Our Mission --Continued Service
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Ø To inculcate and
stimulate love of country and flag
Ø To
defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the Constitution of the United
States
Ø To
advocate military forces adequate to the defense of our country
Ø To
foster the integrity and prestige of uniformed service
Ø To
foster fraternal relations among all branches of the various services from
which our members are drawn; to further the education of the children of our
service personnel
Ø To
aid active and retired personnel of the various services from which our members
are drawn, and their families and survivors, in
every proper and legitimate manner, and
to represent their rights and interests when service
matters are under consideration
We are united to form the Military Officers
Association of America
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For friends, our youth, and our fellow veterans, we active
duty and former officers have come together to provide support, information,
and fellowship to those whom we pledge to serve. We continue to serve by expressing the needs
of our veterans and youth to our representatives, and we continue in our oath to defend the
Constitution, especially from the domestic enemies of ignorance, self-service,
and abandoned principles.
Our service lies in grass roots advocacy to ensure and
protect veterans’ benefits and in the mutual support of private veterans programs
here in our community, including service to surviving spouses of veterans. Our fundraising efforts support programs such
as those assisting homeless veterans, veterans’ art, the Honor Flights, and the JROTC programs at Clearwater High School and Dunedin High School, awarding college
scholarships to each program annually.
Through our website, our speake’s program, and our
newsletter, The Drumbeat, we keep our
members informed of vital issues being considered by our legislators and administrators.
Our fellowship is expressed monthly at our membership
meetings and special events.
The Clearwater Chapter is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). MOAA and its affiliated councils and chapters are non-partisan.
Please Join us in our Continued Service
Why Join MOAA National?
MOAA is the
country’s leading organization protecting the rights of military service members
and their families. Those who belong to MOAA not only lend their voices to a
greater cause, but they also gain access to extensive benefits tailored to the
needs of lifestyles of current, retired, and former military officers. MOAA's greatest mission is to improve the lives of
those who serve and their families, achieved largely through tireless advocacy
efforts taking place in our nation's capital. MOAA's experts in Washington are
there to support legislation that benefits the military community and are
equally vigilant when fighting to stop legislation that threatens our
livelihood. The larger our numbers, the greater our voice. MOAA Membership
is open to active duty, former, and retired commissioned and warrant officers
of the uniformed services and their surviving spouses, including the National
Guard and Reserve.
MOAA offers a wide range of personal and financial services
exclusive to MOAA membership.
Financial Planning. MOAA has financial counselors experienced
in the financial business; knowing how things work in financial firms. MOAA is
not a financial services firm and it does not sell financial products or
develop personalized financial plans. You get a financial planner whose only
interest is your well-being as a MOAA member!
Transition Assistance. MOAA provides a wealth of military
focused information, services, and resources for career transition. Whether you
are transitioning to a civilian career from the military or moving from one
career field to another, MOAA can help.
Educational Assistance. The MOAA Scholarship Fund provides
interest free loans, scholarships and grants to students seeking their first
undergraduate degree.
Exclusive Discounts. MOAA has exclusive member discounts for travel, legal services,
electronics and technology, automotive and lodging, membership in clubs,
shopping, and insurance.
MOAA LIFE Membership is the most
elite membership category. LIFE Members receive all of MOAA's PREMIUM benefits
- plus more - for life. Additional benefits include waived initiation fees at
the Army Navy Club of Washington, D.C., bonus discounts, and direct access to
MOAA staff experts on the dedicated MOAA LIFE Member Hotline. LIFE Membership
cost varies by age:
·
Age 0 to 50 = $851
·
Age 51 to 55 = $801
·
Age 56 to 60 = $757
·
Age 61 to 65 = $692
·
Age 66 to 70 = $615
·
Age 71 to 75 = $529
·
Age 76 to 80 = $434
·
Age 81 to 85 = $332
·
Age 86 to 90 = $234
·
Age 91 to 95 = $145
·
Age 96 to 99 = $88
·
Age 100+
= Free
MOAA
has an easy, interest free payment system that allows you to spread your Life
Membership cost across 10 equal monthly payments.
MOAA
PREMIUM Membership gives you total access to
everything MOAA has to offer, including our full spectrum of career and
financial resources, MOAA-exclusive publications, college scholarships for
dependents, and countless discounts on products and travel. PREMIUM Membership
cost is based on yearly increments:
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1 year = $48
·
2 year = $82
·
3 year = $108
PREMIUM
membership for Surviving Spouses is slightly less than for regular PREMIUM
membership:
· 1 year = $43
·
2 year = $73
·
3 year = $97
As a MOAA
BASIC Member, you'll have free electronic access to MOAA e-communications
about news and support of critical advocacy efforts to protect your military
benefits. BASIC membership is Free.
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Benefits
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Basic
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Premium
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Life
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Legislative
News Updates & Advocacy Efforts
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X
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X
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X
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MOAA Newsletters
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X
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X
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X
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Chapter
& Council Membership Involvement
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X
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X
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X
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Exclusive
Discounts on Products and Travel
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X
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X
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X
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Access
to Member Books and Guides
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X
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X
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Financial
Planning and Investment Advice
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X
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X
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Scholarships,
Interest-free Loans & Grants
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X
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X
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Expert
Advice on Military Pay & Benefits
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X
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X
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Career
Transition Resources
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X
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X
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Subscription
to MOAA Magazine & Publications
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X
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X
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Fee
Waived Army & Navy Club of Wash D.C.
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X
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Spouse
Protection and Continuation of Benefits
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X
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