
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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Christmas Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser
Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Northfield Center, 3280 Northfield Dr, Springfield, IL 62702
(Click Here for Directions - Google Maps)
Onyx Room
(See Diagram Below for Room Location - Enter at Northfield II Entrance)
Social Hour at 6:00PM
Dinner at 7:00PM
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COST: $37.00 per person
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Dress: Business Casual (Christmas Attire Welcome as well)
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REMEMBER - THIS IS ONE OF OUR MAJOR FUND RAISERS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
PLEASE SHOW YOUR CONTINUED NEEDED SUPPORT TO THE PROGRAM AND OUR COMMITMENTS
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We earnestly request a $50 donation per member attendee towards the Scholarship Fund.
Additional Donations to the Scholarship Fund will be accepted and encouraged
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​Program: Christmas Dinner, Social and Mixer
(Holiday Music to Accompany Our Social Hour Time)
Scholarship Fundraiser
Officer Installation for 2026-2027
Our Special Keynote Speaker: Michelle Rutherford
Illinois Survivor Outreach Services - Support Coordination
Topic: "Surviving the Holidays"
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RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NOT LATER THEN 5PM on MONDAY, December 8th
REGISTER ONLINE NOW BY Clicking Here
or by Contact by Phone (Call or Text):
Dave Knieriem - 217-899-5526
Email: dknieriem@casscomm.com
Let us know how many will attend.
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MENU: Down Home Dinner Buffet
Tossed Salad with Choice of Dressing
Three Bean Salad
Roast Turkey and Dressing
Baked Virginia Ham
Whipped Potatoes and Gravy
Green Beans with Bacon & Onion
Cranberry Relish
Biscuits & Rolls
Pumpkin, Apple, and Mixed Berry Pies
Coffee, Iced Tea, Water
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If you are unable to attend the Christmas Dinner, we ask that you please consider a donation to the Chapter Scholarship Fund. To do so, please email your pledge to the Fund to:
Maj Dave Knieriem (dknieriem@casscomm.com)
Col Gene Bian (gb2416@comcast.net)
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We encourage additional donations to the Scholarship Fund.
You may do that when you check in for the December Meeting with a check to the Chapter.
We appreciate any additional support for our VERY IMPORTANT Scholarship Fund.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!


