MOAA – St Pete Area

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

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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.

NEVER STOP SERVING


MEETINGS

Our Regular Membership Meetings/Luncheons are on the 3rd Friday of the month. Check our Facebook page for updates and additional info (link below).

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Next Chapter Membership Meetings/Luncheons:

20 March (Friday) 2026, Meeting/Luncheon,1100-1300,

Bayou Club, 8001 Cumberland Road, Seminole

Guest speaker: Ms. Kelly Kowall, Founder/CEO My Warrior Place
https://www.mywarriorsplace.org/

Kelly Kowall, Founder/CEO My Warrior Place; Gold Star Mother

Meal selection:

Beverage (iced tea and coffee) and desert included. Bayou Club cash bar available.

Reservations/meal requests:  email:  mtgfoodstpete@gmail.com; or text: 727-688-9908 (MAJ Tom Pederson); Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 17. Pay at event.

NOTE:  If you RSVP & are then unable to attend, please let MAJ Pederson know as soon as possible so we can cancel the meal and not be charged for it. Thanks!

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Next EC: 1800 hrs, Tuesday, 7 April, Bayou Club board room
8001 Cumberland Road, Seminole
Club beverages and dinner available ala carte
All chapter members invited.

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Next Ladies Lunch:
Friday, 13 March 2026, info at: https://www.www.moaastpetearea.com//chapter-ladies/

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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.

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2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chapter officers, 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 West Central Area Vice President COL Eunice Patxot USA, Ret. (far right)

Photo: new chapter officers installation ceremony at the Bayou Club,16 January 2026

Click photo for Chapter Officers, Advisory Committee and staff


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We — the national MOAA and this affiliate chapter — are nonpartisan.