Mountain Empire Chapter
affiliate of MOAA
MECMOAA Membership APPLICATION
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
March 2022 Newsletter
See the latest Chapter Newsletter. Click below or visit The Newsletter page to see previous newsletters.
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.
2022 Social Events
Member meetings (social events) are bimonthly on the third Sunday in January, March, May, July, September and November.
May 15, 2022 Members Meeting/Social
The May 15th members meeting/social was a huge success. CW4 USA (Ret.) Jim DuBose was presented the MOAA Outstanding Service Award for his many years as the MECMOAA Legislative Liaison. Thank you Jim for your long time service to our Chapter.
The annual scholarship awards were presented to highly deserving JROTC and ROTC students. The inaugural CAPT Herb Ladley JROTC scholarship award ($500) was presented to Cadet Aiden Monette, a student at Daniel Boone High School. The annual MECMOAA ROTC scholarship award ($500) was presented to Cadet Ian Anderegg, a student at UVA-Wise. We wish these two students the best as they will be part of our nations military future.
See below photos.
CW4 USA (Ret.) Jim DuBose was presented the MOAA Outstanding Service Award. Presenting him the award are current MECMOAA President LCDR USN (Ret.) John Rice, past presidents Major USA (Ret.) Mark Tipton and Captain USN (Ret.) Gary Rabatoy
CW4 USA (Ret.) Jim DuBose and his wife Carol
JROTC Cadet Aiden Monette and ROTC Cadet Ian Anderegg
JROTC Cadet Aiden Monette is presented the inaugural CAPT Herb Ladley JROTC scholarship award by Dr. Herb Ladley (CAPT Ladley's son) and MECMOAA President LCDR USN (Ret.) John Rice
JROTC Cadet Aiden Monette with his family and guest
ROTC Cadet Ian Anderegg was presented the MECMOAA ROTC scholarship award by LTC USA (Ret.) Ed Champion and MECMOAA President LCDR USN (Ret.) John Rice
LTC USA Kent Monas, Cadet Ian Anderegg and LTC USA (Ret.) Ed Champion
LTC USA (Ret.) Ed Champion and LTC USA Kent Monas
July 17, 2022
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: $25 per person for members current on Chapter dues and their spouses and $30 for non-current members and guests - Pay at the door
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
September 18, 2022
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: $25 per person for members current on Chapter dues and their spouses and $30 for non-current members and guests - Pay at the door
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below
November 20, 2022
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: $25 per person for members current on Chapter dues and their spouses and $30 for non-current members and guests - Pay at the door
RSVP to mecmoaa@gmail link below