The National Salute to Veteran Patients gives everyone the chance to thank Veterans by sending Valentines to VA medical facilities. Send yours today or volunteer at a VA medical facility. https://www.volunteer.va.gov/nationalSaluteVeteranPatients.asp
HAPPY NEW YEAR – BE THE CHANGE IN 2024 – VOLUNTEER AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
MN DAV Chapter 39 and Auxiliary Unit 29 will conduct their first meetings of 2024 on Thursday, January 11 in the divided main hall of the VFW,1919 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433 at 6:30 PM.
The Leo Luskey Annual DAV Golf Tournament along with Clothing Drives and Clothing Bins remain our largest fund raisers to support local area Veterans and their Families within our five-plus county area. For these programs to continue to operate, VOLUNTEERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED. We are also in need of Chapter/Unit members with some “social media” experience to assist with our Facebook Page & Website (Word Press). Contact our IT and webmaster, Ken Plant, at [email protected] or on his personal Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KennethWPlant
Our Chapter and Auxiliary Unit helped 73 Veteran Families and 100 Veterans currently residing in local nursing homes over the holiday with volunteers distributing $20,000 in gift cards.
Nominations will be open in the month of February for new Chapter and Auxiliary Unit officers with elections held in March.
COVID VARIANTS, INFLUENZA AND SARS hospitalizations are on the rise. If you are ill, or do not feel well, please respect the health of your fellow members and DO NOT attend the meeting. For an update on respiratory illnesses in Minnesota visit https://www.health.mn.gov/…/respiratory/stats/index.html
A special thanks to all our volunteers who helped make 2023 a very successful year.
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MNDisabledAmericanVeteransChapter39
Have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MN DAV Chapter 39 and Auxiliary Unit 39 wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
DAV Auxiliary Unit 39 returns to Anoka County Courthouse (2100 3rd Ave., Anoka, MN 55303), filling the lobby with Holiday Crafts and Baked Goods on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 7:30am to 1:00pm. Proceeds from the sale, as well as other fund-raising events throughout the year, support Veterans in Anoka and surrounding counties. Visit the information table in the lobby to learn more about MN DAV Anoka Chapter 39 and Auxiliary Unit 39. Chapter and unit members are encouraged to donate bake goods and craft items as well as volunteer to help with item sales. Contact Nancy at (763) 427-3544.
Governor Tim Walz ordered flags flown at half-staff at all Minnesota state buildings on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, to honor and remember those who died during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and those who sacrificed their lives for liberty and freedom in World War II. Walz proclaimed Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Minnesota. “Over 16 million people served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the four long years of World War II,” reads the proclamation issued by Walz. “It is fitting and proper to remember the sacrifices of all who served in defense of our nation during World War II, especially those who paid the ultimate price and lost their lives in defense of the liberties that Americans enjoy.”
A reminder to all our members that there is no meeting in December. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season.
Ken Plant shares, “Grateful to have met my fundraising goal for the 2023 DAV 5K, in honor of Leo Luskey, Marine, Vietnam Veteran, and fellow MN DAV Chapter 39 member. Thank you to my ONE sponsor who donated TWICE to help me reach my goal in support of our Veterans and their families.” Nov. 30th is the final day to help sponsor Plant’s efforts at https://support.dav.org/participant/Ken-Plant #DAV5K #MNDAVChapter39
Message from Ken Plant, Chapter webmaster… “For the fourth consecutive year I will be participating in the DAV 5K on Sat., Nov. 11, 2023, at Blaine Veterans Memorial Park. Link to sponsorship at https://support.dav.org/participant/Ken-Plant
“This year I’m running in honor of Leo Luskey, Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and fellow member of MN DAV Chapter 39. More about Luskey at LEO LUSKEY, FOUNDER OF MN DAV CHAPTER 39 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, OBITUARY | MN DAV CHAPTER 39 (anoka39davmn.com)
DAV is a nonprofit organization that helps more than a million veterans in life-changing ways each year. DAV assists veterans by helping them gain access to the medical, financial, and educational benefits they’ve earned along with connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities. All services are provided free of charge.