Mountain Empire Chapter
affiliate of MOAA
Visit MOAA National for the latest military news and resources for both active duty and retired military officers.
Do you miss the Officers' Club?
We have the next best thing in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Find camaraderie, interact with fellow officers and spouses, meet old friends, make new ones and share stories. We meet socially on a bi-monthly basis, and we welcome you to our next gathering. See below for upcoming events, look through the information on our site, and join us!
CHAPTER NEWS
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA 2024
CEREMONY AT 12.00 PM ON DECEMBER 14, 2024 AT MOUNTAIN HOME NATIONAL CEMETER
TO SPONSOR WREATHS CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR THE TC-MAC WEBSITE. YOU CAN SPONSOR WREATHS BY FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS UNDER THE WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA LOGO ON THEIR WEBSITE.
THERE ARE OVER 18,000 GRAVES OF OUR COUNTRY'S FALLEN HEROES AT MOUNTAIN HOME NATIONAL CEMETERY SO PLEASE SPONSOR AS MANY WREATHS AS YOU CAN.
2023 MOAA National Awards
Our Chapter has been recognized by National MOAA for two annual major awards for 2023.
The Levels of Excellent Award is MOAA's most prestigious affiliate award, honoring councils and chapters for their efforts across the full scope of our association's mission.
MECMOAA - 4 Star Award Winner
The Col. Marvin J. Harris Communications Award identifies councils and chapters that do an outstanding job communicating with their members.
MECMOAA - 5 Star Award for the Newsletter and the Website
Lifeline for Vets
Will you help one veteran?
Whether you support veterans with your time or monetary donations every little bit does make a difference. As Mountain Empire Chapter members we continue to serve our local area and now we need to help our local veteran community. During the COVID-19 Pandemic many people are losing their jobs or having their work hours reduced. Our mission is to provide a Lifeline for Vets that need financial assistance with rent, electric bills, groceries or other day to day expenses. This is not a monetary hand out but will be assistance to a specific veteran and their family needs. One source for finding veterans in need is the Mountain Home VA Healthcare System. Other sources will be identified as this fundraising event progresses. Please click on the Donate button below to provide a Lifeline for Vets. You can also contribute by mailing a check to MECMOAA, P.O. Box 5024, Johnson City, TN 37602. Any amount will be appreciated.
June 2024 Newsletter
See the latest Chapter Newsletter. Click below or visit The Newsletter page to see previous newsletters.
September 15, 2024
Member Meeting/Social
Our September meeting/social was held at the Blackthorn Club and our President, John Rice welcomed everyone and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All members and their guests enjoyed a fabulous brunch provided by the Blackthorn Club.
LTC Chris Hodgin, USAF (Ret.) gave a presentation highlighting his time as a weapons system officer in the B-1 and U-28 aircraft. Thank you Chris for providing an informative presentation.
Don Thompson gave a legislative update.
Reminder: Our meeting on November 17th is our annual business meeting as well as election of Officers for 2025-2027.
See photos below:
MECMOAA President LCDR John Rice, USN (Ret.) and Legislative Liaison COL Don Thompson, USAF (Ret.) provide information to members.
LTC Chris Hodgin, USAF (Ret.)
LTC Chris Hodgin, USAF (Ret.)
2024 Social Events
Member meetings (social events) are bimonthly on the third Sunday in January, March, May, July, September and November.
November 17, 2024
Annual Business Meeting
Sunday Brunch at Blackthorn Club
The pavilion is open for us at 12:30 and brunch begins at 1:00
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Cost: $30 per person for members, spouses and guests - Pay at the door.
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
2025 Social Events
Member meetings (social events) are bimonthly on the third Sunday in January, March, May, July, September and November.
JANUARY 19, 2025
Member Meeting/Social
Sunday Brunch at Blackthorn Club
The pavilion is open for us at 12:30 and brunch begins at 1:00
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Cost: $30 per person for members, spouses and guests - Pay at the door.
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
March 16, 2025
Member Meeting/Social
Sunday Brunch at Blackthorn Club
The pavilion is open for us at 12:30 and brunch begins at 1:00
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Cost: $30 per person for members, spouses and guests - Pay at the door.
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
May 18, 2025
Member Meeting/Social
Sunday Brunch at Blackthorn Club
The pavilion is open for us at 12:30 and brunch begins at 1:00
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Cost: $30 per person for members, spouses and guests - Pay at the door.
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
July 20, 2025
Member Meeting/Social
Sunday Brunch at Blackthorn Club
The pavilion is open for us at 12:30 and brunch begins at 1:00
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Cost: $30 per person for members, spouses and guests - Pay at the door.
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
September 21, 2025
Member Meeting/Social
Sunday Brunch at Blackthorn Club
The pavilion is open for us at 12:30 and brunch begins at 1:00
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Cost: $30 per person for members, spouses and guests - Pay at the door.
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
November 16, 2025
Annual Business Meeting
Sunday Brunch at Blackthorn Club
The pavilion is open for us at 12:30 and brunch begins at 1:00
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Cost: $30 per person for members, spouses and guests - Pay at the door.
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below