Dinner and lunch meetings
Ten gatherings a year with guest speakers from the armed forces, VA, state agencies, and community organizations.
Membership
You served. Stay with people who understand.
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
- $20
- Waived for
- Surviving spouses
per year
and currently serving officers
Dues
Twenty dollars a year keeps the chapter running.
Chapter dues cover the cost of meetings, the newsletter, cadet awards, and the chapter’s community outreach. Dues are separate from MOAA national membership, which the chapter strongly encourages.
Regular member
$20 / year
Spouse
$20 / year
Surviving spouse
Dues waived
Currently serving
Dues waived
Pay the treasurer at any meeting, or mail a check payable to MSVC-MOAA to P.O. Box 5342, Poland, OH 44514. For card or PayPal payment, write to the treasurer at treasurer@msvc-moaa.org.
Pay 2027 DuesPowered by Cheddar UpWho may join
Eligibility is broader than you think.
- Current, former, and retired warrant and commissioned officers of the eight uniformed services.
- Spouses of eligible officers, whether or not the officer joins.
- Surviving spouses of eligible officers, with chapter dues waived.
- Currently serving officers, with chapter dues waived.
Members live across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties in Ohio and Lawrence and Mercer counties in Pennsylvania.
New chapter members who join MOAA national as Premium or Life members receive a voucher covering chapter dues for one year or two years. See MOAA national membership.
What you get
Membership, in practical terms
The chapter newsletter
Eleven issues a year with chapter news, legislative updates, meeting notices, and member milestones.
A voice in Washington
Membership in the chapter connects you to MOAA national advocacy on pay, health care, and survivor benefits.
Service in the valley
Chapter outreach supports Camp Corral, the Youngstown Blue Coats, area JROTC and ROTC cadets, and the YSU Veterans Resource Center.
Fellowship that lasts
A chapter of officers and spouses across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties in Ohio and Lawrence and Mercer counties in Pennsylvania.
A five-star chapter
The chapter has earned MOAA Levels of Excellence awards for operations, communications, and member service.
Meetings: lunch third Friday in October, November, and January through March; dinner third Thursday April through September.
December: Christmas dinner and charity fundraiser, date varies.
Join
Send the chapter your application
Fill in the form and it will open an email to the chapter with your details already written. Send it, and the treasurer will follow up with dues and the next meeting.
Prefer paper? Download the 2027 membership application (PDF) and bring it to a meeting.
Questions about dues, a spouse membership, or a transfer from another chapter? Email msvcmoaa@gmail.com.
Taps
Remembering members who have passed
The chapter keeps a record of members and spouses lost, including their service and funeral arrangements. Surviving spouses are always welcome at chapter meetings.
Come to a meeting
Guests are welcome at every chapter meeting.
Current, former, and retired officers and their spouses may attend at no cost or obligation. Write ahead and we will save you a seat.