Nassau County Chapter Military Officers Association of America

The Nassau Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America was recently recognized for its exceptional leadership and performance over the past year (2024) when it received three MOAA national awards.
Past President CAPT Mike Doran, USN (Ret) and current President CAPT Tony LaVecchia, USN (Ret) attach 5-Star Chapter stream to chapter flag.
Past President CAPT Mike Doran, USN (Ret) and current President CAPT Tony LaVecchia, USN (Ret) attach 5-Star Chapter streamer to chapter flag.

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Meeting Schedule 2025

14 January General Meeting 1130 Golf Pub Social 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034

CAPT Tony LaVecchia, USN (Ret), President, Nassau County Chapter MOAA

“The Way Ahead for 2025”
11 February Evening Meeting 1730 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 Col Rocky McPherson, USMC (Ret). Member, Nassau County Chapter MOAA. Identity Theft Presentation
13 February Officers Call 1730 Off Island Gator’s Dockside Gator’s Dockside, 96150 David Hallman Pkwy, Yulee, FL 32097 (Behind Publix)
11 March
 General Meeting 1130 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034

Ken Timmerman

Author Ken Timmerman

Best-selling author Kenneth R. Timmerman has spent his career investigating the dark side of national security.  Over the past four decades he has interviewed dissidents behind the Iron Curtain, covered numerous Middle East wars, interviewed suicide bombers, debriefed defectors from Iranian intelligence organizatons, and covered the plight of Christians persecuted for their faith.

Past President CAPT Mike Doran, USN (Ret) presents 5-Star Chapter flag streamer to Chapter.
8 April
 General Meeting 1130 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034

 Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.

Sheriff Bill Leeper

Sheriff Bill Leeper is a life-long resident of Nassau County and served 35 years with the Florida Highway Patrol, before retiring as a Captain. He is a former City Commissioner and two-term Mayor of Fernandina Beach.  Bill was elected Sheriff of Nassau County in 2012. He was re-elected in 2016 and again in 2020 and is presently serving his third term in office.
xx April
 Officer’s Call 1730 TBD–On Island TBD TBD
13 May
 General Meeting 1130 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 TBD
10 June
**Evening Meeting**		 General Meeting 1730 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034

Kevin Lilly, Nassau County Property Appraiser

Kevin Lilly
xx June
 Officer’s Call 1730 TBD–Off Island TBD TBD
9 September General Meeting 1130 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, USAF (Ret) – President and CEO, MOAA
14 October **Evening Meeting** General Meeting 1730 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034  Nassau County Councilman, “Hupp” Huppmann
21 October Officer’s Call 1730 On-Island The Surf 3199 S. Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
18 November
 General Meeting 1130 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034
RADM Bob Wirth, USN, Commander, Submarine Group 10
12 December
 Christmas Party 1730 FBGC 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 1730 Cocktails, 1830 Dinner

Nassau County Chapter Meeting and Social Schedule for 2024

Note: Meeting schedules/dates may change depending on circumstances.

Updated 1 October 2024

FBGC – Fernandina Beach Golf Club, located at 2800 Bill Melton Rd,

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Date

 Event Time Location Guest Speaker / Comments
9 January General Meeting 1130 FBGC CAPT Mike Doran, USN (Ret) President, Nassau County Chapter MOAA
13 February General Meeting 1130 FBGC CAPT Ed Turner, USN (Ret), Executive Director
National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum
15 February (Thursday) Social 1730 Disco Witch Brewing (Yulee) 464073 State Rd 200, Yulee, FL 32097 (904) 326-5010 – HOSTED SOCIAL
12 March **Evening Mtg** General Meeting 1730 FBGC Melissa Yuchasz, Wildlight YMCA Executive Director and Military Outreach Co-Leader 
9 April General Meeting 1130 FBGC VP CAPT Tony LaVecchia, USN Country visit summary/remarks focused on Vietnam and Singapore
25 April Social 1730 A1A Cidery 230 South 8th St, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 NO HOST SOCIAL
14 May General Meeting 1130 FBGC Dean Black, State Representative Florida House of Representatives
11 June Evening Mtg. General Meeting 1730 FBGC Robin Lentz, Executive Director
Robin Lenz provided challenging and inspirational perspectives during her presentation explaining the significant public services offered by Take Stock in the Children for which she serves as Executive Director.

Take Stock in Children Nassau County 
20 June Officer’s Call 1730 The Hidden Crab (Off Island) 942699 Old Nassauville Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034   NO HOST
10 September General Meeting 1130 FBGC Clay Yarborough, State Senator
Florida Senate
8 October Luncheon Mtg General Meeting 1130 FBGC
Cong. Aaron Bean (FL, Fourth District)

Guest speaker Congressman Aaron Bean, U.S. House of Representatives
16 October Officer’s Call 1730-1930 Golf Pub Social 1531 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach FL 32034
12 November General Meeting 1130 FBGC
Capt. Janet D. Espino-Young relieved Capt. Mark R. Vlaun as U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville commander.

CAPT Janet Espino-Young, USCG
Sector Commander/Captain of the Port Jacksonville

Capt. Janet D. Espino-Young, Commander of Coast Guard Seventh District Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, Capt. Mark R. Vlaun (Courtesy of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville)

13 December

 Christmas Party 1830

FBGC

1730 Cocktails, 1830 Dinner

Florida Council of Chapters

January 17, 2025   Rosen Centre Hotel, International Drive, Orlando Join The MOAA Florida Council and our Chapters
for a Casino Night-Charity Fundraiser
January 25, 2025 First Annual
MOAA-ACC Military Ball		 7 PM to 9 PM
All MOAA Members and Guests Invited!

Mark Lance National Guard Armory,

St. Augustine

 MOAA-ACC is dedicating most of the proceeds to honor, educate, and support the Future Leaders of America. The St Augustine, Nease, and Bartram Trail High School JROTC Programs and the St Augustine Sea Cadet Battalion are framing the minds of the future leaders within our community, whether in the military or perhaps in a civil capacity.