1 MOAA Council Presidents Update

Transition Center Organization Career Management Consulting Benefits Information Veterans Service Officers -Career Fairs -Job Search Strategy -Interview Preparation -Transition Coaching -Financial Counseling -Healthcare and Benefits Information -Financial Publications -New Program to assist all Veterans with disability claim development and processing 2

33 “The recovery still feels like a recession to many Americans” 3.7 million long-term jobless 7 million Americans working part-time Slow wage growth Low number of voluntary resignations 722,000 unemployed veterans in 2013 Adding 177,000 jobs per month 3

44 Transition Center Initiatives Making A Difference 2 live and 4 virtual career fairs in 2014, plus active military spouse and family career development initiatives Connected 2,350 transitioning military with 125 employers in 2013 Supported 300 military spouses in career transition & re-entry in 2013 Department of Labor cooperation in February virtual career fair Nation-wide career development and benefits information presentations reached more than 11,000 in 2013 Nationwide LinkedIn Career Networking Group: 20,000+ members Search  groups  MOAA Career Networking. Partnerships with RallyPoint, IFA, HAI, AFCEA, SVA, and several university programs Accredited and launched VSO operations in

55  Assistance for 145 military spouses in transition  184 resume reviews and career consultations  277 benefits consultations  57 facilitations to 1,619 attendees Serving Members, Veterans and Spouses in 2014 Assistance for 145 military spouses in transition 184 resume reviews and career consultations 277 benefits consultations 57 facilitations to 1,619 attendees 5

66 Transition Center Initiatives Making A Difference 2 live and 4 virtual career fairs in 2014, plus active military spouse and family career development initiatives Connected 2,350 transitioning military with 125 employers in 2013 Supported 300 military spouses in career transition & re-entry in 2013 Department of Labor cooperation in February virtual career fair Nation-wide career development and benefits information presentations reached more than 11,000 in 2013 Nationwide LinkedIn Career Networking Group: 20,000+ members Search  groups  MOAA Career Networking. Partnerships with RallyPoint, IFA, HAI, AFCEA, SVA, and several university programs Accredited and launched VSO operations in

Marketing Yourself Update Completely rewritten Marketing Yourself for a Second Career Guide to be available in print and online in Spring Consider Supporting or Strengthening a Chapter/Council Networking Coordinator Program

Benefits Publications Updates Aging Into Medicare Estate Planning Remarriage Guide Help Your Survivors Now Guard-Reserve Retirement Checklist Benefits and Financial Planning Guide Split into separate Benefits and Financial New Concurrent Receipt pub in works Split in Two 8

9 On the Minds of Members Most common topics being discussed with our financial-benefits team: Health care Pay, survivor benefits Concurrent Receipt General financial issues – an area of growing member interest and MOAA member service capability

10  Why PA Committees?  Chapter’s first response for member care  Primary missions:  Serve an Aging Population  Survivor Assistance as Needed  Provide a Reference Source Close to Home Chapter Personal Affairs Committees

11 Chapter Personal Affairs Committees How we can help...  Chapter’s resource for information, training, and publications so you can better serve your members  Contact us when:  You don’t know where else to turn  Need publications shipped  Have specific questions related to pay or benefits

VSO Update VSO Program Grows Pentagon Office Activity Accelerates 187 veteran engagements 7 claims filed; 45 claims nearing completion PenFed Support for Program: $180,000 for

14 MOAA Questions and Concerns?