About Us

The Virginia Council of Chapters (VCOC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) consists of 17 MOAA chapters. As of the fourth quarter of 2020, VCOC numbered 2387 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. View the VCOC budget guidelines here: Budget View the VCOC Awards guidelines here: Awards View the VCOC By Laws: VCOC By Laws View the updated MOAA Council and Chapter Policies and Procedures Guide: Councils and Chapters VCOC published a quartely newsletter, posted on this website under the Crier Newsletter. 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 Accomplisments

  • 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 Vet Svcs – 2002

VCOC Leadership

Officers and Committee Chairs Roster Officers
President:
COL Boyd Nix, USAF (Ret), (757) 846-6357, shbonix1@gmail.com
First Vice President (Communications Chair, VCOC Website Host and Crier Newsletter Editor): CDR Lincoln Smith, USN (Ret), (757) 406-2949, mvng288@aol.com
Second Vice President (Membership Chair): Vacant
Third Vice President (Legislative Chair): Vacant Treasurer:
LTC Jim Stephan, USAF (Ret), (757) 880-8323, stephanjrj@gmail.com
Secretary:
COL Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), (703) 223-2211, zoomeruw@gmail.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 Lisaison:
Vacant
TOPS Liaison Officer: Vacant
Legal Counselor: COL Vince Cammarata, (804) 338-8975, attorney@cox.net
Membership and Chapter Affairs: Vacant
Legislative Committee: CDR Linc Smith, USNR (Ret), (757)406-2949, mvng288@aol.com, 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
Nominations Committee:
COL Victoria Revilla, USA (Ret), 804-586-5742, victoria.revilla@comcast.net

VCOC Meeting Schedule

2020

Tuesday, January 14: First Quarter Meeting 1000 to 1400
American Legion - 1708 Commonwealth Avenue, Richmond VA
Wednesday, January 15: JLC Day the General Assembly

Thursday, April 2: Second Quarter Meeting 1000 to 1400
American Legion - 1708 Commonwealth Avenue, Richmond VA
Due to the COVID19 outbreak, meeting cancelled, re-scheduled to 8 May,
Virtual Zoom Meeting .

Friday, May 8: Second Quarter Meeting 1000-1200
Virtual Zoom Meeting.

Thursday, April 30: Congressional Appreciation Luncheon 1100 to 1400
Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202-484-4590)
Due to the COVID19 outbreak, luncheon cancelled.

Friday, July 17: Third Quarter Meeting 1000 to 1400
Virtual Zoom Meeting.

Thursday, October 8: Fourth Quarter Meeting 1000 to 1400
Virtual Zoom Meeting. 2021 Tuesday, January 12:
First Quarter Meeting
1000 to 1200

January, date scheduled to be announced 2 December:
JLC Day, General Assembly
Times TBD

Tuesday, April 6:
Second Quarter Meeting
1000 to 1200

April, Date TBD :
Congressional Appreciation Luncheon
1100 to 1400
Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Tuesday, July 13:
Third Quarter Meeting
1000 to 1200

Tuesday, October 5:
Fourth Quarter Meeting
1000 to 1200
Virginia Council of Chapters
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