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510.893.1666


OAKLAND DAV, CHAPTER 7

SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING, VETS!

SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING, VETS!SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING, VETS!SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING, VETS!

THE VETERANS CRISIS LINE, WHEN YOU NEED HELP

1.800.273.8255 text 838255

CONGRATULATIONS, DAV OAKLAND CHAPTER 7!!

Way to go!

Our Commander, Robert Cole

Our Commander, Robert Cole

THE LARGEST NUMERICAL GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP


Our vision at OAKLAND DAV is to be the leading provider of {service} in the local community, known for our exceptional quality and commitment to sustainability.

Our Commander, Robert Cole

Our Commander, Robert Cole

Our Commander, Robert Cole

PRESENTED TO....

Our Commander, Robert Cole

PRESENTED TO....

We are proud to hold certifications from leading industry organizations, including {certification1}, {certification2}, and {certification3}. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to quality and sustainability.

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR CHAPTER 7 LINE OFFICERS

GORIA WILSON

CHAPLAIN

STEVE OGBUEHI 

TREASURER/ADJUTANT

ROBERT COLE

CHAPTER COMMANDER

DIANE WILLIAMSON

SR. VICE COMMANDER

RANDALL JAMES

2ND JR. VICE COMMANDER

About OAKLAND DAV CHAPTER 7

Our Mission

Our Oakland Team

Our Oakland Team

At OAKLAND DAV,  We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.  

Our Oakland Team

Our Oakland Team

Our Oakland Team

 We accomplish this mission by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. 

Our Process

Our Oakland Team

Our Process

 Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government; Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans a

 Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government; Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans and their families specifically; Representing the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress, the White House and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local government;  

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    A great service for Veterans!

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    SPOTLIGHT ON!

    Congratulations to our own DELPHINE METCALF-FOSTER, Past State Commander  (PSC). She has received from the Honorable John Garamendi, Member of Congress, 8th District, California, The Women of the Year Award on November 7, 2025.

                         GO DELPHINE!!!!!


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    OAKLAND DAV CHAPTER 7

    200 Grand Avenue, SUITE 205 Oakland, California 94610, United States

    510.893.1666

    OUR CALENDAR

    JANUARY 10, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

    11 am

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    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    Event Details

    JANUARY 10, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

     We invite you to join us for our next local DAV Chapter 7 meeting.  Join us!! 

    11 am

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    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    MARCH 14, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

    12 am

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    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    Event Details

    MARCH 14, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

     We invite you to join us for our next local DAV Chapter 7 meeting.  Join us!!  ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF 2026-2027 LINE OFFICERS. PLEASE...

    Event Details

    12 am

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    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    APRIL 11, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

    12 am

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    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    Event Details

    APRIL 11, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

     We invite you to join us for our next local DAV Chapter 7 meeting.  Join us!!  

    12 am

    -

    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    MAY 9, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

    11 am

    -

    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    Event Details

    MAY 9, 2026

    CHAPTER 7 MEETING

     We invite you to join us for our next local DAV Chapter 7 meeting.  Join us!! 

    11 am

    -

    1 pm

    200 Grand Ave, 2ND FLOOR MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

    MAY 20-23, 2026

    STATE CONVENTION

    Event Details

    MAY 20-23, 2026

    STATE CONVENTION

    DOUBLE TREE AT THE FERA

    HOTEL

    100 The City Dr S.

    Orange, CA 92868

    RATE: $135.00 / NIGHT

    (Booking Details Coming Soon)

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    OUR NEW SERVICE IN ALAMEDA!

    ALAMEDA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

    ALAMEDA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

    ALAMEDA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

    JOE SKODA, CSO

    ALAMEDA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

    ALAMEDA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

    ROBT COLE, CHAPTER COMMANDER

    ALAMEDA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

    ROBT COLE, CHAPTER COMMANDER

      


    DIANE WILLIAMSON, CSO

    ALAMEDA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

    ROBT COLE, CHAPTER COMMANDER

    VETERANS!!! Do you need the DAV to help you get a disability claim started? Let Diane Williamson, our Chapter Service Officer, and her team assist you with the initial paperwork! She will be at the Alameda Veterans Memorial Bldg, 2203 Central Ave, Alameda from 10a to 1p on these 2026 dates: • MARCH 13, 27 • APRIL 17 • MAY 1 • JUNE 19 • JULY 3,17 • AUGUST 14, 28 • SEPTEMBER 4,18 • OCTOBER 2, 16 NOVEMBER- DATES TBD Dates subject to change; please contact Diane Williamson at 510.435.7266 for mor information

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