Heartland of America Chapter

Address PO Box 1756
City, State, Zip Bellevue, NE 68005-1756
Meeting Time 3rd Wednesday
Meeting Place Johnny's Cafe on L St.
Chapter Website https://www.heartlandmoaa.us
Council Website https://www.heartlandmoaa.us
Basic information
Address PO Box 1756
City, State, Zip Bellevue, NE 68005-1756
Meeting Time 3rd Wednesday
Meeting Place Johnny's Cafe on L St.
Chapter Website https://www.heartlandmoaa.us
Council Website https://www.heartlandmoaa.us
Information President Membership Chair Webmaster
Name Dwight A Lydic Michael A DeBolt Pat L Jones
Rank COL LTC Lt Col
Service USA USA USAF
Component USA USA USAF
Retirement Status RET RET RET
Phone Number (610) 223-6732 (402) 980-0554 (402) 650-4457
Email Address dlydic9588@aol.com mikedebolt@live.com patrickljones@cox.net
President
Name Dwight A Lydic
Rank COL
Service USA
Component USA
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (610) 223-6732
Email Address dlydic9588@aol.com
Chairman
Name Michael A DeBolt
Rank LTC
Service USA
Component USA
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (402) 980-0554
Email Address mikedebolt@live.com
Webmaster
Name Pat L Jones
Rank Lt Col
Service USAF
Component USAF
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (402) 650-4457
Email Address patrickljones@cox.net

Mission

MOAA’s and Heartland of America Chapter’s Missions are the Same. The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, working to support military and their families at every stage of life. It actively petitions Congress on behalf of the military community on issues affecting the career force, the retired community, and veterans of the uniformed services. MOAA offers a wide range of personal and financial services exclusive to MOAA members. Whatever the stage of a career, MOAA membership delivers benefits geared specifically to you – and your family. You become part of the strongest advocate for our military and their families. Those with prior officer service in any of the eight uniformed services can become members. Consider joining today because every voice counts! You will be protecting not only your earned benefits but for all serving today. Our Heartland of America Chapter also focuses on state and local issues, interfacing with the Legislature and the Governor. We provide a really great environment for camaraderie and mutual support with our meetings, great speakers, newsletters, website, and community involvement. We are like family. As MOAA does, WE NEVER STOP SERVING…. We are One Powerful Voice –

 

Information on Joining the Chapter

Local Chapter Form

Heartland of America Chapter, MOAA,

Bellevue University MVSC

1000 Galvin Road South

Bellevue NE 68005



Membership: _____Initial     or _____Renewal



Annual local dues ___$30.00   ___$1.00(new ones after 1 July) ___Aux. $5.00



___Optional Scholarship Donation:  $50, $100 or more______



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Nickname ___________________  e-mail ________________________



Street Address ____________________City _________State___ Zip_______



Phone(H)________________(W)________________Cell________________



Rank _________   Service __________   Retired___   NOAA___   USPHS___



___Active Duty  ___Regular  ___Reserve  ___Nat'l Guard   ___Former Officer



Spouse's Name___________________________



MOAA Membership # ______________Basic_____Premium_____Life_____



Brief Bio: (entered service: branch: assignment summary: Interesting career anecdotes:



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Contact Chapter Officers for more info:� President Dwight Lydic 610-223-6732, Vice President Ken Hermanson 402-957-4207Membership: Mike DeBolt ,� Surviving Spouse Affairs: Martha Didamo 402-291-2194, Legislation: Mark Olson 402-943-8256, Treasurer: Rene Dreiling 402-740-3127,� ROTC: Doug Pikop, Personal Affairs: Teri LeHigh 402-291-2713, Hospitality & Reservations: Linda Olson & Ken & Dottie Hermanson (402)957-4207, Webmaster & Newsletter: Pat Jones 402-650-4457, Advertising & Recruiting: Dick Doolittle 402-871-8409

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Chapter Activities

We meet at Johnny's Cafe, 4702 S. 27th Street, Omaha, NE 68107 on the third Thursday of every month except January and July. You may contact Ken Hermanson at 402.957.4207 no later than the Saturday before the dinner meeting to make a reservation. 

Heartland of America MOAA: 2026 Meeting Schedule
JANUARY - No MOAA Dinner Event
FEBRUARY 18  Speaker is Omaha Mayor Ewing
MARCH 18
APRIL 15
MAY 20
JUNE 17
JULY - No MOAA Dinner Event
AUGUST 19
SEPTEMBER 16
OCTOBER 21
NOVEMBER 18 - Annual event for JROTC/ROTC Recognition Dinner. 
DECEMBER 16   - MOAA Holiday Barbershop Singers "Sarpy Serenaders".  

Legislative Issues

MOAA legislative liaisons serve as a vital link between MOAA members and elected officials, working to advance the association's mission of protecting and enhancing the benefits and quality of life for the uniformed services community.  At the state and local level,  we collaborate with the Nebraska Unicameral and state councils to identify and communicate issues of local concern.  We build relationships with other veteran and military organizations to combine forces on shared legislative goals. 
 
At the MOAA national level, we work with MOAA's Government Relations Department to ensure a coordinated advocacy effort in liaison with legislators and their staff to build relationships and ensure they are aware of MOAA's legislative objectives.  We participate in the annual Advocacy in Action initiative in Washinton DC, while also keeping the chapter members informed about pending legislation and MOAA's advocacy priorities.  Finally, we encourage grassroots participation by motivating members to contact their legislators (at all elected levels) on key issues, as described by MOAA. 
You may contact our Chapter Legislative Director at 402.943.8256

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