CHAPTER EVENTS UPDATE PER COVID-19 PANDEMIC

MN DAV Chapter 39 meetings have been cancelled per MN State COVID-19 stay at home order effective from March 27 at 11:59 p.m. to May 17 at 11:59 p.m. Details at https://mn.gov/…/for-minnesot…/stay-home-order/faq/index.jsp While the MN DAV State Convention has been planned for June 26, it will probably be rescheduled as it exceeds public meetings of more than 50 people, per CDC and MN State COVID-19 safety guidelines. Update coming soon. Clothing drives have been cancelled, along with removal of clothing collection bins, until an outlet returns to process the collected items. More than 40,000 pounds of clothing is currently being stored in trailers and chapter and unit member garages. Dollar Day bagging fund-raiser, scheduled for June 10, is pending updated COVID-19 safety recommendations. Check back for updated details. The July 2020 Golf Tournament has been cancelled and the tournament committee is already making plans for the July 2021 major fund-raiser. The Anoka County Veterans Picnic scheduled for May 23 is pending updated COVID 19 regulatory guidance. Check back for update. MN Chapter 39 and Unit 39 have been busy making needed masks for Minneapolis and St. Cloud VA hospital volunteers and veterans. Teaming up with groups from Grand Rapids, Elk River, and Rogers, our goal is to make 4,000 masks. If interested in participating call the Chapter adjutant.