96 th Annual State Convention. May 18-21, Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center of Alexandria Alexandria, LA.

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1 96 th Annual State Convention Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center of Alexandria

2 Disabled American Veterans, Department of Louisiana 96 th Annual State Convention Thursday, May 18, 2017 Noon 4:00 PM Convention Registration Solarium Check in time 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Veteran s Benefit Briefing Al Leger Camellia 3:00 5:00 PM Standing Committee Meetings Magnolia (All meetings follow each other directly) Ways & Means Committee Membership Committee Hospital Service Commission Finance & Budget Committee Awards & Recognition Committee 5:30 PM until Hospitality Room Room 140 RECESS UNTIL FRIDAY Friday, May 19, :00 AM 4:00 PM Convention Registration Solarium 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Memorial Service Dept. Chaplains Conference Center 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Joint Opening Session Conference Center Opening Rev. Dr. Ernest Marcelle, Jr. Posting of Colors JROTC National Anthem Alyssia S. Broussard Pledge of Allegiance Introduction of Local Guests Introduction of Commander Introduction of VIPs Introduction of National Officers Introduction of Department Officers Introduction of Auxiliary Commander Introduction of Auxiliary Officers Dept. Adjutant PDC Ed Gary 11:30 AM RECESS FOR LUNCH HOSPITALITY ROOM Room 140 1:30 PM 4:00 PM Department Executive Meeting Conference Center Roll Call Adjutant Gary Call for Reading of Minutes of last Convention Adjutant Gary Unfinished Business New Business Appointment of Committee Chairman and Advisor Adjutant Gary

3 Disabled American Veterans, Department of Louisiana 96 th Annual State Convention Friday, May 19, 2017 (Continued After 10 Minute Recess) 1 st Business Session Conference Center Credentials Committee Report Chairman PDC Lee Richard Report of Department Officers Jr. Past Department Commander PDC Ed Kalk Sergeant-at-Arms Javis Tauzin Chaplain Rev. Dr. Ernest Marcelle, Jr. Judge Advocate Charles Tex Stevenson Third Jr. Vice Commander Craig Brower Second Jr. Vice Commander Gene Durand First Jr. Vice Commander John Mercer Senior Vice Commander Mason Causey Treasurer PNEC/PDC Kevin Wenthe Adjutant PDC Edward Gary Commander Dave Sensat Treasurer s Training Treasurer Wenthe Claims Question & Answer Period NSO Supervisor Adjutant Gary RECESS UNTIL SATURDAY 5:30 PM Hospitality Room Room 140 7:00 PM N.O.T.R. Rendezvous Conference Center Saturday, May 20, :00 AM 12:00 Noon Convention Registration Solarium 9:00 AM 2 nd Business Session Conference Center Credentials Committee Report Chairman PDC Lee Richard Report of VAVS Chairman James M. Mike Cox, PDC Report of NSO Supervisor NSO Supervisor Report of Women Veterans Representative Report of LDVA Commission Don Beasley, Chairman Report of HSC Chairman PDC Paul Hermann, Jr. Report of Ways & Means Chairman 2 nd JVC Gene Durand Report of Membership Chairman 1 st JVC John Mercer 8 th District Report NEC/PDC Johnnie Carver National Officer Presentation Ron Hope, DAV Past National Commander 11:00 AM RECESS FOR LUNCH - HOSPITALITY ROOM Room :00 Noon Past Dept. Commanders Lunch Camellia

4 Disabled American Veterans, Department of Louisiana 96 th Annual State Convention Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Continued After Lunch) 1:30 PM Convention Committee Meetings Conference Center (All Meetings Follow Each Other Directly) Resolution Committee Chairman 1 st JVC John Mercer Benefits Protection Team Committee Chairman 2 nd JVC Gene Durand Constitution & Bylaws Committee Chairman Judge Advocate Tex Stevenson Time & Place Committee Chairman Sr. VC Mason Causey Civil Service/Service Officers & Rehabilitation Committee Chairman Al Leger Nominating Committee Chairman PNEC/PDC Kevin Wenthe RECESS UNTIL SUNDAY 6:00 PM Banquet/ Auction to follow Dinner Conference Center Sunday, May 21, :00 AM Inter-Faith Church Service Conference Center 9:00 AM 3 rd Business Session Conference Center Call To Order Final Credentials Report Chairman PDC Lee Richard Unfinished Business Committee Reports Finance &Budget Chairman Sr. VC Mason Causey Resolutions Chairman 1 st JVC John Mercer Benefits Protection Team Chairman 2 nd JVC Gene Durand Constitution & By-Laws Chairman Tex Stevenson Time & Place Chairman Sr. JVC Mason Causey Civil Service/ Service Officers and Rehabilitation Chairman Al Leger Nominating Chairman PNEC/PDC Kevin Wenthe ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMEN 11:00 AM Department Executive Committee Meeting Conference Center New Dept. Commander Roll Call Department Adjutant Appointments of Positions Department Commander New Business Department Commander Department Adjutant ADJOURNMENT NOTE: The new Dept. Commander will hold a meeting of all Dept. Line Officers immediately following Adjournment. All Dept. Line Officers are also asked to remain to take individual and group photos after the meetings.

5 Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Department of Louisiana Annual State Convention Thursday, May 18, 2017 Noon 4:00 PM Convention Registration Solarium 5:30 PM until Hospitality Room Room 140 Friday, May 19, :00 AM 4:00 PM Convention Registration Solarium All Officers Wear White 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Memorial Service Dept. Chaplains Conference Center 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Joint Opening Session Conference Center 11:30 AM RECESS FOR LUNCH HOSPITALITY ROOM Room 140 1:30 PM State Executive Meeting Camellia Call To Order Pledge Patriotic Instructor Gertie Duplechain, PSC Roll Call Adjutant Carolyn Sensat, PSC Installation of SEC Members (If necessary) Presentation & Acceptance of SEC Meeting Minutes Appointment of Committees Unfinished Business Adjutant C. Sensat, PSC Executive Session Camellia (Immediately following State Executive Meeting) First Business Session (Immediately following Executive Session) Purpose of DAVA Convention Chairman Jenny Figueron Presentation of Colors Conductress D Ambra Perkins Color Bearer Barbara Comeaux Banner Bearer Winona Sepulvado, PSC Pledge of Allegiance Gertie Duplechain, PSC Welcome Address Convention Chairman Jenny Figueron Presentation of Gavel to Commander Response Introduction of National Representative Introduction of Distinguished Guests Introduction of Past Department Commanders Adjutant C. Sensat, PSC Preliminary Report of Credentials Mary K. Dyer, PSC Rules of the Convention Gertie Duplechain, PSC Standing Rules Presentation & Acceptance of Convention Minutes Election of Nominating Committee Adjutant C. Sensat, PSC RECESS UNTIL SATURDAY 5:30 PM Hospitality Room Room 140

6 Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Department of Louisiana Annual State Convention Saturday, May 20, :00 AM-12 Noon Registration Solarium 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 2 nd Business Session Camellia Opening Credentials Report Mary K. Dyer, PSC First Audit Report First Finance & Budget Report Reports of Department Chairman Presentation of Awards (3 minutes) RECESS FOR LUNCH HOSPITALITY ROOM Room :00 Noon Past State Commanders Luncheon Rattan 1:30 PM Third Business Session Camellia Department Commander Address National Service Officer Reports of Department Officers National Auxiliary Representative Discussion on Forget-Me-Not Luncheon NSO Supervisor Craig Brower Frances J. Costa, National Aux. Cmdr. Adjutant Carolyn Sensat, PSC RECESS UNTIL SUNDAY 6:00 PM Banquet/Auction Following Dinner Conference Center Sunday, May 21, :00 AM Church Service Inter-Faith Conference Center Department Chaplains 9:00 AM Fourth and Final Business Session Camellia Final Reading of Finance Committee Chairman Report of Resolution Committee Chairman Old Business New Business Final Reading of Credentials Mary K. Dyer, PSC Report of Nominating Committee Chairman Election and Installation of Officers Presentation of Commanders Pins Closing Retiring of Colors Adjournment New Commander NOTE: The new State Commander will hold a meeting of all State Line Officers immediately following Adjournment. All State Line Officers are also asked to remain to take individual and group photos after the meetings.