Upcoming Events
The next lunch meeting is:
Date: November 5, 2026
Place: Fort Walton Yacht Club (map)
Time: 1130-1300. Meal served at 1200 is $16.00
Please make reservations by: October 31, 2026
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Don't miss this event
October 20, 2026
At the Northwest Florida State College in Niceville
Fellow Chapter Members,
I have been told by Parker Destin…the more attendees the better! Thank you.
Scan the QR code or go to https://doolittledonation26.online-rsvp.com/ to sign up or for more information
H2S,
Fran Hendricks
54th NWFMOA President
Officers call
Doc's Oyster Bar & Grill
Our next Officers Call will be on October 29, 2026
starting at 1700.
Location: Doc’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Valparaiso, FL (or TBD)
Bring a friend and a story to tell.
(Click HERE or on the logo for a map to Doc’s Oyster Bar & Grill)
November Speakers
A VETERANS SALUTE
A VETERANS SALUTE
In honor of Veterans Day 2026 we will have 3 Chapter Members share the memories that impacted them and their time in uniform with us fellow Veterans. We’re calling our event A Veterans Salute. Speakers will include Karl Eschmann, Dick Solt and Jeff Watson.
Please join us for our November 5th lunch which will start with a social gathering at 1130 with the meeting beginning at 1200 followed by lunch.
To make reservations click HERE. You may also call Karl Eschmann at 850-621-7482.
Reservations are REQUIRED (no walk-ins please) and must be made by no later than October 31, 2026.
December Lunch
Opus One
The Tradition Continues
OPUS ONE
This month we will again have our traditional December event, which is always outstanding. Opus One is the Niceville High School’s choral group and will start our holiday season by performing beautiful classics as well as other fun music selections. This is a must-attend meeting. Please plan to join us for what is always a great performance.
Our December 3rd lunch will start with a social gathering at 1130 with lunch to be served at 1200. To make reservations click HERE. You may also call Karl Eschmann at 850-621-7482 or send an email to nwfreservations@gmail.com.
Reservations are REQUIRED and must be made by no later than November 28th.
2027 Upcoming Events
The following are events planned for 2027.
Hope you can make all or many them.
We welcome your suggestions for OPEN events.
January 7: Board Induction
February 4: Col Ron Springer (Four Chaplains)
March 4: Col Susie Dabrowski (Space Force)
April 1: Fred Ketcem (Former FSO)
May 6: Scholarship Luncheon
June 3: LTC Brad Goodyear, 6RTB/CC
July 1: Col Nelson Rouleau (AF Senior Developmental Education Fellow)
August 5: Open
September 2: Open
October 7: Open
November 4: Veteran Salute
December 2: Opus One
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