See what we do on the weekends

The POW/MIA memorial

The local Chapter of D.A.V. has been involved with helping Veterans for quite a long time already. In the past 4 years we have joined forces with other chapters in Minnesota and joined the Trailer Program. This program is called Trailer Program because the Department of Minnesota D.A.V. has trailers that we all ship clothes to the Twin Cities in. Prior to the Trailer Program the Chapter got it's revenue from having Swiss Steak Dinners that were served at The American Legion Clubrooms or The Veterans of Foreign Wars Clubrooms. Once the Trailer Program took off here in Austin, we haven't had any more Swiss Steak Dinners. We have been able to keep enough revenue coming in through this program. The proceeds we receive from this program are used in Mower County to Help Veterans. We have built wheelchair ramps and purchased wheelchairs and walkers for needy Veterans. Also we donate to the Austin Area Veterans Council who distributes baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas each year. With the help of Chapter members as Volunteers we can accomplish many things.

Thank You to the Volunteers

Rich

The Loading Crew

Left to Right.
Chet Hoeper, Rich Prizler, John Friedrich, Dick Gleason, Arnie Earl, Bud Campbell

This Van purchase was Spearheaded By Chapter #27

Trailer used to haul clothes

Our 2nd Ramp built for a Veteran with needs