Harford County Commission on Veterans’ Affairs met August 2.
Here is the agenda as provided by the commission:
Call to Order –Chairman
Pledge of Allegiance – all in attendance
Prayer – Deacon Vic Petrosino
Welcome, Opening Comments, Acknowledgement of Guests and Presenters- Chairman
Mission: To advocate for our veterans and their families, and connect them to resources through outreach and education.
Vision: A Harford County community that is responsive to the needs of Veterans and their families.
Guest Speaker: Amy Parker, Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association (WACVA)
Approval of Minutes Approval of the June minutes. There was no July meeting.
Opening Comments of Appointed Members
Hayden Anthony (Vice Chair) – Education & Community Outreach
Arthur Kaff – Technology, Social Media & Legal
Bill Montgomery – Education, Community Outreach
James Castelli – Education & Veterans Outreach
Lisa Brown – Community Outreach
Larry Owens – Community Outreach
Pam Silcox – Education & Community Outreach
Scott Kearby – Commission Web site, Education & Community Outreach
Patricia O’Keefe – Community Outreach
Janice Cassady – Education
Cindy Smith – Veteran Benefits (nomination pending)
Bill Elliott –Representing Harford Community College; Technology & Education
Mike Ray –Representing Harford Chamber of Commerce; Benefits and Employment
(Vacant) – Representative for Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison Commander
Chaplain Updates and comments. Chaplain Vic Petrosino
Old Business:
Veterans Resource Fair updates
Event Report:
o Fourth of July Parade
o Army Birthday Celebration
New Business
Review of Goals/Objectives for 2018/19
o Allen Siegel, Director, Spiritual Care Services, UM Upper Chesapeake Health
Alignment of sub-committees
o Veterans Benefits Updates
o Education
o Technology and Social Media
o Community Outreach
o Employment
o Legal
Final Announcements/Meeting Adjourn
Final comments/alibi’s from members and guests.
The next meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2018.
Meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of the month unless otherwise announced.
All meetings are open to the public
Submit any items for new business or discussion to Bob Brown or Hayden Anthony
http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08022018-968
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