Advisory Committee Announcement

Date: Friday, May 10th @ 8am
Location: 2979 Dexter Drive, Riverside, CA 92501

Presenters:
- Adam French, Assistant Director of Riverside County Veterans' Services

Topic: “All about Riverside Count Department of Veterans' Services"

Will also be honoring and recognizing "Military Spouse Appreciation Day."

The Legislative Breakfast is "Open to the Public", Attendance is Free, and refreshments will be provided

Point of Contact: Artie Allen - 301-364-8040 Cell or [email protected]

The Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) was established by County Resolution #79-214 (superseded by Resolution #2001-322) to:

• Keep the Board of Supervisors informed of problems affecting veterans and advising the Board of appropriate action to resolve such problems.
• Help unify veterans groups in the overall interest of all veterans of Riverside County.
• Serve as the basic support group for the Riverside National Cemetery.
• Assist in the orderly return of veterans to civilian life by protecting their rights while they are uniform.
• Advise and assist the County Veterans’ Service Office in the rehabilitation of veterans through existing employment services, education, insurance, housing and hospitalization programs and other veterans benefits.
• Act as a liaison between veterans and county government in conjunction with the Veterans' Service Officer.
• Keep the public aware of the problems and needs of veterans who fought and served to preserve our way of life.

Committee Composition:

• 5 Supervisorial Appointees
• 6 At-Large Members
• 1 Ex Officio Member (Chairman, Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee)
• Any “Medal of Honor” Recipients (Honorary Voting Members)
• Staff Advisor is the Director of the Riverside County Department of Veterans’ Services

Monthly Meeting:

Every 1st Thursday of the month @6pm (excluding July). Locations vary throughout Riverside County or via Zoom online when announced. Scheduled for 1 hour duration. Open-to-the-public.

Annual Steering Committee Meeting:

• The month of July, closed-session, usually 1 ½ to 2 hours duration.
• Develop the monthly meeting schedule for the next 12 months.
• Propose, discuss and assign future projects (i.e. Outreach Activities, Events, Trips and Tours).
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman and any nominated At-Large vacancies to be filled.
• Review nominations for the on the David Goldware “Friend of the Veteran” Award (Individual and Business).