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25-1658
| 1 | 1. | Agenda Item | Commission to review and approve mileage reimbursement for Veteran Affairs Commissioners for the month of September 2025. | | |
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25-1659
| 1 | 2. | Agenda Item | Commission to review and approve Veteran Affairs Commission September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. | | |
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25-1660
| 1 | 3. | Agenda Item | Commission to review and approve an alternate November meeting location. Due to unforeseen construction at the El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85, the Commission will review and vote on an alternative location for the November 2025 meeting. The proposed options are:
1) Georgetown Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 3000 Veterans Way,
Georgetown; or
2) Conference Room D, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville; or
3) Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville
Jonathan Brown, Veterans Service Officer (VSO), reported that he and Courtney Frame, Administrative Technician for the Veteran Services Office, visited the Georgetown Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hall and found the space to be sufficient. The only foreseeable issue is that El Dorado County IT would not be available to assist with technical problems. Commissioner Welch noted that parking near the VFW Hall is limited. Brown added that there is additional parking available across the street from the Hall. Commissioner Smith asked whether the District 1 meeting would be moved to December. Frame informed the Commission that El D | | |
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25-1661
| 1 | 4. | Agenda Item | Commission to review and approve proposed dates and locations for Veteran Affairs Commission 2026 meetings.
Commissioner Reynolds asked about the location for the District 2 meeting. Frame responded that it would be held in Shingle Springs at the El Dorado County Child Support Services office. Frame also informed the Commission that if they were satisfied with the Georgetown VFW Hall, they could return there for the VAC meeting scheduled on May 14th. | | |
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25-1662
| 1 | 5. | Agenda Item | Jeanne Shuman from Jake's Journey Home to provided an overview of the organization and how they help to serve the veteran community.
Shuman reported that Jake's Journey Home was created to honor her two sons, Jake and Joey, who passed away. She started small, making blankets and tote bags with the message: “Made with love from Jake's Journey Home.” Shuman delivered hundreds of these hygiene totes to homeless veterans and veteran communities. She now works with various organizations across California to support homeless veterans. In the first seven months of 2025, Shuman reported that they housed 26 individuals, conducted 7,235 field interactions, and delivered 10,647 comprehensive services. Currently, Shuman operates out of the Veterans Memorial Building (VMB) and has received grants from Endow El Dorado, the Irma D. Anderson Family Fund, and the El Dorado County Veteran Affairs Transient Occupancy Tax (VA TOT). The organization has made significant progress in helping homeless veterans in El Dorado County. Shuman emphasized that the community can contribute by volunteering their ti | | |
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25-1663
| 1 | 6. | Agenda Item | Snowline Hospice provided an overview of the organization and how they help to serve the veteran community.
Bill Wiedemann from Snowline Hospice shared that the organization offers several programs to support different members of the community. These include Snowline Health, Hospice Care, and an Elder Care Program designed to assist seniors while they continue living in their homes. Additionally, Snowline operates several thrift stores throughout El Dorado County. Founded in 1979, Snowline Hospice is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort, care, and support to those in need. Wiedemann noted that they partner with the VA and other organizations to assist veterans. Volunteers often spend time with veterans, listening to their stories and offering companionship. Snowline Hospice Thrift Stores provide discounts for veterans, and if a veteran is in need of a specific item, the store will offer it free of charge. The organization also hosts an annual Stand Down event, where they distribute coats to veterans-last year, they gave away over 200 coats to those in need. E | | |
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25-1664
| 1 | 7. | Agenda Item | Work for Warriors was not in attendance to provide an overview of the organization and how they help to serve the veteran community. | | |
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25-1771
| 1 | | Agenda Item | 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 | | |
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