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
September 11 - Patriot Day
11 September (Wed.) R. Campbell, Anderson, SC VA Home Visit
0800-1700
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
Click on Joy Swiecki to contact her for further information
17 September (Tues.) - Constitution Day
&
DAR Bells Across America Celebration - 3-4:15pm
McCormick Methodist Church
Hosted by Long Cane, Issaqueena, Mt. Ariel, & Star Fort NSDAR Chapters
MAVA Assisting
Refreshments served 3pm (prior to event)
Program begins 3:30pm
Bells will be rung for 2 minutes starting @ 4pm (you may bring your own)
Click on Vickie Leonard to contact her for further information
18 September - U.S Air Force's Birthday
20 September - POW/MIA Recognition Day
Hickory Knob State Park Course
Click HERE for Registration Form & Further details
Click HERE for 2-Page Sponsorhip Opportunities Details & Donation Receipt Form
Click On "Proudly Supporting Gary Sinise Foundation Logo" below
If you'd like to Donate Directly to the Gary Sinise Foundation in conjunction with MAVA's Vet's Day Golf Tournament
OR
Do so by using your cell phone camera to activate the QR Code below
Click on Theresa Sadowski to contact her for further information
Veterans Day (November 11) 2024
&
McCormick County Hometown Heroes Banner Display
Click HERE for Application & Full Details, including banner sample
Applications must be received by September 23
37 Max Banner locations available
Veteran(s) must have been or is/are current McCormick Co. resident(s)
Banners will be displayed on town lampposts beginning two weeks prior to Veterans Day
Personal Military Memorabilia Show & Tell
Related to your time in service
To bring your stuff to a future meeting talk with Craig or reply via email address under General Information
Shorelines Articles
- 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
Recently Added Gallery Photos: R. Campbell, Anderson VA Home Visit & Quilt of Honor Presentations 6-26-2024; Flag Day 2024 Flag Retirement Ceremony Sandy Branch FD, McCormick-SLV, SC; Modoc, SC VA Facility Field Day 6-11-2024
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
Veterans Assistance & Benefits Information
Click here to access the Veterans Assistance & Benefits Information Page
Lend a Helping Hand
Veterans Medically Related Assistance, i.e. Transportation &/or Escort, Etc.
Click on Al Cauther to contact him for further information
Shirts & Jackets
Click HERE to View/Print Order Form
Shirts: Male/Female - $38 S-XL, $40 2XL, $42 3XL
Jackets: Male/Female - $30 S-XL, $32 2XL, $34 3XL
Click on Gary Zoldowsky to contact him for further information or to send completed form
McCormick Veterans Memorial Plaza
Construction is underway
W. Augusta St. in front of Town Hall & Michelle's Restaurant intermittently closed during construction. Street will be renamed as part of the project
Click on Len Fouch to contact him for further information
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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 click on RosaLee Riggins to contact her for further information.
General Information MAVA
- Informational Flyer
- $25 yearly membership dues
- Board of Officers
- By-laws
- SC Registered 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: P.O. Box 1203, 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.
