Lincoln Land Chapter
Military Officers Association of America

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: (TBD)

$135 per member attendee

(Includes Dinner ($35) and Donation to the Scholarship Fund ($100))

$35 per spouse/guest attendee

Dress: Business Attire (Christmas Attire Welcome as well)

Additional Donations to the Scholarship Fund are Encouraged

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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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​Program:  Christmas Dinner, Social and Mixer
Scholarship Fundraiser

Our Special Keynote Speaker: Michelle Rutherford
Illinois Survivor Outreach Services - Support Coordination
 

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RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NOT LATER THEN 5PM on TUESDAY, December 9th

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN Mid to Late November

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: TBD

  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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NOTE:  Scholarship Fundraiser:  If you are unable to attend the Christmas Dinner, we ask that you please consider a donation to our Chapter Scholarship Fund.

Email Maj Dave Knieriem to set up (dknieriem@casscomm.com) 

or Col Gene Bian (gb2416@comcast.net)

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ADDITIONALLY:  You may elect to donate more to the Scholarship Fund.  You can 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!