The McCormick Area Veterans Association (MAVA)
The McCormick Area Veterans Association (MAVA) is located in Savannah Lakes Village, SC, but also serves the area’s neighboring counties. Honorably discharged members from all service branches are welcome. There’s no rank in MAVA. As suggested by our motto, “Vets For Vets," our purpose is to promote fellowship & assistance among service veterans, immediate family members & survivors in our greater community. We’re also associated with the Long Cane NSDAR chapter.
Activities include:
- Assistance & Visits to Veterans Hospitals
- Field Trips
- Flag Retirement Ceremonies
- Food Bank Donations
- Guest Speakers
- Home Assistance as abilities permit
- Wreaths Across America – local cemeteries
- And More
Featured Events, Items & Notices
18 June (Thu.) R. Campbell, Anderson, SC VA Home Visit
0800-1700
Presentation of 16 Quilts of Valor
Meet to Carpool at the SLV Rec. Center - 385 Country Club Dr., McCormick, SC
OR
Go straight to the Facility - 4605 Belton Hwy., Anderson, SC 29621
Visit Part Day, Half Day or Full Day
Contact Jim Costello for further information
Revolutionary War Roll Call
Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Independence
Honoring McCormick County's & United States' Veterans
July 1 (Wed.) 2026 (Rain Date July 2)
McCormick Veterans Memorial Plaza & MACK Park behind
Across from Town Hall
(117 Veterans Memorial Dr., formerly W. Augusta St.)
9:15 a.m. - Entirely FREE Event Opens with RevWar Era Displays/Demos: Candle Wicking Embroidery, Continental Military, Quill Writing, Regulator (Backcountry Justice), Sewing, Stone Cutting, Woodwind Instruments; Author Book Signing (Amphitheater) - Open Air Artillery/Cannon & Flintlock Firing Demonstrations, Period Musician - Children Activities/Kids Patriotic Dessert Plus Info Booths (MACK Patio)
10 a.m. - Formal Ceremony Begins, Honoring All Veterans & Those Currently Serving in the Military as well as Their Families, Patriotic Songs, Specifically Recognize McCormick County’s Revolutionary War Veterans by way of a Roll Call/Bell Ringing followed by a 21-Gun Salute & the Playing of Taps
Upon Conclusion of the Ceremony around 11 a.m., Complimentary Refreshments will be served while Demonstrations & Displays continue until approximately 11:30
Free Bottled Ice Water Thoughtout Event
Click HERE to view/print Event Notice Flyer shown above
Click HERE to view/print detailed Program as of 5-25-2026
Presented by McCormick County Veterans Assoc. & Long Cane Chapter NSDAR Assisted by McCormick County Historical Commission & Town of McCormick
Contact Wayne Ehrensberger for further information
16 July (Thu.) 2026 - Veterans & Their Families Appreciation Day
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Greenwood Veterans Center/Hall of Heroes Museum
106 Main St. N., Greenwood, SC 29646
Complimentary Food Provided
Door Prizes
Support Vendors with Free Handouts
Click HERE to view/print the flyer
McCormick's Food Pantry MAVA Donation Request - May
Any canned Chef Boyardee product, any size canned potatoes, any size box of breakfast cereal
You can also donate last month's request - Facial Tissues
Click HERE to view MAVA's 2025 Achievements Data
Shorelines Articles
- 04-2026 - VA Home Vets Thank MAVA for Christmas Gifts pg. 11
- 01-2023 - DAR/MAVA Grave Cleaning Project & MAVA Officers Speak at DAR Meeting pg. 20
- 12-2022 - Toccoa, GA Field Trip pg. 10
- 02-2022 - MAVA Update pg. 10
- 09-2021 - Quilt of Valor Ceremony pg. 8
Photos
Most recently added Gallery Photos: Presentation of WAA Certificates of Appreciation & McCormick Veterans Memorial Plaza Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4-02-2026
Videos
John Yerdon's Honor Flight 131 OH to DC 5-9-2024
Wreaths Across America Day - McCormick, SC 12-17-22
Pearl Harbor Day Flag Retirement Ceremony, SLV, SC 12-07-21
"Vets For Vets"
Lending a Helping Hand
Cards, Medically Related Assistance, i.e. Transportation &/or Escort, Etc.
Contact Judi Bouchard or Jerry Wishall for assistance
Veterans Assistance & Benefits Information
Click here to access the Veterans Assistance & Benefits Information Page
MAVA Apparel
Click HERE to print 2-page Order Form
Collared Shirt: $45 S-XL, $49 2XL, $51 3XL
(Standard with U.S. Flag sleeve patch)
Collared Long-Sleeve Shirt: $50 S-XL, $54 2XL, $56 3XL
(Standard with U.S. Flag sleeve patch)
T-Shirt (Gray): $23 S-XL, $25 2XL, $27 3XL
Jacket (Light): $35 S-XL, $38 2XL, $41 3XL
Jacket (Fleece - Blue or Black): $50 S-XL, $54 2XL, $56 3XL
Hoodie: $40 S-XL, $50 2XL, $60 3XL
Ball cap - $23
POW/MIA (Iron-on) Patch - $7
Contact Quartermaster Gary Zoldowski for further information & to purchase/order
MAVA is the local WAA Sponsor
Purchase Wreaths Any Time for Wreaths Across America Day
December 19, 2026
Click on "MAVA Wreaths Across America"
To reach MAVA's WAA Information & Ordering/Sponsorship Page
Click on McCormick SC Wreaths Across America to request further information
Click HERE to learn how to add a one-touch bookmark link to MAVA's Website on a smart phone
MAVA female members, wives, daughters, granddaughters, etc. interested in joining the Long Cane/McCormick Chapter of the NSDAR and/or desire assistance with local genealogy, please contact Sylvia Hunger-Miller for further information.
Click HERE for info on Public Safety Telecommunicator Reclassification: Status and Consideration for Congress, pertaining to 911 Operator Job Reclassification
General Information MAVA
- Informational Flyer
- $25 yearly membership dues
- $12.50 yearly associate membership dues
- Board of Officers
- By-laws Note: Page 5 of 5 Pending Outcome of February 2026 Officer Election
- 501c19 (Military Oriented) Non-Profit Civic Association
- McCormick Chamber of Commerce Member - MAVA's MCOC Homepage
- Flag Collection Receptacles for Flag Retirement - Locations (in SLV): Monti's & Rec. Center
- Email address: [email protected]
- Mailing address: 5812 US Highway 378 West, McCormick, SC 29835
- Also follow/join us on Facebook
Regular Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday each month at 1800 (6pm) in the Lutheran Church by the Lake “Ark” meeting room – 100 Twelve Oaks Dr., McCormick, SC 29835.
The church requests canned food items be donated at meetings for the local food bank.
