DAV Massachusetts

Fundraiser for veterans affected by the Maui wildfires and Hurricane Idalia
2023-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88030380274?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 880 3038 0274
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbckLxjh0

Board of Directors Meetings
2023-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Upcoming Scheduled Meetings

February 28, 2024
May 1, 2024

CVMA Valhalla Run 2023
2023-08-26 | MA
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 | MA
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 | MA
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
NSCC-Danvers

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 | MA
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!

Fox25 ZipTrip - Whitman
2023-08-11 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States

Warrior Talking Circle
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Veteran Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
DAV Department of Massachusetts will host a Warrior Talking Circle Wednesday August 9, 2023 from 6-8pm at the Veteran Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner MA.
Warrior talking circles are peer-led groups that improve empathy and listening skills, self-awareness, a sense of interconnection with other veterans, and respect and appreciation for diversity through exploration of individual and cultural differences. Talking circles can be useful with PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more,
The Talking Circle Tradition is a coming together of people for a special purpose.

Talking circles are historically credited to the Woodland tribes in the Midwest, where the circles were used as a form of parliamentary procedure
Native American tradition of building community through the life of the circle
Respectful and cohesive group format that creates a set of expectations and behaviors through ritual
The Talking Circle symbolizes an approach to life. Each person participates in the Circle and each person serves an important and necessary function that is valued no more or no less than that of any other person
It serves as a forum for the expression of thoughts and feelings in the context of complete acceptance by participants
Teaching, listening, and learning

Attend a talking circle and enjoy a bonfire with fellow veterans. The talking circle begins at 6pm, but food will be cooked at 530. All veterans are welcome to attend!

2023 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention
2023-08-05 08:00 - 2023-08-08 17:00 | Harrah’s Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
Saturday, August 5 – Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Harrah’s Atlantic City
777 Harrah’s Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
$149 Single/ Double
Phone: 888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST, 7 days a week)
Group name: DAV 2023 National Convention
Group code: SH07DV3 (All callers will be asked for this code but can also book by saying “DAV 2023 National Conv”
The DAV room block of nearly 1400 rooms at Harrah’s is currently sold out. We are asking those who have reservations, for which they do not have an immediate need, to cancel those rooms as soon as possible to make space for those who plan to attend. As cancellations are made, rooms will become available at the reservation link (up to June 30).
Harrah’s is offering DAV Convention attendees additional rooms at a $199 rate for individuals staying a minimum of 6 nights. Reservations can be made here.
DAV has secured an overflow room block at a Sheraton located less than 2 miles from Harrah’s at a $189 nightly rate. All reservations will be secured by a first night, non-refundable room deposit. While transportation will not be offered between the overflow hotel and Harrah’s, we do have a reduced parking rate at Harrah’s at $8 per day.
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
Two Convention Boulevard
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Reference #: M-QHQHGSQ
1-888-236-2427
Reserve your overflow hotel reservation here: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1686231650519&key=GRP

Summer Vet Fest
2023-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Bedford VA Hospital, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA
Summer Vet Fest ’23_FINAL

Fox25 ZipTrip - Gloucester
2023-08-04 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States

Fox25 ZipTrip - Wrentham
2023-07-28 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States

Info Seminar (Hosted by Boston NSO Office)
2023-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Elks, 152 Winslow Ave, Norwood, MA, 02062, United States
Please join us for an informational seminar for veterans, dependents, and their families! At this event, DAV National Service Officers will present the benefits and services available to veterans, and following the presentation you may sit one-on-one with a NSO to ask any questions, or submit a new claim, increase, or appeal!
This is a FREE event, and open to the public. Please share with any veterans you know!

Chapter 3 Cornhole Fundraiser
2023-07-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Article XV Brewing Co., 406 VFW Drive, Rockland, MA, 02370, United States
Please come out and support DAV Silver Star JFK Memorial Boston Chapter 3 at their Cornhole fundraiser event, hosted by Article XV Brewing Co.!
This event is open to the public, so please share with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and fellow veterans!!
Registration is $100 per team. No entry fee for spectators!
There will be a JD, Raffles, Food Trucks, Drinks, Cornhole, and more! Come out and have a great time while supporting an even greater cause!
Scan the QR code, or click here to register!

Fox25 ZipTrip - Sandwich
2023-07-21 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States

Info Seminar (Hosted by Boston NSO Office)
2023-07-19 08:30 - 12:00 | 390 Boston Road, 390 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821, United States

American Day in the Park
2023-07-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Fish & Gun Club, 538 Clark Street, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
DAV Department of MA is proud to once again join the Patriot Riders Chapter 3 at the American Day in the Park, Sunday July 16, 2023 at the Gardner Fish & Gun Club in Gardner, MA!
Please join us at this event. It is free, open to the public, and family friendly! There will be many military/veteran vendors on site, presentations from dignitaries around the state, raffles, games, BBQ, music, and more!!

Worcester Bravehearts Military Appreciation Night
2023-07-14 18:30 - 21:30 | MA
The Worcester Bravehearts are having Military Appreciation Night at their game Friday July 14th.

Worcester Bravehearts Military Appreciation Night
*Free Admission for ALL Veterans and Active Military (Family Members $6)
Click on the link to register: https://rb.gy/fynid
(Password) THANKSVETS

Fitton Field
1 College Street
Worcester, MA
6:30PM
Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester Bravehearts

Fox25 ZipTrip - Mendon
2023-07-14 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States

Fox25 ZipTrip - Dedham, MA
2023-07-07 06:00 - 12:00 | ZipTrip, Natick, MA, United States

Department Officer Training
2023-07-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Veteran Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner, MA, 01440, United States
The DAV Department of MA will host a hybrid style Officer Training for Chapter Commanders and Adjutants on July 6, 2023 (10am-1pm).
Please join us in-person at the Veterans Advancement Program, 3 Victory Lane, Gardner, MA (lunch and refreshments will be served) -or- if you cannot make it in-person, please join us by Zoom by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85959866784?pwd=[REDACTED]
Training will cover many topics to include, but not limited to: Managing your Chapters’ website & calendar, Monthly reporting, Fundraising requests, and more!

PTSD Awareness Day (Event in Boston)
2023-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Please come out and join the DAV Department of MA, Boston Veterans’ Services, Boston Public Health Commission, Home Base, and Boston VA Healthcare for a forum on PTSD and mental health in the Veterans Community!
Click link below to open event flyer for further details:
post traumatic stress DISORDER (PTSD) Awareness DAY

Grand Army of the Republic
2023-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | 58 Andrew Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Click Here to open the Grand Army of the Republic Flyer
