Peggy McGee Every year the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) auxiliary sponsors a special project to help an organization outside of MOAA. In the past they have hosted baby showers for the National Guard and fundraiser luncheons for Fisher house and Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans. This year they decided to…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Honor Flight recipient thanks MOAA
Peggy McGee Donald Severe, who was selected to go on the Honor Flight to Washington, DC in September 2017 shared the experience at the Green Valley Chapter’s recent meeting. The Chapter sponsored Don’s trip. Don served as a pilot on active duty and in the Reserve with the U.S. Air Force from September 1952…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Mix and Mingle with MOAA
Peggy McGee The annual Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Mix and Mingle will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 4:30-6:30 in Crystal Ballroom No. 1. The purpose of the event is to introduce officers and warrant officers, active duty, former and retired and their spouses or significant others to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
MOAA shares the spirit of the upcoming season
Peggy McGee It was give back time for the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOA) at their October 18 dinner meeting. Guest speaker was Brigadier General Andrew J. MacDonald, Commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard. General MacDonald talked about the diverse missions of the unit, with the great emphasis on…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
MOAA will meet at Quail Creek in October
Peggy McGee After its summer recess and with the return of many of the winter residents, the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association is back on the social scene. Their next meeting will be on October 18 with cocktails being available at 5:00 p.m. and dinner being served at 5:30 p.m. All officers and warrant…
Front Page, August 2017
July 4th Food For The Troops collection a huge success
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association expresses its sincere appreciation to the many Quail Creek residents who supported this year’s Independence Day food drive. The annual Food for the Troops collection at Quail Creek over the Fourth of July period managed to exceed what was donated in 2016 which was a record…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
MOAA dinner slated for September 20
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association will kick off its fall season with a dinner on Wednesday, September 20 in the ballroom. Cocktails and wine will be available for purchase starting at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. A mixed greens salad with assorted accompaniments with Ranch and…
Front Page, June 2017
Food for Troops Drive over July 4th weekend
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association will be sponsoring a Food for the Troops drive over Fourth of July weekend. All food donated will be presented to the 162nd Fighter Wing Arizona Air National Guard for distribution to the junior troops. According to Barbara Gavre, Family Readiness Program Manager, troop favorites include:…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
MOAA Awards Scholarships
Peggy McGee Fifty Military Officers Association members and guests gathered in the Madera Clubhouse to recognize and award $1500 scholarships each to three graduating JROTC Cadets. First Lieutenant Richard Newman, president of the MOAA Scholarship and Military Assistance Fund, presented the awards. Cadet Major Ana Figaro, Air Force JROTC, Nogales High School, will be heading…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
MOAA Mix and Mingle
Peggy McGee About 35 members of the Green Valley Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and their guests met in the clubhouse lounge on March 21 for their second annual Mix & Mingle. They were greeted by piano sounds as Quail Creek resident Cyndy Gierada provided the musical entertainment for the evening. When Cyndy played…