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Military Spouse Symposium |
Military Officers Association of America Military Spouse Symposium
Thursday, June 21
** Separate Registration Required. Click here to register.
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9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. VADM Norbert R. Ryan Jr., USN (Ret.) (Confirmed) President Military Officers Association of America |
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Event Moderator: CAPT W. G. “Bud” Schneeweis, USCG (Ret.) (Confirmed) Director, Benefits Information and Financial Education Department Military Officers Association of America |
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
MOAA Panel: Building Leadership in Military Spouses
When we PCS, the military provides us with a sponsor to guide us through the ins and outs of moving. Why is it then that we’re so afraid to ask for help in all the other areas of our lives? Military spouses are not born with the tools that make us successful at managing the military lifestyle while still maintaining our own sense of self – we pick them up along the way and if we’re smart, we learn from other spouses and subject matter experts who have "been there, done that". Join us as we discuss the different tools and skills that are important in maximizing our leadership potential. Topics will include: the importance of mentoring, tradition and protocol, innovation, finding balance, and developing skills to help facilitate communication and relationships within your military community.
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Moderator: Sue Hoppin (Confirmed) Assistant Director for Spouse Outreach Military Officers Association of America
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Panelists: Ann Crossley (Confirmed) Author, The Air Force Wife Handbook and The Army Wife Handbook |
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Randi Klein (Confirmed) Executive Director Dolphin Scholarship Foundation |
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Babette Maxwell (Confirmed) Co-Founder and Editor in Chief Military Spouse Magazine |
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Dr. Krista Wells, PhD (Confirmed) The Military Spouse Coach ® |
COL Joe York, USA (Ret.) (Confirmed) Director of Military Family Programs Army War College |
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
MOAA Address: Military/Financial Benefits Update for Yourself and the Families you Serve
Keeping track of military financial benefits and using them to the greatest advantage can be a full-time job! Join us for an informative 60 minute session covering (1) Current military family financial benefits (including the Thrift Savings Plan, military spouse employment and education preferences, in-state college tuition rules and TRICARE Remote considerations), (2) Special deployment financial programs (including the Savings Deposit Program, SSCRA and Title 10 Protections) and (3) Pending legislation affecting Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families (including improved TRICARE Reserve Select, Flexible Spending Accounts and future pay raises).
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Phillip Dyer, CFP (Confirmed) Deputy Director for Financial Education Military Officers Association of America |
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Thursday, June 21 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Doro Bush Koch (Confirmed) Author, My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush |
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
MOAA Panel: Understanding Today’s Generation of Military Spouses
Today’s military spouses are seeking non-traditional occupations outside the home more than ever before. They have diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, but they have varied interests and are significant influencers not only in their military community, but also in the American marketplace. Come learn about how the Department of Defense and Congress are adjusting their policies and programs to meet the changing needs of today’s military spouse!
Sponsored by 
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Moderator: James L. "Scotty" Scott, II (Confirmed) Director, Individual and Family Policy Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense/Reserve Affairs |
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Panelists: COL Anthony E. Baker, Sr., USA (Confirmed) Chief, Family Program |
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CDR René Campos, USN (Ret.) (Confirmed) Deputy Director, Government Relations Military Officers Association of America |
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Dr. Meg Harrell, PhD (Confirmed) Author, Working around the Military Researcher RAND Corporation |
Karen Jowers (Confirmed) Senior Writer Times News Service |
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Meredith Leyva (Confirmed) Founder and Chairman Emeritus of CinCHouse.com and Operation Homefront Author, Married to the Military |
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
MOAA Address: An Intimate Look Inside the Life of the Bush Family
Doro Bush Koch (confirmed)
Author, My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush
Doro Bush Koch is the daughter of President George H.W. Bush and the sponsor of the George H.W. Bush Carrier (CVN 77), the 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. In this follow-on session to the keynote lunch address, Doro Bush Koch will share some anecdotes about growing up in the Bush family and entertain audience questions.
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Booksigning with Doro Bush Koch
3:45 p.m.
Reception
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