Dos and Don’ts
DO get involved in political campaigns, rallies, forums and town hall meetings, as an individual. It’s your right as an American citizen—and a disabled veteran—to support the candidate of your choice.
DON’T support a candidate, or attend political events in support of a candidate, in the name of DAV, nor should you give the appearance that DAV is supporting a particular candidate. Wearing DAV caps and shirts can give the appearance of support by the organization.
DO hold open candidate forums or town hall meetings so the candidates can discuss their positions on issues affecting disabled veterans, their families and survivors.
DON’T forget to invite all candidates to the open forum/ town hall meeting and make reasonable attempts to accommodate their schedules. It is not necessary that all candidates accept the invitation or attend for you to hold the event or that the candidates appear on the same day or at the same time.
DO make candidates aware of the issues facing wounded, injured and ill veterans, their families and survivors, either as an individual or as a member/leader of DAV or its subdivision.
DON’T forget to review DAV’s national resolutions to ensure your position is in line with—and not contrary to or unsupported by—DAV’s adopted resolutions when speaking on behalf of the organization.
DON’T forget that, while DAV provides services to all veterans, our legislative goals focus on the betterment of wartime disabled veterans their families and survivors.
