GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Military Officers Association of Sarasota
exists to improve the
awareness, life style, and overall environment of its members; support
and serve the citizens of the Sarasota area; influence the political process
in matters pertaining to retired military personnel; and enhance the image
of America’s uniformed services in our local area. The specific objectives
of the Association in support of its stated goals are as follows:
- Facilitate the social interaction of Association members through
scheduled events and Association publications and encourage member
involvement in Association activities;
- Schedule and conduct a social “get-together” once a month in the
form of a luncheon, dinner, or special event, which will also serve as a
business meeting;
- Conduct an annual, formal, Military Gala Ball in the month of December
in which military customs are observed and uniforms are encouraged;
- Attract high level civilian and military speakers to both inform and
entertain Association members at scheduled events;
- Improve access to available health services by optimizing the authorized use
of military or military related health facilities through an in-
formed membership;
- Monitor and review local, state, and national legislation, pending or
passed, to insure that Association members are apprised of the impact
and can act in an informed manner on the issues;
- Support individual members and their families in times of difficulty,
crisis, illness, or death;
- Represent the military, active or retired, at suitable local events or
ceremonies;
- Conduct a major annual fund drive to support the Association’s
Scholarship Award Program which provides $1,500 scholarships to area
graduating high school seniors;
- Serve as an information source and facilitator for retired military
family members seeking help with survivor assistance issues, and health
or related matters;
- Publish a monthly newsletter to all Association members addressing
local and national issues of relevance to retired military personnel and
families;
- Maintain a liaison with local, state and national organizations involved in
the activities and interests of retired military personnel;
- Sponsor and/or participate in selected youth and military or military
related activities in the community to include support for high school
J ROTC groups, Academic Olympics, and other youth related programs.
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