AZ Council of Chapters MOAA
The Arizona Council of Chapters (MOAA) also referred to as AZ CoC is an affiliation of MOAA Chapters throughout Arizona. The AZ CoC is the state entity which provides support and assistance to our member Chapters. There are 8 MOAA Chapters and 2 Satellite Chapter in Arizona and all are members of the AZ CoC.
The AZ CoC meets semiannually at rotating host chapter sites. We publish a newsletter semiannually which is distributed to all members and guests of the AZ CoC.
Mission Statement
The purpose of this Council is to promote the aims of the Military Officers Association of America, as stated in the preamble to the bylaws of that Association.
- Further the legislative and other objectives of the Military Officers Association of America.
- Foster fraternal relationships among retired, active and former officers of the uniformed services and their National Guard or Reserve components.
- Protect the rights and interests of retired, active, reserve and National Guard personnel of the uniformed services and their dependents and survivors.
- Provide useful services for members and their dependents and survivors.
- Serve the community and the nation.
- Advocate legislative and administrative actions to protect the rights and interests of service retirees and active duty military members in matters of state legislation.
- Provide the assistance necessary to member chapters to enable them to effectively serve their members their communities and the nation.
Membership
The membership of the Council shall be composed of local MOAA Chapter organizations, consisting of officers of the seven uniformed services, herein referred to as member chapters, which are affiliated with MOAA and this Council.
Any Arizona chapter affiliated with MOAA may, upon application to and approval by the Council, become affiliated with the Council. Such affiliation does not authorize the Council to participate in the organizational or managerial affairs of the chapter unless requested by the chapter.
Meetings
The Council shall normally meet two times a year to conduct business. The location of the meetings will be rotated with each chapter being host as established by the president with the approval of the Council. The last meeting of the calendar year shall be the annual business meeting for determination of dues for the next calendar year and, every even-numbered year, for the election of officers. The President may call special meetings of the Council. Notice of any special meeting with a statement of the time, place and information as to the subject or subjects to be considered shall be by mail or electronic means to each officer and appointed official of the Council.
| Meeting Date | Host Chapter |
| May 20th 2011 | Arizona Chapter |
| November 3rd 2011 | Tucson Chapter |
| May 21st, 2012 | Superstition Mountain Chapter |
| Fall 2012 | Northern Arizona Chapter |
| Spring 2013 | Yuma Chapter |
| Fall 2013 | Luke Chapter |
| Spring 2014 | Coronado Chapter |
| Fall 2014 | Green Valley Chapter |
