Please enjoy photos submitted from events among the Council and OCC Chapters. Displayed in reverse chronological order.
MOAA Vice President of Chapter/Council Affairs Presents at MSVC
MOAA Vice President of Chapter/Council Affairs and Member Service CAPT James Carmen, USN (Ret) visited with the Mahoning and Shenango Valley’s Chapter in Canfield, Ohio for their Friday, January 17 Lunch Meeting.
In addition to discussing MOAA’s legislative agenda and organizational goals, CAPT Carmen briefed the forty members and guests in attendance on MOAA Charities, with special emphasis on the MOAA Scholarship Program.
Chapter president LTC Rod Hosler, USA (Ret) presented CAPT Carmen with a chapter coin at the conclusion.
November 2024 Surviving Spouses Seminar – Cincinnati
Ohio University Army ROTC Cadets Receive Scholarship from COC
Ohio University Army ROTC Cadet Murphy White-McCollim receiving one of six $750 scholarships Spring 2024 from Marston McKeon, Lt Col USAF (Ret), Central Ohio Chapter Vice President, Programs
Capital University Army ROTC Cadet Hayden Leffler receiving one of six $750 scholarships Spring 2024 from Alex Bettinger, Col USAF (Ret), Central Ohio Chapter President
Central Ohio Chapter Receives 5-Star Level of Excellence Award
Central Ohio chapter President Alex Bettinger, Colonel USAF (Ret) receiving five star level of excellence award from CAPT Mike Mentas, USN (Ret), 1st Vice President Ohio Council of Chapters.
Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter Donates Big Check to Veterans Outreach
March 15, 2024 – The Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter donated the proceeds from December’s Christmas Dinner Auction to provide a $1,000 big check to Veterans Outreach in Youngstown, OH. Pictured above are MSVC Chapter President Lt Col. Rod Hosler, USA, Ret.; Teri Ely, Veterans Outreach Executive Director; and John Ely, Veterans Outreach Marketing Director. Veterans Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a 4-star (91% rating) with Charity Navigator. VO has operations in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. VO provides support to veterans with housing, utilities, auto repair, and a variety of other unique needs. VO does not receive any government grants; they fund operations through their fundraising programs, corporate and foundation grants, and online donations. MSVC-MOAA is very happy to be able to contribute to Veterans Outreach to help sustain their support to veterans.
Veterans Outreach website: https://veteransoutreach.org/
Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter Installs 2024 Board
January 19, 2024 – The 2024 Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter Board of Directors was sworn in at the January members’ luncheon meeting by Ohio Army National Guard Brigadier General Andrew Stone. Pictured above are (L-R) BG Stone, MSVC Chapter President Lt Col Rod Hosler, 1st VP CDR David DiTallo, 2nd VP and Membership Chair Florence Hosler, Treasurer Bruce Bille, and Members at Large Col Walt Duzzny, Maj Stephen Motika, and Ralph DeLucia.
Gen Hahn presenting the check to Lt Gen Ferriter at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, December 2023
2023 OCC Bi-Annual Chapter Convention: Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2023
Click on image below for photos from the 2023 OCC State Convention.
Council Installation, Jan 21, 2023. National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM)
MG Daniel Hahn, outgoing President of the Ohio Council of Chapters on January 21, 2023 is seen swearing in new OCC Officers Michael Mentas, CAPT USN (Ret) the 1st VP, (nearest to MG Hahn), and Thomas Robisch. LTC USA (Ret) 2nd VP. 
CAPT Michael Mentas, USN (Ret), 1st VP of the OCC (2023-25) is seen presenting MG Daniel Hahn USA (R), past President of the Ohio Council of Chapters, MOAA’s Presidents Award for Exceptional Leadership and Meritorious Service in support of the Objectives and Programs of the Military Officers Association of America. 
LTC(R) William Radcliffe is sworn in as Council President by Outgoing President MG(R) Dan Hahn 
LTC(R) William Radcliffe is sworn in as Council President by Outgoing President MG(R) Dan Hahn 
LTC(R) William Radcliffe is sworn in as Council President by Outgoing President MG(R) Dan Hahn
Farkas Award Presentation, Jan. 19, 2023 – Ohio Western Reserve Chapter
OWRC Board Seated, January, 2023 – Ohio Western Reserve Chapter
The 2023 Ohio Western Reserve Chapter Board
Seated: President–Andy Emanuele, First VP–Tom Luczynski, Second VP–Bill Maki
Standing: Trustees – Tom Harnden, Lynda Farkas, Don Bratton, Treasurer–James McClellan, Secretary–John Anderson
Dining Out, November, 2022 – Cincinnati Chapter
MOAA LOE Awards, October 28, 2022 – Kansas City, MO
On October 28, 2022, members of the Ohio Council of Chapters (OCC) of MOAA were in Kansas City, MO to attend MOAA’s 5 Star Levels of Excellence Awards Banquet for the year 2022.
Petitti Garden Outing, September, 2022 – Ohio Western Reserve Chapter
Chapter outing at Petitti Garden Center in September. Petitti’s leading horticulturist and Director of Education, Noelle Akin spoke to our group it was “show and tell” as she had gathered plants from the nursery that were low maintenance.
Chicken and Steak Fry, August, 2022 – Ohio Western Reserve Chapter
OWRC chicken and steak fry, is a popular summer event.
Dinner Meeting, June 17, 2022 – Cincinnati Chapter
Civil War History and Artifacts, May 26, 2022 – Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter
Annual Recognition Dinner, April, 2022 – Ohio Western Reserve Chapter
Ohio Western Reserve Chapter honored these local cadets at the 2022 annual chapter recognition dinner. They were the recipient of the MOAA medal which is given to the top junior class cadet in the local JROTC or ROTC. To be eligible for the award the cadet must be in good academic standing; be of high moral character; demonstrate a high degree of loyalty to the unit, school, and country; and demonstrate exceptional potential for military leadership. The JROTC program is designed to teach high school students (elective program) the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. The chapter supports seven JROTC units and three ROTC units.
