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
Revolutionary War Roll Call on July 1st
Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Independence
Honoring McCormick County's & United States' Veterans
A Resounding Success & Very Proud Day for MAVA & Everyone!
Sample Remarks:
“Outstanding event was wonderful. I think everyone, especially the veterans, had a great day”
“A fantastic show. Excellent turn out.”
“Such a meaningful and charming event!”
“A great day - Very organized - Everybody worked so well - God bless you and America”
“Wonderful event, excellent program, presentation, and preparation. Superb!”
“All who were involved in planning and executing the 250th anniversary celebration in McCormick did a fantastic job! I really enjoyed the booths and the period craft demonstrations. I even enjoyed the quill and ink! If you missed it, you missed out! It was a great morning! All involved should be proud of themselves!”
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 - July
More any size boxes of breakfast cereal, Tuna Fish, More 1lb. boxes of any pasta, 24oz Pasta Sauce,
Click HERE to view MAVA's 2025 Achievements Data
Shorelines Magazine & Newspaper Articles
- 07-09-2026 Journal Messenger & Reporter/McCormick Messenger pp. A1, A7, A9 - Revolutionary War Veterans honored during America's 250th celebration
- 07-09-2026 Journal Messenger & Reporter/McCormick Messenger p. A2 - Veterans pre-date our Constitution
- 04-2026 Shorelines - VA Home Vets Thank MAVA for Christmas Gifts p. 11
- 01-2023 Shorelines - DAR/MAVA Grave Cleaning Project & MAVA Officers Speak at DAR Meeting pg. 20
- 12-2022 Shorelines - Toccoa, GA Field Trip p. 10
- 02-2022 Shorelines - MAVA Update p. 10
- 09-2021 Shorelines - Quilt of Valor Ceremony p. 8
Photos
Most recently added Gallery Photos: McCormick Revolutionary War Roll Call 250 Commemoration July 01, 2026
Videos
McCormick Revolutionary War Roll Call 250 Commemoration 7-01-2026
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.
