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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2024 Packet Veterans Advisory Board Regular Meeting Thursday December 12, 2024-9:00 AM BOCC Auditorium 205 West 5t" Room 109- Ellensburg 1. Call To Order 2. Citizen Comments(1 minute time limit) 3. Approve Minutes • Meeting minutes for September 12, 2024 4. VSO Update (Eddie and/or Timothy) 5. Other Business • Resignation of Dennis Court and process for replacement 6. Concluded Next Meeting:Thursday March 13, 2025 KITTITAS COUNTY VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES BOCC AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 -ELLENSBURG Regular Meeting THURSDAY 9:00 AM I September 12,2024 Board Members: Chairman Brett Wachsmith,Jeff Leichleiter, Bill DeHaven, Gayle Scott,Ruben Cardenas, Ronald Ness, Kristin Ashley, Dennis Cort Staff: Candi Blackford, Clerk Others: Eddie Vader, Washington State(WDVA)Veteran Service Officer Meeting called to order at 9:00am Public Comment:None Minute approval: Brett Wachsmith asked for a motion to approve the July 11,2024 meeting minutes. Motion 09.01: Motion to approve the July 11,2024,meeting minutes.Dennis Cort moved to approve the July 11,2024 meeting minutes as presented. Bill DeHaven second.All approved. Motion 09.01 carried to approve the July 11,2024 meeting minutes as presented. VSO Update Eddie Vader, WDVA VSO updated the following: • Both VSOs attended the farmer's market. This time the booth was on the market path and had good interactions with the community. • Connection with Upper County Senior Center to engage with veterans in Upper County. Starting on September 17"",we will be available every lst and 3`d Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm rotating staff. • Storey's Service Station in Upper County is now accepting vouchers. • Mr. Vader is working on establishing a partnership with Cie Elum's Safeway • Both VSOs attended the Serving Those Who Serve conference in Spokane. • Mr. Vader is evaluating the need for him to assist Yakima County. • Mr. Vader attended the monthly VFW meeting in Cie Elum on September 9 and was well received. • Mr. Vader attended the annual Resource Fair in Yakima on August 14". ■ Possible representation WDVA at the Walla Walla Stand Down on October 5"'. • Both VSOs will attend the Yakima Stand Down on October 19t". • Both VSOs will attend the CWU Open House on October 9"'. • County is planning to be in the Veterans Day parade as well as participate in other events around the county. • Working on policy/procedure handbook. Other Business Honor Flight Presentation Annie Wilkinson(not affiliated with Honor Flight)presented to the group on the Honor Flight. Honor Flights started in 2005 with a first flight to Washington D.C. The nonprofit organization works with independent Hubs to achieve the Honor Flight mission. The program gives veterans the opportunity to 1 share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, due to donations. The program honors veterans of any service era who are critically ill, Korean War,Vietnam War, Word War II. There are two flights per year. Veterans are encouraged to apply. They are also in need of guardians. Guardians pay for themselves and will be assigned one or a few veterans depending on the veterans' needs. Ms. Wilkinson left applications with the group and encouraged applications. Voter Registration Bryan Elliott reminded the group about voter registration and encouraged everyone to make sure those who may not be registered to get registered to vote. Mr.Elliott handed out registrations and reminded them if they don't hand them all out to bring them back. Operation Green Light Operation Green Light is the week before leading up to Veterans Day. It is a symbol to show support for veterans by lighting our buildings green. More information to come from Commissioner Brett Wachsmith. Patriot Night.2025 Jeff Leichleiter noted that this year the Yakima Warriors were honored on Patriot Night and would like ideas for next year's Patriot Night. Meeting Concluded at 9:40 am KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY,WASHINGTON Committee Clerk Brett Wachsmith,Chairman 2 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO KITTITAS COUNTY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Citizen boards and commissions are critical to the effective functioning of County government. We appreciate your interest in wishing to serve Kittitas County and ask that you complete this brief application. If you wish,-please feel free to attach a fact sheet or resume to this application. This application form is considered a public document&is subject to Public Disclosure. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE'i' BE CONSIDERED: A List any specific seat you're interested in as well as the District you reside in. Name: Business Address: Home Address: 'PO 6-0 1 "Sal WA 9?UG City State Zip City State Zip J Contact Number: ZO(, Email address: Slh,I1�ti S�1nQ�r ti G��°�_AYY1 fit .C C3y� Education: (High school,name and location of college or university,year graduated,and degree): Current Employment: Oob title,em loye,emplo rne}�t date,contact,phone): n }- nti'uri `2 0 PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR APPOINTMENT BECOME OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. Special reasons for wishing to serve on the Board or Commission: vfr► What advisory panels, ourds/Com fissions have you previously served on? Please list any training or experience you have that would be beneficial to serving on tl Board or Commission: v ` WPI, RC e c y S 4 S n5T Are you available to attend board meetings during the day or evening M-F? If no, please explain„ _ Please furnish two references who could speak to your qualifications for the desired appointment: l ■ Name: i t��l �`'bV_0,a# 14 Phone: (H) Address: ] City: L UI=NSSIn.12,Cr State:0, 7ip:w' 2r • Name: j a-4-A -.Phone: (H) 42-4 .cil1 .5d&-p(v1� Address: City FSTYER ►LA1)Ay_State: CA Zip: Your application will be placed with others interested in serving on the same board or commission. When a vacancy occurs on the Board/Commission in which you have indicated an interest, the Board of County Commissioners may desire to conduct an interview. We will retain your application for 2 years from the date it's received. YOUR SIGNATURE: Y1 "�er!^-- Date: I 2 2 Please return completed form to: Board of Kittitas County Commissioners 205 W.51h,Room 108 Ellensburg,WA 98926 509.962.7508 or bocc@co.kittitas.wa.us PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR APPOINTMENT BECOME OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS.