited by soon as possible.
Captain Ken Pyle, USN
Captain George Bingham, USN
(Ret)
Captain Thomas Bosworth, USN
Major Kathy Denkler, USAF
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lieutenant Colonel William Derr, USA
Volunteer Hours for MOAA Levels of CDR Whit Johnson, USN
Excellence Award Major Rodney Miller, USMC
CWO4 Harold Truman, USN
One of the things that makes me very proud to be Dr. John J. Varenholt III
a member of our chapter is the willingness of our Mrs. Rosemary Williams
members and spouses to donate their time and
energy in support of community activities. Before “Never Stop Serving”
the arrival of Covid 19 and the various ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
lockdowns, our chapter logged more than 20,000
volunteer hours supporting various military Wreaths Across America
related organizations like PMOAA, Naval Air It is never too early or too late to give the gift of
Museum, Naval Hospital, VA Clinic, USO and remembrance. Sponsor a $15 veteran’s wreath now
the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society along with through 15 January 2023 and that wreath will be matched
numerous community organizations such as by Wreaths Across America Headquarters if sponsored
Independence for the Blind, the Leaning Post through PMOAA (Group ID FL0843P)
Ranch, Gulf Coast Kids, the Pensacola Humane
Society, various hospices, church and religious We received the following communique from Wreaths
organizations, senior citizen support groups and Across America (WAA). From now through January 15,
school organizations. Once again I am calling on 2023, any $15 wreath sponsorships received through the
all of you who have continued to Pensacola Chapter of the Military Officers Association of
support this important outreach America sponsorship group will be matched by Wreaths
program to report your volunteer Across America for placement next December. If anyone
hours to me at thejuddsfl@cox.net chooses to place an order, they need to go to the
by 28 February 2023. Thank you wreathsacrossamerica.org website and click on the
“Local Sponsorship Group” option. When the order form
for all you do to show our flag in
comes up, it asks for the group to be named, type in
the community.
either our name, “Pensacola Chapter of the Military
Ray Judd, 1st Vice President Officers Of America Association” or “FL0843P” which is
our group identifier. Then select from the drop-down
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ menu.
TAPS
Dr. John J. Varenholt III - Spouse Ray Judd, 1st Vice-President
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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PMOAA BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING PAYMENT OPTIONS for 2023
December 2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
There was no Board of Director’s meeting in December Pensacola MOAA Chapter is reminding you of our
due to holiday scheduling conflicts. ONLINE payment options. Of course, all the
previous options are still available to those who
Our next BOD meeting will be held at 1700 hours on prefer to pay by check or cash.
Tuesday, 3 January 2023 at El Patron Mexican
Restaurant, 830 N. Navy Blvd, Pensacola. Our website enables a secure method to make
online payments using your credit card or PayPal.
Our Annual Memorial Service/Installation will be held on First, point your
Thursday, 19 January 2023 at 1730 hours at Azalea browser to the chapter
Trace, 10100 Hillview Drive, Pensacola. website (pmoaa.org)
Respectfully submitted, Second, login with your
Joan M. Engel, Secretary email and password. Click the “password” link to get
a new password if you don’t already have one.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ These are “member-only” features.
PMOAA Dues
1) To RENEW click My Account (top line) and
Well folks, it’s that time of year again for renewal of your click “Renew Membership”
PMOAA Chapter dues. Just a reminder that dues are now 2) To RSVP click “Event Calendar” (top line)
$30 per year, but keep in mind dues have not gone up and select an event from the list.
in over 10 years, and when you consider your bang for the 3) To DONATE click “Donations” (top line) and
select the program to support.
buck…we are indeed a great organization encompassing
Follow the prompts and you’ll be redirected to PayPal
fascinating people from all ranks, services and career
to complete your secure transaction. If you don’t
fields. No meeting is ever the same nor are the tales told. have a PayPal account, you can pay with credit card.
Many great friendships are made and experiences (Note: a small surcharge is applied to online
shared. transactions to off-set bank fees.)
Take a look at your mailing label if you receive the mailed
Beacon. There you will find the date your Dues / Beacon Another new option for those who “pay-at-the-
expires. For those receiving emails, you will receive door” for dinners. In addition to accepting checks
notification if your dues are expired. We have an on-line and cash, you can now pay with your credit card at
payment option. Complete instructions are below. the check-in table.
Please take a moment to go on-line and make your • You will need to make your reservation, as
payment or sit down, write your check and attach it to usual, PRIOR to the RSVP deadline for the
the Membership Renewal form found in the Beacon. No meeting. Meals are ordered in advance.
need to fill in all of the blanks, only the things that have
changed. If you have questions, please email Bob Nelson,
Treasurer (bob.nelson@pmoaa.org)
Be assured, we only use your information to keep our
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
roster up to date and make sure you get all the important
PMOAA chapter news. You certainly don’t want to miss
out on anything important, to include the raffle tickets.
If you have already sent in your payment, Thank You!
Jean Booton
Beacon Editor
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2023 PMOAA MEMBERSHIP FORM ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE /
(Please Print.
Existing members - only information changes needed)
INSTALLATION
Today’s Date:________________ Thursday, 19 January 2023
Social hour: 1730 – 1830
FULL NAME: (Last) (First) (Middle) Memorial Service: 1830 followed by dinner
RANK/SERVICE: ____________________________________
Installation of Board Members following dinner
Circle:
Azalea Trace
Active Duty Retired Reserve Guard Former Surviving Spouse
10100 Hillview Drive
Pensacola, FL 32514
SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER:
Cost is $30 per person
ADDRESS:
BUFFET MENU
PHONE NUMBER: (Home) (Cell)
Prime Rib carving station with Au Jus & Horsey Sauce
Red Snapper with Mango Chutney
EMAIL ADDRESS: (For Official Chapter Communications/Use)
Member of National MOAA: Y / N Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Lemon Garlic Asparagus
My MOAA Number is: _____________________
Life member: Y / N Mixed Green Salad with Cranberries, Red Onions,
Please check all PMOAA activities in which you, or Pecans, Feta Cheese with Azalea Trace Signature
your spouse, can assist: Vinaigrette (preset plates)
___ Chapter Officer ___ Website Administrator
___ Chapter Director ___ Membership Recruiting Dessert: Dutch Apple Pie (preset plates)
___ Survivor Assistance Committee ___ Beacon Editor
___ Accounting/Finance ___ Public Relations/ Advertising Coffee, Iced Tea and Water
___ ROTC/JROTC Liaison ___ Program/Event Coordinator
___ Scholarship Committee ___ Photographer
___ Legislative Affairs Please R.S.V.P. by Sunday, 15 January 2023 to
Bob Nelson, Treasurer
_____ Membership Dues: On line at 19 January Dinner RSVP
$30.00/year (E-Beacon) Email: rsvp@pmoaa.org or
$42.00/year (Mailed Beacon) Phone: 719.322.4130
_____ Surviving Spouse (Auxiliary) Dues:
$30.00/year (E-Beacon) No Exceptions. Meals are ordered based on accepted
$42.00/year (Mailed Beacon) reservations. Phone/email/web reservations are
considered committed and are payable at the door.
_____ SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTION US Mail reservations not accepted.
_____TOTAL ENCLOSED Web Reservations – Be sure you receive an email
confirmation, otherwise your reservation was not
Make check payable to PMOAA and mail to: recorded. If you did not RSVP, please do not attend.
Membership, PMOAA
P.O. Box 17728 If you need help with your plate, please don’t
Pensacola, FL 32501-7728 hesitate to ask.
Deadline for RSVP is: 1/15/2023
(Or pay your membership on line at PMOAA.ORG)
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Pensacola Chapter Newsletter – January 2023 – Military Officer’s Association of America
ROWWA SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FORM
(Donations can also be made on-line at PMOAA.ORG)
Greetings Ladies,
Please accept my/our gift of $_________ to support the
There will be no January meeting. Our next ROWWA event will PMOAA Scholarship Fund.
be on Thursday, 9 February 2023 at 1100 hours. This will be
our Valentine and Mardi Gras themed get-together planned by This gift is being made in honor of, or in memory of:
our own Luncheon Chair Fran McCarthy with door prizes that
Donor Information:
will include the holiday table decor, the Pot O'Gold and 50-50.
_____________________________________________
Please keep in mind we will be collecting for Manna Food: Name
cans, cash or checks welcome. In addition, bring your ideas for
our Election Slate 2023-24. _____________________________________________
Address
Location: _____________________________________________
South Market Restaurant Phone
905 East Gregory Street
Pensacola _____________________________________________
(formerly Saltgrass) Email
Please send an acknowledgement to:
Cost for lunch is now $25 and paid at the door. Please RSVP
to Melinda Connell at 410-271-9508. _____________________________________________
Name
ROWAA ELIGIBILITY for Membership:
Retired Wives and Widows of Military Officers and Retired _____________________________________________
Women Officers. Guests are welcome. Address
Annual dues are $20 and can be mailed to our treasurer: _____________________________________________
ROWWA. C/O Melinda Connell Phone
7230 Mier Henry Road Mail your donation payable to:
Pensacola FL 32507 PMOAA, P.O. Box 17728 Pensacola, FL 32501
Membership information and directory updates please Thank you for your support!
contact Molly Werner:
Home 850-474-1291
Cell 850-292-9756
Email mc4werner@aol.com
Very Respectfully submitted by,
Molly Werner,
Membership Chairman, ROWWA
Be at war with your vices, at
peace with your neighbors, and let
every new year find you a better
man. CAPT James Frazier, CPT William Clark,
MG David Morris, Col Gilbert Ahl
Benjamin Franklin
10Pensacola Chapter Newsletter – January 2023 – Military Officer’s Association of America
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11Pensacola Chapter, MOAA
P.O. Box 17728
Pensacola, Florida 32501-7728
President
CPT Dean Kirschner USA (Former) (2022-2023) DIRECTORS
850-458-7988 EstDean@cox.net
Director
1st Vice President Col Gilbert Ahl USAF (Ret) (2022-2024)
LCDR Ray Judd USN (Ret) (2022-2023) 813-335-6830 gibahl100@verizon.net
850-456-8104 thejuddsfl@cox.net
Director
2nd Vice President LCDR Trumin Brown USN (Ret) (2022-2024)
MAJ Molly C Werner USA (Ret) (2022-2024) 850-375-4541 Trumin.Brown@att.net
850-474-1291 Mc4Werner@aol.com
Director
Secretary Col Joseph C Kinego USAF (Ret) (2022-2023)
RADM Joan M Engel USN (Ret) (2022-2024) 703-868-4928 Joebevk@aol.com
850-473-9899 JMEnightingale1961@aol.com
Director
Treasurer CAPT Kenneth Pyle USN (Ret) (2022-2024)
LtCol Robert Nelson USMC (Ret) (2022-2024) 479-651-0292 KPyle1968@gmail.com
719-322-4130 Bob.Nelson@pmoaa.org Director
COL Walter Sawyer USA (Ret) (2022-2023)
Immediate Past President 850-444-4947 WaltSawyer2@aol.com
CPT William D Clark USA (Ret)
850-437-3115 Sf44Clark@bellsouth.net Chair, Scholarship Committee
Maj. Charles Booton USAF (Ret)
Interim Chair, Survivor Assistance Committee 850-496-6912 Chazbo_af@mchsi.com
CPT Dean Kirschner USA (Former)
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