President Greg Williamson convened the meeting and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, followed by the invocation by Chaplain Atkinson.

President Williamson extended a warm welcome to all attendees and wished them a Happy 64th Anniversary. He shared a brief narrative celebrating the founding of the chapter and then invited Lois Ives, our most senior member present, to ceremoniously cut the “birthday cake,” which was later served as dessert.

After lunch, President Williamson presented the prestigious 2024 Robert F. DeMeter Chapter Service Award to MAJ (Ret) Gerald F. "Jerry" Croll in recognition of his sustained outstanding service to the chapter as Treasurer from April 2021 to December 2024.

Several chapter members were honored with certificates of appreciation plus a chapter cap or coffee mug for their contributions:

Teresa Vaughn for providing exceptional service in welcoming all members and guests to chapter events.

Tim Atkinson for providing exceptional service as on-call Chaplain and as a volunteer during our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Eli Ballard for providing exceptional service as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and as a volunteer during our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Bill Bell for providing exceptional service as our 2nd Vice President and as a volunteer during our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

George Bond for providing exceptional service as 1st Vice President and as a volunteer during the annual golf tournament and our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Bruce Brown for providing exceptional service as a volunteer during our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Steve Cage for providing exceptional service as a volunteer during our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Juan Chavez for providing exceptional service as Designated Scribe, Webmaster, Assistant Treasurer, and volunteer during our annual golf tournament and 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Bob Covalucci for providing exceptional Chapter service as a volunteer during our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Jerry Croll for providing exceptional service as Treasurer, as a member of the 2023-2024 Scholarship Committee, and as a volunteer during our annual golf tournament and the 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Tad Davis for providing exceptional service by setting the standard for coordinating our "Day at the Ballpark" events.

Rich Underwood for providing exceptional service as President and as a volunteer during our annual golf tournament and our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Marty Williams for providing exceptional service as our 3rd Vice President, guiding the ROTC scholarship process, and as a volunteer during our annual golf tournament and our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Greg Williamson for providing exceptional service as Chaplain, MOAA Community Outreach Grant request writer, and as a volunteer during our annual golf tournament and our 2024 Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build project.

Chaplain Atkinson delivered the benediction and the meeting adjourned.

Photographs courtesy of Teresa Vaughn.