2024 Christmas Luncheon
On 13 December 2024, the Department held its first annual Christmas Luncheon at Doherty's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Cary, NC. RADM Paul T. Kayye was presented the ROA John R. Delafield Achievement Award by Department President COL Ihor "Iggi" Husar. The award citation was read by Department Secretary LTC Mike Moose, who also submitted the request for award to the ROA national awards committee. Member, Mrs. Linda "Gay" Kayye, was presented a bouquet of one dozen roses as special recognition for supporting RADM Kayye in his military service over 42 years of marriage. Long time Department member COL Bob Gay, shared words of tribute regarding RADM Kayye.
ExCom member MG Peggy Wilmoth provided remarks in her capacity as ROA National President Elect. ExCom member CDR John Leonard, USCG, made remarks in his capacity as member of the ROA National Council.
Fourteen Department members attended the luncheon, organized by Department Treasured LTC Tom Froneberger.