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LCdr. Sheldon Vazquez, USN (Ret.)
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The Sunflower Chapter ...
- was organized in 1998, and affiliated with the national office of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) that same year. Today, more than 100 members in the Kansas City area belong to this chapter.
- is an active organization with monthly dinner meetings, normally on the third Tuesday of the month. These meetings are held at the St. Andrew's Golf Club, 11099 W. 135th Street, Overland Park, Kansas.
- annually awards a $3,000 Sunflower Foundation Scholarship to a graduating senior of one of the following high schools:
- Shawnee Mission North High School in Johnson County
- Shawnee Mission West High School in Johnson County
- Washington High School in Wyandotte County
- or a freshman ROTC cadet at the University of Kansas
- annually awards leadership medals and certificates to selected juniors from the same high schools.
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Congratulations to our Chapter President for 2008, CWO3
David Kennedy, USMC (Ret.), and his staff of Officers and Board of Directors. The Sunflower Chapter was recently selected as a
5-Star Chapter of Excellence for 2008 - this is our seventh year in a row as a Chapter of Excellence!
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Bud Munson proudly displays the 4-Star Chapter Streamer for 2007 presented by Colonel Lee Lange II, USMC (Ret.). Col. Lange is the Director of Council and Chapter Affairs at MOAA. Bud was the Chapter president for 2007, and the one who guided us to our sixth year in a row of recognition as a MOAA Chapter of Excellence!
The Sunflower Chapter was previously recognized as a 5-Star Chapter for its efforts in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, and as a 4-Star Chapter for 2006 and 2007.
Congratulations are also due to each and every Chapter member for this – because you helped make it happen!
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Incoming Chapter Officers for 2009
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The incoming Chapter Officers and Directors for 2009 are:
(From L to R) – Don Baker (Treasurer), Doug Dilday (Director), Paul Robinson (1st Vice President), Audrey Irick (Director), Colonel Lee Lange II, USMC (Director for Council and Chapter Affairs, MOAA), Sheldon Vazquez (President), Lon Allen (Director), and Harry Malnicof (Secretary). |
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In November 2008, the Sunflower Chapter celebrated its 10th Anniversary as a MOAA Chapter. Our Guest Speaker was Col. Lee Lange II, USMC (Ret.), the Director for Council and Chapter Affairs for MOAA.
In honor of the celebration, we gathered some of the Past Presidents for
a photo op.
(From L to R) – Harry Malnicof (2000), Sam
Malsbary (1999), Charles (Bud) Munson (2006 & 2007), Colonel Lee Lange II, USMC (Director for Council and Chapter Affairs, MOAA),
Larry Schmidt (2001), Jim Kelly (2004), and David Kennedy (2002 & 2008). |
Congratulations to our 2008 Sunflower Scholarship recipient!
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At right, LTG Rich Keller, USA (Ret.) & Cadet 3rd Class
Bob Wiggin, USAF
Prior to his attendance at KU, Cadet
Wiggin attended Johnson County Community College in Overland Park where he was president of the Student Senate.
As a side note, Cadet Wiggin became a naturalized American
citizen on Friday, July 25, 2008. On behalf of all Sunflower Chapter members...
Congratulations, Cadet
Wiggin! |
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Kudos to the brave souls who volunteered to hand out water and Gatorade during the Olathe Marathon on Saturday, April 5, 2008!
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Members of the Sunflower Chapter hand out water during the Olathe Marathon in 40 degree weather with the wind chill below freezing!
(From L to R) – Pat Murphy, Bob Zurcher, Jane Kelly, Jim Kelly, Kurt Behrman, Sheldon Vazquez, Bud Munson, David Kennedy, and Harry Malnicof (not shown is Doug Dilday who is taking the picture). |
As part of the September 2007 Chapter Meeting, Bud Munson and Major Harvey Bayless, USAF (Ret.) enjoy a glass of wine at a recent Sunflower Chapter Wine Tasting.
Harvey is a Tuskegee Airman who served in World War II, and is a member of the Sunflower Chapter.
A week earlier, Harvey was presented an award by Congressmen Dennis Moore (D, KS-3rd District) and Emanuel Cleaver (D, MO-5th District) for his accomplishments, and recognition as a Tuskegee Airman.
On behalf of all Sunflower Chapter members...
Congratulations, Harvey! |
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Chapter Activities:
· JROTC & ROTC Scholarships through our Sunflower Foundation.
· Fundraising via Chapter Prize Drawing, Annual Christmas Auction, and various work opportunities.
· Heart of America Veteran's Stand Down -- we participate twice a year to help homeless veterans.
· Award-winning Chapter Newsletter -- our Sunflower Leaflet is published monthly.
Join Now! ... but first, read this article from 2004 about The Value of MOAA Membership
(29K pdf file)... and this one titled "Do the Math!"
(23K pdf file)
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You can get the FREE Adobe Reader
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