Council and Chapter Member Communications
This page includes information and resources to help councils and chapters improve their member communications. Click the links below to go straight to the resources you need. If you have any questions, please contact Council and Chapter Affairs at chapters@moaa.org or call (800) 234-6622 and ask to speak with a chapter affairs specialist.
- Public Relations/Communications Guide
- Advertising
- Copyright Guidance (NEW)
- Form: Electronic Support Messages
- MOAA Logos and Trademarks
- Military Service Seals
- Chapter Web Presence
- White Label Template
- Promoting MOAA Charities in Your Newsletter
Public Relations/Communications Guide
A handbook full of tips on how to work with the local media and community to "get the word out" about MOAA.
Advertising
MOAA National has made the following advertisements available for placing in your local paper. They are fillable PDF files, so you can add your own chapter information: (Advertisement 1) (Advertisement 2)
Copyright Guidance
MOAA National has compiled a presentation outlining photo usage guidelines for councils and chapters, which contains best practices to avoid copyright infringement. In addition, here are some answers to common questions regarding photo usage.
Form: Request Electronic Support Messages
Promote an upcoming event to MOAA members in your area.
MOAA Logos and Trademarks
Learn more about MOAA logo and brand guidelines.
Military Service Seals
Military service seals and logos are trademarks belonging to the individual services and not permitted for use in affiliate communications (Learn more). MOAA General Counsel has provided this memo to provide further guidance on the use of military service seals
Chapter Web Presence
To provide prospective members the best experience, MOAA National usually links directly to council or chapter websites. If your council or chapter does not have a website, please contact Council and Chapter Affairs at chapters@moaa.org or call (800) 234-6622 and ask to speak to a chapter affairs specialist. We can discuss ideas and options.White Label Template
To assist councils and chapters with their communications, each month, MOAA headquarters provides an updated Chapter Newsletter Template for your use. The template contains advocacy, membership, product and service information, and much more.The template is designed to be customized and used directly. However, councils and chapters are also encouraged and welcome to use the provided content in their own newsletters.
- Download the June 2026 White Label document at this link.
- Download instructions for Microsoft Word.
Promoting MOAA Charities in Your Newsletter
Councils and chapters can use these newsletter inserts to encourage their members to consider MOAA Charities for their philanthropy. Click a link below to download a full-page, full-color PDF file:- Consider a bequest to The MOAA Foundation
- Consider a bequest to the MOAA Scholarship Fund
- Contributing cash and securities to MOAA Charities
- Setting up a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
- Establishing a Designated Scholarship
- How Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) can provide income for life
- Donating via an IRA Charitable Rollover/Qualified Charitable Distribution