DAV Massachusetts

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

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 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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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!

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

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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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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

3rd Annual Car Show
2023-09-17 09:00 - 15:00 | 3rd Annual Car Show, 141 Washington Street, Auburn, MA, 01501, United States
Veterans Development Corporation will host their 3rd Annual Car Show Sunday September 17, 2023 from 9am-3pm at 141 Washington Street, Auburn, MA. (rain date Oct. 1, 2023)
Proceeds from the event will benefit the DAV Department of Massachusetts, Mission 22, and Veterans Inc.
Please click the link below to open the flyer:
Car Show

DSO/CSO Level I & II Training
2023-09-16 09:00 - 14:00 | DAV Veteran Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
Boston NSO Office will host a DSO/CSO Level I & II training on Saturday, September 16th at the Veterans Advancement Program in Gardner, MA. Training will begin promptly at 9am!

This will be the last opportunity this year to get certified to do claim work. The next training will be held at our Department Convention in June 2024.

NECHV Veteran Stand Down - Boston
2023-09-15 08:00 - 14:00 | 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203, 1 City Hall Square, MA, 02203, United States
The DAV Department of Massachusetts will participate as a vendor at the NECHV Veterans Stand Down at Boston City Hall Plaza, 8-2pm on Friday September 15th.
We will provide information about the many services and programs DAV offers, and offer claims and benefits assistance on site.
If you would like to volunteer to assist, please contact us at inquiry@davma.org

DAV Job Fair at Gillette Stadium
2023-09-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, W3 Entrance, Suite Blue & Red, Foxbourough, MA, 02035, United States
DAV & Recruit Military will be hosting a job fair Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA (11am-3pm).
RecruitMilitary has held 32 events in Massachusetts, drawing 7,136 attendees and 2,034 exhibitors. The employers coming to the event have over 21k jobs available, and are specifically seeking veterans and veterans families for employment.
You must pre-register for this event. Please see link & flyer below for more details

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Veterans Beach Party
2023-09-10 12:00 - 18:00
DAV E.F. Gilmore Chapter 64 presents a Veterans Beach Party on Sunday September 10, 2023 at the Red Rock Park in Lynn, Massachusetts. The event begins at 12pm (noon). We hope to see you there!!
This event is for veterans, their families, and the community! Theme is red, white, & BBQ. (BYO Beach Chairs)
There will be food, music, raffles, games, and more!!

Fundraiser for veterans affected by the Maui wildfires and Hurricane Idalia
2023-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Swampscott High School, 8 Pine Street, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
E. F. Gilmore DAV to raise money for veterans affected by the Maui wildfires and Hurricane Idalia.
Jeffrey Blonder, Commander of the E. F. Gilmore chapter of the Disabled American Veterans announce today that they will be raising funds to provide aid to veterans affected by the Maui wildfires and Hurricane Idalia. All funds raised thru this effort will be donated to the DAV Disaster Relief Program. The DAV Disaster Relief Program was created in 1968 and since the program’s inception in 1968, over $19.5 million has been disbursed to veterans as a result of the DAV relief efforts.
“When disasters strike, DAV and its team of National Service Officers are on the ground to help our nation’s heroes. DAV provides relief through financial assistance as well as supply kits to veterans and their families so they can obtain basic necessities such as food, warm clothes and shelter. In 2022, DAV provided a total of $2,052,500 emergency relief drafts and roughly 975 supply kits to the disaster relief program. Blonder said.
“Your gift will help ensure we are able to continue to support our nation’s heroes during trying times such as these well into the future, Commander Blonder added.
Any resident who would like to contribute to this program can mail a check to E. F. Gilmore DAV, 8 Pine Street, Swampscott, MA 01907. In addition, members of the DAV will be at Swampscott High School on Saturday September 9th from Noon – 2:00 P.M. to receive donations.

DEC/SEC Meeting
2023-09-09 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 Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84130012465?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 841 3001 2465
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Chapter Treasurer Training
2023-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | DAV Veteran Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
The DAV Department of Massachusetts will host their annual Chapter Treasurer training on Wednesday, August 30th from 10am-2pm. The training will be hybrid format, but we highly recommend attending in-person. If you have any questions, please contact Department Inspector Deb Olson at dolson@davma.org or Assistant Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org
Hosted at:
DAV Veterans Advancement Program
3 Victory lane
Gardner, MA 01440

By Zoom:
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Board of Directors Meetings
2023-08-30 08:00 - 17:00
Upcoming Scheduled Meetings

February 28, 2024
May 1, 2024

CVMA Valhalla Run 2023
2023-08-26
The DAV Department of Massachusetts has been asked to attend and table at the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association MA Chapter 2-1 Valhalla Run 2023.
Department Service Officers will be on hand for any veteran in need of claims assistance.
If you own a motorcycle and would like to attend the ride, please follow the link below. Registration is $20 per rider, and $20 per passenger.
The event will take place Saturday August 26th at SAC Park, 438 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, MA (registration begins at 0900).
There will be raffle prizes, 50/50, food & drinks, bon fire, motorcycle ride, and more!

Valhalla Run 2023 – Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® MA Chapter 2-1 (cvma2-1.org)

Fox25 ZipTrip - Natick
2023-08-25 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States
The DAV Department of MA will once again be featured each Friday throughout the summer on Fox25 News at their ZipTrip locations around the Commonwealth!!
DAV will have a table at the event, providing outreach, claims assistance, educating the public about our many services and programs, and more!
We would love to have you join us! This is a great opportunity for DAV members and Auxiliary members to use as a recruiting tool. For more information, please contact Assistant Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org

PACT Act Benefits Info Social
2023-08-24 18:00 - 20:00
JFK Silver Star Memorial Chapter 3 will host a PACT Act Veterans Benefits info social on August 24, 2023. Speakers will include DAV & DAV Auxiliary, CapTel, Boston University, and more!
Service Officers will be on site to provide free claims assistance.
Please see flyer below for further information

Topsfield Fair
2023-08-23 08:00 - 17:00
DAV will once again be at the Topsfield Fair on Saturday September 30th! E.F. Giflmore Chapter 64 will have a table providing resources, assisting with claims, and more!
If you would like to assist in tabling the event, please contact Commander Jeffrey Blonder at e_f_gilmore_dav_chapter64@yahoo.com

For more information on the Topsfield Fair, please follow this link: The Topsfield Fair

Rep. Seth Moulton's 6th District Constituent Services Fair
2023-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | North Shore Community College, Lunn Campus Gymnasium, 300 Broad Street, MA, 01901, United States
DAV Chapter 68 will be on hand along with many other agencies and organizations at Representative Seth Moulton’s 6th District Constituent Services Fair August 18th at North Shore Community College’s Lynn Campus. Please see link to flyer below for further details.

Click Here for Event Flyer

Fox25 ZipTrip - Sterling
2023-08-18 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States

NSCC
2023-08-17 12:30 - 16:00 | North Shore Community College, 1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA, 01923
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DAV MA Applied Underwriters Invitational Golf Tournament
2023-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Granite Links Golf Club, 100 Quarry Hills Drive, Quincy, MA, 02169, United States

Village Green Car Show
2023-08-12 12:00 - 16:00
Village Green Family Campground will host their annual Car Show on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 12pm-4pm at 228 Sturbridge Road, Brimfield MA.
There will be prizes for cars, trucks, and motorcycles of different classes, and an overall prize too, as well as great music, food and drinks!
The DAV Department of Massachusetts will be tabling at this event for any veteran in need of claims assistance, benefits counseling, or information on our services and programs.
Please visit their website for more details: CAR SHOW WEEKEND | Village Green (villagegreencampground.com)
We hope to see many of you there!
