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Address
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138 Willow Creek Rd
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City, State, Zip
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Union, MO 63084-3011
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Meeting Time
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3rd Sat (Sept - May)
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Meeting Place
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Various Locations
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Council Website
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None
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President
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Charles R Ehlert
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Rank
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COL
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Service
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USA
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Component
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USA
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Retirement Status
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RET
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Phone Number
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(314) 441-3520
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Email Address
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charles.ehlert@sbcglobal.net
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Membership Ch
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Roscoe Moulthrop
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Rank
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Col
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Service
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USAF
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Component
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USAF
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Retirement Status
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RET
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Phone Number
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(636) 294-1526
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Email Address
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Moulthrop@msn.com
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Webmaster
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Mrs. Mary G O'Gorman
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Service
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Component
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Retirement Status
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Phone Number
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(636) 938-6635
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Email Address
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mjgogorman@gmail.com
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Mission
Chapter Mission:
To promote the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America.
To protect the rights and interests of all members of the uniformed services, their dependents and survivors.
To foster fraternal relations among retired, active duty, National guard and Reserve Components and survivors.
To support our community and the nation.
The newest Fisher House, located next to the VA Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, is the focus of the chapter fund raisin activity.
Please note: A new publication from the VA goes into great detail on Agent Orange, detailing more diseases being accepted and being considered for future compensation. "Veterans and Agent Orange Update 2010." PDF (4.65 MB) 837 Pages.
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About Our Chapter
Welcome to the Greater St. Louis chapter of the Military Officers Association of America
Along with a President, 1st. Vice president, 2nd vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, the affairs of the Chapter are supervised and directed by committees including Legal affairs, Legislative, Newsletter***, Personal, (St. Charles and St. Louis areas), Publicity, ROTC awards, Auxiliary liaison and Delegate to the State Council.
Greater St. Louis Chapter was chartered in 1960 and has been led by 46 Presidents, all Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers representing most branches of the uniform services. The Chapter has 198 members.
Monthly Luncheons are scheduled from September to May on the third Saturday of the month in various locations around our very large St. Louis area. Board meetings are scheduled on the first Wednesday of the month, again in various locations, and are open to all members. Members are invited to attend.
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Information on Joining the Chapter
For luncheon reservations and/or membership forms please contact:
Treasurer @ PO Box 3793, Ballwin, Mo, 63011,or request a current Newsletter on line with membership applications included @ arniejen@sbcglobal.net.***.
Membership in the Greater St. Louis MOAA Chapter is open to anyone who holds or has ever held a commission or warrant in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and their surviving spouses.Please ask any chapter member for information or forms for regular or Auxiliary membership.
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Chapter Activities
A variety of topics are addressed by selected speakers at the monthly luncheons, with topics ranging far and wide from current events to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
We St. Louisans like our music too, and the traditional Christmas celebration is well attended.
The Chapter ROTC Awards program encompasses 12 high school and 4 universities, with members present at some of the award ceremonies.
The annual Veteran’s Day is observed by many of our members at a special luncheon of Military of the area.
Currently members of the chapter are involved in a 'letters to your congressman' drive, voicing MOAA viewpoints on pending legislation.
Please join the Chapter for luncheon on Feb.18th at Andre's Banquet Facilities. Mr. Brit Pim, who will speak on Coverage of health and pharmaceutical services, is V.P. and general manager for Medicare and Medicaid, Express scripts.
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Legislative Issues
Legislative Issues are brought to member’s attention both as announcements by the legislative committee and as articles in our monthly Newsletter. An example of one of those articles follows:
At one of our meetings, some comments were made about the purpose of The St. Louis Chapter. Reiterating,it is hoped that our purpose is more than just a pleasant luncheon at the St. Louis County Country club, where we meet once a month to renew old friendships and socialize, have a good meal and hear an interesting speaker. Of course, those things are valuable, and our board wants to continue and strengthen them. However, we also exist to form one powerful voice that is heard and heeded in the halls of congress and the administration. This year, as a new administration takes over it is critical that we keep our fingers on the pulse of what is going on in Washington -- legislation that is crucial to our Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. WE MUST LET THEM KNOW WHAT WE THINK. Call or write your representatives directly.Specific issues? Health Care, SBP/DIC, VA issues and more. Herman Son,Legislative Officer
(We mark the passing of Lt. Col. Herman Son, USAF, Ret, on January 31, 2009 with deep sorrow.He will be missed.)
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General Information
***For a copy of the Greater St Louis Chapter Newsletter, contact mjgogorman@gmail.com,or arniejen@sbcglobal.net.
Regular Board Meetings are open to all members, and are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the St. Louis County Library Main Office.
Reservations for Luncheons, payment of dues etc., can be mailed to: MOAA Treasurer, P.O. Box 3793,Ballwin, Mo,63022-3793.
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