To join our Ark-La-Tex Chapter of MOAA, click here to jump to the Membership/Information Change Form, or, point your mouse to the Membership item on the top menu and you will see a sub-link to the same page. Complete the form as necessary, click Submit at the bottom of the form and you are done. You should be contacted by the chapter within two weeks.
More than 2,000 members strong at its peak, Our chapter members have discovered the value of membership in the Ark-La-Tex Chapter of MOAA. Our Chapter provides essential grassroots legislative support for MOAA’s efforts to protect and enhance your benefits. PLUS, you have the opportunity to meet other officers and spouses who share your experiences in military life. Membership is open to active duty, former, retired, and National Guard and Reserve commissioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services and their surviving spouses.
Our chapter holds a Board of Directors meeting the third Tuesday of each month, 1200 hours, on Barksdale AFB at The Cafe at Fox Run (180 Bossier Road Barksdale AFB, LA 71110). Chapter board meetings are open to all members and can also be attended virtually via Zoom – be sure to check the Chapter Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ArkLaTexMOAA) for changes or updates to each month’s meeting. Special events such as luncheons and dinner meetings featuring social gathering, good food and interesting speakers or events are also posted on Facebook page.
We sponsor award of the MOAA Medal for 33 High School JROTC programs and 3 college ROTC programs across the Northern Louisiana region. The medal and certificate are annually awarded to an outstanding junior year cadet or midshipman who has demonstrated exceptional potential for military leadership.
Each year, our Chapter awards scholarships totaling up to $30,000. The scholarship program is available to graduating High School seniors who are: chapter member’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; JROTC or Civil Air Patrol cadets; committing to enroll in a college/university ROTC program; or accepted to one of the U.S. military uniformed service academies.
Every month we publish one of the most outstanding newsletters in MOAA to keep our members informed on topics of interests such as chapter events, legislative advocacy opportunities, financial matters, health information, veterans programs and benefits and so much more.
With annual dues of only $30, you cannot afford to not be a member. You can make a difference. Member dues can be paid online through Zelle to: arklatex.moaa@gmail.com. Checks may be mailed to: Ark-La-Tex Chapter, MOAA, P.O. Box 239, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-0239. (Dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes).
Chapter membership is separate from and not dependent on being a member of the national MOAA organization. We are an independent affiliate operated under a charter granted by MOAA. However, we encourage all of members to join the national organization – the benefits offered are a tremendous resource to all current, retired and former members of the U.S. Uniformed Services. You can explore more information and detail yourself by clicking the link: Become a member of the Military Officers Assoc. of America (MOAA)
Recruitment
We engage our military community twice monthly at the “Right Start” Newcomers Orientation Information Fair at Barksdale Air Force Base.
