DAV & Auxiliary National Convention Award Highlights Outstanding Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist Samuel L. Denson , of Pensacola, Fla., is a jobs and benefits administrator. The Navy veteran has provided over 23,800 total services to veterans, including resume writing, job searches, housing, training and clothing. Last year, he conducted over 250 job development seminars with employers and more than 1,200 employer visits to solicit more than 670 job orders for veteran job seekers. Outstanding Local Veterans Employment Representative Jeff Fryer (center left), of Muskogee, Okla., who works for the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, conducts outreach to employers to assist veterans in gaining meaningful and permanent employment. By partnering with community organizations, he’s able to network with 300 employers monthly and connect Oklahoma veterans with career opportunities. He also hosts two veterans job clubs monthly and conducts seminars and training for resume writing, interview skills, dressing for success, networking, job searches and much more. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright Award Top Recruiter of the Year DAV member David Schaffner recruited 120 members during the 2017–2018 membership year. The award was accepted by Roland Paquette (left). For the 12th straight year, the Department of Texas took top honors for ending the membership year with the largest increase in new members. Department Commander Robert Simmons (center) accepted the award from Metcalf-Foster and National Membership Director Douglas K. Wells. Judge Robert S. Marx Award On behalf of the Department of Minnesota, Past Department Commander Robert Saddoris accepted the award presented to the department with the highest percentage increase in fully paid life members. Top Recruiting Awards To view more photos from the 2018 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention, visit flickr.com/theDAV. Division I: Massachusetts recruited 100.86 percent of its goal. The award was accepted by Past Department Commander Francis Whitty (center left). DAV.ORG | FACEBOOK.COM/DAV | @DAVHQ | DAVHQ 15