Coachella Valley Chapter MOAA Latest News
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Date Published: 07/11/2025
Yesterday, the Palms Spring Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, on a roll call vote, unanimously voted to change our name to the Coachella Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Assoication or CVC-MOAA.
The Board of Directors believed that the name Coachella Valley Chapter -MOAA was much more inclusive to our members and potential members. Points that we considered included issues like the chapter does not conduct business in Palm Springs, our roster indicates that no member at this time resides in Palm Springs, our administrative base is on the east side of the Valley, and our chapter services ALL communities in the Coachella Valley.
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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…
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The Coachella Valley 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.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2025
Coachella Valley Military Officers Supports Local Students
Coachella Valley 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 CVC-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 CVC-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.
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Members,
In October 2024, I told the membership that my leadership philosophy was that “if we build it, they will come,” meaning if we have creative ideas, activities, and speakers, our membership will grow. At that first meeting, there were only 13 attendees. To date, we have eight new members in the last seven months and our general membership meetings have grown to over 40 members attending. The Coachella Valley Chapter of MOAA has great momentum and is moving forward to a bright future.