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CONVENTION PROGRAM

WELCOME FROM THE GOVERNOR

DON’T FORGET!RSVP to the

Introduction of Line Officers Dinner

You must reserve a ticket to attend.

Available in the St. John’s Foyer (Level 2)Thursday, Aug. 1 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2 – Sunday, Aug. 4 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

To attend any national convention event, you must be registered and display credentials.

You must have a ticket to attend the Introduction of Line Officers Dinner.

Attendance is free for children under 18, but they must still be registered as a guest.

District No. 1: Massachusetts

District No. 2: New York

District No. 3: Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont

District No. 4: Connecticut, Delaware & New Jersey

District No. 5: Pennsylvania

District No. 6: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia & Puerto Rico

District No. 7: Florida

District No. 8: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi & Tennessee

District No. 9: Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina

District No. 10: Michigan

District No. 11: Ohio

District No. 12: Illinois & Wisconsin

District No. 13: Indiana & Kentucky

District No. 14: Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota & South Dakota

District No. 15: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska

District No. 16: California

District No. 17: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah & Wyoming

District No. 18: Arizona, Hawaii & Nevada

District No. 19: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington

District No. 20: Texas

District No. 21: Arkansas & Oklahoma

2 National Districts

Download speeches, reports and other information:dav.org/events/2019-national-convention

Watch seminars and business sessions:

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Email your department, chapter or unit news and photos to DAV Magazine:

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3Online Resources

https://www.dav.org/events/2019-national-convention

http://www.YouTube.com/DisabledVeterans

http://www.flickr.com/theDAV

mailto:production%40dav.org?subject=Chapter/Department%20News

http://www.Facebook.com/DAV

http://www.Twitter.com/DAVHQ

http://www.Instagram.com/DAVHQ

https://www.pinterest.com/daveterans/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/davhq/

Membership Portal AssistanceSuwannee 11–12 (Level 2)Fri., Aug. 2 – Mon., Aug. 58 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues., Aug. 68 a.m. – 10 a.m.

First Aid / VA Medical RoomSuite # 10217BProvided by Orlando VA Medical Center

Thurs., Aug. 1noon – 4 p.m. Fri., Aug. 2 – Mon., Aug. 58 a.m. – 4 p.m.Tues., Aug. 68 a.m. – noon

EMTs will be available in the St. John Foyer on Friday and the Gatlin Pre-Function area during the main business sessions and events Saturday through Tuesday.

Trust and Foundation DonationsGatlin 1 Registration (Level 1)Sat., Aug. 3 – Sun., Aug. 4 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mon., Aug. 5 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tues., Aug. 6 (Gatlin B–C, Level 1) 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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DAV national service officers will be available to counsel you and answer questions about the benefits you’ve earned or the claim you’ve filed. To take advantage of this free service, stop by the Claims Assistance Office during the hours listed below.

Claims Assistance Office

Do you have questions about your

VA benefits?

St. John’s 22 (Level 2)Sat., Aug. 3 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 4 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Mon., Aug. 5 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues., Aug. 6 9 a.m. – noon

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Registration 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Suwannee 11–12 (Level 2)

Will Call (Registration) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.St. John’s Foyer (Level 2)

Friday, August 2, 2019



DAV National Executive Committee 9 a.m.Gatlin D (Level 1)

DAV Board of Directors Meeting Immediately followingGatlin D (Level 1) NEC meeting

Membership Portal Training Seminar 11 a.m.Gatlin A1 (Level 1)

Benefits Protection Team Seminar 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Gatlin A3–4 (Level 1)

ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK®

6 Thursday, August 1 – Friday, August 2

Even District Meetings 1 – 2 p.m.(Level 2)

District 2 St. John’s 28


District 6 St. John’s 22–23








Odd District Meetings 2:15 – 3:30 p.m.(Level 2)












7Friday, August 2

Saturday, August 3, 2019



DAV/Auxiliary Joint Opening Session 8:30 a.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)

• Convention Call to Order & Welcome• Post Colors MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guard• National Anthem Doris Gonzalez• Invocation Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Welcoming Remarks Past National Commander Jim Sursely,

Convention Chairman• Remarks Harris Rosen, President and Chief Operating

Officer, Rosen Hotels and Resorts• Remarks Jerry Demings, Orange County Mayor• Introduction of National Officers• Report Dennis Nixon, National Commander• Remarks Ellen Timmerman, Auxiliary National

Commander• Presentation Kathy Dunham, Outstanding Auxiliary

Member of the Year• Remarks Jim Byrne, Acting Deputy Secretary of Veterans

Affairs• Remarks Yisel Cabrera, Community Relations Manager,

Ford Motor Company• Presentation Hailey Curnett, Jesse Brown Memorial Youth

Scholarship

8 Saturday, August 3

• Awards John Markiewicz and Clara Lewis, George H. Seal Memorial

• Presentation JD Thornock, Lead Account Manager, Military Affinity, USAA

• Remarks Paul Martino, Chief Operating Officer and President, A&W Restaurants Inc.

• Presentation Jay Erickson, President, EG America• Award Dale Dye, Bugle Award • Presentation Chris Peck, Associate Director, National

Marketing and Media, Golden Corral, and Lisa Brown, Chief Development Officer, Camp Corral

• Report Marc Burgess, National Adjutant• Presentation Hankook Tire America Corporation• Presentation Judge Patt Maney, Outstanding Disabled

Veteran of the Year• Adopt Policy• Announcements Marc Burgess, National Adjutant• Benediction Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Recess

Special thanks to our 2019 Signature Sponsors

A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY

9Saturday, August 3

DAV Convention Credentials Committee 1 – 2 p.m.St. John’s 28–29 (Level 2)

Service and Legislative Seminar 2 – 4 p.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1) See Page 18 for more information.

DAV Convention Constitution and Bylaws Committee 4:15 p.m.Conway (Level 1)

DAV Convention Employment Committee 4:15 p.m.St. John’s 25 (Level 2)

DAV Convention General Resolutions and Membership Committee 4:15 p.m.St. John’s 26–27 (Level 2)

DAV Convention Nominating Committee 4:15 p.m.St. John’s 31 (Level 2)

Commanders & Adjutants Association 4:15 p.m.Gatlin A3–4 (Level 1)

DAV/Auxiliary National Commanders’ Reception 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.Gatlin Pre-Function and Outside (Level 1)

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Memorial Service 7:30 a.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)

DAV Convention Credentials Committee 8 – 8:30 a.m.St. John’s 28–29 (Level 2)



10 Saturday, August 3 – Sunday, August 4

DAV First Business Session 9 a.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)

• Call to Order Dennis Nixon, National Commander• Invocation Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Report Credentials Committee• Report Randy Reese, Executive Director, Washington

Headquarters • Report Barry Jesinoski, Executive Director, National

Headquarters • Presentation Donna Hoffmeier, Senior Vice President,

Strategic Communications & Advocacy, TriWest Healthcare Alliance

• Presentation Nick Ripplinger, Battle Sight Technology, Arthur H. and Mary E. Wilson Award for Top Venture Impacting Veterans

• Presentation Dan Pummill, Veterans Evaluation Services • National Commander Awards Employment, Volunteer,

Service, Membership• Report Board of Directors/Treasurer• Convention Committee Reports• Announcements Marc Burgess, National Adjutant• Benediction Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Recess

DAV Convention Hospital & Voluntary Services Committee 1 p.m.St. John’s 28–29 (Level 2)

DAV Convention Legislative & Veterans Rights Committee 1 p.m.St. John’s 26–27 (Level 2)

Social Networking Seminar 1 – 2:15 p.m.Gatlin A1 (Level 1)

11Sunday, August 4

Membership Seminar 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.Gatlin D (Level 1)

POW/MIA Seminar 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.St. John’s 30 (Level 2)

Inspector General and Fundraising Seminar 2:30 – 4 p.m.Gatlin D (Level 1)

Chaplains Seminar 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.St. John’s 32 (Level 2)

Commanders and Adjutants Association 4 – 6 p.m.Gatlin A3–4 (Level 1)

Monday, August 5, 2019



Voluntary Services Seminar 9 – 10 a.m.Gatlin D (Level 1)

Communications Seminar 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Gatlin D (Level 1)

Employment Seminar 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.Gatlin D (Level 1)

Women Veterans Seminar 2 – 4 p.m.Gatlin D (Level 1)

National Service Foundation 2 p.m.Gatlin A1–2 (Level 1)

12 Sunday, August 4 – Monday, August 5

Charitable Service Trust Immediately followingGatlin A1–2 (Level 1) National Service Foundation

Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation Immediately followingGatlin A1–2 (Level 1) Charitable Service Trust

Media Outreach Seminar 3 – 4 p.m.Gatlin A3–4 (Level 1)

Estate Giving Seminar 4 p.m.Conway (Level 1)

Fun Night 8 – 10:30 p.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1) (Cash Bar)

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Registration 8 – 10 a.m.Suwannee 11–12 (Level 2)

DAV Second Business Session 8:30 a.m. Gatlin B–C (Level 1)

• Call to Order Dennis Nixon, National Commander• Invocation Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Report Convention Committees• Report Charitable Service Trust• Report Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation

The Lt. Dan Band is a DAV favorite. There’s something for everyone, and each show highlights the passion and energy each member brings to the stage.

Fun Night is sponsored by

13Monday, August 5 – Tuesday, August 6

DAV Second Business Session continued• Remarks State Commanders & Adjutants Association• Report and Awards National Service Foundation• Announcements Marc Burgess, National Adjutant• Benediction Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Recess

DAV Final Business Session 1:30 p.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)

• Call to Order Dennis Nixon, National Commander• Invocation Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Announcement Close of Registration• Report Credentials Committee, Final• Report Nominating Committee, Final• Nomination and Election of Officers• Cap Presentation Newly Elected Commander• Remarks Newly Elected Officers• Announcements Marc Burgess, National Adjutant• Benediction Michael Dover, National Chaplain• Recess

DAV National Executive Committee Immediately followingGatlin D (Level 1) DAV Final Business Session

DAV Board of Directors Immediately followingGatlin D (Level 1) NEC Meeting

Snack Break Immediately followingGatlin Pre-Function (Level 1) BOD Meeting

sponsored by

Introduction of Line Officers Dinner 6:30 – 10 p.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)

14 Tuesday, August 6

STORE HOURSSuwannee 16–17 (Level 2)

Thurs., Aug. 1 – Mon., Aug. 5 Tues., Aug. 68 a.m. – 4 p.m. 8 a.m. – noon

15DAV & Auxiliary Store

16 Floor Plan — Level 1

DAV/Auxiliary Will Call Booth

17Floor Plan — Level 2

Friday – Saturday

Seminars are open to every DAV and Auxiliary member and registered guest. You are encouraged to attend as many as possible, so decide which sessions interest you the most and which will be the greatest help in your work with DAV and the Auxiliary. Many will be available online following the convention. Learn more at dav.org/events/2019-national-convention.

Friday, August 2, 2019Membership Portal Training Seminar 11 a.m.Gatlin A1 (Level 1)Doug Wells, National Membership DirectorHeather Colemire, Membership Business Analyst

National Membership Director Doug Wells will provide instruction and orientation on the DAV membership system and membership portals. Training will also cover the duties of a chapter or department webmaster.

Benefits Protection Team Seminar 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Gatlin A3–4 (Level 1)Joy Ilem, National Legislative DirectorNational Legislative Staff

Please join us at the Benefits Protection Team Workshop for an update on DAV’s key legislative priorities for the 116th Congress, including implementation of the VA MISSION Act’s community care program, caregiver benefits expansion, women veterans, burn pit exposure, survivors’ benefits, Blue Water Navy veterans and the VA budget.

Saturday, August 3, 2019Service and Legislative Seminar 2 – 4 p.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)Jim Marszalek, National Service Director Joy Ilem, National Legislative Director

Please join us for a candid conversation with three of the most influential national leaders overseeing the Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits systems: House Veterans’ Affairs

18 Seminars


Saturday – Sunday

Committee Chairman Mark Takano, VBA Under Secretary for Benefits Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., and VHA Chief of Staff Lawrence B. Connell.

Rep. Mark Takano

Chairman, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee

Paul Lawrence, Ph.D.VBA Under Secretary

for Benefits

Lawrence B. ConnellChief of Staff, Veterans Health Administration

Sunday, August 4, 2019Social Networking Seminar 1 – 2:15 p.m.Gatlin A1 (Level 1)Mary Dever, Assistant National Communications Director

DAV is a leading voice among veterans service organizations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram, with social network audiences exceeding its membership in size. In this seminar, learn how chapters and departments can use social media to most effectively engage current and potential members, local media, officials and other key stakeholders in your communities.

Membership Seminar 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Gatlin D (Level 1)Doug Wells, National Membership Director

DAV’s membership director and the appointed members to the Interim Membership Committee will discuss relevant topics such as recruiting techniques and incentives.

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Sunday

Inspector General and Fundraising Seminar 2:30 – 4 p.m. Gatlin D (Level 1)Edward E. Hartman, Inspector General Brian Cowart, Chief Development Officer

Key points of discussion will include the importance of annual financial reporting requirements and vetting potential leaders at the department and chapter level. We will also discuss key DAV fundraising initiatives.

POW/MIA Seminar 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. St. John’s 30 (Level 2)Vincent Darcangelo, DAV POW/MIA CommitteeFern Sumpter Winbush, Principal Deputy Director, DPAA

Fern Sumpter Winbush, principal deputy director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), will be at the meeting to address our attendees.

Chaplains Seminar 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. St. John’s 32 (Level 2)Michael Dover, National ChaplainConrad Washington, Deputy Director, VA Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiative

In this seminar, you will learn suicide prevention strategies, such as:• Demonstrating sensitivity and empathy. Projecting a non-

judgmental attitude toward those requiring service.• Answering and providing appropriate assistance or intervention

for crisis/suicide calls or texts, following policies and procedures. Intervening with emergency personnel as needed.

• Answering and providing appropriate intervention.• Following up with community surveys.• Identifying active callers and following appropriate guidance.

20 Seminars

Monday

Monday, August 5, 2019 Voluntary Services Seminar 9 – 10 a.m. Gatlin D (Level 1)John Kleindienst, National Voluntary Services DirectorRon Minter, Assistant National Voluntary Services Director

Please join us as we provide an overview of our volunteer roles within VA facilities and how we interact between the national organization, state departments, chapters and the VA. We will also conduct training and provide an overview of all aspects of the representative and deputy representative positions. Further discussions will include best practices regarding our volunteer programs, including recruitment.

Communications Seminar 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Gatlin D (Level 1)Dan Clare, National Communications Director

The members section of the website offers a treasure trove of resources to help DAV leaders at every level promote and facilitate different aspects of our mission. In this seminar, we’ll tour this digital hub and review the toolkits and materials at your disposal.

Employment Seminar 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Gatlin D (Level 1)Jeff Hall, National Employment DirectorRob Lougee, Assistant National Employment Director

DAV is one of the most—if not the most—prolific charities in terms of connecting veterans with careers. This seminar will provide up-to-date information about our employment program, including job fair activities, website tools and the road ahead.

21Seminars

Monday

Women Veterans Seminar 2 – 4 p.m. Gatlin D (Level 1)Joy J. Ilem, National Legislative DirectorGuest Panelists: Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd, Executive Director, VA Center for Women Veterans Dr. Lynda C. Davis, VA Chief Veterans Experience OfficerLisa K. Kearney, Ph.D., ABPP, Acting Deputy Director, VA Office of Suicide Prevention

Please join us for an overview of DAV’s latest report, Women Veterans: The Journey Ahead, and hear from VA leaders focused on improving health care, benefits and the overall experience of women veterans using VA services.

Media Outreach Seminar 3 – 4 p.m. Gatlin A3–4 (Level 1)Todd Hunter, Assistant National Communications Director

This seminar will illustrate how local chapters can expand and further develop community outreach by engaging the media. Join the DAV Communications Department as we discuss the basics of press releases, media relations skills and community engagement. At the end of this session, you will have the tools you need to effectively communicate DAV’s efforts through local media sources to your community.

Estate Giving Seminar 4 p.m. Conway (Level 1)John Barfield, CFRE, Personal Philanthropy Programs DirectorJudie List Sweeney, CFRE, Personal Philanthropy Programs

Dreaming Beyond This World: Leave a Lasting Legacy of Love and Care Receive a free estate planning folder and learn tax-wise ways to give to DAV now or in the future through your will, trust or beneficiary designations. We will also explain gifts that provide an income for life and reveal how to create a will at no cost.

22 Seminars

Thursday, August 1, 2019



Auxiliary National Executive Committee 6:30 p.m.Panzacola F2–4 (Level 1)

DAV AUXILIARY SCHEDULE

Friday, August 2, 2019



Auxiliary Odd District Meetings 9 – 10:15 a.m.(Level 2)












Auxiliary Even District Meetings 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.(Level 2)











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Saturday, August 3, 2019



DAV/Auxiliary Joint Opening Session 8:30 a.m. Gatlin B–C (Level 1) See Pages 8–9 for details.

Special thanks to our 2019 Signature Sponsors


Auxiliary First Business Session 2 – 4 p.m. Panzacola F2–4 (Level 1)

Auxiliary Convention Nominating Committee 2:30 – 8 p.m. St. John’s 34 (Level 2)

DAV/Auxiliary National Commanders’ Reception 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.Gatlin Pre-Function and Outside (Level 1)

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Memorial Service 7:30 a.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)


25Saturday, August 3 – Sunday, August 4


Auxiliary Convention Nominating Committee 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.St. John’s 34 (Level 2)

Auxiliary Committee Meetings 9 a.m.(Level 2)

Americanism St. John’s 32

Community Service St. John’s 25

Constitution & Bylaws St. John’s 33

Junior Activities St. John’s 30

Legislation St. John’s 31

Mae Holmes St. John’s 28–29

VAVS St. John’s 26–27

Monday, August 5, 2019



Auxiliary Second Business Session 9 a.m.Panzacola F2–4 (Level 1)

• First Reading of Constitution & Bylaws• Education Scholarship Report• Awards• Second Reading of Constitution & Bylaws

26 Sunday, August 4 – Monday, August 5

Forget-Me-Not Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Panzacola G (Level 1)

Fun Night, Featuring the Lt. Dan Band 8 – 10:30 p.m. Gatlin B–C (Level 1) (Cash Bar)Fun Night is sponsored by

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Registration 8 – 10 a.m.Suwannee 11–12 (Level 2)

Auxiliary Final Business Session 9 a.m.Panzacola F2–4 (Level 1)

• Installation of NEC• Nomination and Election of Officers• Unfinished Business

Auxiliary National Executive Committee Immediately followingPanzacola F2–4 (Level 1) Auxiliary Business Session

Introduction of National Officers & Dinner 6:30 – 10 p.m.Gatlin B–C (Level 1)

27Monday, August 5 – Tuesday, August 6

Join us next year for our

100th ANNIVERSARY28 Thank You to Our 2019 Sponsors


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Get more information about our sponsors by visiting their booths in the Gatlin Pre-Function area.

August 1–4, 2020

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Join us next year for our

100th ANNIVERSARY

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https://www.dav.org/events/2020-national-convention/

Download speeches, reports and more:dav.org/events/2019-national-convention

98th National Convention

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