The MOAA Pittsburgh Chapter meets at the Chartiers Country Club (601 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205). The Chapter members and their guests get together about six (6) times a year in the Spring and Fall for Sunday luncheon meetings. These luncheon meetings provide camaraderie as well as an opportunity to discuss Chapter business. The luncheons begin with a cash bar at 1300 hours (1:00 PM). A chef prepared meal (meat, fish, and vegetarian options) is served promptly at 1400 hours (2:00 PM).
In addition, a guest speaker is invited to attend and speak on an agreed upon subject for the benefit and information of those attending. Past speaker topics include: a presentation on China: Strategic Choices and Capabilities; the Editor of Proceedings, the naval affairs magazine; a Bagpiper who demonstrated how bagpipes were and are used as a military device in place of bugles; the Commanding Officer of the USS BOXER (LHD-4) who spoke about the Captain Phillips rescue off of Somalia, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Footlocker Outreach Program, a presentation on electric energy efficiency programs and rebates available to members, and many other interesting topics.
The Chapter holds a holiday luncheon in December each year which includes entertainment and a gift exchange.
The Chapter supports 15 JROTC programs and 3 Army/Navy/Air Force ROTC programs. We have supported Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., the Southwest PA & Erie Veterans Homes, Operation Troop Appreciation (“OTA”), as well as the Allegheny County Veterans Court. The Chapter coordinates Bingo events and holiday card distribution at the VA Homes.
Past additional activities: JO happy hour, baseball game at PNC Park, cruise on the Gateway Clipper.
