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 July 4, 2009 our chapter again participated in the Coeur d'Alene Parade. Here you see Dick Oates, Marilyn Hunt, Rufus and Sheila Hoefer next to the black Zephyr Dick drove. Audrey Oates waved from the back seat. Rufus and Sheila carried the Chapter banner in front of the Zephyr. All six of them declared it was fun and they will do it again.
Marilyn and others participated in more local parades in north Idaho cities.
 At the September 26th semi annual meeting of WSCOC meeting held at Patriots Landing in DuPont Washington, our Rufus Hoefer was installed as the new Secretary/Treasurer. The new president is Ken Deich (Seattle Chapter) and 2nd vice president is Pete Petersen (Mt. Rainier Chapter). Not pictured are 1st vice president Doug Kotrba (Mt Rainier Chapter). Our Merl Gorton will become a member of the Governor's Veterans Advisory Committee.
 Bob Hunt, spouse of our president Marilyn Hunt, was acknowledged by Washington State Council of Chapters (WSCOC) president, Merl Gorton, for his contributions to MOAA for his efforts in preparing letters to our Idaho and Washington members of Congress, addressing our concerns for the active duty, retirees and surviving spouses. Bob at each meeting has letters for all attendees to sign and pre-addressed envelopes. All we ever have to do is bring a few address labels of our own and a few postage stamps, sign the letters,and he takes care of the rest.
It was reported at the WSCOC meeting that so far this year our chapter has mailed over 1300 letters toCongress. This ongoing service to our membership is greatly appreciated by all those who participate in signing these letters. Thank you Bob!
On June 13th, 124 members and guests attended the luncheon meetingin Bayview Idaho. We had a wonderful lunch catered by the Crossroads of Post Falls at the Bayview Center. Our speaker and tour guide, Al Griffith, is the Director at the Naval Acoustic Research Detachment. Al's talk before the tour was very interesting and walking the property was evenmore interesting. There were lots of questions from members (probably the Navy guys).
As always, Bob and Maggie Imle did a super job of finding an interesting and tasty luncheon meeting! Thank you so much!!
Veterans Fair
 May 30, 2009 The Third Annual Veterans Fair, hosted by Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers was held on Saturday, May 30, 2009. It was the largest turnout to date. Again Cathy handed out medals to veterans who had earned them and never received them. She also recognized the Outstanding Spouses of active duty military. We are awaiting pictures with names and award from her office and will update this information as it is received.
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Washington State Veterans Cemetery
 May 25, 2009 was an important day for all veterans in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho! It was the day ground breaking occurred for the first Washington State Veterans Cemetery. Yes, you read that correctly – the FIRST WASHINGTON STATE VETERANS CEMETERY.
Many dignitaries were recognized including Congressional Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and some local legislators. The board members who have worked with General Neal Sealock, US Army (Ret) for the past year, and of course the Executive Director of the cemetery Richard Cesler.
The ceremony was just right, not too long, speakers were brief but good and the skies were blue. It was warm with just the right amount of wind to keep us cool. The JROTC from Medical Lake High School did a wonderful job with the flags and had to stand with the flags during the entire service because of the breeze. The Patriot Guard was standing at honor as they so often do for any veterans’ affair, when asked.
The Grand Opening will be next year, May 31, 2010. We hope to see many of our local veterans in attendance. More will be written about the cemetery as we progress through the construction stage. Stayed tuned!
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Summer Fun Fair
 May 21, 2009 our chapter president Marilyn Hunt, legislative chair Chuck Latimer, and auxiliary liaison Beth Ann Daigre attended the Summer Fun Fair at Fairchild AFB. Chuck was very active in greeting officers and he signed up seven new members for MOAA. As always, these three directors enjoy the challenge of enlightening others to the benefits of membership in the Military Officers Association of America. Well done Chuck!
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All City Civic Military Luncheon
May 14, 2009 Marilyn Hunt, Chapter President and Beth Ann Daigre, Auxiliary Liaison attended the All City Civic Military Luncheon at the Davenport Hotel. The luncheon is part of the Spokane Lilac Festival which honors our nations military. The luncheon was a wonderful celebration which included a Missing Man Table with ceremony by the Medical Lake AFJROTC Honor Guard. A Missing Man Table Narration was given by Lt Colonel Dale Starr , ANG, Ex-POW. There was also a live feed from Iraq with PR1 Ryan Willis. Keynote Speaker was Rear Admiral James A. Symonds, Commander, Navy Region Northwest. One of our own, Natale Szabo read her National Winner VFW Voice of Democracyspeech.
The Armed Forces Persons of the Year are:
Jr. Guard/Reserve Cpl. Dustin Duvanich, USMC
Sr. Guard/Reserve SMSgt. Stephan E. Coulston, WA ANG
Jr. Active Duty IC2 Amanda Munson, US Navy
Sr. Active Duty SFC Zane C. Sheets, US Army |
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