Agenda Item Name:
Title
Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board Minutes
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Presenter:
Kim Davis, Veteran Services Director, 352-264-6739
Description:
Advisory Board Minutes
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve VSAB minutes for Notation of Record
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Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Social and Economic Opportunity
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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 specific era’s and 4 Citizens who are Veterans and 1 Alternate Veteran for a total of 17 board members. The VSAB carries out the responsibilities of a Community Veterans Engagement Board in order to work 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 regarding 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 board makes recommendations to the Alachua County BoCC. The VSAB promotes community awareness of the Alachua County Veteran Services Office.