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SUMMARY:American Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us for a great day out at the American Day in the Park! The event is free for veterans and their families\, and will include raffles\, games\, bbq\, music\, and more! \nWhen:   Sunday\, July 21\, 2024\nWhere:  538 Clark Street\nGardner\, MA 01440\nTime:     11am – 4pm
URL:https://davma.org/event/american-day-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Gardner Fish & Gun\, 538 Clark Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240719T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T131853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T131853Z
UID:1590-1721368800-1721390400@davma.org
SUMMARY:ZipTrip - Hyannis
DESCRIPTION:Join DAV Department of MA & Fox25 Boston on Friday\, July 19\, 2024 at our ZipTrip to Hyannis\, MA
URL:https://davma.org/event/ziptrip-hyannis/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240715T180221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T180221Z
UID:1672-1721239200-1721242800@davma.org
SUMMARY:Keys to Independence Seminar
DESCRIPTION:MBA Mortgage is a Veteran Owned and Operated Company that has been a huge support of DAV through the years. They are hosting a FREE seminar\, open to Veterans and their Families on Wednesday\, July 17th at 6pm\, hosted at 85 Willow Street\, Malden MA. \nThe seminar is free to attend\, and the information is invaluable when you are advising veterans on utilizing VA Homeloan\, refinance\, avoiding foreclosure or debt trouble\, repair/rebuilding their credit\, or seeking general assistance building and maintaining their budget! \nThis seminar is open to any veteran\, those currently serving\, and to their family members (veteran does not need to be a DAV member). Civilians are welcome to attend too! Snacks and refreshments will be served at no-cost to attendees. The attached flyer has a QR code you can scan to register\, or simply follow this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=N1LFcAA8o0yG08ezjjUljs-lmYxkiDJJh9BdEvBlSttUQzVIVTJCQ1lIWFNEUTNHU1VER1RBQ0dCUS4u&origin=QRCode \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/keys-to-independence-seminar/
LOCATION:DAV Chapter 85\, 85 Willow Street\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20230925T151049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T164300Z
UID:1119-1720864800-1720882800@davma.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Quincy Veteran's Music Festival\, Benefits & Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:DAV Dept of MA and Auxiliary will have a booth at the 5th Annual Quincy Veteran’s Music Festival\, Benefits & Career Expo on Saturday July 27\, 2024 from 10am-3pm (Pageant Field\, 1 Merrymount Parkway\, Quincy\, MA) \nDepartment Service Officers will be on site to assist veterans with claims\, as well as provide outreach. Please come out and join us! \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/5th-annual-quincy-veterans-music-festival-benefits-career-expo/
LOCATION:Pageant Field\, 1 Merrymount Parkway\, Quincy\, MA\, 02170\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240712T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T131759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T131759Z
UID:1588-1720764000-1720785600@davma.org
SUMMARY:ZipTrip - Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join DAV Department of MA & Fox25 Boston on Friday\, July 12\, 2024 at our ZipTrip to Worcester\, MA
URL:https://davma.org/event/ziptrip-worcester-ma/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20231204T194903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T194903Z
UID:1265-1720087200-1720094400@davma.org
SUMMARY:Pittsfield 4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:DAV Department of Massachusetts Honor Guard\, Line Officers\, and members will march in the Pittsfield 4th of July Day Parade on Thursday July 4\, 2024. \nParade meeting location and time will be announced as the date approaches. If you would like to participate\, please reach out to Department Commander Bob Kinsman at BobKDAV47@comcast.net
URL:https://davma.org/event/pittsfield-4th-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240628T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T131703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T131703Z
UID:1586-1719554400-1719576000@davma.org
SUMMARY:ZipTrip - Rockland\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join DAV Department of MA & Fox25 Boston on Friday\, June 28\, 2024 at our ZipTrip to Rockland\, MA
URL:https://davma.org/event/ziptrip-rockland-ma/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T130912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T144138Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Treasurer Training
DESCRIPTION:The Department will be hosting a training for all Newly Installed Chapter Treasurers on Thursday\, June 27\, 2024. Training will begin at 10am\, and go through 2pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please note that this training will be hybrid format\, so if you are unable to join us in-person\, you may connect with us through Zoom (see link below). \nTopics covered will include\, but are not limited to: Annual Financial Reports (AFR)\, 990N Filing\, Officer Reports\, Membership Order Supply Forms\, Swag/Clothing orders\, and more.\nWe will also provide training on Navigating mydav.org and retrieving reports\, submitting essential forms online\, Managing your Chapter Website and appointing a Webmaster\, Order of Business\, and monthly reports to include LVAP & SENA. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn the requirements of your position as DAV moves to an all electronic submission platform. It is also a great opportunity to connect with fellow Treasurers and discuss what is working well in their Chapters\, and discuss fundraising ideas. \n  \nTopic: Treasurer Training\nTime: Jun 27\, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us05web.zoom.us/j/82833882635?pwd=wyUGCduNkUVVsIpiuvNpx7HwmgYROK.1 \n Meeting ID: 828 3388 2635\nPasscode: VRzE6c
URL:https://davma.org/event/chapter-treasurer-training-2/
LOCATION:Veteran Advancement Program/ Department HQ\, 3 Victory Lane\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T124818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T124818Z
UID:1572-1719478800-1719500400@davma.org
SUMMARY:Info Seminar - Lowell\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Fellow Veteran\, \nWe warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming Veterans\nInformation Seminar\, where a DAV service officer—who is a veteran\,\nlike you—will help explain your earned benefits and guide you to free\,\nprofessional claims assistance. All veterans and family members are\nwelcome to attend\, and you need not be a member to take advantage\nof our no-cost services. If you cannot make it to the seminar and need\nassistance with a VA claim\, please visit benefitsquestions.org to get\ninto contact with your local Service Office. \nDAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and\nclaim filing assistance to veterans and their families. Our service\nofficers are schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans\,\nretirees and their families\, and they can help strengthen your\nknowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you earned. \n  \nSeminar Date – June 27\, 2024\nBenefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nClaims Assistance – 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM\nLocation – 543 Bridge Street\nLowell\, Massachusetts 01850
URL:https://davma.org/event/info-seminar-lowell-ma/
LOCATION:543 Bridge Street\, 543 Bridge Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01850\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T130501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T144418Z
UID:1578-1719309600-1719324000@davma.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Commander & Adjutant Training
DESCRIPTION:The Department will host training for all Newly Installed Chapter Commanders & Adjutants on Tuesday\, June 25\, 2024 at the Veteran Advancement Center at 3 Victory Lane\, Gardner\, MA. Training will begin at 10am\, and go through 2pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please note that this training will be hybrid format\, so if you are unable to join us in-person\, you may connect with us through Zoom (see link below). \nTopics covered will include\, but are not limited to: How to complete DEC Forms\, Officer Reports\, Service Officer Nomination Forms\, Honor Guard Requests\, Membership Order Supply Forms\, Swag/Clothing orders\, New Member Orientation\, and more.\nWe will also provide training on Resolutions\, Navigating mydav.org and retrieving reports\, submitting essential forms online\, Managing your Chapter Website and appointing a Webmaster\, Order of Business\, and monthly reports to include LVAP & SENA. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn the requirements of your position as DAV moves to an all electronic submission platform. It is also a great opportunity to connect with fellow Commanders and Adjutants and discuss what is working well in their Chapters\, and develop new recruiting & retention methods. \n  \nTopic: Commander & Adjutants Training\nTime: Jun 25\, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us05web.zoom.us/j/83818075605?pwd=FmMFmHoibPohI7m1nJpJ2r4btJj97r.1 \n Meeting ID: 838 1807 5605\nPasscode: 7fBYNQ
URL:https://davma.org/event/chapter-commander-adjutant-training/
LOCATION:Veteran Advancement Program/ Department HQ\, 3 Victory Lane\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240509T184227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T220422Z
UID:1567-1719014400-1719187199@davma.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Wellness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The DAV Department of Massachusetts’ Women Veterans Committee is hosting a FREE Women Veterans Wellness Retreat Saturday & Sunday\, June 22-23rd in Fitzwilliam\, NH. Join other Women Veterans for a relaxing\, weekend overnight getaway for yoga\, meditation\, reiki\, gardening\, campfire\, camaraderie\, and more! \nSpace is limited\, so please register today by emailing us at inquiry@davma.org \n  \n \nWomen Veteran Retreat 2024
URL:https://davma.org/event/1567/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240621T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T131602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T131602Z
UID:1583-1718949600-1718971200@davma.org
SUMMARY:ZipTrip - Reading\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join DAV Department of MA & Fox25 Boston on Friday\, June 21\, 2024 at our ZipTrip to Reading\, MA
URL:https://davma.org/event/ziptrip-reading-ma/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20231122T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T185931Z
UID:1199-1717718400-1717891199@davma.org
SUMMARY:Department Convention
DESCRIPTION:Department Convention will be held June 7 & 8\, 2024 at the DoubleTree Hilton\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster MA.
URL:https://davma.org/event/department-convention-2/
LOCATION:Doubletree Hilton\, 99 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240606T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240503T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T191636Z
UID:1549-1717664400-1717686000@davma.org
SUMMARY:Level I & II Service Officer Training
DESCRIPTION:DAV Department of MA will host the NSO Office to provide Service Officer training on Thursday\, June 6\, 2024 at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner\, MA. \nLevel I & II DSO/CSO Training will be held from 9am-2pm. Lunch & refreshments will be served. \nAnyone who previously attended training in June or September 2023 that wishes to uphold their certification must attend this training to be certified for the new year! \nIf you are new to DAV or have not been through this training before and would like the opportunity\, please reach out to your Chapter Commander/Adjutant to sign you up for the course. \nAll those wishing to attend this training must have a Service Officer Nomination for completed prior to attending the training that is signed by their Commander/Adjutant. Anyone who shows up without this form completed will be turned away at the door. \nPlease send completed Service Officer Nomination forms to NSO Assistant Supervisor David Boyd at david.boyd2@va.gov or Department Inspector Deb Olson at dolson@davma.org \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/level-i-ii-service-officer-training/
LOCATION:Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20231204T194746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T194746Z
UID:1263-1716728400-1716732000@davma.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony at Bourne National Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:DAV Department of Massachusetts Honor Guard\, Line Officers\, and members will participate in the Memorial Day Ceremony at Bourne National Cemetery on Sunday May 26\, 2024. \nParade meeting location and time will be announced as the date approaches. If you would like to participate\, please reach out to Department Commander Bob Kinsman at BobKDAV47@comcast.net
URL:https://davma.org/event/memorial-day-ceremony-at-bourne-national-cemetery/
LOCATION:Bourne National Cemetery\, Connery Avenue\, Bourne\, MA\, 02542\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240517T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240503T194140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T194140Z
UID:1556-1715936400-1715958000@davma.org
SUMMARY:Hiking Trail Clearing - Volunteers Needed!
DESCRIPTION:The DAV Department of MA is looking for volunteers to assist in clearing hiking trails at our Farm in Fitzwilliam\, NH. \nThe Farm serves as a retreat for a multitude of purposes\, from veteran respite\, hosting veteran groups for trainings\, equine therapy\, and more. This past fall we marked hiking trails throughout our 80+ acres\, as another means of entertainment when the facility is utilized. \nNow we are in need of volunteers to assist in formally clearing these trails. If you are interested in assisting\, please contact Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Chris Akey at cakey@davma.org or Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org \nAll tools/equipment will be on site. Volunteers will be provided lunch and refreshments
URL:https://davma.org/event/hiking-trail-clearing-volunteers-needed/
LOCATION:DAV Farm\, Fitzwilliam\, NH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20231204T195643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T200210Z
UID:1269-1715421600-1715428800@davma.org
SUMMARY:Department Executive Committee Meeting (DEC/SEC)
DESCRIPTION:Our Department Executive Committee (DEC/SEC) meeting will be held on Saturday May 11\, 2024 at 10am (hybrid format). \nPlease note this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85\, which is located at 85 Willow Street Malden\, MA. \n  \nTopic: DEC Meeting\nTime: May 11\, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81575297627?pwd=TmZlaEVDSFhscmpVVElqaWFlOVFZZz09 \nMeeting ID: 815 7529 7627\nPasscode: 798644 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbIVGS4eP8 \n  \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/department-executive-committee-meeting-dec-sec/
LOCATION:Malden Chapter 85\, 85 Willow Street\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240503T192929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T193118Z
UID:1552-1715331600-1715353200@davma.org
SUMMARY:Spring Cleanup - Veterans Advancement Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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 \nAll tools/equipment will be on-site\, and volunteers will be provided lunch/refreshments. \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/spring-cleanup-veterans-advancement-program/
LOCATION:Veteran Advancement Program\, 3 Victory Lane\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240510T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240510T131956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T131956Z
UID:1592-1715320800-1715342400@davma.org
SUMMARY:ZipTrip - Holliston\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join DAV Department of MA & Fox25 Boston on Friday\, July 26\, 2024 at our ZipTrip to Holliston\, MA
URL:https://davma.org/event/ziptrip-holliston-ma/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240419T172938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T172938Z
UID:1489-1715245200-1715266800@davma.org
SUMMARY:Info Seminar - West Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Fellow Veteran\, \nWe warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming Veterans\nInformation Seminar\, where a DAV service officer—who is a veteran\,\nlike you—will help explain your earned benefits and guide you to free\,\nprofessional claims assistance. All veterans and family members are\nwelcome to attend\, and you need not be a member to take advantage\nof our no-cost services. If you cannot make it to the seminar and need\nassistance with a VA claim\, please visit benefitsquestions.org to get\ninto contact with your local Service Office. \nDAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and\nclaim filing assistance to veterans and their families. Our service\nofficers are schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans\,\nretirees and their families\, and they can help strengthen your\nknowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you earned. \n  \nSeminar Date – May 9\, 2024\nBenefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nClaims Assistance – 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM\nLocation – American Legion Post 207\n83 Park Ave\nWest Springfield\, Massachusetts 01089 \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/info-seminar-west-springfield/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 207\, 83 Park Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240419T172743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T115011Z
UID:1485-1715158800-1715180400@davma.org
SUMMARY:Info Seminar - Pittsfield\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Fellow Veteran\, \nWe warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming Veterans\nInformation Seminar\, where a DAV service officer—who is a veteran\,\nlike you—will help explain your earned benefits and guide you to free\,\nprofessional claims assistance. All veterans and family members are\nwelcome to attend\, and you need not be a member to take advantage\nof our no-cost services. If you cannot make it to the seminar and need\nassistance with a VA claim\, please visit benefitsquestions.org to get\ninto contact with your local Service Office. \nDAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and\nclaim filing assistance to veterans and their families. Our service\nofficers are schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans\,\nretirees and their families\, and they can help strengthen your\nknowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you earned. \nSeminar Date – May 8\, 2024\nBenefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nClaims Assistance – 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM\nLocation – Ralph J. Froio Senior Center\n330 North St\nPittsfield\, Massachusetts 01201
URL:https://davma.org/event/info-seminar-new-bedford-ma/
LOCATION:Ralph J. Froio Senior Center\, 330 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240411T110022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T110515Z
UID:1464-1714914000-1714928400@davma.org
SUMMARY:Commander's Joint Testimonial Dinner
DESCRIPTION:honoring DAV Dept Commander Robert Kinsman and DAVA State Commander Diane Sullivan \nMENU\nSteak TipsorStuffed Chicken BreastorBaked Haddock \nAll meals include: family style salad\, red bliss mashed potatoes\, fresh seasonalvegetables\, bread\, coffee\, tea and strawberry shortcake. \n  \nTables 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 \nPlease make check payable to: DAV & DAVA Joint TestimonialMail to: Diane Sullivan\, 83 Bay State Ave.\, Somerville MA 02144
URL:https://davma.org/event/commanders-joint-testimonial-dinner/
LOCATION:Princeton Station\, 147 Princeton St\, N. Chelmsford\, MA\, 01863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240419T173128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T173128Z
UID:1493-1714640400-1714662000@davma.org
SUMMARY:Info Seminar - New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Fellow Veteran\, \nWe warmly welcome you to attend our upcoming Veterans\nInformation Seminar\, where a DAV service officer—who is a veteran\,\nlike you—will help explain your earned benefits and guide you to free\,\nprofessional claims assistance. All veterans and family members are\nwelcome to attend\, and you need not be a member to take advantage\nof our no-cost services. If you cannot make it to the seminar and need\nassistance with a VA claim\, please visit benefits questions.org to get\ninto contact with your local Service Office. \nDAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and\nclaim filing assistance to veterans and their families. Our service\nofficers are schooled in the full range of benefits for military veterans\,\nretirees and their families\, and they can help strengthen your\nknowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you earned. \n  \nSeminar Date – May 2\, 2024\nBenefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM\nClaims Assistance – 09:30 AM – 03:00 PM\nLocation – DAV Chapter #7\n19 Willis St\nNew Bedford\, Massachusetts 02740 \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/info-seminar-new-bedford/
LOCATION:DAV Chapter 7\, 19 Willis Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20231204T195233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T195233Z
UID:1267-1714590000-1714593600@davma.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:Department Board of Directors will meet Wednesday May 1\, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/board-of-directors-2/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240421T115559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T115559Z
UID:1498-1714221000-1714231800@davma.org
SUMMARY:Women Veteran Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nJoin us in Malden\, Massachusetts on April 27th for a Women Veteran Town Hall from 12:30pm-3:30pm.\n\n\n\nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you can make it!\n\n\n\nPlease share amongst your peers and veteran community networks!
URL:https://davma.org/event/women-veteran-town-hall/
LOCATION:Lt. Dexter W. Clifford Chapter 85\, 85 Willow Street\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024310
CREATED:20240412T181901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T181901Z
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SUMMARY:National DAVA Auxiliary Commander AnnMarie Hurley Testimonial Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dear Officers and members\,\n\nThe 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.\n\n6 – 7 p.m. Cocktail Reception in the Ballroom Foyer.\n7 – 11 p.m. Dinner and Dancing in half of the President’s Ballroom.\n  \n  \nMarriott Boston Quincy\nLocation: 1000 Marriot Drive\, Quincy MA 02169\nPhone: 617-472-1000\nWebsite: https://www.marriot.com/en-us/hotels/bosqu-marriot-boston-quincy/overview/\nRooms:\n• 15 King rooms a $196+ per night;\n• 10 Queen/Queen rooms at $206+ per night.\n\nTour of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library\nSaturday 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!\n  \nPlease send checks to AnnMarie Hurley\, 45 Hull Shore Drive\, #302\, Hull\, MA 02045.\nClick Link below to open flyer:\nNational DAVA Commander Testimonial
URL:https://davma.org/event/national-dava-auxiliary-commander-annmarie-hurley-testimonial-dinner/
LOCATION:Marriott Boston Quincy\, 1000 Marriott Drive\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lexington Patriot's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:DAV Department of Massachusetts Honor Guard\, Line Officers\, and members will march in the Lexington Patriot’s Day Parade on Monday April 15\, 2024. \nThe 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. \nAlso\, 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 \nClick link below to open directions to Lexington\, Parade route map\, DPW safety notice\, Police Department notice\, Parade Orders and Parade instructions:\n2024 Lexington Patriots Day Parade Package
URL:https://davma.org/event/lexington-patriots-day-parade/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240317T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240317T160000
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SUMMARY:South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade\nMarch 17th – Meetup at 12:00pm \nCommander 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. \nIf you would like to join us\, please contact Commander Kinsman at bobkdav47@comcast.net.
URL:https://davma.org/event/south-boston-st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:Patrick’s Square\, Abington Center
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T120000
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SUMMARY:Department Executive Meeting (DEC/SEC)
DESCRIPTION:Our next Department Executive Meeting (DEC/SEC) will be held on Saturday March 16\, 2024 at 10am (hybrid format). \nPlease note this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85\, which is located at 85 Willow Street Malden\, MA. \nTopic: DEC Meeting\nTime: Mar 16\, 2024 10:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89987829986?pwd=MWRJeUNVdmR5YVZ4UDNtWWE4UzBxQT09 \nMeeting ID: 899 8782 9986\nPasscode: 001852 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdMPWxy6jE \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/department-executive-meeting-dec-sec/
LOCATION:Malden Chapter 85\, 85 Willow Street\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
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SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Crystal Gateway Marriott1700 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington\, VA  22202Telephone: 1.800.266.9432 or 1.703.920.3230Group Name:  Disabled American Veterans$213 Single/Double \n			\n				VISIT EVENT PAGE
URL:https://davma.org/event/mid-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Marriott\, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202
CATEGORIES:Convention
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