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WNC-MOAA
What should I expect at my first WNC-MOAA event?How can I get involved or volunteer with WNC-MOAA?
Does WNC-MOAA offer mentoring or transition support?
How do Chapter dues work?
I’m a younger officer - is WNC-MOAA a good fit for me?
How does WNC-MOAA support the local veteran community?
How does WNC-MOAA communicate with members?
What benefits does WNC-Chapter membership provide beyond National MOAA membership?
Are spouses and family members welcome at WNC-MOAA events?
Do I have to be a National MOAA member to attend Chapter events?
I’m not retired - can I still participate in WNC-MOAA events?
What kinds of events does WNC-MOAA host?
Why should I join the WNC-MOAA chapter?
What Is the Mission of WNC-MOAA?
How Do I Join Western North Carolina MOAA (WNC-MOAA)?
MOAA
What Is MOAA’s Mission?What Is the Advantage of Joining MOAA?
How do I join MOAA?
Calendar
Events
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch ServiceWNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
WNC-MOAA-VRQ Lunch Service
Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugees in Moldova
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Black Mountain - Meet & Greet
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Meet and Greet / MOAA Informational Social
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Annual Membership Meeting
Annual Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Annual WNC-MOAA Chapter Picnic
Annual WNC-MOAA Chapter Picnic
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Join Us for an Exciting Outdoor Adventure: Half-Day Rafting Trip on the French Broad River!
General Membership Picnic / Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Smoky Mtn Satellite Membership Meeting
Smoky Mtn Satellite Membership Meeting
Woodfin Satellite Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Groups
Readings from Brothers & Sisters Like These VeteransGoogle
WNC-MOAA Google CalendarLeadership
Appointed Positions
Dr. Vivianne Cisneros Wersel, Au.D.Patricia Ann Vinson
Vacant
Rick Devereaux, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret)
Sharon Woodcock
John O’Donnell, CDR, USN (Ret)
Jeff Snyder, Col, USAF (Ret)
Steve Watkins, COL, USA (Ret)
Steve Watkins, COL, USA (Ret)
Chapter Officers
Steve Watkins, COL, USA (Ret)Jeff Snyder, Col, USAF (Ret)
Joe Neubert
Steven Salter, LT, USN (Fmr)
Introduction
WNC-MOAA LeadershipService Reps/Directors
Rodney "Rod" Honeycutt, COL USA (Ret)John Odell, LT, USN (Ret)
James "Jim" Gough, Maj, USMC
Vic Marshall, Col, USAF (Ret)
Jim Steinbaugh, CAPT, USN (Ret)
John O’Donnell, CDR, USN (Ret)
Donna Culp, Capt, USAF (Fmr)
News & Events
General
Wreaths Across America Challenge – Western North CarolinaOngoing Service at Veterans Restoration Quarters
Supporting JROTC Leadership and Excellence
2nd Annual Summer Picnic Brings Members Together
WNC-MOAA Earns Triple 5-Star Recognition
WNC-MOAA Supports Veterans at Asheville Veterans Restoration Quarters After Hurricane Helene
WNC-MOAA Member Bob Johnson’s Vision Realized: The Henderson County Wall of Honor
WNC-MOAA Member Lt. Col. Ed Cottrell Honored with the French Legion de l’Honneur
WNC-MOAA at the 2024 Veterans Healing Farm Resource Fair
WNC-MOAA Supports Blue Ridge Honor Flight – April 27, 2024
Celebrating Milestones and Honoring Heroes: WNC-MOAA's 1000th We Honor Veterans Ceremony
Establishment of New VA Travel Claim Procedures
Expansion of VA Caregiver Program
HELP WANTED: Volunteers needed for Black Mountain State Veterans Cemetery
Business
Chapter Governance Milestone: Updated Bylaws ApprovedWNC-MOAA Receives MOAA Community Outreach Grant Supporting Veterans Healing Farm
Blue Ridge Honor Flight Support and Welcome Home
February 2025 Quarterly Membership Meeting Recap
WNC-MOAA’s First Annual Chapter Picnic – A Huge Success!
WNC-MOAA Participates in Henderson County Veterans Stand Down
WNC-MOAA Participates in the First-Ever Haywood County Veterans Gathering
WNC-MOAA Supports Veterans Restoration Quarters with Bigelow Tea Donation
Charles George VA Medical Center - Decoding VA Acronyms
Fun
Private French Broad Chocolate Factory TourHands-On Falconry Experience in Weaverville
Charles George VA Medical Center
The Boy on the Beach...D-Day 2014
"The Fallen Soldier" video by Prager U
Space Force, We Have a Seal
KISS - Gene Simmons Military Tribute
"Old Glory" video by Raul Rubiera
Serious
Is your survivor benefit plan (SBP) offset by the VA dependency indemnity compensation (DIC)?Blue Ridge Veterans Community Partnership
New National Guidance for Centralized VA Authorized Emergency Care
June 12 update on C&P Exams
June 2020 Newsletter from Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare Suicide Prevention Team
VBA Education Service consolidating to two Regional Processing Offices by October 1, 2020
The Education Call Center (ECC) now has a dedicated phone line for GI Bill beneficiaries
VA kicks off online campaign emphasizing mental health support
North Carolina Department of Military & Veteran Affairs
North Carolina Division of Military and Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs Media Summary and News Clips 08 June 2020
Second Annual Holiday Drive-Thru
COVID-19 News
Charles George VA Medical CenterSuspension of Group Gatherings (ongoing)
Charles George VA Medical Center
Charles George VA Medical Center
Charles George VA Medical Center Update Tuesday May 5 2020
VA Loan Information
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Circular 26-20-7: VA Home Loan program
Buncombe County Veterans Services
Personal
Passing of Toni CasciatoThis Marine Widow Turned Tragedy to Triumph
Legislative Affairs
Business
MOAA’s Legislative Action Center LinkWNC-MOAA, NC State Legislative Priorities for 2025 Legislative Session
3 Tips to Engage Your New Lawmakers (and Enhance MOAA’s Advocacy Efforts)
WNC-MOAA, NC State Legislative Priorities for 2023-2024 Legislative Session
Take Action! On WNC-MOAA State Legislative Priorities
2021 State MOAA Legislative Report
MOAA's letter to President Joe Biden
Military and Veterans Affairs Key Congressional Leaders
Current Bills/Actions before Congress
Legislative Issues: MOAA Makes It Easy To Be Heard
Congressional Advocacy 101:
Meeting with Your Congressional Members and Staffers
Notes from Legislative Affairs Meeting, 7 April 2020
Status of North Carolina Veterans Legislation 2021-2022 Regular Session
Serious
Meeting with Rep. Madison Cawthorn 5/18/2021Best Legislative Link EVER
WNC-MOAA is a non-partisan organization
Time-sensitive Legislation Issues - October 2020
Status of North Carolina Veterans Legislation 2021-2022 Regular Session
Photo Album
Business
WNC-MOAA Earns MOAA 5-Star Level of Excellence Award - 2024WNC-MOAA Earns 5-Star Harris Communications Award - 2024
Installation of 2024-2025 Officers
Chapter Events
Nov 2024 - Membership MeetingOctober - Great Smoky Mountain Train Ride
WNC-MOAA’s First Annual Chapter Picnic – 2024 - A Huge Success!
Quarterly General Membership Meeting - 18 Nov 2023
Quarterly General Membership Meeting - 18 Feb 2023
Quarterly General Membership Meeting - 13 May 2023
JROTC Military Ball
Quarterly General Membership Meeting - 22 May 2022
Quarterly General Membership Meeting - 19 Nov 2022
Quarterly General Membership Meeting - 19 Aug 2023
Fun Stuff
Kentucky All State Choir - National Anthem - 2024Gene Simmons KISS Tribute to the Troops (Music Video)
U.S. Navy Band "Selections from Jersey Boys"
MOAA Member, WWII Vet turns 100!
The U.S. Army Band Downrange "Queen Medley"
Admiral Sir George Parr Admiral, British Royal Navy (humor)
U.S. Space Force Anthem
Enka High School Air Force ROTC Color Guard
Outreach
We Honor Veterans - 1000th PinningCouncilman Jeff Miller
Neighbors helping Neighbors
Neighbors helping Neighbors
WNC MOAA Reaches Out...
Certificate of Appreciation to Hendersonville Country Club
Serious
News from Ukraine - member John Culp interviewedService
Classic Car ShowFlags at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain
Flag raising at Barber Veterans Memorial Garden
Inaugural 'Christmas Drive-Thru' to support Veterans at the VA Medical Center
Wreaths Across America - Black Mountain and Waynesville
'Still Serving' at the Veterans' Restoration Quarters
Wreaths Across America - WNC - 2022
Wreaths Across America - WNC - 2023
"Never Stop Serving' at the Veterans' Restoration Quarters
WNC-MOAA Satellites
Business
Saturday, December 13, 2025 – Waynesville, NCWoodfin Satellite - Friday, November 21, 2025
Saturday, November 6, 2025 - Waynesville, NC
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – Waynesville, NC
Smoky Mountain Satellite of WNC-MOAA Latest
Smoky Mountain Satellite of WNC-MOAA Get-Together at Crepes & Custard on Lake Junaluska
Woodfin Satellite
Introduction
Smoky Mountain Satellite under new management...