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
June 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.
July 17, 2022 Members Meeting/Social
Our July 17th members meeting/social was held in the Pavilion at the Blackthorn Club and attended by 23 members and spouses. COL Dan Bishop, USA (Ret.), Director of Veterans Affairs at ETSU was our guest speaker. He provided a very informative briefing on the military and veteran services at ETSU including an aggressive vision for the future.
Also, this was a very special day for COL Jack Woolley, USA (Ret.) as he celebrated his 87th birthday. His beautiful wife Sandee arranged for a birthday cake that was enjoyed by all. Jack is a long time active member and past President of MECMOAA. "Happy Birthday" Jack.
See below photos.
COL Dan Bishop, USA (Ret.), Director of Veterans Affairs at ETSU
COL Jack Woolley, USA (Ret.) and his birthday cake.
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