Welcome to AVVA Michigan Association
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Michigan Association (AVVA MI Association) is a non-profit membership organization of 766 members affiliated with the local 26 Vietnam Veterans of America chapters in Michigan, one Incorporated Chapter 274 in Cheboygan, MI with 23 members and 45 At Large members totaling 789 members statewide.
Our AVVA MI Association Members support the needs of all Veterans, their families and their communities.
About Us
AVVA Mission Statement:
To provide support to Veterans and their families through programs, projects, and education.
AVVA Vision Statement:
To Create a better everyday life for Veterans and their families.
Who we are:
Non-profit 501 C(3) Membership Organization. We have 29 Chapters with over 700 members statewide with 28 chapters affiliated with local Vietnam Veterans of America Chapters in Michigan and 1 incorporated Chapter in Cheboygan, MI. Our AVVA members work independently providing support to Veterans and their families through programs, projects and distributing education brochures.
We are funded entirely through donations.
Current AVVA Michigan State Officers:
President – Penny Meinhardt – [email protected] 810 – 985-6595
Vice President – Kristy Strickland – [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer– Vivian (Bobbi) Heidenrich – [email protected] 810 – 367-3489 or 810-434-2651
Scheduled Meetings
Our next AVVA meeting will be on June 14, 2025 at 10:00am at the Bedford Twp. Veteran’s Center in Temperance, MI.
