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File #: 25-1771    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Item
File created: 10/10/2025 In control: Veteran Affairs Commission
On agenda: 10/9/2025 Final action:
Title: VSO Brown reported that he and Sharon Neu, Veterans Service Representative (VSR) II, would be attending the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) conference from October 19th to 24th. Next, Brown reported that the Veteran Services Office would be participating in the El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR) Veteran Appreciation Halloween BBQ on Friday, October 31st, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Next, Brown reported that he was invited to tour Hearts Landing Ranch on Friday, October 3rd. He found the tour inspiring, noting how quickly the animals formed deep connections with people. Hearts Landing Ranch uses a specialized, ground-based approach to equine therapy that facilitates new and effective ways to communicate, build trust, and address personal struggles. The combination of a peaceful, natural ranch setting and the guidance of mental health professionals, in conjunction with equine specialists, creates a highly supportive experience. Next, Brown reported that follow...
Attachments: 1. Veterans Services Ex-officio Report October 2025
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VSO Brown reported that he and Sharon Neu, Veterans Service Representative (VSR) II, would be attending the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) conference from October 19th to 24th. Next, Brown reported that the Veteran Services Office would be participating in the El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR) Veteran Appreciation Halloween BBQ on Friday, October 31st, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Next, Brown reported that he was invited to tour Hearts Landing Ranch on Friday, October 3rd. He found the tour inspiring, noting how quickly the animals formed deep connections with people. Hearts Landing Ranch uses a specialized, ground-based approach to equine therapy that facilitates new and effective ways to communicate, build trust, and address personal struggles. The combination of a peaceful, natural ranch setting and the guidance of mental health professionals, in conjunction with equine specialists, creates a highly supportive experience. Next, Brown reported that following the last Veterans Affairs Commission (VAC) meeting, he planned to visit the Georgetown Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hall. He toured the facility with Courtney Frame and they determined that the location would be suitable for hosting a future VAC meeting. Next, Brown reported that for the month of September, the Veteran Services Office recorded 125 walk-in visitors, 108 scheduled appointments, and 292 incoming phone calls. Lastly, Brown noted that Tisha Holy, VSR II, continues to provide services to clients in South Lake Tahoe.