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August 2015

A Five-Star ChapterPublisher COL Juan I. Chavez, USA, Ret. ♦ Editor LTC Don Gersh, USA, Ret.

A monthly newsletter for the members of the Cape Fear Chapter (NC-01)Visit our homepage at www.cfmoaa.org

MOAA designates CapeFear a “5-Star” Chapter

Magda Baggett (standing) was the guestspeaker for the inaugural ROTC Scholar-ship Luncheon at The Mash House onJuly 30 (CFC Photo Service)

12 ROTC Scholarshipspresented to top cadetsBy Don Gersh

In its first ROTCScholarship Luncheon, theChapter awarded 12 schol-arships to deserving SeniorROTC and college-boundJROTC graduates on July30 at The Mash House.

Cadet Tyler Elrod, sonof Ron and Kittie Elrod ofHope Mills and a memberof the UNC-Chapel HillROTC, received the

$1,500 Meinhardt Scholar-ship Award from Harryand Mary Meinhardt.

See page 6 for a list ofthe $1,000 scholarship re-cipients.

Inside:President’s Report …..…. 2Editorial ……….………… 3Chaplain’s Thoughts .…. 4Membership Update ……. 5JROTC Scholarships. … 6Golf Sponsorships ……… 7IN MEMORIAM …..……… 8Golf Participation Form …. 9Membership Application .. 11Calendar of Events ………12

By Don Gersh

It’s official! Cape Fear Chapter (NC-01) has at-tained MOAA’s Level of Excellence Five-StarAward Rating for Calendar Year 2015. In a re-

cent email from NC Council of Chapters PresidentJeri Graham to Juan Chavez, Jeri forwardedMOAA’s ratings of four and five star chapters. Juanwill receive the banner at a ceremony in October inOrlando. Congratulations to the Chapter!

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President’s ReportBy COL (Ret) Juan I. Chavez, USA

Phone (910) 797-5419, email: President@cfmoaa.org

Annual Golf Tournament supports today’s soldiers and tomorrow’s leaders

The men and women of our Armed Forces con-tinue to inspire us with their courage and self-less dedication to mission accomplishment.

There is no question that their training, equipmentand technology are second to none. However, thecornerstone to their success is imbedded in the exer-cise of sound leadership principles by our youngtroop leaders.

The main source of officer procurement forall of our services is our college Reserve OfficerTraining Corps (ROTC) programs. The Cape FearChapter remains committed to insuring that our ser-vices continue to have the best talent our collegeROTC programs can produce. We do this by spon-soring an ROTC scholarships awards program in 26area high schools and four area universities.

Since 1998 we have awarded academicscholarships to the most outstanding junior ROTCcadets accepted for admission to four-year collegeprograms, as well as to senior ROTC cadets enrolledin ROTC commissioning programs in our area uni-versities. So far this year we have awarded fifteenscholarships totaling $15,500 to qualified applicants,bringing our total to $104,500 in awards made sincethe program’s inception.

The major fund raiser to support the ROTCscholarship awards program is our annual golf tour-nament which will be held this year on September19, 2015 at Baywood Golf Course. In addition toencouraging individual participation in the golf tour-nament we are asking chapter members, patriots,businesses and civic organizations to consider spon-soring a golf hole with a donation of $125. We arealso soliciting our supporters to treat a Fort Braggsoldier or Wounded Warrior to play by payinghis/her $70 entry fee.

These tax deductible contributions will helpone of our nation’s best to complete a college degreeprogram, earn a commission in one of our ArmedServices, and serve in the military for a minimum offour years active duty to perhaps as long as a 30 yearcareer; a tremendous investment in our country. Ihope that you will join us as a player, a sponsor, adonor, or a tournament volunteer in making thisyear’s fund raiser a resounding success.

Tip of the Hat… to members of the Cape FearChapter who donated a total of $4,113 tofive high school JROTC programs they sup-port as follows:

·$1,000 to the Navy JROTC unit at CapeFear High School in Fayetteville,N.C. to help the unit defray transpor-tation expenses to their summer campat Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,NC

·$1,238 to the Air Force JROTC unit atTerry Sanford High School, and $875to the Air Force JROTC unit at E.E.Smith High School both in Fayette-ville, NC to fund attendance of cadetsat the Cadet Officer LeadershipSchool hosted by Fayetteville StateUniversity.

·$500 to Hoke High School in Raeford,NC to fund attendance of ArmyROTC cadets at the Cadet LeadershipChallenge Summer Camp at FortJackson, SC.

·$500 to West Bladen High School Army JROTC at Bladenboro, NC to purchase signs for their physical fit- ness trail constructed by the unit’s cadets on the school campus.

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EditorialBy LTC (Ret) Don Gersh, USAPhone (910) 624-4597, email: Secretary@cfmoaa.org

“I don’t golf, but how can I help with the Annual Golf Tournament?”

This is only occasion that we ask our membersto donate their time, talents and treasure insupport of our primary philanthropic endeavor

– our ROTC Scholarship Awards Program. We areasking all chapter members to participate in one wayor another.

Last year only 27% of our members partici-pated in this most important event, an increase of 7%from the previous year. This year our goal is to get atleast 50% member participation. Support can be inform of entering as a player or a team, sponsoring ahole, sponsoring a soldier or wounded warrior to play,donating merchandise or gift certificates/cards suit-able for a prize, helping in some capacity on tourna-ment day, or a combination of the aforementioned.

Hole Sponsorships. A donation of $125 will sponsora hole. You can sponsor a hole in your name, or inmemory of a love one (favored by our auxiliary). Ifyou know of any business, civic or church group, orfriend that would be willing to support a noble pro-gram ask them to sponsor a hole. Sponsorship entitlesthe sponsor to a professionally fabricated sign withthe inscription, “This Hole Sponsored by”, followedby the sponsor’s name and/or other desired designa-tion, prominently displayed on one of the tee boxesduring the tournament.

Active Duty Soldiers Sponsorships: Our program tosponsor our active duty soldiers andwounded warriors to play in our golf tournament asour guests is a popular one. Our soldiershave a great time and our sponsors get a great senseof satisfaction in treating them. Our goal this yearis to sponsor at least 50 active duty soldiers; the costwill be $70 per soldier (the player entry fee). Thebenefits of this program are several, but suffice it tosay that it presents an opportunity to thank our activeduty soldiers for their service by treating them to a

great golf outing; and, it presents them an opportunityto socialize with us.

Donations. A popular feature of our tournament isthe drawing for prizes by players who purchase “Mul-ligan” chances. A ticket is issued for each “Mulli-gan” purchased and these tickets are used to draw forprizes. Prizes consist of golf related merchandise oraccessories, or gift certificates/cards from restaurantsand other commercial enterprises. Donations of suchitems are welcome and encouraged.

To make a donation or to volunteer to help ontournament day please call Tammy Beshlin, Tourna-ment Director at (910) 213-2065, or email her atbeshlin_4@msn.com.

To sponsor a hole or a soldier use the sponsorshipsubmission form on page 7.

To enter as a player or team use the tournament en-try form on page 9.

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Chaplain’s Thoughts By Chap (LTC) Timothy H. Atkinson, USA

phone (910) 978-3541 chaplain@cfmoaa.org

Leadership Through Sacrificial Service

“Where there is no guidance thepeople fall, but in abundance of

counselors there is victory.”- Proverbs 11:14

It is so important to have good effective leader-ship. It makes all the difference between a winningteam and a losing one. Ultimately God wants all ofus to look to Him to be good leaders who make agood impact as our verse says. One remarkableleader who did that during World War II, WinstonChurchill said, “Success is going from failure tofailure without a loss of enthusiasm.” We must not ever give up in the struggle to leadin the way in which God wants us to lead, and Hewants all of us to lead in various ways. One maylead in service and another in some more prominentway, but all are equally important. As they say intheater, there are no small parts only small actors. I remember Moses and how he had such a strug-gle with leading the people. He never gave up inmaking a difference; and the people did ultimatelycome into the promise land. His willingness to sac-rifice and lead in selfless service was tremendousand noteworthy.

What is God asking you to do? We too bothactive duty and retiree can live those values of goodleadership that help people “not to fall” as our versefrom Proverbs says. The Army values are spelledout in the acronym, LDRSHIP, and stands for Loy-alty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integ-rity, and Personal Courage. All of thesecomponents go into making a leader of character

someone can trust. Military and their families areso important to the future of this great country.

Our verse says that in the multitude of counsel-ors there is victory. However, a call to leadershipis a call to sacrifice. When we lead it is often aboutsuffering and working with the pains and trials ofothers. It may seem like taking one step forwardand getting knocked back two. However, with Godas our ultimate leader we can keep the demons atbay and see the breakthrough for those God hasasked for us to lead. We can make a real differ-ence. When the breakthrough happens that victoryis so sweet and it is all worth the struggle.

Let’s trust God to help us in MOAA to lead theway and to make the difference in the lives of oth-ers we can touch. We can with His help and wewill. Please let me know what prayer concerns youmay have. Remember Peggy and I care.

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MembershipUpdateby Juan Chavez

Recruiting

We added two newmembers to our rolls inJuly, bringing our total to27 year-to-date. Thesedog days of summer havenot been conducive to ourrecruiting efforts, hopeful-ly we’ll rebound this fall.

It is my privilege towelcome our newestmembers:

Colonel Michael Musiol,USADr. Lisa Gushin, a for-mer Army dentist

The challenges ourmilitary establishment isfacing this year are un-precedented. If we wantto help ourselves, our mil-itary and our nation, weneed to strengthen ourvoice on Capitol Hill.

You can contribute tothis effort by recruitingONE additional Voice in2015; we need everyoneto do their part.

To review, the eligibil-ity criteria for member-ship are: anycommissioned or warrantofficer – active duty, re-tired, former, Reserve orNational Guard, in any ofthe seven uniformed ser-vices.

Retention

For the very few whodid not respond to our re-newal notices, your mem-bership can still bereinstated if you reapply.

If you are one of thedelinquents, please mail inyour requests using theform on the back page ofthe Infogram. You canalso renew online and payby credit card by going tohttp://www.moaa.org/ On-lineChapterDuesPay-ment/.

If you’re not sure of yourstatus or have any ques-tions, please call DonGersh at (910) 484-4545or email him atsecretary@cfmoaa.org.

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Cape Fear Chapter, MOAA

2015 Junior ROTC Scholarship Winners ($1,000)Cape Fear High School

Victoria A. Stanton (Norfolk State University)

Victoria A. Burleson (Norfolk State University)

Fairmont High School

Jan-Philipp Schneider (UNC Pembroke)

Aaron L. Carter (Campbell University)

Harnett Central High School

Weston D. Hayes (The Citadel)

Lumberton Senior High School

Qy Darrius Z. McEachern (UNC Chapel Hill)

South Robeson High School

Johnathan H. Singh (UNC Pembroke)

Fayetteville Terry Sanford High School

William D. Gothard (NC State University)

Jorge A. Padilla (Fayetteville Technical Community College)

Emily I. Jasienowski (NC State University)

Union High School

Kenneth Santana (Fayetteville State University)

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The Cape Fear ChapterMilitary Officers Association of America

2015 ROTC Scholarship Awards ProgramAnnual Fund Raising Golf Tournament

September 19, 2015

Sponsorship

Businesses, civic groups or individuals can support the ROTC Scholarship Awards Programby sponsoring a hole with a donation of $125.

Sponsorship includes a professionally fabricated sign with the inscription, “This HoleSponsored By”, followed by the sponsor’s name and/or other desired designation, prominently postedon one of the tee boxes during the tournament. Moreover, a list of all sponsors is included in thetournament brochure provided to all participants as well as in the October 2015 issue of the“Infogram”, the Chapter’s monthly newsletter; and, the Chapter’s web site at www.cfmoaa.org.

Most importantly, it rewards the sponsor with the knowledge that the donation will help oneof our nation’s finest complete college, earn a commission as an officer in one of our Armed services,and serve in our military for a minimum of eight years, possibly more.

Tammy BeshlinTAMMY BESHLINTournament Director910-213-2065beshlin_4@msn.com

TO: Tournament Director

q Enclosed is a check for $125 for a hole sponsorship.

q I want to treat_______soldiers/airmen to play @$70 each =__________as a way of sayingthanks for their service and sacrifices.

Name of sponsor:______________________________________________________

Name of business:______________________________________________________

Mailing address:________________________________________________________

Email address:_________________________________________________________

Telephone number:___________________________

NOTE: Please make checks payable to “CFC, MOAA” and return this form with check to either:(1) The Tournament Committee Member who gave it to you, or (2) The Baywood Golf Course ProShop, or (3) CFC, MOAA, ATTN: Tournament Director, P.O. Box 53621 Fayetteville, NC 28305

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IN MEMORIAM

CW4 (Ret) Robert Bowles, Jr., US Army(Sep 8, 1920 –June 14, 2015)It is with deep regret that we announce that CW4 (Ret) Robert Bowles, one of our regular memberspassed away on June 14, 2015 in Chattanooga, Tennessee while attending one of his WW II reunions.

Bob was one of a very few surviving World War II veterans of our chapter. He took part in the Battleof the Bulge in December 1944, and always considered himself blessed that he survived that and re-turned home in one piece.

Bob was a very active and loyal member of our chapter for many years. Bob attended every chaptermeeting and event without fail, always being the first one to send in his reservations. Bob was a manof extraordinary character, a pleasing personality, and a true patriot. He was well liked and respectedby everyone who knew him and we shall miss him dearly.

Our heartfelt condolences are extended to all of the Bowles family during their bereavement.

MRS. MARTHA DUELL(Died July 24, 2015 at age 90)Auxiliary member Mrs. Martha Duell was married to COL (Ret) Clilfford Duell. According to theFayetteville Observer, Martha grew up in Bruebach, France. She lived under Nazi occupation from1939 until December 1944, and was once hit by a Gestapo member for refusing to say, ''Heil Hitler.''Martha met her husband while working at the post exchange in France. The couple moved to Americain 1948, and she made Fayetteville her home.

Martha and then-City Councilwoman Mildred Evans organized the inaugural International Folk Festi-val, which began celebrating the city's cosmopolitan flavor in 1978, and was one of the founders of theCape Fear Botanical Garden, which was incorporated in 1989. She created the Lafayette Society in1981.

"There was nothing in it for her," Bill Hurley, a former Fayetteville mayor, said Saturday. "She justwanted to see the community be the best. She was just one of those perfect leaders," Mr. Hurley said."A dynamic dame she was."

Martha devoted her life to making her new home better and improving America's understanding ofFrench culture, say friends who knew her. She was notified last month that she will be awarded theFrench Legion of Honor for her life’s work.

Editor’s Note: I called Martha every so often just to say “hello” and check on her. Just lastmonth she renewed her membership in the Chapter for next year and wrote a sizeable check forthe ROTC Scholarship Fund. I wrote her a note thanking her for her donation, but I don’tthink Martha would mind if I shared this with you. Martha and Bob are and will be missed.

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Fill out, detach and return with entry fee.

Player #1________________*Hcp_____

Player #2________________*Hcp_____

Player #3________________*Hcp_____

Player #4________________*Hcp_____

POC Phone #______________________

Email Address_____________________

*Enter USGA handicap index or averagescore for 18 holes.

MULLIGANS AND RED BOMBSAVAILABLE AT CHECK-IN

FORMAT

DATE AND PLACE ENTRY FEES OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM(Individual or Team)

Saturday, September 19, 2015 Baywood Golf Course

TEE TIME

$70.00 per player(Sponsor an active duty soldier to play

by paying his/her entry fee.)

10:00 AM Shotgun Start

Four Person Scramble(aka “Captain’s Choice”)

Individual entries will be formed into teamsby the Committee based on handicap. Every effort will be made to include at leastone active duty soldier or spouse in eachteam.

To achieve equity, all team gross scoreswill be adjusted based on the A player’shandicap.

PAYOFFS AND PRIZES

1st Place Team (gross & net)2nd Place Team (gross & net)Closest to the pin on par 3’sBlind draw for door prizes

A ticket will be given for each mulliganand/or red bomb purchased; these ticketswill be used to draw for many great priz es.

REGISTRATION NOTES

Registration deadline is September 17, 2015

CheckIn time is 8:00 AM, September 19,2015

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES

Green/cart fees and range ballsGoodie bag On course beveragesCatered dinner after playMany prizes and giveaways

Entry fees are considered donations andWill not be refunded to “no shows.”

INCLUDE PAYMENTMake checks payable to: CFC, MOAAMail to, or drop off at:

Baywood Golf Courseor

CFC, MOAAATTN: Tournament DirectorP.O. Box 53621Fayetteville, NC 28305

CONTACT NUMBERS

Tammy BeshlinTournament Director

910.213.2065Email: beshlin_4@msn.comBaywood Golf Club Pro Shop

910.483.4330

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Pix from the Scholarship Luncheon By COL (Ret) Art Rodriguez, USA

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CAPE FEAR CHAPTER OF THE

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Initial Application Renewal Date

(Last Name) (First Name) (MI) (Rank) (Branch of Service)

(Mailing Address: Number and Street) (Preferred Telephone Number)

(City) (State) (Zip) (Email Address)

Birth Date _______________ Spouse’s name ______________________

Status: Retired Active Duty Former Officer Reserve National Guard

Cadet/Midshipman Auxiliary In this case fill in the above information but show your deceased

spouse’s rank and branch of service.

I am a member of National MOAA; my member # is _______________ . I am a Life Member

I am not a member.

I would like to receive my chapter newsletter via: Email USPS

In addition to my dues, I have included a donation of $________for the Chapter’s ROTC Scholarship Fund.

Your signature:

Annual Chapter membership dues are $20.00 for Regular members; $10.00 for Auxiliary.

Please mail this application with your check (payable to CFC, MOAA) to:

CAPE FEAR CHAPTER-MOAA

P.O. Box 53621

Fayetteville, NC 28305

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Cape Fear Chapter, MOAAPost Office Box 53621Fayetteville, NC 28305

“We are a powerful voice speakingfor a strong national defense, andrepresenting the interests of militaryofficers and their families at everystage of their career.”

1 Sep - CFC Board of Directors Meeting at Fort Bragg Conference and Catering Center, 1100 hours 7 Sep - Labor Day 11 Sep - Patriot Day (observed as a National Day of Service and Remembrance) 19 Sep - Annual Golf Tournament, Baywood Golf Club, 1000 hours 6 Oct - CFC Board of Directors Meeting at Fort Bragg Conference and Catering Center, 1100 hours 12 Oct - Columbus Day 3 Nov - Election Day 3 Nov - CFC Board of Directors Meeting at Fort Bragg Conference and Catering Center, 1100 hours 11 Nov - Veteran’s Day *20 Nov - CFC Annual General Membership Meeting at Fort Bragg Conference and Catering Center, 1830 hours 26 Nov - Thanksgiving Day

*Date is tentative, to be confirmed.

Cape Fear Chapter website is www.cfmoaa.org