Agenda Item Name:
Title
Alachua County Veterans Services Advisory Board (VSAB) Appointments
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Presenter:
Kim Davis, Community Support Services, Veteran Services Director, 352-264-6739
Description:
Appointment of Richard Wilhelm, in the seat of One Citizen at Large to the VSAB
Appointment of Wayne Wooden, representing the Korean War Veteran Association to the VSAB
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve Richard Wilhelm to serve as Citizen at Large on the VSAB
Approve Wayne Wooden to serve as the Korean War Veteran Association Representative on the VSAB
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Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
N/A
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Background:
The Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board was established July 12, 1983 with multiple amendments to follow. This board consists of 10 Representatives of Organizations, 2 Veterans of specific era's and 4 Citizens who are Veterans and 1 Alternate Veteran for a total of 17 board members. This board carries out the responsibilities of a Community Veterans Engagement Board in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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 regard 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.
The Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board serves as a conduit of communication in the Veterans Community providing feedback to the Alachua County Veteran Services Office about the needs of the Veterans Community.
The VSAB makes recommendations to the Alachua County BoCC; promotes community awareness of the Alachua County Veteran Services Office.
Richard Wilhelm, Never Served, Citizen at Large.
Wayne Wooden, Never Served, Korean W...
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