The Charlotte Harbor Chapter, Punta
Gorda, Florida was chartered on 25 May 1981. Located on Charlotte Harbor on the
Gulf of Mexico, the chapter serves Charlotte County and the west central part
of the state of Florida. The chapter publishes a monthly newsletter, the MUSTER.
The chapter membership averages 160 members made up of currently serving,
former, and retired officers and their surviving spouses.
The Mission of
this organization is to:
* Inculcate and stimulate
love of our country and its flag.
* Defend the honor,
integrity, and supremacy of our National Government and the Constitution of the
United States.
* Advocate military forces
adequate to the defense of our country.
* Further the legislative
and other objectives of the Military Officers Association of America.
* Encourage and facilitate
camaraderie among retired, active and former officers of the uniformed
Services.
* Further the ties between
the military and civilian communities through participating in and sponsoring
community activities.
* Promote useful services
for, and to protect the interest of our members, their dependents and
survivors.