DAV Indiana

Events

Upcoming events and activities across DAV Indiana chapters. All events listed are open to the public.

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22Oct

DAV Indiana Officer Academy

Cancelled
9:00 AM 170 Airport Pkwy, Greenwood, IN 46143

Every DAV (Disabled American Veterans) chapter depends on its officers. Join us on Thursday, October 22, for Chapter Officer Training, hosted by the DAV Department of Indiana. The session is built to give new and returning officers the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead their chapters well. Department leadership will walk through the responsibilities of each chapter office and the practical steps that keep a chapter in good standing. Topics include: Roles and duties of chapter officers Chapter bylaws, meeting procedure, and good governance Financial stewardship, recordkeeping, and required annual filings Using MyDAV.org for Annual Financial Reports and compliance submissions Making the most of the Leadership Reference Book, your ongoing guide for chapter and state officers Resources and support available from the Department and DAV National Whether you're stepping into your first office or have served for years, this is a chance to ask questions, compare notes with fellow officers from across Indiana, and make sure your chapter is positioned to keep serving veterans and their families.

23Oct

DAV Indiana Officer Academy (EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HOTEL AVAILABILITY)

Cancelled
9:00 AM 170 Airport Pkwy, Greenwood, IN 46143

Every DAV (Disabled American Veterans) chapter depends on its officers. Join us on Thursday, October 22, for Chapter Officer Training, hosted by the DAV Department of Indiana. The session is built to give new and returning officers the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead their chapters well. Department leadership will walk through the responsibilities of each chapter office and the practical steps that keep a chapter in good standing. Topics include: Roles and duties of chapter officers Chapter bylaws, meeting procedure, and good governance Financial stewardship, recordkeeping, and required annual filings Using MyDAV.org for Annual Financial Reports and compliance submissions Making the most of the Leadership Reference Book, your ongoing guide for chapter and state officers Resources and support available from the Department and DAV National Whether you're stepping into your first office or have served for years, this is a chance to ask questions, compare notes with fellow officers from across Indiana, and make sure your chapter is positioned to keep serving veterans and their families.

1Nov

Tippecanoe County Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair

9:30 am Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, East Pavilion, 1406 Teal Rd, Lafayette, IN 47905

Chapter 27 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in partnership with the Tippecanoe County Commissioners and sponsorships from the City of Lafayette, the City of West Lafayette, the DAV Department of Indiana Service Foundation, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Trish’s Red Bird Café, Wintek, Bombas, Great Harvest Bread Company, the Universalist Unitarian Church, Starbucks, and Life Smiles Dentistry are hosting a County-Wide Veteran Stand Down and Resource Fair at the East Pavilion of the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds on November 1, 2026 from 9:30-11:30 am for the Stand Down and 12:00-2:00 pm for the Resource Fair. A Veterans Stand Down is a community-based, grassroots event designed to help homeless/unhoused and at-risk Veterans by bringing them together in one location to receive a wide range of supplies, services, and support. Besides the sponsoring organizations, there are over 50 community partner organizations attending to provide the following services: Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, wellness checks, mental health support, dental check-ups, haircuts, employment assistance, financial counseling, recovery / addiction counseling, educational opportunities, peer support, insurance education, and gaming therapy. All Veterans participating in the Stand Down must be pre-registered at one of the following locations: LTHC, Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM), Mental Health America (MHA) Wabash Valley Region, Mary T. Klinker Veteran Resource Center, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) West Central Indiana, the Outreach Advocacy Center, the West Lafayette Library, Valley Oaks, and the Social or Outreach teams at the Lafayette or West Lafayette Police Departments and The Tippecanoe County Sherrif’s Office. Registrations end October 15. The Resource Fair is free and open to the public to showcase our local Veteran Service Organizations and community partners working with Veterans daily. Don’t forget to set your clocks back 1-hour or you’ll be too early for the events!

5Dec

DAV Veteran Benefits Seminar

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11:30 AM 600 S. Washington St. Marion, IN 46953

Veteran Benefits Seminar – Marion December 5, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Marion Public Library, 600 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953 Are you getting all the benefits you’ve earned? DAV Department of Indiana invites veterans, their family members, and surviving spouses from Marion and the surrounding area to a free Veteran Benefits Seminar. You’ll learn about the VA benefits available to you and your family, including disability compensation, health care, pension, and survivor benefits. You’ll also get your questions answered by people who work these claims every day. Accredited DAV Service Officers will be on site to meet one-on-one and help you start or review a VA claim right there. All DAV assistance is free. You never have to pay for help filing a VA claim. To get the most out of your visit, please bring: * Your DD-214 or other discharge paperwork * A photo ID * Any VA letters or decisions you’ve received * Medical records related to your condition, if you have them * Marriage and dependent information (birth certificates, Social Security numbers), if you plan to add family members to a claim Family members and caregivers are welcome. No registration is required, but walk-in claims assistance is first come, first served.