DAV Massachusetts

CVMA MA 2-1 Valhalla Run
2024-08-24 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | MA
Come Join DAV as we table at the 2024 CVMA (Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association) 2-1 Valhalla Run!
There will be raffle prizes, 50/50, food, drinks, bonfire, and more!
0900 Registration @ Sheldon’s Harley: 914 Southbridge St. Auburn, MA
Ends @ SAC Park 438 Lake St. Shrewsbury, MA (around 11-1130)
*** DAV Tent will be at SAC Park ***

Women Veteran Committee Meeting
2024-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
DAV Department of Massachusetts Women Veteran Committee will meet next on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:30pm via Zoom.
This is an open meeting. Women Veterans are encouraged to join!
Please contact Chairman Sheila Pelletier with any questions at sheila.pelletier60@gmail.com

Topic: Women Veteran Committee
Time: Sep 3, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 861 2401 6038
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New England VA 1-on-1 Veterans Assistance Expo
2024-09-04 09:00 - 20:00 | Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, W3 Entrance, Suite Blue & Red, Foxbourough, MA, 02035, United States
Join DAV as we attend the New England VA 1-on-1 Veterans Assistance Expo on Wednesday, September 4th from 9am-8pm at Gillette Stadium!
There will be many veteran service providers on-site.
DAV will be offering VA disability claims & benefits assistance, housing opportunities,
volunteer & employment opportunities, and more!

VA will offer 1-on-1 assistance in enrolling in VA healthcare, checking status of claim/appeal, VA housing options,
toxic exposure options, career help, income-based benefits for war-time veterans and survivors, and more!
This is one event you don’t want to miss! Please bring down that veteran in your life whether its a family member,
friend, relative, co-worker, neighbor, or acquaintance. There will be something there for everyone who attends!

BOD Meeting
2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
The Department Board of Directors (BOD Meeting will be held by Zoom on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7pm.

Please contact Department Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org for more details or information.

Info Seminar - Waltham, MA
2024-09-10 09:00 - 15:00 | 119 School Street, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA, 02452, 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 September 10, 2024
Benefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Claims Assistance – 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location – 119 School Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02452

DAV/Recruit Military Job Fair
2024-09-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, W3 Entrance, Suite Blue & Red, Foxbourough, MA, 02035, United States
DAV & Recruit Military will host the Boston Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, September 12th from 11am-3pm at Gillette Stadium. This Job Fair is open to Veterans and Spouses. Employers are looking to hire on the spot!
Local, Statewide, National, and Remote Opportunities Available!
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Where: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA
Time: 11am – 3pm

You must register in advance! Please follow this link to register: https://my.recruitmilitary.com/events/boston-veterans-job-fair-september-12-2024

Department Executive Committee Meeting (DEC/SEC)
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Lt. Dexter W. Clifford, Malden Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Our Department Executive Committee, and Auxiliary State Executive Committee (DEC/SEC) meetings will be held on Saturday September 14, 2024 at 10am.
Please note this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85, which is located at 85 Willow Street Malden, MA.

Doors will open at 9am for coffee hour, and meeting will begin promptly at 10am. Please note this meeting will be held in a hybrid format. If you are unable to join in-person, please use the Zoom link below:
Topic: DEC Meeting
Time: Sep 14, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time
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Meeting ID: 842 7681 9460
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Greater Boston 2024 Stand Down
2024-09-20 08:00 - 14:00 | 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203, 1 City Hall Square, MA, 02203, United States
Join DAV in Boston’s City Hall Plaza on Friday, September 20th for the Greater Boston Stand Down. At this event there will be service providers, employers, and community organizations providing essential supportive services to Veterans including employment assistance, claims and benefits assistance, housing assistance, medical care, wellness programs, legal support, prevention services, and more!

Info Seminar - Norwood, MA
2024-09-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Norwood Elks Lodge, 152 Winslow Street, Norwood, MA, 02062, 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 – September 24, 2024
Benefit Seminar – 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Claims Assistance – 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location – Norwood Elks Lodge
152 Winslow Street
Norwood, MA 02062

Legislative Committee Meeting
2024-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
The DAV Department of Massachusetts Legislative Committee will meet next on Wednesday, September 25th at 6pm via Zoom.
This is an open meeting. DAV Members are encouraged to attend.
For more information, please contact Chairman Andrea Gayle-Bennett at andglad@hotmail.com
Topic: Monthly MA DAV Legislative Committee Meeting
Time: Sep 25, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 871 2343 9473
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Constitution & Bylaws Committee Meeting
2024-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
The DAV Department of Massachusetts Constitution & Bylaws Committee’s next meeting will be held on Monday, September 30th at 6pm via Zoom.
This is an open meeting. DAV Members are encouraged to attend.
For more information, please contact Chairman Phil Nadeau at HSC@davma.org

Topic: Constitution & Bylaws Committee Meeting
Time: Sep 30, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 833 1588 5418
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MassCyberCenter "Cybersecurity 101" Webinar
2024-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Join Director John Petrozzelli from the MassCyberCenter and Undersecretary Layla D’Emilia from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation as they provide an overview of the fundamentals of cybersecurity and how to stay safe online.
Learn about common online threats, essential security practices, and how to protect your personal and professional data. This webinar will cover topics such as password management, phishing attacks, safe browsing, and more!
This Massachusetts Cybersecurity Month Event is being presented jointly by the MassCyberCenter and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
To register for this event, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aHWDxpNVQEOYoGjtqnmEOg#/registration

Keys to Independence Seminar
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | DAV Chapter 35, 108 Dyke Road, Marshfield, MA, 02020, United States
MBA Mortgage is a Veteran Owned and Operated Company that has been a huge support of DAV Department of MA through the years.
They are hosting a FREE seminar, open to Veterans and their Families on Wednesday, October 16th at 6pm, hosted at 108 Dyke Road, Marshfield, MA. Please provide this important information with your fellow veterans, and encourage them to attend with you!
This seminar is open to veterans, service members, and family members (veteran does not need to be a DAV member). It is free to attend, and the information is invaluable whether they are looking to purchase a home now or sometime the future, refinance, purchase a second or vacation home, repair/build their credit, or seeking general assistance building and maintaining a budget! This seminar has something for everyone!
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

Women Veteran Retreat
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27 | MA
The DAV Department of Massachusetts’ Women Veterans Committee is hosting a FREE Women Veteran Retreat Friday October 25th through Sunday October 27th at the DAV Conservation & Wellness Retreat in Fitzwilliam, NH. Join other Women Veterans for a relaxing weekend getaway to include, but not limited to bonfires, outdoor activities, crafts, and more!
Space is limited, so please register today by emailing us at inquiry@davma.org

Golf Tournament at Patriot Golf Course (Bedford VA)
2024-10-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Patriot Golf Course, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
Want to support local veterans?? The Bedford VA, in partnership with DAV Westover 11 is hosting a Golf Tournament on Friday, October 25th at Patriot Golf Course, Bedford MA. All funds raised will go towards the costs of sending 4 local veterans to the National Veterans Golden Age Games in 2025!
This 9-hole tournament will see registration open at 11am, followed by a 12pm shotgun start! For more information, please contact John Hart at 413-265-1096 or joro2645@hotmail.com -or- Colleen Gavin at 781-687-2356 or colleen.gavin@va.gov

National Veterans Golden Age Games – National Veterans Sports Programs (va.gov)

Standup for Heroes Comedy Fundraiser
2024-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 | US Bunting Club, 449 Boylston Street, Lowell, MA, United States
On Friday, November 8th DAV Chapter 25 Lowell will host “Stand up for Heroes” Comedy Fundraiser at the US Bunting Club, 449 Boylston Street, Lowell, MA. Cash bar opens at 7pm, followed by showtime at 8:30pm. See flyer below for further details!

DAV5k Boston
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Castle Island, 2010 Day Blvd, Boston, MA, 02127, United States
The DAV 5K Boston proudly presented by Veterans Development Corporation returns to DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island on
Saturday, November 9, 2024.
ABOUT: The DAV 5K Boston 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.
DATE: Saturday, November 9, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM Race Start
LOCATION: DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island
COST: Registration fee is $40 online
Veterans Registration with a Runner Shirt is $15
Veterans Registration without a Runner Shirt is FREE
The registration fee includes a long sleeve runner shirt, a
finisher medal and access to the post-race celebration.
All proceeds support the DAV Department of MA
DISTANCE: 5 kilometers run or 1 mile walk
WEBSITE: www.dav5k.boston

Click Below to Expand Flyer:
DAV5K-Flyer-2024

Comedy for Heroes
2024-11-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Billerica Access TV, 390 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, United States
Come out for a night of laughter and camaraderie at the Comedy for Heroes event, hosted by BATV. Comedians Jerry Caruso, Bob Sheehy, and Joey Caroll will spearhead this Comedy Show, which will benefit Billerica DAV Chapter 47!

The Department Board of Directors (BOD Meeting)
2024-11-12 | MA
The Department Board of Directors (BOD Meeting) will be held by Zoom on Monday, November 12, 2024 at 7pm.

Please contact Department Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org for more details or information.

Department Executive Committee Meeting (DEC/SEC)
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | DAV Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Our Department Executive Committee, and Auxiliary State Executive Committee (DEC/SEC) meetings will be held on Saturday November 16, 2024 at 10am.
Please note this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85, which is located at 85 Willow Street Malden, MA.
Doors will open at 9am for coffee hour, and meeting will begin promptly at 10am. Please note this meeting will be held in a hybrid format. If you are unable to join in-person, please use the Zoom link below:

Time: Nov 16, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time

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Meeting ID: 861 6182 5764
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The Department Board of Directors Meeting (BOD Meeting)
2025-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
The Department Board of Directors (BOD Meeting) will be held by Zoom on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7pm via Zoom.
Please contact Department Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org for more details or information.

Department Executive Committee Meeting (DEC/SEC)
2025-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | DAV Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Our Department Executive Committee, and Auxiliary State Executive Committee (DEC/SEC) meetings will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10am.
Please note that this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85, which is located at 85 Willow Street in Malden, MA.
Doors will open at 9am for coffee hour, and the meeting will begin promptly at 10am. Please note that this meeting will be held in hybrid format. If you are unable to join in-person, please use the Zoom link below:
Time: Mar 8, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time
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Meeting ID: 846 3003 0400
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The Department Board of Directors Meeting (BOD Meeting)
2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
The Department Board of Directors (BOD Meeting) will be held by Zoom on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7pm via Zoom.
Please contact Department Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org for more details or information.

Department Executive Committee Meeting (DEC/SEC)
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | DAV Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Our Department Executive Committee, and Auxiliary State Executive Committee (DEC/SEC) meetings will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10am.
Please note that this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85, which is located at 85 Willow Street in Malden, MA.
Doors will open at 9am for coffee hour, and the meeting will begin promptly at 10am. Please note that this meeting will be held in hybrid format. If you are unable to join in-person, please use the Zoom link below:
Time: May 10, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 835 0338 6666
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2025 DAV Department Convention
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-08 | Doubletree Hilton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA, United States
Department Convention will be held June 5th-8th, 2025 at the DoubleTree Hilton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster MA.

The Department Board of Directors Meeting (BOD Meeting)
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
The Department Board of Directors (BOD Meeting) will be held by Zoom on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7pm via Zoom.
Please contact Department Adjutant Mike Valila at mvalila@davma.org for more details or information.

Department Executive Committee Meeting (DEC/SEC)
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | DAV Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Our Department Executive Committee, and Auxiliary State Executive Committee (DEC/SEC) meetings will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10am.
Please note that this meeting will be held at Malden Chapter 85, which is located at 85 Willow Street in Malden, MA.
Doors will open at 9am for coffee hour, and the meeting will begin promptly at 10am. Please note that this meeting will be held in hybrid format. If you are unable to join in-person, please use the Zoom link below:

Time: Sep 13, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 894 1522 0571
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Make-up Training - Level I & II DSO/CSO
2025-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | DAV Chapter 85, 85 Willow Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Level I & II DSO/CSO make-up training will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2025 at 85 Willow Street, Malden MA from 12pm-5pm (immediately following DEC Meeting). Please ensure that you are registered to attend in advance by reaching out to Deb Olson at Dolson@davma.org . You must bring a computer/laptop with you to this training, as all training and testing is completed on the computer.

16th Annual DAV MA Corporate Golf Tournament
2025-09-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Granite Links, 100 Quarry Hills Drive, Quincy, MA, 02169, United States

2025 DAV5k Boston
2025-11-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Castle Island, 2010 Day Blvd, Boston, MA, 02127, United States
