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 will be at Symetrics Industries, LLC located at 1615 W. Nasa Blvd., Melbourne on December 17, 2008 at 5:30 P.M. Please call in reservations by December 15th to the chamber at 454-2027.RSVP is required to Michelle Lamb at mlamb@cocoabeachchamber.com.Questions about the meeting? Please contact Michelle Lamb at mlamb@cocoabeachchamber.com or by phone at 454-2027. See you at the meeting! |
The Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council
The members of the Military Affairs Council of the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber (MAC) work to enhance the experience of Space Coast living for the military and especially for the enlisted personnel and their families. We spend a good deal of our time raising funds for each of the services to use for their members on items that are not covered by appropriated funds, items which we might take for granted, such as enhanced meals for the troops not going home for holidays.
Our Stars & Strikes Bowl-A-Thon was held on July 26th at Shore Lanes in Merritt Island.
Air Force Team – MSgt Dobryoney, MSgt Darnall, MSgt Evans, MSgt Burdett, Capt Nunez
Navy Team - ET2 Yoder, MTCS Barkley, MT2 Boese, MT2 Cone, ET2 Humphreys.
*** Chamber Partners Offering Military Discounts ***
AMERICAN EAGLE HURRICANE SHUTTERS & MANUFACTURING INC. - 1-866-437-0044. Discount: Free Estimates and 10% Discount to Military & Seniors.
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.
COCOA BEACH PARASAIL - 628 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, (321) 212-8277, cocoabeachparasail@cfl.rr.com. 10% Military Discount off both the 500 ft. and 800 ft. parasail flights. To receive this Discount members and their family just need to show ID during check-in.
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".
LUNA SEA MOTEL COCOA BEACH: 3185 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, Phone: 321-783-0500, 800-586-2732, Offering Military Discounts, Below Per Diem Rates with Government I.D.
WORKMAN MORTGAGE - Serving Brevard's Military since 1981. Discount: $1,000 towards the Veteran’s closing cost - For any Home Loan that we close for our Military - Active Duty or Retired Personnel. Contact Vicki Huet or Megan Wright @ Office: 321-455-9840, Fax: 321-455-9849, Toll Free: 1-800-407-7466
SUNCRUZ CASINOS - is offering a special package for Active Duty Military. Free Hot Delicious Meal with complimentary boarding. Show your military ID at ticketing to receive this offer.
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.
Chairperson
Leslie Ritter
Ryan's Portside Bar & Grill
(321) 961-3702
Email: LRitter1@cfl.rr.com
Staff Contact
Sandy Owens, Vice President
Phone: (321) 454-2026
Email: sowens@cocoabeachchamber.com
Michelle Lamb, Database Manager/Administrative Assistant
Phone: (321) 454-2027
Email: mlamb@cocoabeachchamber.com
Annual Fee
$50.00 per business or organization