Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting in Marco Island, Florida

The Veterans Affairs Committee’s first meeting of the 2024-2025 Association Year had a great turnout with more than 30 members in attendance in Marco Island, FL.

In addition to updates from USDOL VETS, along with presentations from Hire Heroes USA and AmeriCorps, the group met with members of the National Labor Exchange Steering Committee. There were also several robust discussions on topics such as shared positions and how the states have implemented provisions of VPL 05-24.

Jeffery Dent shared the latest from the Marketing subcommittee, and a new working group was formed to develop a standard operating procedure template (thanks to Jennifer Taylor from MO for the idea.) Members volunteering for that project are Jennifer Taylor (MO), Nakita Mongar (AK), Sacha Stadhard (MA), Mark Ortega (NJ), Jeffery Dent (TN), and Eric Bermudez (IL).

The committee’s next in-person meeting will be Tuesday, July 8, 2025, prior to the 12th annual Veterans Conference. Virtual meetings are held monthly on the second Thursday of each month.