File #: 25-1943    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Item
File created: 11/14/2025 In control: Veterans Affairs Commission
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action:
Title: Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jon Brown reported that he and Veterans Services Representative (VSR) II Sharon Neu attended the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) Fall Training Conference in Tuolumne County at the Chicken Ranch Casino October 19-24, 2025. Both Brown and Neu gained valuable knowledge they plan to share with the other VSRs who were unable to attend. Next, Brown reported on the Veteran Appreciation BBQ, hosted by El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR) on October 31st at the Veterans Memorial Building (VMB). The event had a strong turnout, with approximately 100 veterans and their families attending. Guests enjoyed free food, met the Veteran Services Office staff, and shared camaraderie with fellow veterans. Brown expressed hope that EDVR will continue to host similar events for veterans and their families in the future. Next, Brown reported that Senate Bill 694 will be voted on in January 2026 when the California State Legislature reconvenes. ...
Attachments: 1. Veterans Services Ex-officio Report November 2025
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Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jon Brown reported that he and Veterans Services Representative (VSR) II Sharon Neu attended the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) Fall Training Conference in Tuolumne County at the Chicken Ranch Casino October 19-24, 2025. Both Brown and Neu gained valuable knowledge they plan to share with the other VSRs who were unable to attend. Next, Brown reported on the Veteran Appreciation BBQ, hosted by El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR) on October 31st at the Veterans Memorial Building (VMB). The event had a strong turnout, with approximately 100 veterans and their families attending. Guests enjoyed free food, met the Veteran Services Office staff, and shared camaraderie with fellow veterans. Brown expressed hope that EDVR will continue to host similar events for veterans and their families in the future. Next, Brown reported that Senate Bill 694 will be voted on in January 2026 when the California State Legislature reconvenes. He encouraged all veterans and their families to contact their representatives in support of the bill, which aims to protect veterans from predatory “claim sharks” who charge fees for filing claims on veterans’ behalf and take portions of their awards. Lastly, Brown reported that for the month of October 2025, the Veteran Services Office recorded 100 walk-in clients, 112 scheduled appointments, and 264 incoming phone calls. Lastly, Brown reported that Tisha Holy, VSR II, continues to provide services to clients in South Lake Tahoe.