Agenda Item Name:
Title
Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board Appointments
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Presenter:
Candie Nixon (352) 213-4896
Description:
Appointment of four (4) citizen to the Veteran Services Advisory Board
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve appointment of Ronald Selepak to the Citizen At Large Seat
Approve appointment of John Murdoch to the Marine Corps League Seat
Approve appointment of Nick Klein to Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Seat
Approve appointment of Fred Judkins to the Vietnam Veterans of America SeatEnd
Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Background:
The Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board (VSAB) was established July 12, 1983 with multiple amendments to follow. This board consists of 10 Representatives of Organizations, 2 Veterans of a specific era and 4 Citizens who are Veterans and 1 Alternate Veteran for a total of 17 board members
The VSAB Veteran Services Advisory Board has been providing input and support from the Veterans Community to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in regards to issues and services to the Veterans community for over 30 years. This board has an influential role in the Veteran's community and has contributed to the Alachua County community in various roles for those 30+ years.
Request appointment of:
• Ronald Selepak to the Citizen At Large Seat- Never Served on VSAB
• John Murdoch to the Marine Corps League Seat- Never served VSAB
• Nick Klein to OEF/OIF Seat- Served 2 terms
• Fred Judkins to the Vietnam Veterans of America Seat- Served 4 termsEnd