HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-21 VAC MINUTESI
Veteran's Advisory Commission
City of Chula Vista
Minutes
July 21, 2009 Chula Vista Veteran's Home
6:00 P.M. 700 E. Naples Ct
Chula Vista, CA 91910
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Present: Gene Pellerin, John Acosta, Terry Jensen Excused: Stephen
Sprenkle, Keith Blum Absent:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
2. ACTION ITEMS
^ Veteran of the Year: Gene Pellerin announced Virgil Whitehead as the Veteran of the
Year. His proclamation as Chula Vista's Veteran of the Year will be held, Tuesday
August 4, 2009 at the City Council meeting.
^ CDVA Cuts: Waiting on legislation to be voted.
^ Job Fair: Terry Jensen stated the job fair was held June 6, 2009 at Balboa Park. 1,000
people came through, 1/3 or more were veterans. The job fair was a success, the
employers were happy with the outcome. Next year's job fair will be held the first
Saturday in June and will be held the first Saturday in June from now on. With the status
of the economy, 3,000 people were expected to attend.
^ Special Court hearings: Gene Pellerin discussed special court hearings for veterans with
mental/health limitations known as Veterans Court. Gene recommended a letter be sent
in support of the Veterans Court. Terry Jensen would like to see the copy of the bill
beforehand. Gene will talk to Chula Vista Legal Council and will contact Mary Salas's
Office for an electronic copy of the bill.
^ Veterans Home Rose Garden Ceremony: Mary Salas presided over the Rose Garden
ceremony. Bob White read a biography on one of the Chula Vista veterans. Roses were
dedicated to 10 veteran names, which were given to Mary Salas's office.
^ Civic Center Library update: John Acosta stated there is currently no update.
^ San Diego State Ceremony: John Acosta San Diego State's Student Veteran
• Organization will be having a ceremony October 25, 2009. John will send an email with
more information.
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• 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
Comments/ Adjourn
4. ADJOURNMENT
The Veterans Advisory Commission will adjourn to the next regular meeting scheduled
on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 5:30pm at the Chula Vista Veteran's Home 700 E.
Naples Court Chula Vista, CA 91910.
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