ABOUT OUR CHAPTER
The Central Virginia Chapter, a recipient of MOAA 5-Star Level of Excellence award, was established in June 1971. It currently has about 200 members including approximately 25 Auxiliary Members. The Chapter's geographical area encompasses the Charlottesville area, Albemarle County region, with some members residing in Green, Nelson and other nearby counties. The Chapter presents MOAA awards at Junior ROTC ceremonies at a local high school, and works closely with the Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units at the University of Virginia. It participates in local patriotic observances such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and the annual rededication of Charlottesville Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Chapter participates actively in advocating state and national veterans-related legislation, and serves on the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Region 1 Advisory Board.

The mission of the Chapter is to promote the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA); foster relations among retired, active and former officers of the uniformed services and their National Guard or Reserve components; advance the rights and interests of active duty, retired, Reserve and National Guard personnel of the uniformed services, their families and their survivors; provide useful services for members and their families; and serve the community and the Nation. The Chapter has monthly social activities including luncheons, a more formal dinner in June, and an annual picnic at a farm in the middle of Virginia's picturesque horse country.