Lincoln Land Chapter
Military Officers Association of America
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The Lincoln Land Chapter is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
MOAA and its affiliated councils and chapters are non-partisan.
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**** NEW **** MOAA Lincoln Land Chapter Scholarship Applications are OPEN​​​
Click Here for the Scholarship Requirements and to download the Application
7th Annual MOAA Lincoln Land Chapter Golf Outing - Registration NOW OPEN
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Presentation Slides from Our Feb 21st Chapter Dinner Meeting Are Available
​Topic: Spouse Survivor Information (Chapter Meeting Program - February 21, 2025)
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Click Here to Download the Slides and Information from the Presentation (PDF Format)
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MOST RECENT EDITION of Our Chapter Newsletter
"The Salute"
April 2025
Our NEXT Chapter Event:
Dinner Meeting - April 11, 2025
(*** NOTE DATE CHANGE ***)
Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, Springfield, IL
Program: Patrick Harper, US Public Health Service
Information and Registration Now Open and Available
New TRICARE Contract Information
What it means for Your Earned Benefit in 2025
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TRICARE beneficiaries are set to start receiving care under a new provider contract, dubbed “T-5,” in January 2025
To find out what this means to all of us, please look at the quick primer on what this changeover will mean moving forward.
Full information on the MOAA Website News Page.
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Chapter Dinners/Events
2025
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During calendar year 2025, the Chapter Leadership continues to explore alternatives for meetings, events and venues., and we are planning for changes during 2026.
We will be planning dinners, but also exploring possibilities of ZOOM meetings, lunch meetings, short cocktail discussion hours, and project days. ​These possibly be planned for not just the Springfield and Decatur area venues, but possibly for other areas around our chapter area (31 Counties in Central Illinois).
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​​We appreciate the input and comments from the members.
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The following dates, venues, and programs are currently scheduled for meetings and events in 2025 and may be subject to change.
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Friday, April 11, 2025
Northfield Center, Springfield, IL
Program: Patrick Harper, U.S. Public Health Service
TOPIC: Paradise Lost: USPHS Response to the 2023 Maui Wildfires
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Friday, June 13, 2025
Beach House, Decatur, IL
Program: Pastor Paul Pfeffer
TOPIC: Military Chaplains' Program Presentation
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Friday, August 8, 2025
Island Bay Yacht Club (Outdoor Patio), Springfield, IL -
Program: Summer Outing and Scholarship Presentation
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Friday, October 10, 2025
Location TBD
Program: TBD
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
7th Annual Golf Outing - Shambolee Golf Course, Petersburg, IL
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Northfield Center
Christmas Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser (Under Review as to Meeting Format and Giving)
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Executive Committee (EXCOMM) Meetings
(Via ZOOM) - 2025
May 8, 2025
July 10, 2025
September 11, 2025
November 13, 2025
Chapter News Items
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We want to keep all of our Chapter membership informed of what's happening n the chapter. So, in addition to our newsletter, we are also posting news stories of interest to our members here. These will be updated on a regular basis.
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