About

Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge®, Inc. is now the Battle of the Bulge Association® (BOBA), Inc.

The organization was formed by a group of veterans of the Battle of the Bulge in 1981 led by Clyde Boden, who later became its first president. The organizational ceremony was conducted on 16 December 1981 at the Arlington County Virginia courthouse. Clyde Boden, 84th Infantry Division, called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.
Read the proclamation signed by the founders

The national organization is an umbrella organization, so to speak, of individuals who are classified as either a Veteran Member or a Member. A Veteran Member is one who received a battle star for the Ardennes Campaign.  A Member is any other person who is a parent, spouse, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or lineal descendant of an individual who has received such credit, or anyone who is interested in the work of the corporation and wishes to promote the aims of the corporation.

The organization is incorporated in the state of Virginia and is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit.

Since inception, there have been 68 chapters charted in the United States, including the Maryland/District of Colombia chapter, and one chapter in Belgium. See the active chapter list for one nearest you, and contact the Chapter President to find out when they meet: https://battleofthebulge.org/nation-chapters/

BOBA’s MISSION (updated 2021)
The Battle of the Bulge Association® is a membership organization instituted to:

  • Perpetuate the memory of the sacrifices made by those who participated during the Battle of the Bulge
  • Preserve historical data and sites relating to the battle
  • Promote friendship among Battle of the Bulge veterans, their relatives and others interested in the battle
  • Foster and maintain international relations and good will with all Allied countries who were a part of the battle
  • Support Chapters of Battle of the Bulge Association®.

BOBA’s VISION (updated 2021)
The Battle of the Bulge Association® will evolve from a Veteran Member-centric organization primarily focused on promoting fellowship among and honoring the Veteran Members to an enduring, financially sound organization focused on honoring the history of the Battle of the Bulge and the memory of those who fought in the Battle, while promoting fellowship among the descendants of the Veteran Members and others interested in the Battle.

BYLAWS (CLICK HERE) (amended November 7, 2020)

Strategic Business Plan (CLICK HERE) – 2021

2023 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes (CLICK HERE)

2024 FINANCIAL REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report
Balance Sheet
Semi-Annual Report

2024 BOBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The following 2024 Board of Directors were approved during the Annual Membership Meeting on November 4, 2023.

ELECTED OFFICERS
President & CEO: Steve Landry
Executive Vice President: Barbara Mooneyhan
Vice President Membership: Joe Wollet (Interim)
Vice President Chapters: Dr. Andy Waskie
Vice President Military & Veteran Affairs: Doris Davis
Treasurer: Mary Ann Coates Smith
Recording Secretary: Gail C. Larke

ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Madeleine Bryant, Chaplain
Kristen Faller
Ken Larke
Jim Triesler, Historian
Betsy Rose

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: John Mohor

APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Carl Carraway, Webmaster
Caroline Paviot, Social Media Manager
Leon Reed (Bulge Bugle Editor), Outreach Coordinator

Units that are entitled to the Ardennes Credit are identified in War Department General Orders Number 114-7Dec194

Battle of the Bulge Association and Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge are registered trademarks.