Military Affairs

45th Weather Squadron

Event: Holiday Party

Date: December 7, 2024

Location: Patrick SFB Golf Course

Requesting donations to support a holiday party. Contributions would greatly help create a much-needed festive event to boost morale.

Contact: Natalieruss17@gmail.com 

45th CES Booster Club

Event: Annual Holiday Party

Date: December 12, 2024

Location: Brevard Zoo

Requesting donations to help fund their holiday event this year. They are going above and beyond for their Airmen and the family members of deployed troops this year. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Contact: colton.peer@usspacecom.mil 

MAC Advisory Committee: Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month (except July and December) at 10:00 AM at the Cocoa Beach Chamber office.

MAC ​Monthly ​Meetings: Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except July and December) at 5:30 PM. Venues alternate monthly between locations on and off base. 

MAC purposefully rotates between MAC member businesses and military facilities as to allow members to become familiar with military operations and active personnel to learn about the community and member businesses. Our monthly meetings always consist of a program that highlights the community/military organization hosting the event. These programs provide valuable insight into how many of our local organizations support the Department of Defense and include mission briefings on how our local military protects our way of life. Monthly ​meetings foster a better relationship between our local military units and our Chamber/MAC members.

Sponsorship for the Annual On-Base or Civilian Meeting Series is now available for $1,500/each.

In-Kind MAC Meeting Host Sponsorships are also available.

Contact Cheryl Clark at cclark@cocoabeachchamber.com to secure your sponsorship. 

Please RSVP for the meetings by contacting Cory Skeates, VP of Community Development, at cskeates@cocoabeachchamber.com

The MAC holds many events throughout the year, including our monthly meetings. Listed below are events we host or assist with:

Junior Enlisted Appreciation Day (JEAD)

For the past 27 years, MAC has ​assisted with the annual​ JEAD. The MAC and the Space Coast Top 3 Association jointly sponsor the event to allow junior enlisted personnel (E-6 and below) to enjoy a half-day of relaxation and fun. They are served a barbeque lunch by the Top 3 unit commanders and the 45th Space Wing command staff. The JEAD increases Junior Enlisted morale across​ all services serving along the Space Coast. The event is attended annually by approximately 600 active-duty ​and reserve guard​ personnel MAC coordinates donations ranging from gift certificates for dry cleaning to weekend stays at local hotels along Cocoa Beach. Raffles are held throughout the afternoon of prizes donated by MAC/Chamber members.

Wine for Warriors Luncheon 

The annual Wine for Warriors Holiday Luncheon, previously known as the MAC Wine Raffle and Luncheon, is the CBRCC’s final signature event of the year. This event brings businesses together to celebrate the holidays and participate in a wine raffle for MAC which benefits the military enlisted men and women of the Greater Space Coast. Attendees will have the opportunity to win 50 bottles of wine, support the military, and bring their staff for great food and company.

The usual attendance for this event is 100-150 guests, depending on the capacity of the venue, and tickets always sell out. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Wine Raffle go towards supporting MAC programs, non-profit organizations of the military, and enlisted military members stationed in Brevard County.

Champions Golf Tournament - "Tee Off for the Troops."

The Annual Champions Golf Tournament is one of the Chamber’s longest running events. It is a traditional affair that is popular with many Chamber investors who attend every year. The purpose of this event is to help support the ongoing efforts of the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber and its Military Affairs Council.

The tournament is an opportunity for members to network and get business done while enjoying some friendly competition. It is a networking event that offers much more than a typical luncheon, allowing for camaraderie and fun to forge relationships that last long after golfers leave the course.

In addition to the tournament itself, the event includes a variety of contests that involve prizes and are each sponsored by various parties.

Month of the Military Child Free Event

This event, held annually in April which is designated as Month of the Military Child, will feature an opportunity for the children of our active military to have an "experience" in our community at no charge, courtesy of the MAC and affiliated sponsors. 

MAC Levels of Investment

“Red” Level Member - $1,000 Annually (Chamber Investor) $1,500 (Non-Chamber Investor)

• Company name/logo recognition on the Chamber’s MAC page as “Red” level member.
• Company name/logo recognition on the rotating digital display at MAC meetings and in the Chamber office.
• Prominent company name/logo recognition on the MAC Minute Newsletter as “Red” level member.
• "Shout out" of company name/logo on CBRCC Military Affairs Council Facebook page.
• Two (2) seats at the annual Wine for Warriors Holiday Luncheon. (Value = $100)
• Two (2) player spots at annual Golf Tournament. (Value $100)

“White” Level Member - $500 Annually (Chamber Member) $750 (Non-Chamber Investor)

• Company name/logo recognition on the Chamber’s MAC page as “White” level member.
• Company name/logo recognition on the rotating digital display at MAC meetings and in the Chamber office.
• Company name/logo recognition on the MAC Minute Newsletter as “White” level member.
• "Shout out" of company name/logo on CBRCC Military Affairs Council Facebook page.
• One (1) seat at the annual Wine for Warriors Holiday Luncheon. (Value = $50)
• One (1) player spot at annual MAC Golf Tournament. (Value - $50)

“Blue” Level Member - $250 Annually (Chamber Investor) $375 (Non-Chamber Investor)

• Company name/logo recognition on the Chamber’s MAC page as “Blue” level member.
• Company name/logo recognition on the rotating digital display at MAC meetings and in the Chamber office.
• Company name/logo recognition on the MAC Minute Newsletter as “Blue” level member.
• "Shout out" of company name/logo on CBRCC Military Affairs Council Facebook page.

MAC Member - $75 (CBRCC Chamber Investor), $150 (Non-CBRCC Chamber Investor)

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MAC dues are tax deductible as the funds go to Ascend Brevard, Inc., a recognized 501(c)(3) organization.

Our work at the MAC will be guided and informed by our commitment to:

• Advocacy – We create positive change by actively supporting or opposing military & defense issues that significantly impact our residents and businesses.
• Quality of Life – Our goal is to make the Space Coast “America’s Military Hometown” through events and initiatives that make a positive impact on the lives of our military community.
• Talent Development/Education – We value and work with partners to develop the diverse talents, initiative, and leadership necessary to fill the jobs of tomorrow.
• Health & Wellness – We believe that a healthy workforce is a productive workforce.
• Entrepreneurship – We’re determined to transform our citizen’s bold ambitions into a profitable reality.
• Employment – We serve as a connector for those seeking talent and those with the skills to be successful.
• “Buy Local” – We open doors for partners interested in establishing lasting business relationships throughout the community and the active-duty military establishment.

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