- December 4, 2025
The Halifax Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America's 2025 speaker series is resuming in September.
The chapter — which represents retired, former ad active-duty military officers and their spouses — meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona Beach, save for the summer months of June, July and August. The chapter is led by Chapter President retired Air Force Capt. Andrew Hoffman and its monthly luncheons feature guest speakers from the military, business, health and wellness, and civic communities, according to a press release.
“Our national motto is ‘Never Stop Serving,’ and that’s exactly what our members live by,” Hoffman said. “We are committed to supporting one another and advocating for earned benefits, healthcare, and family programs for those who have served and those still in uniform.”
The 2025 speaker series will includes speakers such as Gary Wilson from the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, David Lydon from Flagler County Veterans Affairs, and Dr. Itzel Harriott, who is committed to providing affordable, trauma-informed counseling for underserved communities.
October’s meeting will honor surviving spouses, and December's will feature the chapter’s festive Holiday Gala and Silent Auction.
The chapter currently has 106 members. Among their community engagement initiatives are "Bagels and Bingo" at the Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home, “Coffee and Donuts” at the Daytona Veterans Affairs Clinic, and scholarships for local high school students and university cadets. The chapter also provides gold bar to newly commissioned officers, the press release states.
Each May, the chapter also presents its Outstanding Support to Veterans Awards to one local business and one nonprofit.
"This annual tradition underscores the chapter’s commitment to recognizing and uplifting organizations that share MOAA’s mission of service," the press release states.
Board planning throughout the year focuses on balancing the budget while prioritizing scholarship funds, growing membership, preparing for the annual Christmas Gala and Silent Auction, and supporting legislative priorities through MOAA’s Advocacy in Action national program.
To learn more or get involved, visit www.halifaxchaptermoaa.com.
