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).
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Lincoln Land Chapter Dinner Meeting/Outing
August 8, 2025
Island Bay Yacht Club, Springfield, IL
Our Dinner Meeting was as Island Bay Yacht Club on Lake Springfield, Springfield, Illinois.
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Some information and a few photos of our event below
Perfect weather for our summer event and award of our Chapter Scholarship.​
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All had a great time at a great venue, and great food.
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Our 2025 Lincoln Land Scholarship Recipient was Olivia Snowden.
Scholarship was awarded by Lt Col Mark DePue, Lincoln Land Chapter Scholarship Chairman. Olivia is studying Physical Training at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Olivia is the Grand-Daughter of Lincoln Land Member Colonel John Rashke, USA (Ret) and Jane Rashke.
Pictured here (Left to Right):
Lt Col Mark DePue (Scholarship Committee Chair); Olivia Snowden - Scholarship Recipient, ; Charley (Friend of Olivia); Jane Raschke, Grandmother of Olivia; John Rasche, Col, USA, (Ret) - Chapter Member and Grandfather of Olivia; and Olivia's Father