About Palm Springs Chapter of MOAA
The mission of PSC-MOAA is to support directly and through our military community. This includes active, retired, former commissioned and warrant officers of all seven uniformed services including the National Guard and Reserve components and their surviving spouses; support the membership in any way possible to preserve and enhance their rights benefits and entitlements, and quality of life.
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Member Update - June 2025
Members,
Just a reminder that our summer gatherings start on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Burgers and Beers near the La Quinta Costco at 11:30 am. We have reserved the small meeting room to the left of the restaurant. Order off the menu. Reservations are not required. This is a nice way to visit, get to know your fellow members, and build camaraderie within the Chapter.
Here are some more dates to remember…
The Desert Sun article Honoring military PSC MOAA awards scholarships
The Palm Springs Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its annual awards ceremony at the Heritage Palms Country Club on May 15 to recognize the top Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from participating high schools in the Coachella Valley.
This year, the chapter awarded five $2,500 scholarships and two leadership awards to cadets selected for their achievement and excellence in high school programs. The scholarships will be used by the recipients to further their education after high school.
Read the entire article here: https://palmspringsdesertsun-ca.newsmemory.com/?publink=0f676a838_134fa14
Leadership and Scholarship Awards Luncheon 2025
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Palm Springs Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America
Leadership and Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 11:30 am
Heritage Palms Country Club, Ballroom
44-291 South Heritage Palms Drive, Indio, CA
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The PSC-MOAA will be hosting their annual Leadership and Scholarship Awards luncheon on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Heritage Palms Country Club at 11:30 am. The awards will be going to two Coachella Valley high schools that have JROTC programs: La Quinta High School and Desert Hot Springs High School.
Over the years, the PSC-MOAA has given out more than $150,000 worth of scholarships to Coachella Valley high school JROTC student leaders. This year, there will be five scholarships of $2,500 each. This is the most scholarships and a larger amount in the history of the organization. The scholarships are:
- Hunter Lopez Scholarship - $2,500
- John and Celeste Schleimer Scholarship - $2,500
- CW04 Robert Ramirez Scholarship - $2,500
- Ann Dawson Scholarship - $2,500
- Colonel Jack and Doris Samson Scholarship - $2,500
Two leadership awards will go to one Junior from each of the participating high schools.
