Cape Canaveral Chapter

Last updated 3/26/2024
Address PO Box 254186
City, State, Zip Patrick AFB, FL 32925-4186
Meeting Time 3rd Tuesday 0930 Monthly except December
Meeting Place Virtual or Indian River Colony Club, Colony Hall
Council Website http://www.moaafl.org/
Basic information
Address PO Box 254186
City, State, Zip Patrick AFB, FL 32925-4186
Meeting Time 3rd Tuesday 0930 Monthly except December
Meeting Place Virtual or Indian River Colony Club, Colony Hall
Council Website http://www.moaafl.org/
Information President Membership Chair Webmaster
Name Richard A Kniseley Rosa Reich Michael J Schroeder
Rank Col Capt COL
Service USAF USAF USA
Component USAF USAF USA
Retirement Status RET FRM RET
Phone Number (321) 961-0237
Email Address kniseleyrc@cfl.rr.com rosareich03@gmail.com michael.schroeder@yahoo.com
President
Name Richard A Kniseley
Rank Col
Service USAF
Component USAF
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (321) 961-0237
Email Address kniseleyrc@cfl.rr.com
Chairman
Name Rosa Reich
Rank Capt
Service USAF
Component USAF
Retirement Status FRM
Phone Number
Email Address rosareich03@gmail.com
Webmaster
Name Michael J Schroeder
Rank COL
Service USA
Component USA
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number
Email Address michael.schroeder@yahoo.com

Mission

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MOAACC is a service/social organization dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and preserving the entitlements and benefits of its members. Firstly, it promotes the aims, objectives and national legislative programs of MOAA. High priority is given to providing useful services to our members and to the favorable resolution of issues that affect active duty and retired members of the seven uniformed services and their Reserve and National Guard components. MOAA National, the various State Councils and their affiliate chapters, including the Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral (MOAACC), are all nonpartisan organizations. In addition to the purposes set forth in its Bylaws, the Chapter shall be guided by the following broad goals and objectives:

  1. Promote the aims, objectives and national legislative programs of MOAA;
  2. Promote state legislative programs beneficial to uniformed service retirees and active duty personnel;
  3. Provide useful services for and protect the interests of members, their dependents and survivors;
  4. Facilitate camaraderie among members;
  5. Assist qualified young people who display an interest in, and an aptitude for uniformed service; and,
  6. Provide support for philanthropic (Good Deeds Foundation & Scholarships Corps) purposes, as approved by the board of directors.

Information on Joining the Chapter

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Eligibility

 

All former, current, and retired commissioned officers and warrant officers of the Uniformed Services, and spouses are eligible to join. Officers of Allied Militaries, Serving or Retired US Government Employees in the grade of GS-8 or above, Parents of Officers eligible for membership, and adult children of Officers eligible for membership are eligible to become Associate Members of the Chapter.

Cost

 

Annual chapter dues are $20.00 and life memberships are available with the cost based on age. Chapter membership includes a basic membership to MOAA National if not already a member.

 

Membership is free for the first year for Active Duty Military and Drilling Reservists.

 

Chapter Activities

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Legislative Issues

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MOAA is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. We are a powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of military officers and their families at every stage of their careers.  MOAA National, the various State Councils and their affiliate chapters, including the Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral (MOAACC), are all nonpartisan organizations.

The Legislative Affairs Committee of MOAACC monitors local, state and national legislative actions that affect national defense or military personnel (active duty, retirees and veterans) and keeps Chapter members informed.  The committee maintains liaison with local veteran and military retiree organizations, the Legislative Affairs Committees of the Florida Council of Chapters and MOAA\'s Government Relations Office to combine support for common legislative objectives.  The committee also establishes and maintains effective relationships and communications channels with local, state and national legislators. The committee makes use of available tools for reaching the membership and promoting individual actions to achieve MOAA's legislative objectives.

To go directly to MOAA's Advocacy In Action (AiA) page, click here: MOAA.  You will have access to Current Legislation, National Legislators and how to contact them, items that need action right now and countless other material pertaining to current events in Government.

For local, state and national elected official contact information, representing Brevard County, click on the Brevard County tab above.

Legislative page of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs at https://www.floridavets.org/news/veteran-legislation/

Click here to view MOAA National's current Top Issues.  Your support, via contacts with your elected officials, is crucial to keeping pressure on our elected officials to serve the needs of our membership.


Summarized below are the activities undertaken this year and planned for the upcoming year by the Chapter to further advance the legislative program initiatives of MOAA National.  

These activities all reflect the focus areas of our Chapter's Leadership:  an informed, energized and enabled Chapter membership on issues of paramount interest to the overall military community -- active, retired, separated, families and survivors.

1 - Here's a link to a list of veteran friendly bills in the coming FL legislative session.  All members are requested to scan this list and provide constituent input on these issues as you deem appropriate to your situation.

2 - Our focus this year is to establish closer liaison with our local and state elected officials.

3 -  We continue to maintain cordial relations with Senator Scott, Senator Rubio and Congressman Posey through district-work visits and member feedback on legislative issues flagged by MOAA National.

 

 

General Information

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About Our Chapter

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Since 1958, MOAACC has been active in Brevard County, Florida. It is a service/social group of active, former, and retired Military Officers, as well as their spouses and surviving spouses. MOAACC is dedicated to supporting the goals of MOAA National, engages in philanthropy in the community, and promotes camaraderie of our members with social activities and events. As an affiliate of MOAA National, MOAACC is dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and preserving the commitments and benefits for all active military, veterans and their family members.

The chapter is devoted to fostering fellowship among its members and families and to stimulate love of country. The Thursday Morning Breakfast Club (TMBC), monthly luncheons (third Tuesdays) with guest speakers, Current Affairs Forums (3rd Thursday every other month) and a variety of evening functions and special events are all designed to enhance our efforts towards these goals. The monthly newsletter, The Intercom (and moaacc.org web site and our Facebook page) inform members of these events and keeps them abreast of current issues of prime importance to the goals and objectives of the chapter.

MOAACC is located in Brevard County, Florida and primarily serves membership located at:

  • Cape Canaveral/Port Canaveral
  • Cocoa/Cocoa Beach
  • Melbourne
  • Palm Bay
  • Patrick Space Force Base
  • Titusville
  • Viera
  • Satellite, Indian Harbour & Melbourne Beaches
  • Indialantic

Many of our membership lives in the Indian River Colony Club (IRCC), a military/civilian community developed by members of MOAACC.