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Harford County Commission on Veterans’ Affairs met November 1.

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: None

Approval of Minutes Approval of the October minutes.

 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

      Heather Roelker –Aberdeen Proving Ground Commander’s Designee

      Chaplain Updates and comments. Chaplain Vic Petrosino

Old Business:

       Veterans Resource Fair Report

            o Vender update and help needed

            o Venue status and logistics, help needed

            o Food, help needed

            o Opening wreath laying ceremony

       Veterans Discount listing

       Boards and Commissions Appointees letter

            o Send to Jennifer Davis at: jmdavis@harfordcountymd.gov

New Business

       Sub-committee updates

            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 December 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

https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11012018-1031