President’s Message
My fellow MOAA Maine Chapter members, as we transition into autumn, I want to thank all our members for our continued dedication to MOAA Maine and our shared mission of supporting serving military members, veterans, and their families. In support of this mission, we held our 4th Annual MOAA Maine Golf Classic on Wed, August 22nd, at the Dunegrass GC in Old Orchard Beach. This is our most significant fundraiser of the year, and thanks to your support, it was our most successful one yet! I want to extend a special thanks and recognition to our co-chairs, Jack Fay and Mike Delia, for their tireless efforts in making this event an incredible triumph. THANK YOU BOTH!
Fall is always a pivotal time for our chapter as we gather to reconnect, review our accomplishments, and chart our course for the future. Your ongoing engagement and camaraderie are what keep our organization strong and vibrant. Our most important gathering of the season is right around the corner. Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual Business Meeting and Chapter Luncheon on Saturday, September 12, at Bruno’s Restaurant and Tavern (33 Allen Ave, Portland, ME). Beyond sharing a wonderful buffet meal and catching up with fellow members, a key item on our agenda will be voting on our 2027 slate of MOAA Maine officers and directors. I hope you all can join us as we make decisions that will shape the leadership and vision of our chapter for the coming year. To support that vision, we currently have one vacant Director position focused on membership, website management, and social media. These roles are vital for driving member engagement and maintaining our public presence across Maine. If you have any interest, relevant skills, or even just curiosity about contributing to these areas, I ask that you contact me directly to discuss them in more detail. We need two talented members to step up, and your involvement would make a meaningful difference in our chapter’s future.
I look forward to seeing everyone on September 12th!
Warm regards,
Paul Loiselle
Proposed New Officers and Members of the Board of Directors
Our Chapter By-Laws require us to nominate a new slate of officers and members of the Board of Directors for consideration by our members in advance of the September quarterly meeting each year. The Nominating Committee has proposed the following, which will be voted upon at the September Quarterly Chapter Meeting on September 12th:
Proposed Officer Slate for 2017
President: Brig Gen Paul Loiselle, USAF 207-205-3792 loisellepc@outlook.com
1st Vice President: CDR David A. Patch, USN 207-633-3659 dapatch66@gmail.com
2nd Vice President: COL Mike D. Delia USAF 207-967-4571 deliamdd1@gmail.com
Secretary: MAJ Patrick J Mitchell, USA 508-404-9325 patrick.john.mitchell1@gmail.com
Treasurer: COL Stephen Broughall, USA 202-445-8176 broughall.stephen@gmail.com
Immediate Past President: LTC Brenda Pennels, USA 207-671-1262 brendapennels@gmail.com
At large Directors 2027-2029
LT (jg) Jack Fay, USNR 207-883-6447 JFay0001@maine.rr.com
Vacant
At large Directors 2026-2028 [Elected Prior Year]
COL Frank Toderico, USA 207-939-8239 ftoderico@juno.com
Connie Harrison 207-420-5437 connierharrison@gmail.com
At large Directors 2025-2027 [Elected Prior Year]
COL Arthur R. Wickham, USA 207-810-6233 arthur.wickham@yahoo.com
MOAA Maine Outreach and Upcoming Events
Recent Outreach and Chapter Events:
June 6: VA Expo at the Boothbay Railroad Village Museum
June 6: Quarterly Chapter Luncheon, Maine Military Museum
June 17: Bowdoin College Hockey Military Appreciate hockey game
July 22: Golf Tournament – Dunegrass Golf Club, OOB
July 25: VA Expo at Sunday River
August 1: NH/Maine Chapter Lobster Bake, PNSY
August 22: Portland Sea Dogs “Supporting Our Military & Veterans Night” at the ballpark (20 tix)
Upcoming Outreach and Chapter Events:
Sept 12: Annual Meeting: Bruno’s Restaurant, Portland. Speaker: Commissioner Randy Liberty
Dec 5: Year-end Chapter meeting – Maine Military Museum, S. Portland
MOAA Maine ROTC Director – Changing of the Guard
“After 18 years I am stepping down as the ROTC representative and handing off the responsibility to Major Patrick Mitchell. See his bio below. I ask the Chapter to welcome him to our organization.” Frank Toderico
Major Patrick Mitchell
Major Pat Mitchell graduated from the United States Military Academy in2013 with a B.S. in Economics. He later earned an MBA in Finance and Data Analytics from the University of Maine. Upon commissioning as an Army Logistics Officer, Major Mitchell first served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Logistics Officer in the 593rd Sustainment Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. After graduating from the Logistics Captain’s Career Course, Major Mitchell served as the Logistics Plans Officer for the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He later commanded Alpha Distribution Company, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, before being assigned to the University of Southern Maine as an Assistant Professor of Military Science. Major Mitchell is also a member of the West Point Admissions Field Force for the State of Maine. Major Mitchell’s military decorations include the Expert Soldier Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal (2OLC).
Pat and his wife, Cayleigh, were married at her family’s home in Bethel and are now proud to call Maine home. They live in Portland with their three children, where Cayleigh teaches for Portland Public Schools. The family enjoys hiking and camping throughout the state and fills the rest of their time with gardening and various home improvement projects. Pat is currently transitioning out of Active Duty and searching for his next career.
In Memoriam
Colonel Bradley S. Dupee, USA (Ret)
Scarborough, Maine
August 7, 2026
“A grateful Nation thanks you for your service…”
Welcome Aboard
The MOAA Maine Chapter is pleased to Welcome Aboard the following new Members:
Captain Willaim Kim, USA and Alana Cole from Saco, ME.
Major Patrick Mitchell, USA and Cayleigh Mitchell from Portland, ME.
Commander Claude Berube, USNR from Bath, ME.
Captain Lisa A. Tabenken USN and Captain Lee M. Tabenken, USN from Falmouth, ME.
And welcome back into our fold:
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Daggett, USN and Barbara of Harrison, ME.
Thank you for your interest in our chapter. We look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming Membership Meetings.
Submitted by Rob McAleer
2026 Golf Tournament Summary
On the 22nd of July we held our 4th Annual Golf Tournament to help Maine veterans in need and provide funding for ROTC student awards in four Maine colleges. All involved in the Tournament enjoyed a day of fun and accomplishment with our most successful fundraiser to date…we met our fundraising goal. Kudos to all involved from team players to Maine Chapter Members who helped make this effort a success.
A special ‘shout-out’ to the Bank of America Private Bank, our Tournament Sponsor. Also, special thanks go out to our Birdie Sponsors—Navigate Wealth Planning Group, Martin’s Point Healthcare, and The Knights of Columbus,
Kennebunk & Wells Councils. Quote from one of our Tournament Sponsor:
“… It was truly an honor for Bank of America Private Bank to sponsor and participate in the Southern Maine Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Golf Tournament for the second consecutive year.
The event was exceptionally well organized, and we were proud to support such a meaningful organization and its mission. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with everyone and hope to continue our involvement for many years to come.”
We are deeply indebted to the following businesses who helped achieve our Chapter 2026 Golf Tournament fundraiser goal.
TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
BANK OF AMERICA
BIRDIE SPONSORS
NAVIGATE WEALTH PLANNING GROUP
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Kennebunk + Wells Councils
MARTIN’S POINT HEALTHCARE
HOLE SPONSORS
GROUP 1 HONDA
TROIANO & HANSELMANN
STATE FARM, Michelle Raber
FEDERAL JACK’S
PAT’S PIZZA
GADGET’S GUNSHOP
USAA
AUSA, Joshua Chaimberlain Chapter
STACK’S PANCAKE COMPANY
SURF 6 & MYST RESTAURANTS
PORTLAND MATTRESS MAKERS
BENTLEY’S SALOON AND CAMPGROUND
MOUSAM RIVER DENTISTRY
MOODY’S COLLISION, Owner Operated
Supporting Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America (WAA) will make a $5.00 donation back to our MOAA chapter for every wreath a member donates. The link below has more information on the WAA program and how to donate (WAA recommended that our Maine MOAA chapter support the Togus VA cemetery since that cemetery has not had many donations in the past). The is a great opportunity to support a Maine based veterans’ charity and for our chapter to receive some financial benefit. Wreaths Across America
Submitted by Stephen Broughall,
Treasurer
September Luncheon Speaker
Randall A. Liberty serves as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections, appointed in 2019 by Governor Janet Mills. A U.S. Army veteran and retired Command Sergeant Major, he served more than 30 years in law enforcement, including as Kennebec County Sheriff and Warden of the Maine State Prison. Commissioner Liberty is nationally recognized for advancing the “Maine Model of Corrections,” which emphasizes rehabilitation, personal accountability, and human dignity. Under his leadership, Maine has reduced recidivism and expanded education, workforce training, and reentry programs. His commitment to reform is deeply personal, shaped by childhood experiences with incarceration. Today, he leads one of the nation’s most innovative correctional systems, focused on improving public safety through lasting change.
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