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Upcoming events Quarterly Meeting and visit by Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan Jr. Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan, Jr. Accommodations Site Map TCC Dinner, Friday Evening, April 25th TCC Quarterly Meeting, Saturday, April 26th, 8:30-12:00 Optional Tours/Recreation Saturday morning(8:30-11:00) TCC Lucheon, Saturday, April 26th Honoring Admiral Ryan-12:30-15:00 Optional "on your own" Saturday Evening Click here for a printer friendly version of the Meeting Information Sheet.

Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan, Jr.,
United States Navy, Retired

Admiral Ryan became President of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), formerly The Retired Officers Association (TROA), in September 2002. He is MOAA's ninth President in the organization's 73 years.

A native of Mountainhome, Pennsylvania, Admiral Ryan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1967. He is also a graduate of George Washington University, with a Master of Science Degree in Personnel Administration, and the Senior Officials in National Security Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

He was designated a Naval Aviator in 1968, and his operational and sea duty assignments include Flight Officer, Patrol Squadron Eight; Flag Secretary/Aide, Carrier Group Six; Administrative Officer/Assistant Training Officer, Patrol Squadron Thirty; NATOPS Instructor Pilot/Maintenance Officer, Patrol Squadron Fifty-Six; Executive Officer and Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron Five; Operations Officer, Patrol Wing Eleven; Force Operations Officer, Patrol Wings Atlantic; Commander, Patrol Wing Two; and Commander, Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander, Task Force Twelve (CTF-12).

In addition to his operational assignments, Vice Adm. Ryan has also served as Company Officer/Midshipman Personnel Officer, U.S. Naval Academy; Deputy Executive Assistant/Aide to the Chief of Naval Operations; Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Total Force Programming and Manpower (Pers-5); Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Distribution (Pars-4); and Chief of Legislative Affairs.

In November 1999, Admiral Ryan assumed the duties of Chief of Naval Personnel/Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower & Personnel), a position he held until his retirement in August 2002.

Among his awards and decorations Admiral Ryan is authorized to wear the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (w/1 Gold Star), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (w/3 Gold Stars), Meritorious Service Medal (w/2 Gold Stars), Navy Commendation Medal (w/1 Gold Star), Navy Achievement Medal (w/1 Gold Star), the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and a number of service and campaign awards.

The Admiral and his wife Judy, have two adult children, and reside in Fairfax Station, Va.

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INFORMATION SHEET
(Updated to 2-22-03)
Texas Council of Chapters (TCC)
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Quarterly Meeting and visit by
Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan Jr.
April 25 and 26, 2003

ACCOMMODATIONS

This is an "upscale" La Quinta near their Corporate HQ in Irving. La Quinta Inn & Suites D/FW Airport North, 4850 W. John Carpenter Frwy (TX 114) Irving, TX 75063, 972-915-4022, Sales and POC: Tonya Leikis Ext. 5501

Block/Group Rates: Standard Double Room $60 with 2 full beds, King Deluxe Room $65 single & $68 double, Self-serve deluxe breakfast included w/all.

RESERVATIONS: 1-800-531-5900, Name: Texas Council of Chapters, # 09430045339 Rates good for Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights (Apr 24, 25, 26, 2003) Room Block hold until April 11, 2003 - Reserve Early, cancel by 6 pm day of reservation.

Site Map

TCC DINNER, FRIDAY EVENING, April 25th-- 1830 Camaraderie Time & Cash Bar Hackberry Creek Country Club (about 2 miles east of La Quinta, just north of TX 114) 190 Royal Lane, Irving, TX 972-869-263 1, POC: Ana Serrand, Catering Mgr.

Menu: Plated/Served --Hackberry Creek Salad, Italian Chicken with Eggplant, Peppers, Mozzarella & Marinara, Potato Croquette, Chef's veggie, and Butter Pecan Pie, with rolls & butter, iced tea and coffee. Cash Bar (1830-1915): $3.50 to $5.50 (including Gratuity). Cost: $27 pp (inclusive).

Invitees: All TCC delegates, all members of the 3 DFW area MOAA chapters, and guests of those.

PROGRAM: JROTC Joint Color Guard (Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force - USCG "NA")

• Scholarship Fund Raffle with the following "Fabulous Prizes"
  (Net divided to 3 local chapter Scholarship Funds)
• Wine 2 Bottle Set (By: Goody Goody Liquor)
• Dinner for Two (By: Rockfish Seafood Grill)
• "USA 24" Teddy Bear"
• Miniature 11" high Armed Forces Flag Set
• $25 Gift Card (By: USAA)
• MOAA Exchange Store Polo Shirt (By: MOAA Target Marketing)
• Complimentary Night at any La Quinta Inn (By: La Quinta Inns)
• US & Texas 3'x 5' Capitol Flag Set (By: USAA)
• Dallas Police Choir (after dinner)

DRESS: Coat and Tie for men

RESERVATIONS with PAYMENT:

• Through your DFW area host chapter or
• The TCC Representative for TCC delegates and other guests.
  George Rymal
  4215 Harvest Hill Rd.
  Carrollton, TX 75010-4112
  jg7346@attbi.com, 972.939.2132.
  For TCC Rep George Rymal, make checks payable to: MOAA-GDC.

RESERVATIONS with PAYMENT may be made after March 22, 2003, but not later than April 11th. (Cancellation/Refund available until 5 pm, April 23rd.)

TCC Quarterly Meeting, Saturday, April 26th -0830-1200

La Quinta Meeting Room, just off Lobby, Refreshments provided.

OPTIONAL Saturday Morning (0830-1130): Tours/Recreation for Spouses will include Grapevine "Old Town" or Grapevine Mills "super discount mall" shopping. Will need to sign up through your DFW area local host chapter or the TCC Rep (see above and below for TCC Representative information). Bus will rotate on a route with stops at La Quinta, Grapevine Mills Mall and "old town" Grapevine. Cost is $12.50 per person with a minimum of 20 reservations and payable in advance by April 11th. Make separate checks for his event so that they may be refunded if the minimum 20 reservations are not received.

TCC LUNCHEON, Saturday, April 26th, Honoring Admiral Ryan - 1230-1500

Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX, 817-410-3459 (1st Traffic Light on Main St. north of TX 121/114)

Buffet Menu: "Tex-Mex" with Beef & Chicken Fajita, Cheese Enchiladas, Tortilla chips, Queso/Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole, Pico, etc. with Coffee, Tea, Water No Bar service. Cost: $16 pp (inclusive) for members of a MOAA chapter and their guests, $18 pp for others.

Invitees: All TCC delegates, all members of the 3 DFW area MOAA chapters, and all other MOAA members who want to attend.

PROGRAM: Navy JROTC Color Guard, Lewisville HS

• Drill Team Exhibition (10 min), The Colony, Texas Army JROTC HS
• Scholarship Fund Raffle with the following "Fabulous Prizes"
  (Net to MOAA Scholarship Fund)
• Wine 2 Bottle Set (By: Goody Goody Liquor)
• Dinner for Two (By: Cliff's Star Grill)
• Miniature 11" high Armed Forces Flag Set
• 25 Gift Card (By: USAA)
• MOAA Exchange Store Polo Shirt (By: MOAA Target Marketing)
• Complimentary Night at any La Quinta Inn (By: La Quinta Inns)
• Complimentary Marriott Gold Anytime Package for two (By: Marriott Hotels)
• Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan Jr. - Speaker - President, MOAA

DRESS: Business Casual or Jackets for men

RESERVATIONS with PAYMENT:

• Through your DFW area host chapter or
• The TCC Representative for TCC delegates and other guests.
  George Rymal
  4215 Harvest Hill Rd.
  Carrollton, TX 75010-4112
  jg7346@attbi.com, 972.939.2132.
  For TCC Rep George Rymal, make checks payable to: MOAA-GDC.

RESERVATIONS with PAYMENT: may be made after March 22, 2003, but not later than April 11th.

OPTIONAL "on your own": Army Blues Band "All American" Concert with the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra (LCSO), Saturday, April 26th , 2000, at the Irving Arts center's Carpenter Performance Hall, MacArthur Blvd, Irving (about 3 miles from La Quinta). Tickets $17 - $32, CALL 972-580-1566 or Icso1991@yahoo.com