Disabled American Veterans Dept Co

“The organization has delagates from each chapter. The number of delegates depends on the size of membership of each chapter. The delegates vote on department officers, constitutional amendments, and various committee reportings at the annual state convention held each may.”

“The department executive committee (dec) consists of one member elected from each chapter. The dec is responsible for electing finance committee members.”

“The budget is voted on by the department executive committee (dec) annually. The department executive committee also votes on issues brought to them by the finance committee and sub-executive committee. The budget is put together by the finance committee and forwarded to the dec for their approval.”

“A draft of the form 990 is provided to the adjutant/treasurer and the accounting staff of the organization for review prior to filing.”

“Governing and financial documents are available upon request.”

“Dav voluntary services programs consist of over 100 volunteers to provide the following services: - 57 volunteers provide rides to veterans to and from their homes for medical appointments. Rides were provided to 3,513 veterans. - 94 volunteers donated 18,941 hours in support of our veterans by working at hospitals, clinics, and community events; donating juices and candy to va hospital chemo centers; donating food, clothing and personal items to the homeless standdown programs and va nursing homes; supporting legislative initiatives at the state and federal level; fundraising; and serving at the department and/or chapter as service officers to aid veterans in filing for their va benefits - donations were made to the national service foundation to help support transportation efforts for disabled veterans.”