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Announcements from Department


SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, December 13, 2026 - Department Holiday Celebration

​Greetings All DAV Chapter and DAVA Unit Members,

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On Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM, the Department will host it's annual holiday celebration. This year, the theme will be an "Ugly Sweater" competition. So, wear your ugliest holiday sweater for this event, which will be held at the American Legion Post 22,.125 York Road, Towson, MD. Food and refreshments as well as games and a 50/50 raffle will be held to entertain you. For more details, contact the Department at dav_hq@davofmd.org.

Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting Locations Announced

2nd Quarter DEC Meeting - January 9, 2027 - Chapter 15, American Legion Post #47, 501 Saint John Street, Havre de Grace, MD​ 21078.

- Department staff meeting will commence at 10:00 am

- The DEC meeting will start promptly at 11:00 am

- Lunch will be provided at 12:00 pm

**Additionally, we will hold our traditional 50/50 raffle, so bring plenty of cash!**


3rd Quarter DEC Meeting - April 10, 2027, Chapter 13, Severn, MD

Information Data Collection Tool - Chapters and Committees

​Greetings Commanders and Adjutants,

Please click this link and provide the Department with an update of your events that you plan on presenting this fiscal year (2026-2027) so that we can accurately monitor these events throughout the year. The events that we would like to monitor are as follows: Claims Clinics, Installation of Officers. Holiday events, training meetings that could benefit all other members


Click here: https://forms.gle/NewgQPK2p2czYAMYA


REMINDER: Once you get the Commander's approval, then you will know that you have received support from the Department.​

Department of Maryland Organization Chart 2026-2027
Meta Ray-Ban Ai Glasses

​Greetings Comrades,

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Meta has announced that it is donating Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 blinded veterans across the country.


This donation will be paired with training created by BVA to ensure that all recipients can use these glasses to their fullest potential.


Meta Announcement

https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/free-ai-glasses-for-every-blind-veteran/


Learn more about the partnership and Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses at https://bva.org/glasses. 


BVA is thrilled to provide a free pair of Ray-Ban AI Meta Glasses to all of our blind and low vision members as one of the many perks of their BVA membership. If you are interested in joining our cause and receiving a free pair of Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, become a free member of BVA by filling out our membership application. If you’re unsure if you meet our eligibility requirements or just want more information, please contact us. We can’t wait to meet you! 


Please take advantage of this great opportunity.


Yours 

in Comradeship,

Upcoming State/National DAV Conventions
Website Links to ALL DAV Chapters in Maryland
Links for Constitution and Bylaws for ALL Maryland Chapters
DAV Claims Support throughout Maryland
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GREATER WALDORF JAYCEES CTR 3090 CRAIN HWY WALDORF, MD 2060110/20/2026 7:00 PM10/20/2026 8:00 PM
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400 AMERICAN LEGION AVE  WILLIAMSPORT,MD 2179510/20/2026 7:00 PM10/20/2026 8:00 PM
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VFW POST #467  WESTMINSTER, MD 2115710/20/2026 7:30 PM10/20/2026 8:30 PM
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TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS- NORTH HALL 2200 YORK ROAD 2109310/22/2026 9:00 AM10/22/2026 6:00 PM
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VFW POST #194  821 E. WILLIAMS ST. SALISBURY, MD 2180110/22/2026 6:00 PM10/22/2026 6:30 PM
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125 YORK ROAD TOWSON, MD AMERICAN LEGION POST 2210/24/2026 9:30 AM10/24/2026 1:30 PM
  
7504 OAKLAND MILLS ROAD  COLUMBIA, MD 2104610/24/2026 10:00 AM10/24/2026 2:00 PM
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TEMP LOCATION OXON HILL BREANCH LIBRARY 6200 OXON HILL RD,  OXON HILL, MD  2074510/27/2026 6:45 PM10/27/2026 7:45 PM
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 276  8068 QUARTERFIELD ROAD , SEVERN, MD 2114411/1/2026 7:00 PM11/1/2026 7:30 PM
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21795 C NORTH SHANGRI-LA DR.  LEXINGTON PARK, MD 2065311/1/2026 7:00 PM11/1/2026 8:00 PM
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