DAV Magazine — March/April 2017
NEW ORLEANS to host DAV National Convention
July 29 – August 1, 2017
Hilton New Orleans, Riverside
This year, the DAV National Convention returns to the Big Easy. A city known for its vibrant nightlife and culturally diverse history, New Orleans is truly like no place you’ve ever been.
New Orleans offers something of interest for everyone—family-friendly attractions, spectacular architecture, the sounds of jazz and zydeco music filling the air, and the extravagant, colorful fanfare of Bourbon Street.
After spending time working alongside fellow veterans to help shape DAV’s future, you can experience a multitude of one-of-a-kind experiences in the city. New Orleans cuisine, largely influenced by Creole, Cajun and French flavors, is widely held as some of the best in the country. You can experience beautiful historic sites and museums throughout the French Quarter and Garden District, check off a ride on the streetcars from your bucket list, or take the kids to see the Louisiana black bear lounging in his own personal bathtub at the Audubon Zoo. With seemingly endless shopping, dining and recreational activities, New Orleans has attractions for all to enjoy.
DAV’s national convention is an opportunity to advocate for ill and injured veterans, to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow DAV members, and to take ownership of this organization and its yearly agenda. However, it also allows for a hearty dose of fun in this premier vacation destination.
This year, as you make plans, please note that the convention will return to the traditional Saturday-through-Tuesday schedule. Additionally, mark your calendars as Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have been invited to play Sunday night.
Our special room rate is $130 per single or double. Reservations can be made online at aws.passkey.com/e/15933734 or by calling 800-Hiltons (800-445-8667) or 504-561-0500. If making reservations by phone, be sure to say that you are reserving under the Disabled American Veterans room block.
Learn More Online
Visit dav.org/events/2017-national-convention for more information.
Travel Assistance
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can facilitate the screening of injured or wounded veterans. After making flight reservations, veterans (or their care coordinators) should contact a TSA Cares representative by calling tollfree 855-787-2227 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. A representative will either provide screening information relevant to the veteran’s disability, or the veteran may be referred to experts at TSA to help them through the screening process.
Hilton New Orleans, Riverside
This year, the DAV National Convention returns to the Big Easy. A city known for its vibrant nightlife and culturally diverse history, New Orleans is truly like no place you’ve ever been.
New Orleans offers something of interest for everyone—family-friendly attractions, spectacular architecture, the sounds of jazz and zydeco music filling the air, and the extravagant, colorful fanfare of Bourbon Street.
After spending time working alongside fellow veterans to help shape DAV’s future, you can experience a multitude of one-of-a-kind experiences in the city. New Orleans cuisine, largely influenced by Creole, Cajun and French flavors, is widely held as some of the best in the country. You can experience beautiful historic sites and museums throughout the French Quarter and Garden District, check off a ride on the streetcars from your bucket list, or take the kids to see the Louisiana black bear lounging in his own personal bathtub at the Audubon Zoo. With seemingly endless shopping, dining and recreational activities, New Orleans has attractions for all to enjoy.
DAV’s national convention is an opportunity to advocate for ill and injured veterans, to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow DAV members, and to take ownership of this organization and its yearly agenda. However, it also allows for a hearty dose of fun in this premier vacation destination.
This year, as you make plans, please note that the convention will return to the traditional Saturday-through-Tuesday schedule. Additionally, mark your calendars as Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have been invited to play Sunday night.
Our special room rate is $130 per single or double. Reservations can be made online at aws.passkey.com/e/15933734 or by calling 800-Hiltons (800-445-8667) or 504-561-0500. If making reservations by phone, be sure to say that you are reserving under the Disabled American Veterans room block.
Learn More Online
Visit dav.org/events/2017-national-convention for more information.
Travel Assistance
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can facilitate the screening of injured or wounded veterans. After making flight reservations, veterans (or their care coordinators) should contact a TSA Cares representative by calling tollfree 855-787-2227 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. A representative will either provide screening information relevant to the veteran’s disability, or the veteran may be referred to experts at TSA to help them through the screening process.
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