Est. 2012Mahoning & Shenango Valleys Chapter
Serving those
who served.Still standing watch.
We are the local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, bringing together retired, former, and active officers of the eight uniformed services, the National Guard, and the Reserve components across the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.
- 8
- Uniformed services
- 5
- Counties served
- 5★★★★★
- Level of Excellence
- $20
- Annual chapter dues
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, NOAA & USPHS
Three in Ohio, two in western Pennsylvania
Five-star MOAA chapter award, earned five times
Surviving spouses and serving officers exempt
Our mission
A local chapter with a national charge.
The missions of the chapter are to promote the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America primarily at the local level; foster fraternal relations among retired, active, and former officers of the eight uniformed services and the National Guard and Reserve components; protect the rights and services for them and their dependents and survivors; and to serve the community and the nation.
“When our nation’s military are called to serve, MOAA is fighting for them back home.”
Cadet support
Scholarships and awards for YSU cadets, plus a medal for an area JROTC cadet each year.
Community presence
Members march and participate in area Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades and ceremonies.
Deployed families
Ongoing support for personnel deployed from Youngstown Air Reserve Station and the Pennsylvania National Guard in Farrell.
Chapter network
One of seven chapters in the Ohio State MOAA Council of Chapters, with a newsletter eleven times a year.
Why join MOAA
Three minutes to understand what MOAA does for you.
MOAA is the nation’s strongest and most effective military service organization, supporting officers and their families at every stage of life and career. Watch the introduction, then explore membership levels and benefits at MOAA national.
Chapter schedule
Upcoming events
Nov 5
Thu
Board Meeting
Chapter board, all members welcome
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Nov 12
Thu
YARS BCC Meeting
Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH
All day
Nov 13
Fri
YSU Veterans Breakfast
Youngstown State University
All day
Nov 16
Mon
Lunch RSVPs Due
Reply to msvcmoaa@gmail.com
All day
Nov 20
Fri
Lunch Meeting
A La Cart Catering, Canfield, OH
All day
Monthly meetings
The chapter typically meets once a month at A La Cart Catering in Canfield, Ohio. Dinner meetings are held on the third Thursday, April through September; lunch meetings on the third Friday, October through March.
To register for an upcoming event, or to be added to the reminder list, email msvcmoaa@gmail.com.
Legislative affairs
Make your voice heard.
MOAA’s Legislative Action Center identifies every issue and bill MOAA supports that needs your active involvement. Take a few minutes to contact your congressional representatives and let them know where you stand.
- Read at moaa.org
MOAA news
Protect retirement pay for all services
MOAA joined a broad coalition of military, veteran, and family organizations with one message: no retired member should wonder whether a funding lapse will delay the pay they earned.
- Read at moaa.org
MOAA news
Comprehensive veterans package advances
A major veterans package moving through Congress includes several of MOAA’s top legislative priorities for the year.
- Read at moaa.org
MOAA news
Another big step for duty status reform
The Duty Status Reform Act would simplify how Guard and Reserve members are placed on active orders, without penalizing housing or retirement credit.
- Read at moaa.org
MOAA news
Medicare GLP-1 program excludes TFL
MOAA is pressing for TRICARE For Life beneficiaries to be included in the new Medicare weight-management drug program.
Chapter officers
Who leads the chapter
President
David DiTallo
CDR, USN (Ret.)
President@msvc-moaa.orgFirst Vice-President
Joe Mersol
Fmr. MAJ, USA
1stVP@msvc-moaa.orgSecretary
Al Lind
Fmr. LT, USN
secretary@msvc-moaa.orgTreasurer
Bruce A. Bille
Fmr. LT, USN
treasurer@msvc-moaa.org
Membership
You served. Stay connected to the people who understand it.
The Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter welcomes all current, former, and retired warrant and commissioned officers of the uniformed services, along with their current or surviving spouses. Chapter dues are $20 a year; surviving spouses and currently serving officers are exempt.
$20
Chapter dues / year
1–2 yrs
National dues voucher
11
Newsletters / year
New chapter members receive a voucher covering chapter dues for one year (Premium) or two years (Life) when they join MOAA national.