Veterans Advisory Commission

City of San Antonio Agenda Veterans Advisory Commission (VAC) VFW Post 8397, 2542 W. Monday, March 20, 2023 6:30 PM Southcross Blvd, San Antonio, Texas 78211 The VAC will hold its regular meeting at VFW Post 8397, 2542 W. Southcross Blvd, San Antonio, Texas 78211 beginning at 6:30 PM. Once convened, the VAC will conduct the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair will then call on the Secretary to take roll of members and, if a quorum is established, take up the following items: . 1. Opening Remarks a. Opening Comments including introducing Hosting Location b. Approval of Last Meeting’s Minutes c. Public Comments 2. Representative Briefs a. Secretary Brief i. Community Liaison Report Overview ii. Community Liaison Appointment Updates b. Staff Liaison Brief i. Admin items 1. Clerk Training 2. Website Updates 3. Meeting Topic Review 4. Appointments ii. Staff Liaison Brief of Military and Veteran Affairs Department Items 1. Upcoming Opportunities: Month of Military Child, Military Caregivers, Women Veterans 2. Support Organizations c. Appointed District Representatives’ Briefs i. Areas of Concern / Need for Assistance ii. New Initiatives / Projects 3. Committee Updates a. Veterans Day 2023 (D2) b. 2023 Strategic Plan (D8) i. Additional representative required c. Veterans Housing Support (D5) d. Hidden Heroes City (D4) i. Additional representative required 4. Focus Topic: Veterans Housing Support (D5) 5. Closing Comments a. Next meeting: 22 May, D10 Hosting, location D10 Field Office, Focus topics Hidden Heroes  ii. New Initiatives / Projects 3. Committee Updates a. Veterans Day 2023 (D2) b. 2023 Strategic Plan (D8) i. Additional representative required c. Veterans Housing Support (D5) d. Hidden Heroes City (D4) i. Additional representative required 4. Focus Topic: Veterans Housing Support (D5) 5. Closing Comments a. Next meeting: 22 May, D10 Hosting, location D10 Field Office, Focus topics Hidden Heroes City and Veterans Day 2023 Committees b. Re​cap of any Due​­outs / Next Meeting Agenda Items 6. Adjournment At any time during the meeting, the Veterans Advisory Commission (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: 03/16/2023 11:57 AM