DAV Chapter 57: Burnsville, NC

09/03/2026

Our September meeting is scheduled for 10am THIS Saturday, September 5th. We will be at the MASONIC LODGE,
23 Robertson Street, Burnsville. We will have a light meal afterwards. All Veterans and their families are invited!

08/30/2026

Our DAV unit was at the Madison County Veterans Benefits Fair yesterday. We shared information about our meetings and social opportunities, and helped Veterans get signed up for benefits.

08/30/2026

We are proud to provide Military Funeral Honors to our community.

08/23/2026

Attention! If you’re looking at getting or increasing your VA Disability benefits, and are available THIS SATURDAY, there is a Veterans Benefits Fair at ABTech in Marshall (Madison County), from 9am to 2pm. Free BBQ lunch for Veterans provided.

See the attached flyer for more information!

08/20/2026

We invite our community Veterans and their families to join us September 10th, at our Mountain Vets Connect Fall Festival. Located at the Masonic Lodge, 23 Robertson Street, Burnsville. Starting at 6pm (1800 hours) and ending at 8pm (2000 hours). This is a FREE event. We will begin with a dinner of Chili and fixings, then have fun at some indoor/outdoor carnival games.

08/13/2026

Don’t forget: tomorrow, Thursday August 13, at 1800 hours (6pm), Mountain Vets Connect will meet for our monthly Family Game Night.

Where: 23 Robertson Street, Burnsville (the Masonic Lodge)

Time: 1800-2000 hours

What: BINGO night. Theme is “Gone Fishing”, so feel free to dress for the theme!

Dinner: Hotdogs, Chips, Oranges, and Dessert made by Nina Miller! Drinks also provided.

Cost: Absolutely FREE (though we do accept donations for the food)!

Games: BINGO! If you would like to contribute towards prizes, just bring a random item from your home or the Dollar Tree! 😄

Questions? Text Angela at 828-768-3696.

08/01/2026

Don’t forget!! Today is the ANNUAL PICNIC!

Please join us (any Veterans and their families in the community, not just paid DAV/A members)!

Today, at Ray Cort Park (beside the public swimming pool) in the Large Pavilion. Starts at 3pm!

Tea, Burgers and Hot Dogs are provided. Lots of other sides and fixings will be brought by members.

07/12/2026

Please note: this is not an official DAV activity. This is a community post, asking for anyone willing to attend a funeral for a Veteran with no family or friends.

**** Call For Attendance (Johnson City, TN) ****

On July 15, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Mountain Home National Cemetery will host a solemn Unaccompanied Veterans Ceremony for Marsha Bishop, U.S. Air Force.

The ceremony will take place at the MHNC Annex committal shelter at 3:00 p.m., and will be accompanied by brief remarks, a moment of silence, and the playing of Taps.

Wednesday, 15 July @ 3pm
Mountain Home National Cemetery
215 Heroes Drive
Johnson City, TN, 37684

06/24/2026

Legislative Day in Raleigh.

06/20/2026

You have heard our Legislative Liaison speak about the Major Richard Star Act, and he urges us to contact our legislators to support this act.

For those advocating for HRES1247 (Discharge) please use what VFW provided as its tailored for this. We need to flood inboxes / phones now more than ever as we have maintained steady social media pressure.

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Congress already supports the Major Richard Star Act. Now it is time to bring it to a vote.A discharge petition has been filed in the House of Representatives to take action on this long-overdue legislation for combat-disabled veterans.If enough...