About Us

The Virginia Council of Chapters (VCOC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) consists of 17 MOAA chapters. As of October 2021, VCOC numbered 2218 members. VCOC MOAA members also serve in leadership positions on Virginia boards, commissions and councils and other veterans' organizations, such as The American Legion and Military Order of Purple Heart. VCOC is one of the 25 Veterans Service Organizations serving on the Virginia Joint Leadership Council (JLC), which pursues state legislation beneficial to veterans. VCOC works in Virginia to further the goals of national MOAA and the local chapters. By charter, MOAA and affiliated councils and chapters are nonpartisan. VCOC meets quarterly, with our schedule presented below. A Chapter "VCOC Rep" is designated by each affiliated chapter. The chapter President, VCOC Rep, Legislative Rep, and other interested leaders of VCOC MOAA are all welcome at VCOC meetings and events. On an annual basis, VCOC particpates in three legislative events. First, storming the hill in Richmond. Second, MOAA National Storming of the Hill in DC. Finally, the annual VCOC Congressional Appreciation Luncheon. VCOC Budget View the VCOC budget guidelines here: Budget VCOC Awards Guidelines View the VCOC Awards guidelines here: Awards VCOC By Laws View the VCOC By Laws: VCOC By Laws Review of VCOC By Laws is now underway. Links to documents relevant to the review follow: 1. VCOC By Laws dated 15 October 20152. VCOC By Laws; Word Format 3. VCOC By Laws Changes; Sample Input Input from all chapters is encouraged, may be forwarded to COL Victoria Revilla, USA (Ret) at victoria.revilla@comcast.net MOAA Council and Chapter Policies and Procedures View the updated MOAA Council and Chapter Policies and Procedures Guide: Councils and Chapters Council Crier VCOC published a quartely newsletter, posted on this website under the Crier Newsletter. VCOC Goals and Objectives The overall VCOC goals and objectives are as follows:
  • Improve legislative effectiveness, national and state
  • Improve recruiting - members and leaders
  • Active public affairs
  • Improve vitality and excellence of chapters

History and Selected Accomplishments

  • Formed in November 1975 at Ft Lee
  • Richmond (1959), Hampton Roads (1959), Central VA (1971), and Southside (1971) - 1st Chapter Members
  • Held 3 Day Biennial Conventions in 1980’s and 1990’s
  • VCOC Congressional Luncheon - 1986
  • Establishment of VCOC Legislative Committee - 1988
  • Recommended Establishment of Coalition of Military Veterans Organizations -1989
  • Recommended Funding of a Veterans Home and Cemetery - 1989
  • VCOC Storming of General Assembly - 1996
  • Funding and Construction of the Richmond and Salem Veterans Care Centers
  • Funding for VA National Guard Family Support Centers
  • Funding and Construction of 2 Military Cemeteries (Suffolk and Amelia) + 1 New Cemetery in Southwest VA
  • Initial Funding of Wounded Warrior Mental Health Program
  • Interstate Compact on Education for Military Children
  • In State Tuition for Non-Resident Military Children
  • Funding for the VA War Memorial Education Center
  • One of Key VA Veterans Organizations to Advocate Formation of VA Dept of Veterans Services - 2002
  • Recommended the Creation of a Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations within Dept of Veterans Services – 2002

VCOC Leadership

Officers and Committee Chairs Roster Officers President:COL Boyd Nix, USAF (Ret), (757) 846-6357, shbonix1@gmail.com First Vice President and President Elect 2022-2024 (Communications Chair, VCOC Website Host and Crier Newsletter Editor): CDR Linc Smith, USN (Ret), (757) 406-2949, mvng288@aol.com Second Vice President (Membership Chair): Acting: LTC Jim Stephan, USAF (Ret), (757) 880-8323, stephanjrj@gmail.com Second Vice President Elect 2022-2024 (Membership Chair) CDR John Prevar, USN (Ret), 703-340-9587, jeprevar@gmail.com Third Vice President (Legislative Chair): Federal Level: CDR Linc Smith, USNR (Ret), (757) 406-2949, mvng288@aol.com, State Level: COL Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), (703) 223-2211, zoomeruw@gmail.com Third Vice President Elect 2022-2024 (Legislative Chair): COL Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), (703) 223-2211, zoomeruw@gmail.com Treasurer:LTC Jim Stephan, USAF (Ret), (757) 880-8323, stephanjrj@gmail.com Secretary:COL Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), (703) 223-2211, zoomeruw@gmail.com Secretary Elect: LtCol John Down , USAF (Ret), 434-286-8878, johndown9846@hotmail.com
Immediate Past President:COL Daniel Warren, USA (Ret), (804) 642-6597, dwarrenmd@cox.net Committee Chairs Chaplain: LTC Ken Ruppar, (USA) Ret, (804) 639-0179, kenruppar@yahoo.com Surviving Spouse Liaison:Term 2022-2024: MAJ Sherry Ferki, USA (Ret), 757-630-5608, navmed1@cox.net TOPS Liaison Officer: Vacant Legal Counselor: COL Vince Cammarata, USA (Ret), (804) 338-8975, vince@silverstar.pro Membership and Chapter Affairs: Acting: LTC Jim Stephan, USAF (Ret), (757) 880-8323, stephanjrj@gmail.com Term 2022-2024: CDR John Prevar, USN (Ret), 703-340-9587, jeprevar@gmail.com Legislative Committee: Federal Level: CDR Linc Smith, USNR (Ret), (757)406-2949, mvng288@aol.com, State Level: COL Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), (703) 223-2211, zoomeruw@gmail.com Term 2022-2024: COL Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), 703-223-2211, zoomeruw@gmail.com
Public Affairs, Webmaster, Newsletter Editor: CDR Linc Smith, USNR (Ret), (757)-406-2949, mvng288@aol.com VCOC Representative to Joint Leadership Council:COL Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), 703-223-2211, zoomeruw@gmail.com VCOC Alternate to Joint Leadership Council: LtCol John Down , USAF (Ret), 434-286-8878, johndown9846@hotmail.com Nominations Committee:COL Dan Warren, USA (Ret), 804-642-6597, dwarrenmd@cox.net

VCOC Meeting Schedule

2021 Tuesday, January 12: First Quarter Meeting, Zoom Virtual 1000 to 1200
January 13 - February 11: JLC Day, Virtual throughout General Assembly
Tuesday, April 6: Second Quarter Meeting 1000 to 1200
Tuesday, July 13: Third Quarter Meeting 1000 to 1200
Tuesday, October 5: Fourth Quarter Meeting and Biennial Awards Luncheon 1000 to 1400 Ford's Colony Club, 240 Ford's Colony Drive, Williamsburg, Va. 23188 2022 Quarterly meeting schedule forthcoming.
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