The DAV Chapter 8 and DAVA Unit 8
FY2027 Election Process has Begun!
March 14, 2026
CALLING ALL DAV CHAPTER 8 & DAVA UNIT 8 MEMBERS!
THIS IS WHAT YOUR VETERANS FOUGHT FOR--THE RIGHT TO SELF-GOVERNANCE BY FREELY ELECTING YOUR LEADERS!
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This Saturday, March 14th, both DAVA Unit 8 and DAV Chapter 8 held the first round of nominations for officers for the FY2027 year. This was just the beginning! Next month, on April 11th, the second round of nominations in both Unit 8 and Chapter 8 will take place, followed immediately by the FY2027 elections.
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Unit 8 meets at 0945 and Chapter 8 meets at 1200
at Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Dr.
(corner of University and N. Gilbert Rd.).
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The DAV Nominees for FY2027 office [so far] are:
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Commander: Lynn Burnett, USA
Sr. Vice: Dan Spencer, USN
1st Jr. Vice: Lisa Patenge, USN
2nd Jr. Vice: Could this be you?
Treasurer: Don Wyatt, USA
Chaplain: Diana Crane, USA
Judge Advocate: (Incumbent: Howard Doll, USN)
Executive Board: Jerry Buza, USA
Executive Board: Jim Ellis, USN
Executive Board: Carol Ellis, USN
DEC: (Incumbent: Debbie Roberts, USAF)
Alt DEC: (Incumbent: Helen Krsul, USAF)
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Any member wanting to vote in the elections must have either their membership card or a government photo ID that can be checked against the chapter/unit membership list. New members, please bring your temporary card (receipt from when you joined) if you have not yet received your permanent card. Nominees must be physically present to accept a nomination and to be elected.
In accordance with both DAV and DAVA Bylaws, voting must be done at the time of the election, in-person, after members have been verified. No proxy, videoconference, or absentee votes may be cast.