RALLY 2006 UNDERWAY THIS WEEK

MOAA members and others from all over California will assemble in Sacramento beginning Wednesday 25 October for Rally 2006 and the organization’s bylaws mandate for an annual meeting. It will be both a time to conduct the Council’s business and enjoy a social time together.

The convention represents a splendid opportunity to serve the military community, indeed to make a difference.

Those arriving on the afternoon or evening Wednesday will have a full array of activities to choose from, everything from golf to city exploration to quiet conversations over an informal dinner.

The convention gets underway promptly at 9:00am Thursday with the opening ceremonies and a National MOAA guest speaker who will provide a current Association perspective on vital national issues. The remainder of the morning will center on activities at the California State Capitol with a tour of the building and grounds and meetings with selected legislators.
Lunch will be at the dining facility or other selected nearby location. The afternoon will involve a Capitol Park visit and wreath laying ceremony. Those not involved at the Capitol will have the option to participate in a Sacramento city tour, an activity sure to delight those who have never seen the seat of California government.

Beginning at 6:00pm Thursday evening there will be a reception and dinner at the Strata Pasta and Grille, adjacent to the Days Inn. The speaker again is a National MOAA personality. Following the dinner there will be an EXCOM meeting in the Days Inn itself where Phelps Hobart, Rally 2006 Chairman, has arranged a very nice facility for the 8:30pm meeting.

The Council of Presidents annual meeting will begin promptly at 9:00am Friday morning at the U.S. Coast Guard training facility not far from the Lions Gate Hotel. Focus of the meeting will come in the early afternoon with consideration of a new strategic plan proposal, something sure to have an impact on the Council’s future. Lunch will be on the patio and lawn area. For those not attending the meeting, there will be a tour of Old Sacramento and perhaps later a McClellan Park tour.

A banquet has been set for Friday evening, dressy and proper, featuring prime ribs of beef or Parmesan baked halibut and a groaning board buffet. Last year at San Luis Obispo, the officers and gentlemen were attired in sport coat and tie or business suits and for some even more formal wear or the mess dress uniform. The banquet in past years has been a splendid affair where friends will have good conversation, a fine meal, and an interesting speaker,.

On Saturday morning 28 October the Executive Committee (EXCOM) meeting will begin promptly at 9:00am, again in the Coast Guard training facility. The purpose of this meeting is to formulate action plans to implement any directives coming out of the previous day Council of Presidents meeting. Those not attending the meeting will have the option to visit the Aerospace Museum of California, a nationally famous site.

At noon Saturday there will be the Rally 2006 closing event, a luncheon hosted by Sacramento Council Navy League of the United States. There will be display tables highlighting military and youth activities of adopted and supported units within the metro Sacramento area. Rally 2006 concludes with this event.

Those who might be interested have been invited to the Saturday night gala MOAA Sacramento Chapter Halloween semi-formal dinner dance, with constumes recommended.

Rally 2006 represents a wonderful opportunity for personal growth and development and splendid social time as well. There is still plenty of time to register and attend.

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