MOAA Citrus County Chapter

MOAA Citrus County Chapter Our Chapter Address is:
MOAA Citrus County Chapter, Inc
PO Box 637
Lecanto, FL 34460-0637

JROTC Luncheon May 2024. We had an outstanding chapter turnout to congratulate our cadets and present the scholarships a...
07/10/2024

JROTC Luncheon May 2024. We had an outstanding chapter turnout to congratulate our cadets and present the scholarships and awards.

Dear MOAA Citrus County veterans, spouses, and supporters: I am thrilled to report that General Gary North, USAF (Ret.),...
06/01/2024

Dear MOAA Citrus County veterans, spouses, and supporters:

I am thrilled to report that General Gary North, USAF (Ret.), MOAA Chairman, presented MOAA Citrus County with its 5 Star Levels of Excellence Award at the Florida Council's national convention in Daytona this month.

The 5 Star Award is the highest award given to local chapters of MOAA. It is a testament to all of you who serve this tremendous chapter, our veterans and spouses, our JROTC students, and our community.

With:
General Gary North, USAF (Ret.) – MOAA Chairman.
Lt. Col. Dan Hill, USA (Ret.) – MOAA FCoC Area Vice President
CDR Pat Kluever, USN (Ret.) – MOAA FCoC President

KEEP SERVING!

Jeff

06/01/2024

View Hank Butler Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

JROTC Luncheon May 9, 2024Last week, MOAA Citrus County presented scholarship awards to three outstanding JROTC cadets, ...
05/21/2024

JROTC Luncheon May 9, 2024

Last week, MOAA Citrus County presented scholarship awards to three outstanding JROTC cadets, one from each of our Citrus County high schools. The scholarships celebrate each cadet’s achievements and will support their future education and military service. Sam Himmel, Citrus County School Superintendent was our keynote speaker. The ceremony was awe-inspiring, ending with a formal salute to Veterans in attendance, who stood and returned the cadets’ salute.

Cadet Major Avreigh R. Maddox (Army JROTC, Lecanto High School) – Cadet Major Maddox will attend the University of West Florida, where she will study finance and be a member of the Air Force ROTC unit. LTC David Brown, USA (Ret.) is senior JROTC instructor. (Evelyn H. Reading $1,500 Scholarship.)

Cadet Lieutenant Allysa Watt (Air Force JROTC, Citrus County High School) – Cadet Lt. Watts will attend Nova Southeastern. MSgt Eric Brown, USAF (Ret.) is senior JROTC instructor. (Evelyn H. Reading $1,500 Scholarship.)

Cadet LCDR Orlando Mercado – Cadet CDR Mercado will attend Jacksonville University, where he will study electrical engineering and be a member of the Naval ROTC program (Objective: Submarines). CWO5 Liz Rivera, USN (Ret.) is senior JROTC instructor. (CDR Bud Wise, USN, Ret. $1,500. Scholarship.)

A special thanks to:

• “Sam” Himmel, Citrus County School Superintendent – Keynote speaker.

• Shaunda Burdette, Executive Director, Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF) – Presented Evelyn H. Reading scholarships to Cadet Major Maddox and Cadet Lt. Watts.

• Tiffany King, Assistant Director, Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF).

• Lindsay Blair, Public Information & Communications Officer, Citrus County Schools – Photographer.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THESE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN – THE FUTURE OF OUR MILITARY AND OF OUR NATION – THE GREATEST NATION ON EARTH!

The April 2024 annual joint chapter luncheon with the MOAA Kingdom of the Sun (KOS) chapter in Ocala, FL. celebrates the...
05/19/2024

The April 2024 annual joint chapter luncheon with the MOAA Kingdom of the Sun (KOS) chapter in Ocala, FL. celebrates the founding of the MOAA Citrus County chapter in 1981 by members of the KOS chapter. The luncheon takes place at Stumpknocker's On the River located at the river border between Citrus and Marion counties. Photos are of chapter members of both chapters.

2024 Feb Veterans In The Classroom (VITC) LuncheonThe 2024 Veterans In The Classroom (VITC) luncheon is provided by the ...
05/19/2024

2024 Feb Veterans In The Classroom (VITC) Luncheon

The 2024 Veterans In The Classroom (VITC) luncheon is provided by the Citrus County School District for those Veterans who participated in the VITC program and presented to a school classroom(s) during the two weeks prior to the Nov 11, 2023 Veterans Day. Pictured here is Citrus County Superintendent of Schools Sandra "Sam" Himmel; David Halbstein, congressional aide to Congressman Bilirakis, 11th District FL; Lecanto H.S. JROTC cadets who provide the flag ceremony; and photos of chapter members. Our chapter provided 18% of the total number of Veterans who participated in the 2023 VITC program.

2024 February Open House Luncheon meeting at Pecks Old Port Cove restaurant. Current non-MOAA officers are invited to t...
05/19/2024

2024 February Open House Luncheon meeting at Pecks Old Port Cove restaurant. Current non-MOAA officers are invited to the luncheon to learn more about the Military Officers Association of American (MOAA) at the national level and at our local chapter level. Those who have served in the Armed Services, NOAA, or the USPH as officers are invited to this event.

Additional photos from our chapter judges at Science Fair competition
03/10/2024

Additional photos from our chapter judges at Science Fair competition

MOAA judges at annual science fair
03/05/2024

MOAA judges at annual science fair

Updated chapter events photos from the open house at Pecks Port Cove luncheon
03/05/2024

Updated chapter events photos from the open house at Pecks Port Cove luncheon

Thank you to Emily Thomas and William J. Grant Esq. for your kind invitation and hospitality at the Withlacoochee Soarin...
02/23/2024

Thank you to Emily Thomas and William J. Grant Esq. for your kind invitation and hospitality at the Withlacoochee Soaring Eagles awards dinner for the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council of the Boys Scouts of America.

It was great to see Holly Davis - Chair of the Citrus County Commissioners; Dr. and Mrs. Scott Hebert- Assistant Superintendent for Operations of Citrus County Schools; Judge Hon. Stephen E. Toner - Circuit Court Judge Hernando County; John Murphy-Citrus County Chronicle; and Army Veteran Pastor Doug Alexander.

Congratulations to the 2024 Soaring Eagles recipients: Shevaun Harris-FL Secretary of Department of Children and Families and State Attorney William Gladson!

Having been a Scout, I am excited to see our future leaders and honor the selfless servants that support these young men and women that will eventually serve our nation!

Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army

I was honored to present the keynote address at the Knights of Columbus, Father James Hoge Assembly 1547, 53rd Annual Ch...
02/16/2024

I was honored to present the keynote address at the Knights of Columbus, Father James Hoge Assembly 1547, 53rd Annual Charity Ball! The proceeds of the well attended event supported the Citrus County Veterans Coalition and the Citrus County Veterans Foundation.

It was wonderful to see Congressman Hon. Gus Bilirakis, Sheriff Mike Prendergast who was the Master of Ceremonies, and County Commissioner Diana Finegan and her husband Steve, John McGee, Curt and Mari-Elain Ebitz in attendance among so many other friends.

Thank you for such a wonderful event and the gracious invitation!

Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army

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Lecanto, FL
34460-0637

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