Peggy McGee The Green Valley Military Officers Association celebrated Christmas a little early this year by taking up a collection for the local Toys for Tots program at its November meeting. Members bought toys and games for children of all ages and gift cards for teens who are included in the national program. In the…
Peggy McGee The holidays will be the theme of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom 1 and 2. Following the social period dinner will feature a choice of prime rib with a tangy horseradish sauce or grilled salmon. Both entrees will be accompanied by seasonal…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association (MOAA) will meet for dinner in Crystal Ballroom number 1 on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The social period begins at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. The menu will feature a choice of stuffed pork or chicken cordon bleu. Both are served with…
Peggy McGee Simon Herbert, historical preservation specialist for the historic Canoa Ranch, will be the guest speaker at the Green Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom 3. Simon Herbert has worked for Pima County’s Canoa Ranch as an architectural preservationist and program coordinator since…
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…
Peggy McGee After a summer break, the Green Valley chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will open its fall lineup of activities with a luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Madera Clubhouse ballroom 3. Simon Herbert, historical preservation specialist for Historic Canoa Ranch will be the guest speaker. Located at the…
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…
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…
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.
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…