Our Mission
Since 1994, the Governor’s
Advisory Committee on Women Veterans has served
to “locate, educate and advocate for all
women veterans who served in the United States
military.” The committee is dedicated to outreach
through various initiatives including the creation
of an informational Web site, the organization
of a statewide women veterans conference and the
promotion of benefits and superior health care
for women veterans. The committee serves as a
focal point of information for all women veterans.
The committee acts as a liaison and advocate on
behalf of women veterans with state legislators,
veterans affairs administrators and county veterans
service offices. Members of the committee ensure
the programs and policies of the Department of
Veterans Affairs remain open to women and are
mindful of those elements of the veteran experience
unique to women.
Together
We Can Do Great Things
The
committee is made up of women veterans representing
all eras and branches of service. Each member
is responsible for a specific region in the state
and recruits volunteers to assist her in regional
outreach. (A list of county representatives is
below.) Committee members encourage women to identify
themselves with pride and encourage them to stand
up and be counted for their role in defense of
this nation.
Informational sessions and local town meetings
allow women veterans to come together to identify
and address their concerns with committee members.
Community service outreach programs allow the
committee to inform school children, business
leaders, educators and legislators about the important
role women play in our Armed Forces. VA hospital
visits allow women on the committee to interact
and network with VA women program managers and
get a first-hand look at the healthcare process.
If you are interested in participating in any
of these events or volunteering to help with an
outreach program in your region, please call our
main office at (614) 752-8941.
Click here for
information on the 2009 Women Veterans Conference.
Click here
to view photos from the last Women Veterans Conference.
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