Supreme Commander's Message
Listen Cooties,
Supreme MOCA
As I traveled the seams of our organization I thoroughly appreciated the dedication and work of our Military Order of the Cootie Auxiliary. They have been by our side providing so very much to our programs and support for MOC. The common bond of the MOC and MOCA is best exemplified by the MOC/MOCA House at the VFW National Home for Children. Together we have made a difference “Reaching Out” to one another in support of veterans. Thank you MOCA President Lee Ann Lam for your leadership and friendship as we progressed through this past year. You and the Auxiliary made the challenging possible as we Kept Them Smiling in Beds of White.
Closing the Year
With many Grand conventions completed for the year we will soon be joining together in New Orleans for the VFW National and MOC Supreme conventions. I am looking forward to it with mixed feelings, but confident with the officers who will lead us in the next few years. A few issues came up that we were successful in resolving at the local level. This demonstrates that even at the lowest levels our leadership can resolve these matters. Just like when we were on active duty. Well done! I applaud them for that.
VFW First – Cootie Proud
Over the years I have listened and observed some VFW and MOC members with indifferent attitudes from one side to the other. When I ask why they are against one or the other I have never received a reasonable explanation that ever went beyond trivial personalities or politics.
I ask that, as Cooties, we fully support the VFW Posts we belong to by “Reaching Out” to our Posts, participating in Post activities as members of the Post and as members of the “Honor Degree of the VFW,” the Military Order of Cootie. Show the VFW membership why you were selected for nomination to join the MOC, by your active participation in your VFW Post. Most of you do just that and I am proud of you!
Thank you for what you do for veterans and our organization. See you in July!
Should you need any assistance from Supreme please contact our Supreme Headquarters who will ensure it is coordinated with the correct officer.
“Reaching Out” to
“Keep Them Smiling in Beds of White”
Yours in Comradeship and L.O.T.C.S.,
James D. Malott
Supreme Commander
2016-2017
