MN DAV Chapter #38 Park Rapids

06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

Fishing trip #2 also brought in fish. Again a big shout out to Wave Warrior guide service for making memories. I think group #1 has the trophy this year.

06/17/2026

The DAV Chapter 38 RV Fish House got a new face-lift today. Thank you Pat at Innovative Signs and Graffix, it looks amazing. The fish house is available for Veterans and family members to use. It is parked at Big Pines Resort in Park Rapids. Contact Rich to make a reservation. (218) 289-1773.

06/13/2026

Women Veterans Recognition Day is June 12. This day is to honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of women in the U.S. Armed Forces, marking the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. The DAV of MN Women Veterans Committee sponsored volunteers (Veterans and Community Members) to hand out cookies at the VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics for Women Veterans Recognition Day. Thank you all for what you do!

06/12/2026

To honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of women in the U.S. Armed Forces, marking the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

A little rainy yet still a good day to golf and support MAC-V 2026 Salute to Service Women Golf Tournament. Rich won the party cart again this year!

06/11/2026

For those who don’t know me, my name is Robert, and I recently stepped into the role of Assistant Outdoor Program Manager with MN DAV Chapter #38 Park Rapids.

This position means a lot to me because not long ago, I was in a place where life wasn’t going the way I thought it would.
After making some major life changes, I found myself facing setbacks, closed doors, and plans that didn’t turn out the way I expected. It was a difficult period, and like many veterans experience at different points in life, I found myself struggling to find direction and reconnect with purpose.

During that time, I had the opportunity to attend a hunt in Africa through support provided largely by the Minnesota State DAV.

At first, I questioned whether I deserved to go and worried about the cost—even with most of the trip covered. But I went, committed fully to the experience, and it ended up changing far more than I expected.

What I found wasn’t just a hunt.
I found challenge, connection, perspective, and time outdoors that reminded me there is still so much life to experience. That trip had a real impact on me, and it reinforced something I now strongly believe: getting veterans outdoors can make a difference.

Not every veteran needs the same thing—but opportunities to hunt, fish, explore, connect, and simply get outside can have an impact that’s hard to explain until you experience it.
That’s why I accepted this role.

My goal with Hubbard County DAV Chapter 38 is to help create more opportunities for veterans to experience the outdoors and to make sure more people get the same chance I was given.

This is where community support matters.
If you’d like to help, support doesn’t have to mean writing a check.
• Landowners willing to provide access for hunts or outdoor events can make a huge impact.
• Guides, outfitters, anglers, and outdoorsmen willing to donate time or experiences can directly change lives.
• Businesses and community members can support events, sponsorships, tournaments, and veteran outreach efforts.

If you have opportunities for hunts, fishing trips, outdoor experiences, or would like to support these efforts in any way, we would love to connect.

I know firsthand the impact these opportunities can have—and I want to help bring that experience to as many veterans as possible.

Thank you for supporting our veterans and helping us get them back into the outdoors.

06/09/2026

A little foggy this morning but we had success on the first fishing trip with wave warrior guide service on lake Superior. Thank you the captains and first mates for making it happen.