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Orange Empire Military Officers' Club

Address PO Box 543
City, State, Zip Highland, CA 92346-0543
Meeting Time Meetings times vary
Meeting Place San Bernardino Elks Club
Council Website http://calmoaa.org/

President Jeffrey L Breiten
Rank LCDR
Service USN
Component USNR
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (909) 792-1878
Email Address breitenj@msn.com
Membership Ch Stephen M Roberts
Rank Lt Col
Service USAF
Component USAF
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (909) 335-8208
Email Address sp.roberts@hotmail.com
 
Webmaster Eric G Gruenler
Rank Lt Col
Service USAF
Component USAF
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (909) 793-4009
Email Address egruenler@verizon.net

Mission

The mission of our chapter is to help and support legislation designed to further a strong national defense; promote and foster better relationships between officers of all services and communities in which they live; and offer opportunities to renew old friendships and make new friends through the chapter meetings and social activities.
 

About Our Chapter

The Orange Empire Military Officers' Club was chartered in 1959. The chapter consisted of 68 members residing in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. As the membership grew, it provided the nucleus for chapters in Riverside, Palm Springs, Sun City, Hemet-San Jacinto, and the Antelope Valley. The chapter currently has 190 members including active duty, retired, and former officers of all services and their survivors. More information about the chapter activities and our meetings can be found in our monthly newsletter.

Information on Joining the Chapter

Membership in our 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. To attend a meeting as our guest, contact one of the people listed above.

 

Chapter Activities

The Chapter holds meetings for members and their spouses every month except July. Meetings generally include dinner and a speaker or entertainment. In December we hold a formal dinner and dance with live music. Information on each meeting is in our newsletter. The Chapter supports 12 JROTC and 2 ROTC units in the MOAA Awards Program and provides two $2000 scholarships each year to ROTC students.

 

Legislative Issues

The Chapter supports the MOAA national legislative agenda and the state council in various state veterans' issues by providing information and encouraging member support in our newsletter and at our meetings.

 

General Information

The Orange Empire Military Officers' Club meetings for members and their spouses are held on the third Friday of each month except July. The typical schedule is social hour at 6:00 PM, dinner at 7:00, and program at 8:00. Meetings are held at the San Bernardino Elks’ Club. Details are announced in the chapter newsletter and at chapter meetings.