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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240624
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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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240621T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
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:20260420T042824
CREATED:20240503T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T191636Z
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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:20260420T042824
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240517T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
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:20260420T042824
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20240419T172938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T172938Z
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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:20260420T042824
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:20260420T042824
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:20260420T042824
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:20260420T042824
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
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:20260420T042824
CREATED:20240412T181901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T181901Z
UID:1475-1713636000-1713654000@davma.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240415T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20231204T194533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T200748Z
UID:1261-1713189600-1713196800@davma.org
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240317T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20240302T002317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T002317Z
UID:1441-1710676800-1710691200@davma.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20231204T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T193417Z
UID:1252-1710583200-1710590400@davma.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20230510T025408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T225400Z
UID:637-1709769600-1710115199@davma.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240305T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20231204T192809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T151034Z
UID:1250-1709665200-1709668800@davma.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:Our Board of Directors will next meet on Tuesday March 5\, 2024 (date was changed due to Mid-Winter rescheduling)
URL:https://davma.org/event/board-of-directors/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20240212T185238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T185238Z
UID:1389-1708174800-1708185600@davma.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nAt 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. \nIf you are planning to attend Mid-Winter this year\, please do not miss out on this training. \nIf you are unable to attend in-person\, please join us by Zoom by following this link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83194974384?pwd=WGdWOWRRSllGckFMU3hEZ0RTd2VxUT09  \nMeeting ID: 831 9497 4384\nPasscode: 928790 \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/mid-winter-training/
LOCATION:Billerica Public Access Television Building\, 390 Boston Road\, Billerica\, MA\, 01821\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240122T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20240112T202717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T202926Z
UID:1298-1705946400-1705950000@davma.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Service Officer Training
DESCRIPTION:Our next advanced service officer training will be held on Monday\, January 22nd at 6pm via Zoom (please see link below). \n  \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/advanced-service-officer-training/
LOCATION:zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231205T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20231204T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T193708Z
UID:1255-1701801000-1701804600@davma.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Department Women Veteran Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday\, December 5\, 2023 at 6:30pm via zoom. \nIf you would like to join the Committee\, please contact Committee Chair Sheila Pelletier at sheila.pelletier60@gmail.com \n  \nTopic: Women Veterans Committee\nTime: Dec 5\, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89871284472?pwd=bTNRZUhRdi9zanVkTEdsWUdQb2RGZz09 \nMeeting ID: 898 7128 4472\nPasscode: 692737 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc6YAzMSfz \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/women-veterans-committee-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20231204T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T193943Z
UID:1257-1701799200-1701802800@davma.org
SUMMARY:Constitution & Bylaws Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Department Constitution & Bylaws Committee will hold their next Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday\, December 5\, 2023 at 6pm. \nIf you are interested in joining the Committee\, please contact Committee Chairman Gene McGreevy at emcgreevy@aol.com \n  \nTopic: Constitution & Bylaws Committee\nTime: Dec 5\, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87069932578?pwd=SGNnNG05NThERjlrU1BJdGY1K1VxUT09 \nMeeting ID: 870 6993 2578\nPasscode: 793707 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcgL4oMu4M \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/constitution-bylaws-committee-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231203T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20230510T024519Z
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UID:634-1701590400-1701622800@davma.org
SUMMARY:DAV Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://davma.org/event/dav-day/
LOCATION:Soldiers Homes
CATEGORIES:DAV MA Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T110000
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CREATED:20231103T005332Z
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UID:1193-1700294400-1700305200@davma.org
SUMMARY:Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade
DESCRIPTION:Department Commander Robert Kinsman has called on the Department to join him at the Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday November 18\, 2023. \n  \nMeeting 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. \nThe 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. \n \nThose 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 \n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/plymouth-thanksgiving-parade/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, 83 Court Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231111T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T024046Z
UID:627-1699689600-1699722000@davma.org
SUMMARY:DAV 5K
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe 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 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nThe 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				VISIT EVENT WEBSITE
URL:https://davma.org/event/dav-5k/
LOCATION:Fort Independence\, Castle Island\, Quincy\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Race
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20231005T195403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T201826Z
UID:1143-1699596000-1699642800@davma.org
SUMMARY:WRKO Radiothon
DESCRIPTION:WRKO AM680 will be running their Annual Radiothon to benefit the DAV Department of Massachusetts on Friday November 10th 6am-7pm.\nPlease 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!\n 
URL:https://davma.org/event/wrko-radiothon/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231105T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042824
CREATED:20231103T004240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T004240Z
UID:1190-1699189200-1699192800@davma.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony - Bourne National Cemetery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease contact Department Honor Guard Officer of the Day Herb Colon at herb2378@aol.com
URL:https://davma.org/event/veterans-day-ceremony-bourne-national-cemetery/
LOCATION:Bourne National Cemetery\, Connery Avenue\, Bourne\, MA\, 02542\, United States
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