Military Officers Association of America - Greater Dallas Chapter, Dallas, Texas


Greater Dallas Chapter

Officers &
Committees

Aims

Local Service
& Legislative

JROTC

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Program

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Application

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Welcome to the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. This unit was established in October 1967. Membership is open to any retired, active duty, former or reserve officer, including Warrant Officers, and widows of uniformed officers. We publish a monthly newsletter, The MOAA REPORTER, which gives information on membership, meetings and Auxiliary meetings, legislation, local initiatives and other information of interest.

We are active in our community through our Personal Affairs Programs, Junior ROTC, Service Project (Greet the Troops at DFW Airport), Scholarships and our Legislative activities.

Our programs are varied and interesting. We encourage members to suggest future program ideas and to bring guests and prospective members. We welcome non-members to attend a meeting - the camaraderie is terrific. Rides can be arranged simply include in your RSVP.

For 2011, we have meetings scheduled for the following months: February 28, April 24, June 26, August 28, October 23 and our Annual Holiday Gala in December. Our chapter will be participating in the 2012 Veteran's Day Parade and look for more events throughout year.

Plan Now to Attend our February 28, Luncheon Meeting
Social 11:00 AM - Buffet Opens 11:15 AM - Meeting 12:00 Noon
Price $25.00 per person

William (Bill) Farmer, former Capt. USMC.

His military and civilian positions have been extensive. He has over 38 years as Senior Engineer with Raytheon Combat Systems. He has volunteered as a civilian for assignments to Iraq with the 4^th Inf. Div.; to teach and conduct Long Range Surveillance. During his talk Bill will show and pass around interesting items from Iraq; an signed Iraq flag, photo book, Iraq log book, Iraq monies, Silver from Saddam Hussein palace, etc.

In his first 3 months in Iraq he completed over 300 recon missions. On one of the missions he was wounded by a rocket grenade and flown to Germany for recovery. Unknown to Bill, his son, a helicopter pilot had also been wounded and was in the same hospital. Months later Bill returned to Iraq for his 3^rd & 4^th tours with the 1^st Cavalry Div. & 3^rd Inf. Div. and a Marine Corps unit.

Bill has received 14 Commendations from the US Army & Marine Corps; And he was one of the First civilians to be awarded the coveted Combat Action Badge!

Bill lives in Melissa, TX, where he is Director of the Chamber of Commerce and in 2009 he was elected as Councilman for the City of Melissa. He also led a project across Texas to capture over $40 million in illegal drugs this past year.

Call Glenn Wamble (972)437-2345
Use the reservation coupon or reserve online
The Park City Club 5956 Sherry Lane, Dallas, TX, 75225
17th Floor Dallas, Texas 75225 Phone: (214) 373-0756 http://www.parkcityclub.net

Directions from Dallas North Tollway

From the North - Heading south towards Northwest Highway: Exit Northwest Hwy and keep straight onto local road(s) Turn LEFT (East) onto Northwest Hwy; Turn RIGHT (South) onto Douglas Ave;Turn RIGHT (West) onto Sherry Lane.

From the South - Heading North towards of Lovers Lane: Lovers Lane Exit, Road name changes to Lomo Alto Drive, Turn RIGHT (East) onto Sherry Lane.

A map of 5956 Sherry Ln, Dallas, TX 75225-6519. Click to see the map on MSN Maps & Directions

Parking Information

The parking entrance is on the South side of the street and at the West side of the building. You enter and take a ticket from the automated machine; drive up ramps to the second or upper levels and park at any available space [the first level is generally full or reserved]. There are signs to the parking elevator which you take down to the lobby level and then change to the building elevators; go to the 17th floor [club] and ask the person at the desk for the MOAA luncheon room. Remember to get your parking ticket validated.

Meeting times may change so check The Reporter newsletter for the latest details on the upcoming meeting. Please reserve in advance with Meeting Coordinator Glen Wamble, LCDR USNR (Ret.) Phone 972-437-2345 or email glennwamble@yahoo.com. Look for meeting previews and the reservation coupon in the monthly The Reporter newsletter.

The MOAA-GDC Executive Committee normally meets the 3^rd Saturday in January, March, May, July, September, and November at 9AM, in the restaurant at the Crown Plaza North Dallas Hotel. All Members and Auxiliary are welcome to attend and to observe the meeting.

MILITARY ID CARD RENEWAL UPDATE

Military Retirees who are home bound or have difficulty traveling may renew a military ID card by mail through the JRB, Naval Air Station, (Carswell) Ft. Worth, TX. Go to our Local Service & Support page for more information.


Officers & Committees	Aims	Local Service & Legislative	JROTC	Scholarship Program	Membership Application	Newsletter & Links