Robert H. Cox DAV Chapter 129 was established by a chartered Act of Congress in 1966 as a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit under the IRS code.  We provide services to veterans across north Macomb and Oakland counties which include Utica, Shelby Township, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Lake Orion, Davisburg and Clarkston.

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          Our historic DAV Hall is a prominent “historic landmark” built in the late 1880’s.  It sits back on the eastside of Dequindre road on approximately 4 acres.  The hall was originally used for the typical livestock, feed storage, and occasional “barn dances.”  However, shortly after the turn of the last century, ranch/farm owners discovered that the barn dances were more popular and more lucrative than using the barn for typical ranch and farm purposes.  Consequently, the “Red Barn” was then used almost exclusively for barn dances until the outbreak of WWII…attracting ranchers, farmers, cowboys and their families from miles around.  Our Flea Markets (on Sundays & Tuesdays) have been successfully operating in our Red Barn since the 1970’s.

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          We hold some of our most important fundraisers here each year such as our Forget-Me-Not fund-raisers at local super markets; our very popular and exciting Annual Chili Cook-Off (three categories competing), and our annual July 4th Independence Day BBQ Picnic for chapter members and their respective families.  For a history of our Forget-Me-Not campaign, please go to:  http://davauxiliary.tumblr.com/post/95999188887/origin-of-forget-me-not-drives

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          Chapter 129 also has an active and popular Auxiliary unit comprised of family members of past and present chapter members, and other dedicated and interested men and women of our community. If you’re seeking worthy “volunteer” opportunities this is a great way to become an important part of our Chapter and helping disabled men and women veterans in our community. For more information about DAV Auxiliary, please go to:  http://auxiliary.dav.org.