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American Military Retirees Association

American Military Retirees Association. National Convention Williamsburg, VA June 13-14, 2014. Doubletree Hotel Lobby AMRA invites hotel guests and staff to a “group singing” of the National Anthem at 4:00pm on June 14 th to celebrate the 200 th Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner.

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American Military Retirees Association

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  1. American Military Retirees Association National Convention Williamsburg, VA June 13-14, 2014

  2. Doubletree Hotel Lobby AMRA invites hotel guests and staff to a “group singing” of the National Anthem at 4:00pm on June 14th to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner

  3. Foundation Board Meeting June 12, 2014

  4. Foundation President Fred Gilman presides over the Annual Board Meeting.

  5. Foundation Board Members

  6. Board members review the Foundation’s financial reports.

  7. ANNUAL MEETINGof the ASSOCIATIONBOARD of DIRECTORS

  8. National President Ronald K. Knepshield calls the Annual Meeting to order.

  9. Ed Singer, Executive Vice President Of ASI gives his annual report on AMRA’s TRICARE Supplement Program.

  10. Jeff Ray, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Selman Co. meets the AMRA Board. Selman recently acquired ASI.

  11. Interested members sit in on the National Board Meeting

  12. (L-R) National Director Bill Knepshield, National Chaplain John Babcock, National Directors Bill Boyle, J.B. Kump, David Cook, Vincent La Valle.

  13. (L-R) National Directors J.B. Kump, David Cook, Vincent La Valle and Ted Painter.

  14. National Director and Scholarship Committee Chair, Debbie Smith, presents recommendation for $35,000 in collegiate scholarships and $5,000 in vocational skills scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.

  15. National Director J.B. Kump reports on proposed amendments to the Bylaws to be presented to delegates for approval at the National Convention.

  16. National Director and Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, Bill Knepshield, reports on the past year’s legislative activities and accomplishments.

  17. National Director Ted Painter reports on AMRA’s Legislative efforts to amend Section 707 of the 2007 NDAA.

  18. DELEGATES RECEPTION

  19. Delegates Reception Friday, June 13, 2014

  20. Delegates Reception

  21. Delegates Reception

  22. Delegates Reception

  23. Delegates Reception

  24. Delegates Reception A GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL!

  25. REGISTRATION June 14, 2014

  26. Registration – the calm before the storm.

  27. AMRA Merchandise

  28. Local Liberty Mutual agent Anne Burke. Liberty Mutual sponsored coffee and pastries for delegates.

  29. Crystal Mang, AMRA Office Manager, registers delegates for the Saturday Convention.

  30. Hampton VA Medical Center was well represented and provided valuable information and assistance.

  31. NATIONAL CONVENTIONJune 14, 2014Morning Session

  32. National President Ronald K. Knepshield opens the first session of the National Convention.

  33. Top Hatters Squadron of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps from Norfolk, VA.

  34. The Top Hatters, following Posting of the Colors.

  35. President Knepshield presents a donation for the Top Hatters Squadron to Instructor Thomas Staubly.

  36. President Knepshield presents AMRA’s JROTC Award to Outstanding Cadet Brendan Shull.

  37. National First Vice President Kirk Bennett presents a railroad lantern to President Knepshield before the meeting starts.

  38. Convention delegates, intent on AMRA business.

  39. Keynote Speaker Matt Stiner, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as the Secretary’s Liaison to Veterans’ Service Organizations

  40. Matt Stiner fields questions from AMRA delegates.

  41. Time to get serious!

  42. In the absence of the Resolutions Chair, Executive Director Peg Bergeron presents Resolutions for approval by the delegation.

  43. National Chaplain John Babcock conducts a Memorial Service for all departed military retirees. This year special tribute was paid to Past National President John Ricci of Plattsburgh, NY.

  44. Past National President Catherine La Valle (FL), Directors “Doc” Holloway (FL) and Roger Mick (IA).

  45. Legislative Affairs Committee members in attendance L-R: Bill Knepshield, Chair (VA); Barry Cox (VA); Director Ted Painter (MA) and J.B. Kump (FL), Vice Chair.

  46. Awards LuncheonJune 14, 2014Sponsored by ASI

  47. Awards Luncheon

  48. Guest Speaker AMRA member and author Rick Campbell spoke of the writing process and provided intriguing clues to the premise of his book, The Trident Deception.

  49. President Knepshield presents the Chapter Communications Award to Chapter President Cathy La Valle for the Treasure Coast Chapter FL1.

  50. Kirk Bennett, Texas Department President, accepts the Top Department Performance Award. Kirk is also National Membership Committee Chair and received AMRA’s Top Recruiter Award for the 3rd year in a row. That’s leading by example!

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