Dec 12 2025 Christmas Gala-Scholarship Fundraiser ...

Christmas Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser

Friday, December 4, 2026

Location: Northfield Center, 3280 Northfield Dr, Springfield, IL 62702

Onyx Room

(See Diagram Below for Room Location - Enter at Northfield II Entrance)

Social Hour at 6:00PM

Dinner at 7:00PM

COST: $TBD per person

Dress: Business Casual (Christmas Attire Welcome as well)

REMEMBER - THIS IS NOW OUR ONLY FUND RAISER FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

PLEASE SHOW YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE PROGRAM AND OUR COMMITMENTS

We earnestly request a $50 donation per member attendee towards the Scholarship Fund.

Additional Donations to the Scholarship Fund will be accepted and encouraged

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"

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NOT LATER THEN 5PM on MONDAY, December 8th

or by Contact by Phone (Call or Text):

Dave Knieriem - 217-899-5526

Let us know how many will attend.

MENU: Down Home Dinner Buffet (TBD)

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

If you are unable to attend the Christmas Event, we ask that you please consider a generous donation to the Chapter Scholarship Fund.

To do so, please email your pledge to the Fund to:

If you are able to attend, 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.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Lincoln Land Chapter
Military Officers Association of America