Disabled American Veterans

“The department executive committee shall consist of the department elected officers, the immediate past department commander and treasurer (who is the appointed chairman of the finance committee). The department adjutant, or designee, shall serve as secretary to all executive committee meetings. As appointed officers, the department adjutant and treasurer shall participate in all executive committee meetings as ex officio advisory members without vote. The executive committee may exercise such power specifically granted a state department executive committee by the terms of the constitution and bylaws of the national organization now existing or thereafter amended, except such powers as may be expressly withheld, limited by or inconsistent with the national constitution and bylaws, these bylaws, or any mandate of the last preceding department convention.”

“Any man or woman, who was wounded, gassed, injured or disabled in line of duty during time of war, while in the service of either the military or naval forces of the united states of america, and who has not been dishonorably discharged or separated from such service, or who may still be in active service in the armed forces of the united states of america as allies during any of its war periods, who are american citizens and who are honorably discharged, are also eligible.”

“Officers of the department consist of a department commander, senior vice commander, four junior vice commanders, chaplain and judge advocate/inspector general, each of whom are elected at the regular annual convention by the delegates and serve until their respective successors are elected and installed.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the department treasurer and adjutant.”

“On an annual basis, with the department board, all members and staff and any newly appointed or elected members are reviewed and required to disclose any potential conflicts.”

“During the annual budget process, the executive director and adjutant of the department and the department board review comparative data to determine appropriate levels of compensation and make recommendations to the board of directors. Minutes are maintained and made available to all members. This process was last conducted in 2016.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Membership membership is the lifeblood of dav, and dav's community of heroes stand together to ensure our nation keeps its promises to the men and women who served. This steadfast dedication to our cause has made dav what it is today-a premier organization made up of veterans serving veterans. Dav was founded after world war i-before there existed a centralized structure to support veterans wounded or made ill in the trenches. America was not prepared for their return, and something needed to be done. Minnesota is 30 dav chapters across mn that makes up our 19,000 plus membership for our organization.”