Thank you to all our MUSNAVC members who participated in the MOAA Advocacy in Action campaign event last month.  Through your support, every member of Congress was contacted and informed of the need to (1) Restore the TRICARE pharmacy network and (2) Pay full housing costs of Servicemembers.  Several of our members participated in the in-person meetings held in DC on the hill.  They went as part of their State delegation and reported back of a successful and rewarding experience.  Many MUSNAVC members had visited or called the local office and discussed the issues, using the MOAA provided fact sheets to guide the discussion.  Most of our members responded by using the Legislative Action Center to send emails to their representatives.  No matter how you participated, your support and participation was crucial to the success of the campaign.  Thank-You!

Other notes of Thanks:

1. Thanks to the efforts of Pat Chappell, Rose Durning, Sherry Hoyt-Cline, and Ann Devers, we have expanded our buddy-call program to the “We Care” program.  This program will reach out following natural disasters/events, and when members just want to stay informed and connected, to let them know that we care and are concerned.  Afterall, caring and concern is innate with the nursing career we have chosen.  See the “We Care” link below under recent updates.  They could always use more volunteers.

2. Tonya Rogers, Diane Scherr, and Pat Chappell are planning our next “Social Forum” for June. With our members spread across the entire country, it is difficult to hold in person events to get to know each other and spend a little time just to chat.  We hold these virtual events three times a year where we can meet, over our favorite beverage of choice, and share what we are doing and various topics.  Watch for further information for our June social.

3. Mike Monahan, Mary Link, and Lennie Enzel have done a marvelous job lining up guest speakers for the year.  They listened to what you said were important topics and interests and put together a slate of top-notch excellent speakers.  If you have any suggestions, let us know.

4. Behind the screen, Kat Clark, membership chair, is doing a magnificent job with recruiting, membership rosters and contact list, welcome letters, and keeping me on schedule. Kathleen Smith, secretary, keeps all our minutes up to date and Robin Garbus, treasurer, keeps our financial and reporting requirements current.

Without all of our wonderful volunteer Board of Directors, there would not be a MUSNAVC!  National MOAA has recognized the significant role and contributions our Chapter members bring to the National Advocacy efforts of MOAA.  Your membership, support, and commitment to “Never Stop Serving” is invaluable and much appreciated.

​

Joe