The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a professional association of United States military officers. It is a nonprofit organization that advocates for a strong national defense, but is politically nonpartisan. The association supports government policies that benefit military members and their families.
Our MOAA chapter, an affiliate of the national MOAA, cordially invites all commissioned and warrant officers of our US military, and their spouses [active duty, retired and veteran (USA, USAF, USCG, USMC, USN, USSF, NOAA and USPHS)] in the Saint Petersburg, Florida area, to join our Five Star Chapter.
For information, text 813-919-9161
Mailing address: PO Box 40353, Saint Petersburg, FL 33743
PARTICIPATE IN MOAA’S LEGISLATIVE ACTION
For more than 90 years, MOAA has supported legislation that benefits the uniformed services community — active duty, retirees, veterans and their families — and has remained equally vigilant when fighting to stop legislation that threatens their livelihood.
That is our ultimate mission.
We urge all members to participate in our legislative advocacy via MOAA’s Legislative Action page, which describes all of MOAA’s current legislative campaigns. For each campaign, there is an easy to fill out online form to add your name, military service, rank etc backing that campaign. The site creates a personal letter, which is sent to each of your two Senators and your House Representative.
Link to participate: https://moaa.quorum.us/
When prompted re MOAA Chapter Affiliation, please select:
“FL23 – St. Petersburg Area Chapter, MOAA“
Thank you for your support in being part of the 300,000+ strong members that is the Military Officers Association of America. The larger our numbers, the greater our voice.
Meetings & Events
Our usual membership meeting pattern is a monthly luncheon event held on the third Friday of the month. During the summer months, our gatherings are modified as follows. Check our Facebook page for details
Summer
16 July (Thursday): After Hours Social; MAJ and Mrs. Pederson Residence (members will be sent email with details)
27 August (Thursday): After Hours Social; (Details TBA)
Third Friday meetings resume:
18 September (Friday): Red Star Foundation (Details TBA)
16 October (Friday): CY25 Surviving Spouse Liaison CY25 Winner: Ms. Jeannie Stratis, Sun City Chapter Surviving Spouse Liaison; Lake Seminole Square (LSS) (Details TBA)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) MEETING
EC meetings are usually the first Tuesday of the month at 1800 hours at the Bayou Club: (boardroom), 8001 Cumberland Rd., Seminole. All chapter members are invited to attend.
Next EC Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 1800 hours, Bayou Club
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FACEBOOK – Click on our Facebook page link below for updates and announcements. And please do join us there to share a virtual online camaraderie with our members and fellow military officers.
INSTAGRAM: Please follow us and like our posts. We’re building a growing archive of photos of members and events. Click on the icon below to open our page:
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2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Photo: installation ceremony at the Bayou Club,16 January 2026
L-R:
Treasurer LTC David Warren, USA, Ret.,
Surviving Spouse Liaison: LTC Polly Mallory USA, Ret.,
Secretary: CPT Tina Costello, USA, Ret.,
Vice President: COL Tony Clark, USA, Ret.,
President: CDR John Rummel, USN, Ret. FCOC Vice President
FCOC Vice President COL Eunice Patxot USA, Ret. (presiding installation)
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We — the national MOAA and this affiliate chapter — are nonpartisan.