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GV MOAA gives thanks

Left to right: Jim Knox, Mikie Hoeye, Peggy McGee and Sam Zurcher survey the grocery donations from the Quail Creek community. Photo by Marianne Cobarrubias.

Peggy McGee Jim Knox, president of the Green Valley chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) scholarship and military assistance fund stated, “Wow, what a generous community Quail Creek is,” when he was told of the results of the 2019 Food for the Troops collection. This annual campaign supporting 162nd fighter wing of…

MOAA invites officers to a Mix and Mingle March 19

Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association has finalized its plans for the annual Mix and Mingle scheduled for Tuesday, March 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Gold Room and Lounge. Cost for the event is $12. MOAA is opened to commissioned and warrant officers, active duty, reserve, National Guard, former…

MOAA makes donation

Barbara Gavre, Family Readiness Program Manager for the 162nd Fighter Wing, Tucson Air National Guard, is all smiles as she receives a check for $2000 from Dick Newman, President of the Green Valley MOA Scholarship and Military Assistance Fund. The money was designated for the food locker which serves families of enlisted personnel as well…

Toys for Tots

Representatives from the Marine Corps League in Green Valley shown with President-elect Joe Longo were delighted to receive 40 toys, a bag of cosmetics for the teenaged girls plus $300 in cash at a recent MOAA dinner. The gifts will have made some children very happy on Christmas morning. Photo by John McGee.

MOAA members elect new board

Peggy McGee Six Quail Creek residents were elected to the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association Board of Directors to serve terms beginning on January 1. Elliott Jones will be the first Vice President for Membership and Peggy McGee second Vice President responsible for Programs as well as Public Relations Officer. Jadine Hilt will serve…

MOAA recruiting new members

  Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association invites military officers to include Warrant Officers to join its rank. Members can be active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired and former. Chapter dues are $25/year. The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers. MOAA’s…

MOAA sends thanks for support

Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) sends its sincere thanks for the generous outpouring of support for its annual Food for the Troops collection conducted from July 1-4. In addition to the groceries, residents donated $400 in checks for the Chapter’s Turkeys for the Troops program. Each November, 30…

September luncheon planned for MOAA

  Peggy McGee After a four-month break while many of its members were traveling, the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association (MOAA) will start its fall line-up of activities. First will be a luncheon on Tuesday, September 18 starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Ballroom. Lunch will be served at noon. Menu choices include a…

MOAA awards scholarships

  Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) awarded an unprecedented four scholarships to JROTC students from three local high schools. The money was raised with a combination of Chapter member donations and grants. Cadet Commander Roman Duarte, a graduating senior from Walden Grove High School, was a member of…