Military Affairs Council
Meeting Dates
Military Affairs Council Board of Directors meetings are held on a need-to-meet basis, throughout the year.
Regular Military Affairs Council (MAC) membership meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, at 5:30 p.m. at various military and business locations throughout Brevard County. RSVP's are required for attendance at all military and government installations.
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The next MAC (Military Affairs Council) meeting is Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 5:30 PM. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. We will meet the bus at the South Gate of CCAFS (SR 401 over the drawbridge) north parking lot at 5:00 p.m. We will be on a tight schedule so you must be on the bus at 5:00 p.m.! Ms. Emily Perry and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Pavlovich will be our hosts for the evening. Itinerary: We will drive by the Lighthouse and then go directly to the museum for a short tour. After the tour we will then ride around the static displays on our way to Hangar R. When we arrive at Hangar R we will hold our meeting and enjoy refreshments. You may bring cameras and take all the pictures you want... we will not be going near any restricted areas. We will board the bus around 7:00 p.m. for the ride back out. Please call your reservations in to the chamber at 459-2200. RSVP to Sandy Owens - sowens@cocoabeachchamber.com |
*** Chamber Partners Offering Military Discounts ***
ARMSTRONG CHIROPRACTIC : 1401 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, 321-783-4455. Discount: $20 for Adjustment to all military personnel.
CLARION HOTEL: 260 East Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, Florida 32952, 321-452-7711. Discount: Government Rates - Below Per Diem - with Government Identification (ID).
COASTAL BANK: Free personal checking account and start up checks for Military and Families. Residential Appraisal free with mortgage loan closed with Coastal Bank. Contact Bobbie Rose @ 321-453-5800.
COMFORT INN COCOA BEACH: 3901 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931, 321-783-2221. Discount: 20% Off Rack Room Rates - Based on Availability requires Advanced Reservations - with Military I.D.
COURTYARD COCOA BEACH HOTEL: 3435 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931, 321-784-4800. Discount: Government Rates/Per Diem Limited Availability. Packages and Special Offers available on our website: http://www.courtyardcocoabeach.com/HotelSpecialOffers.asp
HAMPTON INN COCOA BEACH HOTEL: 3425 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931, 321-799-4099. Discount: Government Rates/Per Diem Limited Availability. Packages and Special Offers available on our website: http://www.HamptonInncocoabeach.com/HotelSpecialOffers.asp
LA QUINTA INN: My discount is 20% off of our Best Available rate from now until 12/31/09 which is based on availability. When making reservations, please ask for the Military Affairs Council discount and present Military ID at time of check in. Located at 1275 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Visit us online at www.laquinta.com. "Wake up on the bright side".
RESIDENCE INN - 8959 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 321-323-1122. Discount: "Government Per Diem, upon availability, including hot buffet breakfast". www.marriott.com/mlbri
SERVPRO of Central Brevard offers a discount of 10% on carpet, tile, upholstery and area rug cleaning to all Military.
WORKMAN MORTGAGE: Serving Brevard's Military since 1981. Free VA appraisal upon closing a loan with Workman Mortgage (a $400 value) as well as a free credit report and home loan consultation. Active Duty or Retired Personnel. Contact Vicki Huet, Office: 321-455-9840, Cell: 321-403-3698, Fax: 321-455-9849, Toll Free: 800-407-7466.
Objectives: The Military Affairs Council (MAC) provides a vital link between the business and military community through activities that complement and support the vast military presence in our area. Military Affairs Council (MAC) members help to maintain a dialog between the military and area business, as well as host a variety of events to maintain morale. These include the annual Enlisted Personnel Picnic at Patrick Air Force Base and annual Community Service Awards luncheon, honoring those who not only serve our country, but also volunteer their valuable free time to help community organizations. Membership is open to any Partner that wishes to have a relationship with the military and its ancillary services.
Mission Statement: To provide opportunities for our business community to learn more about the military units serving on the Space Coast, and to interface with resident military personnel and their families so they will feel welcome and appreciated.
Military Affairs Council (MAC) Members: CLICK HERE to view a list of current members.
Chairman:
Pat Hoffman
H & R Block
(321) 986-8935
Staff Contact:
Sandy Owens, Vice President
Phone: (321) 454-2026
Email: sowens@cocoabeachchamber.com
Annual Fee:
$50.00 per business or organization