December 16,
2011
Chapter Toys for Tots Luncheon
On
December 16th, Chapter Members gathered at Taberna County Club for the Chapter's annual Toys for Tots luncheon.
About 40 Members and Spouses attended and brought a nice selection of toys for
the Toys for Tots program. The Marine Reserve Unit out of MCB Camp Lejeune will
be distributing the toys. The luncheon
provided a nice break from holiday hectics and a time for Christmas fellowship.
As
has been its tradition, the Chapter provided bicycles to the cause.
November 27, 2011
Chapter Officer and Director Slate for 2012
Officers:
President - CAPT Marie Senzig NC USN (Ret.)
1st VP - Col Don Davis USMC (Ret.)
2d VP - LtCol Keith Thompson USMCR (Ret.)
Secretary - Maj Bill Culler USMC (Ret.)
Treasurer - Maj Dan Walczak USMC (Ret.)
Board of Directors:
Capt Curtis Bare USMC (Ret.)
COL Mike Bonheim USA (Ret.)
Col Mike Kennedy USMC (Ret.)
Maj John Murphy USMC (Ret.)
Col Rick Owen USMC (Ret.)
Past President - Capt Jim Dargan USMC (Ret.)November 27, 2011
November 27, 2011
Chapter Veterans Day Gala
Chapter Members gathered at the Taberna Country Club on November 17, 21011 to
recognize the Veterans of all the seven uniform services.
After an excellent meal Chapter Member,Guest of Honor, and Speaker, RADM Bill
Schmidt USN (Ret), started the festivities. Many a glass became empty and had to
be recharged as toast after toast was offered by those in attendance.
As those festivities came to a close, many took to the dance floor.
See pictures here........
September 16, 2011
The Chapter Annual Pig Pick'n was held September 15th at the
Hancock Lodge, MCAS Cherry Point.
While those in attendance had a great evening of
renewing friendships, it was a bit of a disappointing as there was a weak
turnout by the membership and a no-show by the guest of honor.
September 9, 2011
A Message from the Chapter President
In January the Chapter will elect and install new Officers and
Directors for the 2012 year. As always we need the help of the members to fill
all the positions.
I will be ending my term will take the lead in filling those positions. I know you all like to attend the dinners but we also need some of you to step up and volunteer to serve as an Officer or Director. Please consider giving about fifty hours of you time per year to help our Chapter continue to operate. Over the last ten years about 15 of our members have been actively involved, holding one position or another.
We need your help. If you wish to volunteer please contact me either by this contact form.
Semper Fi
Jim Dargan
May 20, 2011
CCMOA Scholarship Dinner
The
Annual CCMOA Scholarship Dinner was held May 19th at the Taberna Country Club.
Chapter President, Capt. Jim Dargan USMC (Ret) was Master of Ceremonies.
Col. Phillip J Zimmerman, CO, MCAS Cherry Point briefly
spoke about current events and the Chapter Scholars about to be recognized.
The scholarships were presented by Chapter Scholarship
Chair, Mike Kennedy USMC (Ret) and Col. Zimmerman. Each scholarship was for the
2011 - 2012 academic year and was in the amount of $1,000.00. Chapter Scholars
included Megan Combs (NC State - Murphy), Amanda
Curlin (UNC-Wilmington), Patrick Hernandez (Indiana University – Bloomington),
Murphy Newton (ECU) and Jillian Reed (Methodist University, Fayetteville).
Congratulations to the Chapter Scholars.
After the presentation of the scholarships, Chapter
President Jim Dargan presented thee MOAA Communications Awards. Chapter
Secretary Maj. W. (Bill) S. Culler, USMC (Ret) and his wife, Dee were presented
a Certificate for 2nd Runner up Print Newsletters. Chapter Webmaster,
LtCol. Roy Evans, USMC (Ret) was presented a certificate for 1st
Runner up Overall Website and a plaque for Winner Best Legislative Coverage
Website. Congratulations to the Chapter and these three diligent individuals.
Darlene Dargan provided the table favors in the various school colors and Dee Culler provided the flowers. LtCol Keith Thompson USMCR (Ret) made the arrangements for the evening. Well done to you.
Everyone enjoyed an exceptional
meal and fellowship.
See pictures here.....
May 12, 2011
Website Update
The Chapter website has been updated. The new format should
be easier to use and read. It is also much eadsier to update.
April 22, 2011
Communications Award Winners
Congratulations to all the winners.
March 18, 2010
On March 17th, the
Chapter "Wear'n the Green" Dinner Meeting
was held at the
Miller's Landing, MCAS Cherry Point. Despite a rather small turnout, a great time was had
by the members. The buffet menu was eclectic and all Irish. The Miller's Landing
staff put out an exceptional meal; especially the Irish stew!
During the business meeting, President Jim Dargan explained that the Chapter
would not be partnering with Century Link for this year's Scholarship Program.
Thanks to the generosity of the Chapter Members, we would be awarding Five $1000
scholarships. While he cannot claim recognition as an Irish tenor, our fearless
leader, Jim Dargan, let the gathering in singing some Irish songs.
January 23, 2011
The Chapter gathered for its January Diner meeting and
Installation of Officers at
Miller's Landing Club, MCAS Cherry Point, on January 20, 2011.
During the business meeting Col. Ron Davia USMC (Ret) installed
the following as Chapter Board and Officers: President - Capt James J. Dargan USMC (Ret.),
1st VP - Col Donald E. Davis USMC (Ret.),
2d VP - LtCol Keith B. Thompson USMCR (Ret.), Secretary - Maj William S. Culler USMC (Ret.),
Treasurer - Maj Daniel G. Walczak USMC (Ret.), and
Directors - Capt Curtis J. Bare USMC (Ret.),
CoL Michael E. Bonheim USA (Ret.),
Col Michael J. Kennedy USMC (Ret.),
Col Richard L. Owen USMC (Ret.), Capt Marie S. Senzig NC USN (Ret.).
Also during the meeting, Col Michael J. Kennedy USMC (Ret.) was presented the Heavy Lifters Trophy for his work as the Chapter Scholarship Chair Person.