Agenda Item Name:
Title
Veteran Services Advisory Board Report
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Presenter:
Candie Nixon (352) 264-6717
Description:
Veteran Services Advisory Board Annual Accomplishments and Work plan
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear and approve the Veteran Services Advisory Board Report
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Prior Board Motions:
None
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
None
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Background:
On July 12, 1983, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 83-50 to establish the Alachua County Veterans Services Advisory Board (VSAB).
The Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board is composed of representatives from Veteran organizations in Alachua County. The VSAB is a forum for local veteran organizations to discuss issues and concerns pertinent to veterans, provide information on events and activities, and coordinate efforts to improve outcomes for all veterans, recognizing that veterans are a diverse group.
The VSAB primary goals are:
• to make recommendations to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in regards to Veteran Related issues and topics; and
• to serve as a conduit of communication between the vast veteran organizations providing feedback to the about the needs of the Veterans Community; and
• to assist the Alachua County Veteran Services Office in promoting community awareness of services and benefits available to veterans and their families.
Currently, Mr. Nick Klein serves as Chair of the Veteran Services Advisory Board