ACT VETERANS

ACT (Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne) Veterans Collaborative

Thursday, May 9, 2013

10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.

Location:

FIRST 5 OF AMADOR

975 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642

The Collaborative is an open forum promoting the exchange of information and resources for the care of our military, veterans and families. Interested service providers, veteran organizations and community programs that provide support for active duty military, veterans, wounded warriors and military families are encouraged to attend. The ACT Veterans Collaborative includes Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties. The meeting provided networking and an information program to facilitate our working together.

10:00 a.m. Pledge of Alliance & Flag Salute.

10:05 a.m. Welcome: Bobbi Park, Sacramento Valley LINC, Calvet VetService

Jason Mulford, Facilitator, ACT Veteran’s Collaborative.

10:15 a.m. Self-introductions (briefly state your name and organization.)

Guest Speakers:

10:30 a.m. Jason A. Mulford, USMC DAVPRM, Founder, President and CEO, Amador County Veterans Organization, Inc. (ACVO)

· Mission ~ Our duty is to serve those who have served our great nation. We facilitate Veterans Services for our service members, veterans, and families by streamlining access to Veterans healthcare, employment training, housing, and claims processing. In support of our Military and Families, we are bridging the gap from military service to civilian life."

10:45 a.m. Terry Sands, County of Amador - County Veterans Service Officer

· Mission ~ We strive to be an agency that is well trusted both from within, as well as outside the community to provide clear, accurate, and timely information and assistance concerning veterans' services and benefits. To be an organization that is fully integrated with other benefit delivery programs. Our ultimate aim is to provide the highest quality of service to the veteran community and, thereby, impart a positive image of county government.

11:00 a.m. Announcements: upcoming events, services, programs and resources focusing on health, housing, education, employment, finance and legal matters for veterans and families. (Please bring 60 business cards and brochures to share.)

Thank you for your continued support of our veterans and their families!

In collaboration with the vision of the California Statewide Collaborative for our Military and their Families: “Building fully integrated partnerships of Federal, State, local and community.”

~ Mary Ellen Salzano.

2013 ACT Collaborative Dates & Location:

Ø May 9^th, 2013 FIRST 5 OF AMADOR 975 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642	Ø September 12, 2013 Calaveras or Tuolumne (TBD)
Ø June 20^th, 2013 Calaveras or Tuolumne TBD)	Ø October 24, 2013 FIRST 5 OF AMADOR 975 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642
Ø August 1, 2013 FIRST 5 OF AMADOR 975 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642	Ø December 5, 2013 Calaveras or Tuolumne (TBD)

Guest speakers scheduled present in 2013: TBD Guest speakers are needed for the following dates:
Ø June 20^th, 2013
Ø August 1, 2013
Ø Septmber 12, 2013
Ø October 24, 2013
Ø December 5, 2013

Contact jmulford@amadorcountyveterans.org to get on the agenda.

Please distribute far and wide. Light breakfast goodies and coffee are provided. RSVPs are greatly appreciated.

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