Our next event is the YAA Banquet!
2022 YAA Program
This is our SIGNATURE Event! Although we were not able to hold the YAA banquet for the past 2 years, the full WCMOA Young American Awards Program RETURNS in 2022!! This will be our 46th year promoting leadership and patriotism in Fairfield County high school graduates. As you know, the program is built around genuine contact with the awardees, school counselors and administration, and student parents and we look forward to this year’s event. Stay informed of this year’s event here on our Website. We had our “kickoff” meeting of the YAA committee and all school liaisons in January. We have 32 schools participating and soon the awardees will be selected by the school counselors. This year’s program culminates with our “dining out” style military banquet on June 5th at the Ethan Allen Hotel in Danbury, a spectacular venue. We have over $15,000 in scholarship monies to award. All are welcome to attend.
You won’t want to miss it!
Our Last Quarterly Event
Was our SPRING LUNCHEON on 24 April
It was a resounding success at a brand new venue – Bernard’s in Ridgefield. It had a lovely ambiance and the food was truly gourmet. Our speaker was Dr. Michael Crystal who spoke of his involvement with The Honor Foundation, providing unique career transition services to special operations military personnel when they decide to leave the service.
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2022 YAA Program
The WCMOA Young American Awards Program RETURNS in 2022!! This will be our 46th year promoting leadership and patriotism in Fairfield County high school graduates. As you know, the program is built around genuine contact with the awardees, school counselors and administration, and student parents and we look forward to this year’s event. Stay informed of this year’s event here on our Website. We will resume our normal YAA schedule with a kickoff meeting of the YAA committee and all school liaisons in January. The program culminates with our “dining out” style military banquet at a spectacular local venue. All are welcome to participate in the rewarding event! Drop an email to this year’s YAA Chairman, Lt Col John Simonetti at and become a part of our annual signature event!
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Our Fall BBQ at Port 5 was a resounding success!
We had 40 attendees – Our MOST EVER!
The weather was fabulous and the entire event took place on the scenic deck overlooking Long Island Sound.
Our guest speaker, Tara Carr, LTC, USA (Ret), gave a fascinating account of her career and some thoughts about leadership and the future of our local communities. She was just elected the new First Selectman of Brookfield, displacing the incumbent! Good luck Tara!
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Chapter Activities
The chapter holds business and social meetings quarterly. Regular quarterly meetings are held at a variety of venues within Fairfield county and we always have an engaging guest speaker.
In June, the chapter conducts an impressive formal military dinner and ceremony to honor our Young American Awardees. The Young American Awards Program (YAA) honors graduating seniors from over 30 area High Schools, selected for their patriotism and leadership potential. Be sure to check the chapter’s newsletter for location and program information, or or contact Donna Cole, Membership Chair, on or +1-203-847-7689.
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