Lincoln Land Chapter
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The Lincoln Land Chapter is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
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**NEW**
Our NEXT Chapter Event:
Christmas Gala/Scholarship Fundraiser
Friday, December 12, 2025
Northfield Conference Center
Springfield IL
Program: Christmas Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser
Our Keynote Speaker: Michelle Rutherford - IL SOS
Registration OPEN Now - Click Here
MOAA Member Spotlight on
Col Robert (Bob) Tyler, USMC (Ret)
in the MOAA National News.
Congratulations, Bob!!
Photos from our recent Dinner Meeting at Bistro 537 (Richland Community College), Decatur, IL
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Click here for Story and Pictures
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MOST RECENT EDITION of Our Chapter Newsletter
"The Salute"
October 2025
MOAA's Summer Advocacy in Action 2025 Campaign!
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MOAA’s Summer Advocacy in Action Campaign is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 4, 2025. This year, we’re focusing on key legislation that impacts service members, their families, and military retirees, including:
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Major Richard Star Act
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Military Spouse Hiring Act
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Currently Serving – Access to Care, with emphasis on several key provisions expected to be included in this year’s NDAA
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To stay informed, visit the MOAA Website,check the weekly MOAA newsletter, and make sure you are signed up for the Legislative Action Center. More information about these issues—and why they were selected—will be shared in the coming weeks.
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MEMBER INCENTIVE
Current Members who get a new member to join, get a complimentary 1-year extension on their Chapter membership!
AND ... Of Course ... the new member’s first year Chapter membership is also complimentary!
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MOAA’s Legislative Action Center
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MOAA's Legislative Action Center has surpassed expectations since its initial launch at the in 2022, allowing members to send tens of thousands of letters, make phone calls, share personal experiences on military- and veteran-related issues, and much much more.
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Chapter Dinners/Events
2025
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During calendar year 2025, the Chapter Leadership explored alternatives for meetings, events and venues., and we are planning for more changes during 2026.
We will be planning dinners, but also exploring possibilities of ZOOM meetings, lunch meetings, short cocktail discussion hours, and project days. ​These possibly be planned for not just the Springfield and Decatur area venues, but possibly for other areas around our chapter area (31 Counties in Central Illinois).
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​​We would appreciate the input and comments from the members.
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The following dates, venues, and programs are currently scheduled for meetings and events in 2025:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Northfield Center
Christmas Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser (Under Review as to Meeting Format and Giving)
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
Wreaths Across America Project
Camp Butler, Springfield, IL
Ceremony - 11AM - Wreath Laying to Follow
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​​​​Executive Committee (EXCOMM) Meetings
(Via ZOOM) - 2026
Schedule TBD
Lincoln Land Chapter Receives Level of Excellence and Communications Awards for 2024
4 Star Level of Excellence / 5 Star Communications
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