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DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
GREG PALO
Our Fall Conference is coming October 10-12, 2024. Friday’s sessions start with special guests speaking on an array of topics from VAMC to the Brave Program. We are having video presentation from National Convention as well as the Secretary of Veteran Affairs. We are giving training on the new Membership Recruitment Program, Annual Finance Report (AFR), our IRS 990 requirement, myDAV.org and your personal QR-Code. We will have computers (bring your own if you like) and people standing by to help you navigate these programs.
We advocate for benefits congressionally, both federal and state. Our Congressional Leaders listen to a strong constituency voicing a common goal. Not only do they hear us in texts, letters, and emails, but also verbally when we walk their legislative halls. How many of you are members of the ‘Commanders Action Network’ (CAN)? The CAN is a way through email that we voice our desires to our legislators. DAV National writes a letter of concern and addresses it to our legislator for us. All you have to do is agree with the letter and send, edit, or rewrite the letter before sending it.
I have a dream regarding this year’s DAV 5K on Friday, November 8th - Monday, November 11th, 2024. It is a walk, roll, run, and ride event. You can register on-line for the DAV 5K and can participate in-person in Cincinnati or virtually from anywhere you are, a place of your choosing. I have a vision of having 100% of our Chapters in the Department participating in this worthwhile event. Just one participant for the Chapter is all you need, however, comradeship with your fellow Chapter Veterans makes for an enjoyable time. With the Chapters support my dream will come true. This 5K raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. Join with me in keeping our promise to America’s veterans!
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