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…
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Generals, June 2018
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…
Generals, June 2018
Food for the Troops collection slated for 4th of July
Peggy McGee The annual Green Valley Chapter Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) sponsored Food for the Troops collection will take place in the days leading up to the 4th of July. The food collection supports the junior airmen in the 162nd Fighter Wing, Air National Guard. Look for the big red box in the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
MOAA hosts Mix and Mingle for April – May update
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association, hosted its annual Mix and Mingle in March. The highlight of the evening was MOAA Jeopardy, starring MOAA’s very own Alex Trebec AKA QC resident Tom Contreras. The three contestants, Dick Kosnick, Lynda Linker, and QC resident Lee Cornelison were asked questions centering on desert…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
MOAA Auxiliary hosts very successful luncheon
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…
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…