Veterans Advisory Commission

City of San Antonio AGENDA City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center Classroom Monday, July 18, 2022 6:30 PM (8400 NW Military Hwy, 78231) The City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) will hold its regular meeting in the Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center Classroom (8400 NW Military Hwy, 78231) beginning at 6:30 PM. Once convened, the City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) will take up the following items no sooner than the designated times. Once a quorum is established, the City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) shall consider the following: Pledge of Allegiance Approval of minutes from the meeting on May 16, 2022. Public Comments Briefing and Possible Action on the following items 1. District and Staff Updates and Administration: a. Chair (Mayoral) Opening Comments b. Staff liaison introduction of D2 representative nominee c. Districts provide brief update (in order from D1­D10) d. Co­Chair (D4) Update e. Chair (Mayoral) Update i. The Bush Institute's Stand­To Veteran Leadership Program (VLP) d. Staff liaison administrative items overview and due­outs i. Upcoming meetings’ host and focus topics (D3 and D7) ii. Website blurbs for representatives iii. MTTF Proposed Changes iv. Greenway and Military Installations v. SA Speak Up e. Staff liaison updates on any projects / initiatives related to districts i. Service Birthdays ii. World Heritage Festival: Movie and Music Under the Stars (MMUS)  d. Co­Chair (D4) Update e. Chair (Mayoral) Update i. The Bush Institute's Stand­To Veteran Leadership Program (VLP) d. Staff liaison administrative items overview and due­outs i. Upcoming meetings’ host and focus topics (D3 and D7) ii. Website blurbs for representatives iii. MTTF Proposed Changes iv. Greenway and Military Installations v. SA Speak Up e. Staff liaison updates on any projects / initiatives related to districts i. Service Birthdays ii. World Heritage Festival: Movie and Music Under the Stars (MMUS) iii. Celebrate America’s Military (CAM) iv. Rock and Roll Run through Fort Sam Houston 2. Veteran Housing a. VA Adaptive Housing Grants (Sponsor: D9) b. Project S.T.E.A.L. (Sponsor: D4) 3. Hidden Heroes Committee Subcommittee Updates (Sponsor: D4/ Co­Chair) 4. By Laws Update (Sponsor: Staff Liaison) a. Current status and way ahead b. Revised by law for vote (See attached) c. Sample report form (See attached) 5. Elections (Sponsor: Mayor/ Chair) a. Nominations Chair and potential vote b. Nominations Co­Chair and potential vote c. Nominations Secretary and potential vote 6. Strategic Plan a. Goals for VAC b. Committees to align with goals 7. Focus Topic and Guest Speaker: Whole Blood Program (Sponsor: D9; Guest UT Health’s Dr. Don Jenkins and Dr. Micah Wright) a. History of Whole Blood Handout (See attached) 8. Closing Comments (Chair) a. Next meet: August 15th 2022, D3 host followed by September 19th, 2022, D7 host. Focus topics needed for both. At any time during the meeting, the City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. ACCESS STATEMENT The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 207­7268 or Relay Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability. Posted on: 07/11/2022 04:28 PM The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 207­7268 or Relay Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability. Posted on: 07/11/2022 04:28 PM