DAV Chapter 4 Minot, ND

09/12/2025

Minot State Student Grace Alvarez Receives Bob Fix Memorial Scholarship from DAV Chapter 4
Minot, ND — The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 4 proudly awarded the $1,000 Bob Fix Memorial Scholarship to Grace Alvarez, a student at Minot State University, during its business meeting held on September 11, 2025. The scholarship was presented by Ron Garcia, Chairman of the DAV Chapter 4 Scholarship Committee.
Grace was joined by her parents, Eric and Sommer Alvarez, as members of the chapter recognized her academic achievements. DAV Chapter 4 continues its mission to serve disabled veterans and their families through outreach, advocacy, and recognition programs across the Minot community.
Photo Caption: (L–R) Sommer Alvarez, Eric Alvarez, Grace Alvarez, Ron Garcia

09/08/2025

Some photos from DAV Chapter 4 Forget-Me-Not Day September 6, 2025. Thanks to all the stores that participated. We appreciate your cooperation: All 4 Marketplace foods stores, Cash Wise Foods, Menards, and Runnings. Thanks for your support.

08/15/2025

Pic 1 (L–R: Frank Senn, Joe Hall) At the Annual Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4 Picnic held August 14 at Minot’s Oak Park, Joe Hall—Adjutant and Treasurer of the DAV Department of North Dakota—presented Chapter 4 Commander Frank Senn with a plaque recognizing Chapter 4 as North Dakota’s Outstanding DAV Chapter of the Year. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Minot Chapter has earned this prestigious honor.

Pic 2 (L–R: Jim Davenport, Joe Hall) During the Chapter 4 Picnic, Joe Hall presented Service Officer Jim Davenport with a plaque honoring him as North Dakota’s Outstanding DAV Member of the Year.

Pic 3 Lamar Kruckenberg, Commander of the DAV Department of North Dakota, looks on as Joe Hall presents awards during the Chapter 4 picnic.

Pic 4 Chapter 4 Group Photo at DAV Picnic

07/04/2025

At a DAV Coffee on July 2nd, Jim Davenport presented a thank-you plaque to Frank Senn. Minot DAV Chapter 4 supported a very successful Vietnam Veterans Celebration on March 29, 2025, at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. It marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The theme was: "The Parade that Never Happened." It featured guest speaker, Michael Miller, Vice Admiral USN Ret., a native of Minot. There were well over 400 attendees. Jim pointed out that the plaque was meant to show the Vietnam Veterans Committee's appreciation to the members of DAV Chapter 4 for the monetary and volunteer support that helped make it a success. Other organizations supporting the Celebration were: Minot VFW Post 753, Dakota Agronomy Partners of Minot, Kenmare ND Veterans Club, Ryan Automotive Group of Minot.

(L-R) Jim Davenport, Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Committee, Frank Senn, Minot DAV Chapter 4 Commander.

04/18/2025

DAV Chapter 4 Coffee Event
On April 16, the Chapter 4 Coffee event brought together numerous veterans and supporters in anticipation of their upcoming Honor Flight. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie, pride, and excitement as attendees shared stories, laughter, and heartfelt moments. The event served as a platform to honor these courageous individuals and extend best wishes for their forthcoming journey.
The Honor Flight program is a profound initiative that provides veterans with an opportunity to visit and tour our nation's military monuments in Washington, DC. It is a gesture of gratitude and respect for their service, allowing them to witness firsthand the recognition and commemoration of their sacrifices.
The veterans departing from Minot will embark on a journey that encompasses visits to historically significant landmarks, memorials, and monuments dedicated to honoring the bravery and heroism of those who have served in the armed forces. These sites include the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Arlington National Cemetery, among others.

02/10/2025

Photo (L-R)Jim Davenport, Paul Simonson, Frank Senn

Not in photo-Doug Benjamin-Taps, Ric Montoya-Ceremony Narrator, Vickie Simonson-DAV Photographer

Members of Minot DAV Chapter 4 presented the Missing Man Table Ceremony at the National Wild Turkey, Souris River Basin Longbeards 24 Anniversary Hunting Heritage Banquet at the Grand Hotel Ball Room February 8, 2025.

A missing man table is a ceremony and memorial that is set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

01/08/2025

The Minot State University Military Resource Center Appreciates the outstanding assistance provided by Minot Chap 4 DAV members in support of the "2025 Marketplace for Kids Flag Etiquette classes.
In 5 sessions just over 250 students received expert hands-on flag folding and etiquette instruction! Instructors - Skip Gjerde, Ray Moreau, Jim Weaver, Laura Grattan, Warren Anderson, Paul Engeldinger
THANK YOU!!!!!
Andy Heitkamp
Director| Military Resource Center
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY
500 University Avenue W
Minot, ND 58707
701-858-4002 | MinotStateU.edu

11/07/2024

Doug Kalmbach, a Minot DAV Chapter 4 member from Lignite, ND was presented a Quilt of Valor by the Peace and Honor Quilts of Valor organization in Minot. Doug is a U.S. Army Infantry combat veteran of Vietnam. The presentation took place in the Dakota Territory Air Museum Hangar in Minot.
In photo-Luanne Duchsherer of Minot Peace and Honor Quilts of Valor presents Doug his Quilt of Valor. Sharleen Larson, not in photo, read citation of Doug's military service.

09/27/2024

DAV MINOT GIVES AREA VETERANS HONOR FLIGHT SENDOFF
At a Disabled American Veterans(DAV) Coffee Social on September 18, fourteen area veterans, were given a cake and coffee sendoff for their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. On Sunday September 29. Twelve of the fourteen are in photo. In no particular order they are:
David Almay-Minot,
Duane Branson-Minot
Gordon Christenson-Minot
Jan Clapper-Minot
Calvin Couse-Minot
Richard Johnson-Minot
Robert Ludwig-Minot
Leroy Schoffstall, Minot
Gary Strandberg, Minot
Orlan Swensrud, Minot
James Strandberg, Mohall
Donald Wible, Velva
James Bruder, Mohall
James Wegener, Stanley

09/24/2024

08/28/2024

Members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4 of Minot & Auxiliary will be accepting donations for Forget-Me-Not flowers on Friday Aug. 30 from 10 to 2pm at Cash Wise, several MarketPlace stores & Home of Economy. Any size donation is very welcome. See attached photo of the Forget Me Not Story. Thanks for your support.

08/07/2024

Attached are photos of Minot DAV Chapter 4 Members Roger C and Wayne C while they were participating in the A&W National Root Beer Float Day DAV fundraiser. The photos were taken at the A&W restaurant on South Broadway in Minot. A&W has been a huge DAV supporter at the national level for many years. Wayne and Roger were there to show our support for A&W's efforts to raise money for DAV and to answer questions about DAV from the public.