About Us

(updated: 07/24/2026)

What is the DAV?

DAV is an organization of veterans helping veterans. We have over 1.3 million of your fellow veterans who have joined DAV to take advantage of the wide range of membership benefits. We receive no government funding and look out for our members 100% of the time because we have been in their shoes. We are proud of our 90+ year history of helping our country’s veterans, proud of our record of fighting for your rights and proud of working alongside so many other non-profits and advocacy organizations to make sure that we fulfill our promises to the men and women who have served. Most of all, we are proud to serve our country’s veterans as you so steadfastly served us

When do we meet?/Where Do We
Meet?


We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month – Doors open at 0900 – Lunch is provided (no meetings in June and January)
Rolling Oaks Baptist Church
6401 Wenzel Road
San Antonio, TX 78233-3953
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Chapter Officers

Larry Whatley
Commander
Ricky Vasquez
Sr. Vice Commander
Lori Surgnier
Jr. Vice Commander
Clyde Bragg
Chaplain
Gwendolyn Thompson
Treasurer/Judge Advocate
Bobby Rivera
Sgt At Arms

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Appointed

Miss Ellie
Chapter Mascot
Chris Lalich
Adjutant

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Executive Committee

Larry Whatley
Commander
Rickey Vasquez
Jr Vice Commander
Lori Surgnier
Jr Vice Commander
Gwendolyn Thompson
Treasurer

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Committee Chairs

Joseph Harrison
Benefits Protection Team Leader (BPTL)
Kathy Kaberides
Communications
Lori Surgnier
Local Volunteer Assistance Program (LVAP)

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Member Representatives On Executive Committee

Karla Jordan
Joseph Harrison
Zakiya Norris

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