DAV Massachusetts

DAVA National Fall Conference
2023-09-28 08:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00 UTC | Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport, 1717 Airport Exchange Blvd, Erlanger, KY, United States

Veteran Community Reception
2023-09-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Horticultural Hall, 300 Mass Ave, Boston, MA, 02115
The Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) cordially invites you to our annual veteran community reception. Please click the Eventbrite link to secure your spot.

Chair City Luge
2023-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker Street, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
The Veterans Advancement Program staff & residents will battle each other in their homemade carts this year at the Chair City Luge at the Gardner Ale House, Saturday September 30th at 10am.
Come out and cheer them on! This year is Star Wars themed, and we will be having Chewbacca pushed down hill by Hans Solo.
The Gardner Chair Luge is held in Downtown Gardner during the Oktoberfest “Party In The Street” at the Gardner Ale House. The idea is to get a chair, put wheels on it, put some kind of brakes and steering on it, don a helmet and roll downhill, starting at the Gardner Ale House and finishing at Beauregard Liquors. Teams of two build their ride and race each other down the street for about 200 yards, trying not to crash, and the winner is crowned champion. The Acadian Social Club features “Human Bumpers” and a locally known emcee who’s shtick and costume are always a surprise. A theme is chosen each year to add spice and laughter, and direct the Lugers to dress up.
The Gardner Chair Luge was created in 2009. The event has since been taken on as a collaborative project by the Acadian Social Club, Gardner Ale House, and Gardner Festival Committee.

Bedford Area Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
2023-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Middlesex Community College, 591 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
Sunday October 8, 2023 at 1pm the Middlesex Community College Quad will host the Bedford Area Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, featuring the Mashpee Wampanoag Red Hawk singers & dancers.
Please come out and join us at this fun filled event!

Free Dental Care to Veterans
2023-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Harvard Dental Center, 188 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Harvard School of Dental Medicine is hosting an event offering free dental care to Veterans!
What: Free dental care to Veterans
When: Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Harvard Dental Center, 188 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
How do I sign up? Visit https://forms.microsoft.com/r/mMuKVJrMu3
Dental Exams, X-rays, Oral Cancer Screenings, Prosthodontists, and Other Specialty Consults will be offered at no cost to Veterans.
Walk-ins are welcome, but they ask everyone to please RSVP beforehand so that they can prepare for the number of patients they will see for the day.

Massachusetts State House Guided Tour
2023-10-30 10:30 - 13:00 | MA State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02133, United States
Join Us:
If you are interested in veterans legislative issues, please join us for a guided tour of the New State House, the DAV-MA Offices and the DAV National Service Office in the close-by JFK Federal Building. We will stop for a no- host lunch (sandwiches) during the visit.

What: MA State House Tour
When: Monday, October 30, 2023, 10:30AM
Where: 24 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02133
To Sign Up Call Commander Bob Kinsman at 978-764-7587 or email BobkDAV47@comcast.net

DEC/SEC Meeting
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Veteran Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting will be hybrid format. The meeting will be held at our Veterans Advancement Program in Gardner, MA. Coffee hour will begin at 9am, with meeting beginning promptly at 10am.
State Executive Committee (SEC) Meeting will be held in-person only. Coffee hour will begin at 9am, with meeting beginning promptly at 10am.
We strongly recommended in-person attendance, if able. This will be our first DEC/SEC meeting back from summer break for Conventions with our new Line!

DEC Meeting
Time: Nov 4, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time
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Veterans Day Ceremony - Bourne National Cemetery
2023-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Bourne National Cemetery, Connery Avenue, Bourne, MA, 02542, United States
The Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will host their annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 1pm. We ask that DAV members interested in participating please arrive in DAV full-dress attire by 1130am. We will stage on site by noontime, and begin our march to the event at 1pm promptly.
Please contact Department Honor Guard Officer of the Day Herb Colon at herb2378@aol.com

WRKO Radiothon
2023-11-10 06:00 - 19:00
WRKO AM680 will be running their Annual Radiothon to benefit the DAV Department of Massachusetts on Friday November 10th 6am-7pm.
Please tune in and listen as we will have veterans, community partners, and surprise guests interviewed live on-air about the impacts DAV has made in their life, and the services and programs available to veterans at no cost thanks to our wonderful supporters like you!

DAV 5K
2023-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Fort Independence, Castle Island, Quincy, MA, United States
In 2023, we look forward to returning to DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island to celebrate in person this November! Come run with the DAV 5K Boston and #FinishInTheFort!
We are thrilled to be back at Fort Independence and cannot wait to see you and all of our DAV 5K Boston friends and family again. The DAV 5K Boston race committee is

working with our municipal partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the DCR, State Police and the City of Boston to ensure a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience. The DAV 5K Boston team is taking extra care this year to keep you safe, including shipping race kits in advance to all participants.
The DAV 5K Run to Honor Veterans is a run, walk or roll that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. This event helps further the mission of DAV to ensure our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery.

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Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade
2023-11-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Department Commander Robert Kinsman has called on the Department to join him at the Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday November 18, 2023.

Meeting place is at the Memorial Hall parking lot on 83 Court St, Plymouth MA. Participants MUST arrive by 8am, as the roads will be closed to traffic by 830am.
The parade route is 1.6 miles long with one large hill after Water St. It ends at the corner of Court St and Nelson St. Following the parade, DAV participants have been invited back to Memorial Hall for refreshments, courtesy of DAV William J. Bonney Chapter 72.

Those who would like to participate in the parade please contact Department Commander Bob Kinsman at BobKDAV47@comcast.net or Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davmaorg

DAV Day
2023-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Soldiers Homes

Constitution & Bylaws Committee Meeting
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:00
The Department Constitution & Bylaws Committee will hold their next Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6pm.
If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact Committee Chairman Gene McGreevy at emcgreevy@aol.com

Topic: Constitution & Bylaws Committee
Time: Dec 5, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Women Veterans Committee Meeting
2023-12-05 18:30 - 19:30
The next Department Women Veteran Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30pm via zoom.
If you would like to join the Committee, please contact Committee Chair Sheila Pelletier at sheila.pelletier60@gmail.com

Topic: Women Veterans Committee
Time: Dec 5, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Advanced Service Officer Training
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | zoom
Our next advanced service officer training will be held on Monday, January 22nd at 6pm via Zoom (please see link below).

Mid-Winter Training
2024-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Billerica Public Access Television Building, 390 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821, United States
Our Department’s Senior Vice Commander Bob Bronson will be hosting training on Saturday, February 17th from 2-4pm for everyone planning to attend Mid-Winter Conference this year.
Training location will be located at the Billerica Access Television building, second floor, at 390 Boston Rd, Billerica MA (click on address to open map). Doors will open at 1pm, with lunch & refreshments served.
At this training we will discuss DAV’s Critical Policy Goals, our anticipated Agenda for the trip, scheduled meetings planned with our legislators in D.C., transportation to DC & on the Hill, and more.
If you are planning to attend Mid-Winter this year, please do not miss out on this training.
If you are unable to attend in-person, please join us by Zoom by following this link:
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Meeting ID: 831 9497 4384
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Board of Directors
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00
Our Board of Directors will next meet on Tuesday March 5, 2024 (date was changed due to Mid-Winter rescheduling)

Mid-Winter Conference
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-10 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202
Crystal Gateway Marriott1700 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington, VA 22202Telephone: 1.800.266.9432 or 1.703.920.3230Group Name: Disabled American Veterans$213 Single/Double

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Department Executive Meeting (DEC/SEC)
2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Malden Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Our next Department Executive Meeting (DEC/SEC) will be held on Saturday March 16, 2024 at 10am (hybrid format).
Please note this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85, which is located at 85 Willow Street Malden, MA.
Topic: DEC Meeting
Time: Mar 16, 2024 10:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade
2024-03-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Patrick’s Square, Abington Center
South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17th – Meetup at 12:00pm
Commander Bob Kinsman calls upon DAV members to join together at the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The DAV element will consist of our honor guard/color guard, a marching element comprised of members, followed by a DAV transit vehicle for those unable to walk but want to participate, or those who plan to march but may need rest.
If you would like to join us, please contact Commander Kinsman at bobkdav47@comcast.net.

Lexington Patriot's Day Parade
2024-04-15 14:00 - 16:00
DAV Department of Massachusetts Honor Guard, Line Officers, and members will march in the Lexington Patriot’s Day Parade on Monday April 15, 2024.
The parade begins at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 15, 2024 and is about 2 miles long. We will assemble beginning at 11:30 AM at the Lexington High School parking lot at 251 Waltham Street where shuttle buses will bring us to the parade assembly area. The parade ends close to the High School, so marchers will be near their parked vehicles. We can also utilize the DAV van as a shuttle.
Also, if anyone is interested in viewing the “Shot Heard Round the World”, a reenactment of the first battle of the American Revolution on the Lexington Battle Green at 5:30 AM on Monday morning, please contact Department Commander Bob Kinsman at BobKDAV47@comcast.net
Click link below to open directions to Lexington, Parade route map, DPW safety notice, Police Department notice, Parade Orders and Parade instructions:
2024 Lexington Patriots Day Parade Package

National DAVA Auxiliary Commander AnnMarie Hurley Testimonial Dinner
2024-04-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Marriott Boston Quincy, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, MA, 02169, United States
Dear Officers and members,

The DAV Auxiliary National Commander’s Testimonial Dinner will be held on Saturday evening, April 20th, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Marriott Boston Quincy, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, MA 02169. The ticket prices for the dinner will be $66.00 each. There will be tables of 10.

6 – 7 p.m. Cocktail Reception in the Ballroom Foyer.
7 – 11 p.m. Dinner and Dancing in half of the President’s Ballroom.

Marriott Boston Quincy
Location: 1000 Marriot Drive, Quincy MA 02169
Phone: 617-472-1000
Website: https://www.marriot.com/en-us/hotels/bosqu-marriot-boston-quincy/overview/
Rooms:
• 15 King rooms a $196+ per night;
• 10 Queen/Queen rooms at $206+ per night.

Tour of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., we are planning an excursion to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library at Columbia Point, Boston, Massachusetts. DAV Department of MA will provide complimentary transportation from the hotel to the Kennedy Library and back to the hotel. We need to know the number of seats needed at your earliest convenience, so please send your reservations in today!

Please send checks to AnnMarie Hurley, 45 Hull Shore Drive, #302, Hull, MA 02045.
Click Link below to open flyer:
National DAVA Commander Testimonial

Women Veteran Town Hall
2024-04-27 12:30 - 15:30 | Lt. Dexter W. Clifford Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Join us in Malden, Massachusetts on April 27th for a Women Veteran Town Hall from 12:30pm-3:30pm.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you can make it!

Please share amongst your peers and veteran community networks!

Board of Directors
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:00
Department Board of Directors will meet Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom

Info Seminar - New Bedford
2024-05-02 09:00 - 15:00 | DAV Chapter 7, 19 Willis Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Fellow Veteran,
We warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming Veterans
Information Seminar, where a DAV service officer—who is a veteran,
like you—will help explain your earned benefits and guide you to free,
professional claims assistance. All veterans and family members are
welcome to attend, and you need not be a member to take advantage
of our no-cost services. If you cannot make it to the seminar and need
assistance with a VA claim, please visit benefits questions.org to get
into contact with your local Service Office.
DAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and
claim filing assistance to veterans and their families. Our service
officers are schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans,
retirees and their families, and they can help strengthen your
knowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you earned.

Seminar Date – May 2, 2024
Benefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Claims Assistance – 09:30 AM – 03:00 PM
Location – DAV Chapter #7
19 Willis St
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

Commander's Joint Testimonial Dinner
2024-05-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Princeton Station, 147 Princeton St, N. Chelmsford, MA, 01863, United States
honoring DAV Dept Commander Robert Kinsman and DAVA State Commander Diane Sullivan
MENU
Steak TipsorStuffed Chicken BreastorBaked Haddock
All meals include: family style salad, red bliss mashed potatoes, fresh seasonalvegetables, bread, coffee, tea and strawberry shortcake.

Tables of 8 @ $49.00 each meal @ $392.00______ Steak tips @ $49.00 each meal______ Stuffed chicken breast @ $49.00 each meal______ Baked haddock @ $49.00 each meal
Please make check payable to: DAV & DAVA Joint TestimonialMail to: Diane Sullivan, 83 Bay State Ave., Somerville MA 02144

Info Seminar - Pittsfield, MA
2024-05-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Ralph J. Froio Senior Center, 330 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Fellow Veteran,
We warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming Veterans
Information Seminar, where a DAV service officer—who is a veteran,
like you—will help explain your earned benefits and guide you to free,
professional claims assistance. All veterans and family members are
welcome to attend, and you need not be a member to take advantage
of our no-cost services. If you cannot make it to the seminar and need
assistance with a VA claim, please visit benefitsquestions.org to get
into contact with your local Service Office.
DAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and
claim filing assistance to veterans and their families. Our service
officers are schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans,
retirees and their families, and they can help strengthen your
knowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you earned.
Seminar Date – May 8, 2024
Benefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Claims Assistance – 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location – Ralph J. Froio Senior Center
330 North St
Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201

Info Seminar - West Springfield
2024-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | American Legion Post 207, 83 Park Ave, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Fellow Veteran,
We warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming Veterans
Information Seminar, where a DAV service officer—who is a veteran,
like you—will help explain your earned benefits and guide you to free,
professional claims assistance. All veterans and family members are
welcome to attend, and you need not be a member to take advantage
of our no-cost services. If you cannot make it to the seminar and need
assistance with a VA claim, please visit benefitsquestions.org to get
into contact with your local Service Office.
DAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and
claim filing assistance to veterans and their families. Our service
officers are schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans,
retirees and their families, and they can help strengthen your
knowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you earned.

Seminar Date – May 9, 2024
Benefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Claims Assistance – 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location – American Legion Post 207
83 Park Ave
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089

ZipTrip - Holliston, MA
2024-05-10 06:00 - 12:00
Join DAV Department of MA & Fox25 Boston on Friday, July 26, 2024 at our ZipTrip to Holliston, MA

Spring Cleanup - Veterans Advancement Program
2024-05-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Veteran Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
DAV Department of Massachusetts facilitates veterans housing facilities in Central, MA. Our Veteran Advancement Program in Gardner not only serves as our Department HQ, but in addition has twenty 2-bedroom condo style units that house single veterans and veterans with families.
We are organizing a spring-cleanup day to help keep the property keep it’s beauty and be a welcoming, warm place for these veterans and families to thrive. If you would like to volunteer to assist with basic landscaping, or any of our more labor intense projects such as clearing hiking trails, playground installation, firepit repair, and more, please contact Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Chris Akey at cakey@davma.org or Director Kayla Valila at kvalila@davma.org
All tools/equipment will be on-site, and volunteers will be provided lunch/refreshments.
