Our Chapter Membership

MILITARY OFFICER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE CHAPTER

2023-2024 BOARD MEMBERS

  • President:
    LCDR John Rice, USN (Ret.)
    (423) 360-2767

  • 1st Vice President:
    Maj Mark Tipton, USAF (Ret.)

  • 2nd Vice President & Webmaster:
    LT Stan Gedelman, USN (Ret.)

  • Secretary:
    Maj Mary Shaw Van, USAF (Ret.)

  • Treasurer:
    Maj Brett Monette, USA (Ret.)

  • Legislative Liaison:
    COL Donald Thompson, USAF (Ret.)

  • Surviving Spouse Liaison:
    LTC Mary Ward USA (Ret.)

  • Immediate Past President & Membership Chair:
    Maj Mark Tipton, USAF (Ret.)

  • Past Presidents:
    CAPT Gary Rabetoy, USN (Ret.)
    COL Jack Woolley, USA (Ret.)

Board Meetings are held bimonthly on the first Friday in February, April, June, August, October and December.  Meetings are normally held at the Blackthorn Club.  Members in good standing (annual dues paid) can obtain a current members roster by clicking on the Contact Us button below and submitting a request.  

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MECMOAA and National MOAA membership is open to active duty, former, retired, and National Guard and Reserve commissioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services and their surviving spouses. Use button below to join MOAA National and MECMOAA Chapter.

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Annual Dues

January 1  to  December 31

Regular Members - $20.00 annually (payable in January)

New - Life Member - $250.00

Auxiliary Members - $0.00

Annual dues payment should be made out to MECMOAA and mailed to:

MECMOAA

P. O. Box 5024

Johnson city TN 37602