DAVA 84
Since 1922 the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA) has partnered with the DAV parent organization in their mission of service to disabled veterans and their families. That relationship has continued to flourish and the blended organizations have achieved many victories in their quest to improve the quality of life our veterans rightly deserve.
DAVA Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month @ 4:00 PM
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Friday, May 10, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024 is a presidentially-approved holiday, that is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May. .
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan recognized the profound importance of spousal commitment to the readiness and well-being of military members with Proclamation 5184, dated April 17, 1984. Congress officially made Military Spouse Appreciation Day part of National Military Appreciation Month in 1999. Subsequently, the Department of Defense standardized
the date by declaring the Friday before Mother’s Day every year as “Military Spouse Appreciation Day” to show appreciation for the sacrifices of military spouses.
Children of Fallen Patriots Day, Monday, May 13th, 2024
Although Children of Fallen Patriots Day is not a nationally recognized day of remembrance, since 2014, governors from across the nation have issued proclamations to officially designate May 13th as a day to honor these children
In the past 25 years, more than 15,000 children have lost parents in military conflict. Children of Fallen Patriots Day was created in order to both honor these children and raise awareness of the sacrifices and struggles they must endure in the wake of their parents death. May 13 was selected as the date of observance due to being the day Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864.
The Inspirational Story of Ted Strong, Vietnam Veteran (Presented by Laurence Fishburne)
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Message from the
Auxiliary National Commander
LIST OF ISSUES
On July 1, 2015, the Chapter 84 DAV Auxiliary converted to a Life Membership Program for all adult members. New Life Members can start their life membership with a $20.00 down payment, with an unlimited amount of time to meet the payment goal.
If you were a previous Auxiliary Member prior to 2010 , please complete the transfer request form and mail it back to:
DAV Chapter 84 Auxiliary
605 8th Street, Holly hill, Florida 32117.
Tell your family members about the Auxiliary. DAV family members are also eligible for membership in the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.
If you have any questions regarding Life Membership, please feel free to contact Maria Holloway at:
mariaholloway788@yahoo.com or call 904-669-2763.
DAVA 84 Quick Review
Thank you to all the Auxiliary members that are contributing to our Special Themed Basket, which we will be donating to the State Auxiliary. They will be able to raffle it off at the upcoming State DAV/DAVA Conference being held June 15 to 18, 2023 - at the Lake Mary Marriot. Without your generous contributions, this would not have been possible.
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I want to thank the Greater Daytona DAV 84 and Auxiliary Unit 84 members who attended the "Distinguished Service Award" presentation to Past Chapter Commander Harold Holloway, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, ex-ceptional guidance and motivation.
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Harold has implored all of us to be our best in aiding our veterans and their family members.
Good Evening To All
I am thanking all that participated, as well as those that were with us all in spirit, in the 4th of July 2022 Veterans Parade.
It was a wonderful day and we were all very proud to represent our Chapter and Unit 84.
I would like to provide special thanks to the following DAV Chapter 84 Members -
Harold Holloway, Vern Conoway, Don Moore,
Clifford Doubledee, and Rolf Mattar -
for the support and representation.
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In addition, I would like to give love and praise to - Mailyn Ross, Maria Holloway, Patricia Conaway, David and Lisa Brown - the Unit 84 Auxiliary members that made the trek with us.
Several Auxiliary members assisted in a DAV sponsored luncheon for residents at the Emory Bennett Nursing Home for Veterans. DAV Chefs Bernie Navarra and Dallas Proax prepared a delicious meal of fried turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, mixed vegetables, rolls and assorted desserts.
Auxiliary members cheerfully served residents and staff. As a surprise treat, they also distributed goodie bags filled with personal care items to the residents. It was obvious that the luncheon was a huge success as evidenced by the expressions of gratitude from the residents and staff. The Auxiliary appreciates the opportunity to support the DAV and its mission. We look forward to the next event.
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DAV Auxilliary members traveled to Lake Nona and visited with Veterans in the nursing home for Monte Carlo Day. During our visit, cookies,cakes and brownies that were baked and donated by members of the Auxilliary were handed to the Veterans-and enjoyed by all. They enjoyed playing all the card games, Roulette, and Dominoes with the DAV Members-as well as the extra attention they were recieving.
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