Welcome to
P O Box 2145,
Norwalk, CT 06852-2145
Compo
Beach Minuteman
Our Chapter was founded November 14, 1958 and serves the lower Fairfield County of Connecticut. The mission of our organization is to provide a forum for our members to meet and foster fraternal fellowship. We have about 100 regular and auxiliary members. Specific purposes of the organization is listed below.
The purposes of our organization shall be:
(1) to inculcate and stimulate love of our country and our flag
(2) to uphold and defend the constitutional government of the United States of America
(3) to advocate military forces adequate to the defense of our country and to oppose any influence whatever calculated to weaken the national security
(4) to aid active and retired personnel of the services represented by our membership in any legitimate and practical manner, and
(5) to create harmony and a spirit of camaraderie among all officers of the uniformed services of the United States through an organized program of social and fraternal activities.
This organization is a nonprofit affiliate of The Military Officers' Association (MOAA). As such, it strives to help and support legislation designed to further a strong national defense, promotes and fosters better relationships between its members and the community in which they live, and offers opportunities to renew old friendships and make new friends through chapter meetings and social activities.
Western Connecticut Military Officers Assn
P O Box 2145
Norwalk, CT 06852-2145
President Anthony P. Konopka, CDR,
USN (Ret)
President/Elect BG Jack S Webb USAF(Ret)
Vice President Lt Michael Gallo (Ret)
Secretary Mrs Helen Barnes
Treasurer Lt J Ross Disbennett,USCG (Ret)
Chaplain Col Serge G Gabriel,AUS (Ret)
Programs V/P CDR Frank F Farina,USCG (Ret)
Membership V/P Lt John F Walsh,USN (Ret)
Newsletter V/P’s Lt
James L Wilson,USAAF (Ret)
Lt
John F Walsh,USN (Ret)
Newsletter Mailing Lt
John F Walsh, USN (Ret)
Care and Concern Mrs
Shirley Paltauf
Civic Affairs V/P LCDR
Joseph J Makovich USN (Ret)
Assist Civic Affairs LTC
Chester A Dillahunt, USA (Ret)
Public Affairs V/P Col
Fredirick W Arndt, USAF (Ret)
Asst Public Affairs LTC
Frank J Maguire, USAR (Ret)
Reservations Chair Mrs
Mary Hynes
Membership John F Walsh,
LT, USN Ret.
87
County Street
Norwalk,
CT 06851-5506
(203)
866-4282
Newsletter James F
Wilson, LT,USAF Ret.
(203)
966-9819
John
F Walsh, LT, USN Ret.
Webmaster Edwin F
Gutt, MAJ, USAF, Ret.
egutt@optonline.net
Men and women who have served or are serving on active duty,
or in one of the National Guard or Reserve components, as a commissioned or
warrant officer in one of the seven US uniformed services, as well as widows or
widowers of any deceased member of one of those services. Yearly Dues
are $20.00, and our year starts each January first. (Auxiliary members are dues
exempt).
Contact our membership chairman, LT John F Walsh, 87 County
Street, Norwalk, CT 06851-5506.
You may download the application form, or the annual renewal
form, located at the end of this document, and mail the completed form to WCMOA, PO Box 2145, Norwalk, CT 06852-2145
The chapter holds dinner meetings during the even calendar months, at the Italian Center , 1820 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT (see map). Our December and February, meetings are held at 1300 hours on Sundays, rather than the usual Tuesday meetings at1800.hours. Meetings normally include a program speaker.
The chapter conducts an active Young American Awards Program (YAA), and at the June meetings, graduating seniors from area High Schools, selected by their respective faculty members, are honored at a impressive dinner ceremony.
Click here to view 2004 awardees
Sunday, December 12th will consist of the Election and Installation of chapter officers for 2005, plus the sweet singing of the SWEET ADELINES. These ladies have been with us before and they were a great hit. A memorable way to wrap up the WCMOA year.
Visitors are invited and welcome to attend, however, reservations are required. You may mail a check, $25 per person($30 at the door) to Ray and Dorothy Bartlett, 15 Hillside Ave, Darien, CT, 06820=5011 prior to December 8th. (Note; The Italian center serves no liquor, but you may bring your own. Set-ups will be provided.)
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December 12th |
Dinner Meeting |
1300 hours |
Stmfrd Italian Cntr |
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February 8th |
Dinner Meeting |
1300 hours |
Stmfrd Italian Cntr |
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April 12th |
Dinner Meeting |
1800 hours |
Stmfrd Italian Cntr |
(Newsletter for reservations)
Services Links
www.army.mil US Army
www.navy.mil US Navy
www.af.mil US Air Force
www.usmc.mil US Marine Corps
www.uscg.mil US Coast Guard
www.os.dhhs.gov/phs Public Health Service
www.noaa.gov Nat’l Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.
www.usscolerecovery USS Cole Recovery
www.va.gov Veterans Administration
www.moaa.org MOAA National
www.whitehouse,gov White House
www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pentagon/ Pentagon
Senator Christopher J. Dodd
Senator Joseph I. Lieberman
U S House of Representatives Christopher Shays 4th Congr Distr
U S House of Representatives Nancy Johnson 5th Congr Distr
http://www.house.gov/nancyjohnson
Contact Webmaster egutt@optonline.net
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION FOR THE WESTERN CT CHAPTER, MOA
Western Connecticut Chapter, MOA
P.O. Box 2145
Norwalk, CT 06852-2145
Enclosed is my $20.00 check for annual
membership dues in the Western Connecticut Chapter of The Military Officers
Association.
NAME (Please Print)
___________________________________________ RANK ________
ADDRESS
___________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE
____________________________________________________________
SERVICE _________ SSN ___________________
PHONE __________________________________
SPOUSE’S NAME __________________ BirthDay
_________________________________________
NATIONAL MOAA MEMBER (Yes/No) __________
E-MAIL ADDRESS __________________________
Summary
of active duty service ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Make
checks payable to WCMOA
Please
consider a contribution for the Young American Awards Program.
Suggested
Minimum $20.00
ANNUAL RENEWAL FORM
Treasurer
– WCMOA
P.O.
Box 2145
Norwalk,
CT 06852-2145
2002 Annual Dues
($20.00) $_________
Young American
Awards Contribution
(Suggested Minimum -
$20.00) $_________
TOTAL $_________
Name
____________________________ Rank ________ Branch _______ Date of Birth ________
Spouse _________________________ Date of
Birth ____________
Address ____________________ Town
_________________ Zip ________________
Tel
No. (Incl. Area code) ___________________ E-Mail ________________________
Directions to the Italian Center of Stamford 1620 Newfield Ave Tel: 203-322-6950
From the Merritt Parkway (North from New York)
Exit 35, High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT. Bear Right onto High Ridge Road. At fourth traffic light turn Left onto Vine Road (Shell Gas Station). Go to the end of Vine Road and turn Left onto Newfield Avenue. Go approximately one and one-half miles to the Italian Center on the left, immediately after King and Low Heywood Thomas School.
From the Merritt Parkway (South from New Haven)
Exit 35, High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT. Bear Right onto High Ridge Road. At fifth traffic light turn Left onto Vine Road (Shell Gas Station). Go to the end of Vine Road and turn Left onto Newfield Avenue. Go approximately one and one-half miles to the Italian Center on the left, immediately after King and Low Heywood Thomas School.
From Interstate 95 (North from New York)
Exit 8, Stamford, CT. Bear Left and turn Left onto Atlantic Street. Atlantic Street will become Bedford Street. Continue on Bedford Street, making a Right onto Hoyt Street at the Stamford Police Station. Make a Left onto Strawberry Hill Avenue. Strawberry Hill Avenue becomes Newfield Avenue at Newfield Green Shopping Center. Stay on Newfield Avenue for approximately two and one-half miles to the Italian Center on the left, immediately after King and Low Heywood Thomas School.
From Interstate 95 (South from New Haven)
Exit 8, Stamford, CT. Continue straight and turn Right onto Atlantic Street. Atlantic Street will become Bedford Street. Continue on Bedford Street, making a Right onto Hoyt Street at the Stamford Police Station. Make a Left onto Strawberry Hill Avenue. Strawberry Hill Avenue becomes Newfield Avenue at Newfield Green Shopping Center. Stay on Newfield Avenue for approximately two and one-half miles to the Italian Center on the left, immediately after King and Low Heywood Thomas School.
