Southern Delaware Chapter

Last updated 12/4/2024
Address 31166 Widgeon Path
City, State, Zip Millsboro, DE 19966-7413
Meeting Time 3rd Tuesday of each month, Jan thru May & Sep thru Nov
Meeting Place Lewes Diner
Council Website https://dovermoaa.org/
Basic information
Address 31166 Widgeon Path
City, State, Zip Millsboro, DE 19966-7413
Meeting Time 3rd Tuesday of each month, Jan thru May & Sep thru Nov
Meeting Place Lewes Diner
Council Website https://dovermoaa.org/
Information President Membership Chair Webmaster
Name Lawrence Hess Teresa R Ripley N/A
Rank CDR LT
Service USN USCG
Component USN USCG
Retirement Status RET RET
Phone Number (301) 943-3434
Email Address hess_le@comcast.net candtripley@hotmail.com
President
Name Lawrence Hess
Rank CDR
Service USN
Component USN
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number (301) 943-3434
Email Address hess_le@comcast.net
Chairman
Name Teresa R Ripley
Rank LT
Service USCG
Component USCG
Retirement Status RET
Phone Number
Email Address candtripley@hotmail.com
Webmaster
Name N/A
Rank
Service
Component
Retirement Status
Phone Number
Email Address

Mission

Our mission is to promote the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA); foster fraternal relations among retired, active duty, and former officers of the uniformed services and their reserve components; protect the rights and interests of active duty, retired, and reserve component personnel of the uniformed services and their depen­dents and survivors; provide useful services for members and their dependents and survivors; and serve the community and the nation.

Information on Joining the Chapter

Membership in the chapter is open to men and women who are serving or have served on active duty or in one of the reserve components as a commissioned or warrant officer in one of the U.S. uniformed ser­vices (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) as well as survivors of any deceased individuals who would, if living, be eligible for membership.  To join, please contact Larry Hess at 301-943-3434 or hess_le@comcast.net for additional information.

Chapter Activities

Legislative Issues

Our chapter supports national MOAA, the Delaware Council of Chapters and local legislative issues, e.g., income, pensions, taxes and military retirees’ and veterans’ rights and benefits.

General Information

Our chapter meets on the third Tuesday of each month from January to May and September through November. The chapter meets at 1200 at the Lewes Diner, 1201 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958.

About Our Chapter

The Southern Delaware Chapter serves MOAA members in Sussex County. The chapter was chartered on September 20, 1983. We are dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and ensuring our nation keeps its commitments to active duty, retired, former officers of the uniformed services, their reserve components and their spouses.