advisory council year in review

On Thursday, June 25, 2015 several families took this site visit to Loma Ridge to view the area where the military jet transport, plunged into a fog-shrouded mountain and exploded after take-off from MCAS EL Toro killing all 84 men aboard – 12 airmen and 72 Marines believed bound for Viet Nam on June 27, 1965.

Orange County Veterans Advisory Council

Year in Review 2015

50th ANNIVERSARY ORANGE COUNTY’S WORST AIR DISASTER MEMORIAL DEDICATION

MCAS EL TORO

Veteran’s Serving Orange County Veterans

Board of SupervisorsSupervisor Michelle Steel

Tim Whitacre-US Marine Corps

Supervisor Lisa BartlettPaul Walters-US Air Force

City Councils

AnaheimJames Vanderbilt-US Navy/US Army

BreaSteven Vargas-US Navy

Buena ParkArthur C. Brown, Mayor

CypressPaulo M. Morales

Dana PointCarlos N. Olvera, Mayor-US NavyRichard A. Viczorek-US Marine Corps

Fountain Valley John Collins

Garden GroveChristopher V. Phan-US Navy

Huntington BeachErik Peterson-US Marine Corps Dave Sullivan-US Army

IrvineSteven S. Choi

Laguna BeachKelly Boyd

Laguna HillsDore Gilbert, M.D., Mayor-US Army

Laguna NiguelJerry McCloskey, Mayor-US Navy

Laguna WoodsCynthia Conners, Mayor-US ArmyBert Hack

Los AlamitosTroy D. Edgar, Mayor Pro Tem-US Navy

Mission ViejoGreg Raths, Mayor Pro Tem-US Marine Corps Ed Sachs

PlacentiaCraig S. Green

San ClementeRobert “Bob” Baker, Mayor Pro Tem-US Navy

StantonAlexander A. Ethans, Mayor-US Navy/US Air ForceBrian Donahue, Mayor Pro Tem

Villa ParkBill Nelson-US Air Force

Yorba LindaMark Schwing-US Navy

Orange County State and Federal Assemblyman William Brough-US Army

Congresswoman Mimi Walter’s Office-Ben Rejniak US Air Force

Orange County Veteran Advisory Council1st District Supervisor Andrew Do 4th District Supervisor-Shawn NelsonMiguel Vazquez-US Marine Corps Marilyn Harris-US Army

2nd District Supervisor-Michelle Steele 5th District Supervisor-Lisa BartlettChase Wickersham-US Army Peter McCormick-US Marine Corps

3rd District Supervisor-Todd Spitzer At Large RepresentativesRobert McDonald-US Navy Ron Garcia-US Navy Joseph Snyder-US Marine Corp Don Dillon-US Army Lee Dorman-US Navy

Orange County Veterans Service OfficeMarco Martinez-US Marine Corps

http://veterans.ocgov.com/

Veteran’s Serving Orange County Veterans

Board of SupervisorsSupervisor Michelle Steel

Tim Whitacre-US Marine Corps

Supervisor Lisa BartlettPaul Walters-US Air Force

City Councils

AnaheimJames Vanderbilt-US Navy/US Army

BreaSteven Vargas-US Navy

Buena ParkArthur C. Brown, Mayor

CypressPaulo M. Morales

Dana PointCarlos N. Olvera, Mayor-US NavyRichard A. Viczorek-US Marine Corps

Fountain Valley John Collins

Garden GroveChristopher V. Phan-US Navy

Huntington BeachErik Peterson-US Marine Corps Dave Sullivan-US Army

IrvineSteven S. Choi

Laguna BeachKelly Boyd

Laguna HillsDore Gilbert, M.D., Mayor-US Army

Laguna NiguelJerry McCloskey, Mayor-US Navy

Laguna WoodsCynthia Conners, Mayor-US ArmyBert Hack

Los AlamitosTroy D. Edgar, Mayor Pro Tem-US Navy

Mission ViejoGreg Raths, Mayor Pro Tem-US Marine Corps Ed Sachs

PlacentiaCraig S. Green

San ClementeRobert “Bob” Baker, Mayor Pro Tem-US Navy

StantonAlexander A. Ethans, Mayor-US Navy/US Air ForceBrian Donahue, Mayor Pro Tem

Villa ParkBill Nelson-US Air Force

Yorba LindaMark Schwing-US Navy

Orange County State and Federal Assemblyman William Brough-US Army

Congresswoman Mimi Walter’s Office-Ben Rejniak US Air Force

Orange County Veteran Advisory Council1st District Supervisor Andrew Do 4th District Supervisor-Shawn NelsonMiguel Vazquez-US Marine Corps Marilyn Harris-US Army

2nd District Supervisor-Michelle Steele 5th District Supervisor-Lisa BartlettChase Wickersham-US Army Peter McCormick-US Marine Corps

3rd District Supervisor-Todd Spitzer At Large RepresentativesRobert McDonald-US Navy Ron Garcia-US Navy Joseph Snyder-US Marine Corp Don Dillon-US Army Lee Dorman-US Navy

Orange County Veterans Service OfficeMarco Martinez-US Marine Corps

http://veterans.ocgov.com/

Message From

Bobby McDonald, Chairman, Orange County Veterans Advisory Council

Over the past year the Council has made a concerted effort to be more inclusive and more responsive to our veterans. We accomplished this in 2015 by continuing to take the “Council to the County”, thereby enhancing the Council’s profile and increasing the awareness of and access to services, and other resources for OC’s veterans. We were assisted in these endeavors by the staff of the Orange County Veterans Service Office along with help and support of some of the local 4 year and community college educational institutions, and we are indebted to them for their efforts. In addition, as another way to enhance our reach and impact, in 2015 the Council also initiated a series of quarterly meetings with the leadership of the county’s veteran service organizations, as well as with the veteran policy advisors for the members of the OC Board of Supervisors.

The Council proved again to be the instrument and catalyst for moving the veteran agenda regarding housing, employment, health, education and legal opportunities for our county veterans, as you will see as you review the pages of this yearend report.

The Council also continued its outreach with the California Department of Veterans Affairs; the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Hospital; our counterparts at the Los Angeles County Veterans Advisory Commission; our continued support and development Orange County Veterans and Military Families Collaborative (OCVMFC), and our close allies, the various Veterans Service Organizations, including our new OC Fair Heroes Hall group.

On behalf of the Council, we are excited and immensely gratified to be able to continue our work in support of the brave men and women who have served and who are still serving our country, and say to our fellow Orange County veterans, we thank you for your service, and we thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Have We Helped A Veteran Today?

Todd Spitzer, Third District Supervisor Orange County Board of Supervisors

As the 2015 Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, it is my honor and privilege to thank the Veterans in Orange County and throughout the United States of America. Veterans deserve a hero’s tribute and I am committed to working to help our Veterans.As Chairman, I was pleased to work with my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors to help Veterans by accomplishing the following:• Created a 211 OC Veteran’s Portal with Southern California Gas Company• Held the Changing of Flags Ceremony in Santa Ana where the County now displays the five branches of the armed services and those who are prisoners of war or missing in action• Held a Memorial Day salute to veterans Resolution• Proclaimed Military Child Month • Supported the Veteran’s Day Event at OC Fair Grounds• Approved a Year Round Permanent Homeless Shelter in Anaheim• Honored the 50th Anniversary Orange County’s Worst Air Disaster Memorial Dedication• Approved services and programs such as the Orange County Community Services’ Vets Helping Vets Work Study Program for OC Veterans Services who received the California State Association of Counties 2015 Challenge Awards

I am filled with pride and admiration for the great work and sacrifice that Veterans make to secure our freedom and to keep Orange County the best place to live and work.

In Orange County, there are an estimated 133,000 veterans. Veterans are heroes. They are men and women who sacrificed their personal comfort, safety and time with their families to defend the freedom based values that make the United States of America the greatest County in the world.

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Andrew Do 1st District

Michelle Steele 2nd District

Todd Spitzer 3rd District

Shawn Nelson 4th District

Lisa Bartlett 5th District


Message FromRenee Ramirez, Interim Director,

Orange County Community ServicesThe Veterans Service Office has come a long way in the past 2 years. In 2015, we took on numerous projects and implemented new programs to better serve our Veterans and meet their needs more effectively and efficiently.

In conjunction with OCVAC, we participated in a Veteran Summit, which focused on strengthening ties with Veterans and ensuring they are aware of all benefits they may be entitled to, based on their military service.

Message From - Marco MartinezOrange County Veterans Service Officer & Veterans Remains Officer2015 was an exciting year for the Veterans Service Office (VSO). We saw a huge increase in the number of veterans assisted. We reduced wait times and transformed the waiting area into a place where all veterans could feel a sense of pride and dignity.

Gone are the days of status quo experiences one comes to expect of a government office. In are the days of efficient and friendly service, which is delivered with in-depth knowledge and certainty.

As veteran advocates we continue our patriotic duty in assisting our fellow Veterans in dispelling negative stereotypes and navigating the ever complex rules, regulations and laws that govern veteran’s benefits. I look forward to 2016, as we to work to achieve more great things by increasing staffing and outreach activities and implementing innovative programs while staying mission focused to serve those that served.

In 2015 we were presented with a National Association of Counties Achievement Award, for our Veterans Resource Directory, which was created in consultation with OCVAC. It comprehensively and systematically links veterans and their families to a multitude of services provided by the County and other organizations.

Further the Orange County Veterans Service Office, was also recognized with a statewide award for our Veterans helping Veterans work study program. With assistance and funding from the Veterans Administration, the County got several veteran workers at no cost. We were able to put them in meaningful jobs helping others get through the intake/claims process.

In addition, we expanded services to Veterans and decreased wait times by hiring 3 additional Claims Officers.

I look forward to serving Orange County Veterans and their families in 2016 alongside OCVAC.


Supervisor Andrew Do speaks at Team AMVETS Grand Opening.

DISTRICT 1


Supervisor Andrew Do and members of the National Guard at the Westminster Vietnam Memorial

and Memorial Day ceremony.

Flag Raising Ceremony in District One - Manuel Escamilla,

Archivist City of Santa Ana;Frank Fletcher Jr., EDD;

Daniel Soto Field Representative Santa Ana City Manager’s Office;

Janine Fountain, Vice Commander VFW Post 131, Santa Ana and

Dr. Martin Mosler, Pastor Main Place Ministries.


The Veterans Club and the Veterans Resource Center would like to thank the following people and establishments for their support of local veterans.

VANGUARD UNIVERSITYPresident Dr. Michael Beals, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Doretha O’Quinn, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Tim Young, Director of Diversity & Inclusion Programing Dr. April Harris and the entire university staff

CITY OF COSTA MESA MILITARY AFFAIRSSharon Rodelius, Dan Baker and the entire team

ORANGE COUNTY INTERFAITH WORKING GROUP:A member of the OC Military Families and Veterans Collaborative

ORANGE COUNTY FREEDOM COMMITTEE

STRENGTH IN SUPPORT

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR POST 9934

TEAM RWB ORANGE COUNTY

OC RESCUE MISSION

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAN TROOP 568

DONATIONS:VUSC Veterans Club is seeking charitable donations in order to establish a veteran’s relief fund. [email protected]

Orange County Veterans Executive Committee withCounty Veteran Policy Advisors

DISTRICT 2


Save the Date

Supervisor Michelle Steele’s fundraiser for OCHeroes Hall at the Orange County Fair Grounds

An artist's rendering of Heroes Hall

Wells Fargo Bank Package of GratitudeTeam gathering at Working Wardrobes.

November 18, 2015

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Changing of the Flags CeremonyRepresenting all 34 Orange County cities, the County of Orange, the State of California, the United States of America, the five branches of the Armed Services and the Prisoners of War (POW)-Missing in Action (MIA)

Since the 1970’s, the Plaza of the Flags has displayed the flags of our 50 States. On July 23, 2015, the Orange County Civic Center Authority, which is comprised of the County of Orange and the City of Santa Ana, approved a plan to repurpose the Plaza of the Flags with the flags of the above organizations.

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Hosted by Chairman and Third District Supervisor Todd Spitzer, First District Supervisor Andrew Do, the County of Orange, Association of California Cities - Orange County, the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Civic Center Authority

Invited Speakers: City of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, ACC-OC President and Tustin City Councilmember Al Murray, Orange County Bar Association President Ashleigh Aitken, NAACP OC Branch President Donald Craig, OC Veterans Advisory County Chairman Bobby McDonald

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 4:00 PMOrange County Civic Center Plaza of the FlagsPlease RSVP (714) 667-9729 or [email protected]

Military Child Month Presentation from Board of Supervisors to Debbie Nichols.

Changing of the Flags Ceremony in Santa Ana

Supervisor Todd Spitzer receives DistinguishedService Award from Bobby McDonald at OC Black Chamber’s Annual Banquet

Ban of the American Flag at UC Irvine

DISTRICT 3



Orange County Women Veterans Leadership SummitFriday, November 20, 2015 • 9 am - 1 pm

IVC Performing Arts Center Lobby

Free admission; open to all women veterans! • Guest speakers and panel discussions

• Breakfast, lunch and special gifts included

• Please park in Lot 5 for this event

Plan to leave this event feeling inspired and empowered!

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Board of Supervisor’s Salute Veterans with Memorial Day Resolution

4th of July Celebration with City of Tustin Councilmember's and Orange County Veterans.


Cal State Fullerton Veteran’s Graduation CeremonyAnaheim Memorial Day Observance

Orange County Veterans Resource Directory’s were made available to attendees at Anaheim Cemetery

Memorial Day Program

4th District Policy Advisor Steve Spernak with Lisa Wright-Jenkins holding OC Register front page story on

“State of Vets in OC”

DISTRICT 4

Veterans Career & Resource Fair

Rainy day location — building 200, 2nd floor

For more information contact the Veterans Resource Center Room 518 (714) 992-7102 [email protected] veterans.fullcoll.edu

All United States VeteransA DINNER IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR SERVICE,COMMEMORATING WORLD WAR II VETERANS,

AND CELEBRATING THE

Anniversary of theEnd of World War I I

WHEN:SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015; 6:00to 9:00PMWHERE:KNOTT’S BERRY FARM HOTEL--9TH FLOORWHAT: MUSIC, FOOD, FUN, SPECIALADDRESSBY

GOLD STAR MOTHERJULIE WOTASIKWHO:VETERANS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS-- $30each;

WORLD WAR II U.S. VETERANSRECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARYDINNERRSVP:BETH SWIFT, [email protected]

Supervisor Shawn Nelson and Shari Friedenrich,OC County Treasurer-Tax Collector

OC Fair Grounds Veteran’s Day Event

Supervisor Shawn Nelson’s Special VeteransRecognition recipient Lou Jones



RSVP BY OCTOBER 30 FOR STUDY PRESENTATION AND BREAKFASTCALL (714) 480-6555 AND PRESS 0 TO RSVP OR FOR MORE INFORMATIONONLINE RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-south-county-veterans-summit-tickets-18457151838

Friday, November 6, 2015, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMRegistration/Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM

Saddleback College28000 Marguerite Parkway

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

“Connect & Succeed!”Featuring

SOUTH COUNTY VETERANS RESEARCH STUDY PRESENTATIONVA REPRESENTATIVE ONSITE TO PROVIDE BENEFITS OVERVIEW

2015 South County Veterans Summit

HOSTED BY OC SUPERVISOR LISA BARTLETTWITH OC COMMUNITY SERVICES, 2-1-1 ORANGE COUNTY,

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE & OC VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL

VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST WIN PRIZES BREAKOUT SESSIONS FREE PARKING

DISTRICT 5


TORCH 1975 INC.

Cordially invites all Veterans of Tri-states: California, Arizona, Nevada

to participate in our:

SECOND ANNUAL

Running from 03/01/2015 – 07/15/2015

TORCH 1975 INC’S COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Saddleback College USC – Innovation & Research on Veterans Union Bank – San Clemente Office Ms. Anna Bryson Former Senator Wyland of Wyland Institute Mr. Fred Minagar, Laguna Niguel City Council Williams Dental Steve Dilley of Veteran Art Project San Clemente Art Association City of San Clemente Roya Ovesi, First Team RE Agent Jim Morroto of Jim Mirrotto Insurance John Webb of State Farm Insurance Marcia Milchiker, South OC Col. District Trustee

OUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR PATRIOTS TO BE PART OF: CONTEST TITLE OR CO-HOST ($10,000) AWARD CEREMONIAL DINNER GALA

SPONSORS FOR 200+ GUESTS ($3,500) TABLE SPOSNOR FOR 8 PERSON ($300) PERSONAL PRESENTERS AS PRIZE SPONSORS

TO OUR CONTEST WINNERS ($2000, 1500, 1200, 900. 600, 300)

or SIMPLY DONATE ANY AMOUNT TO HELP OUR VETERANS/MILITARY WARRIORS

EDUCATIONAL ART CLASS DONORS ($500 & UP). Average 8-weeks class costs $15,000.

We collaborate with Veteran Art Project, San Clemente Art Association, F-STOP Warrior Project to offer our Veterans educational art classes monthly, such as ceramic, painting, photography, sculpture, etc… We appreciate all your contributions to keep our Workshops running. Rest assured that every dollar of your contribution goes directly to the cause. Our staff volunteers receive no compensation for their work. Please visit www.Torch1975.org for the complete list of benefits of being our partners. What other things can you do to help? Donate auction items, advertisement spots, or be a volunteer. We are grateful for your assistance to make our program possible! Donate online at www.Torch1975.org or make check payable to TORCH 1975 INC and send to: TORCH 1975 INC. PO BOX 7164 CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 Email: [email protected] ||Website:Torch1975.org Mobile: 949.456.3745 || 949.235.3996 EIN: 45-4324829 All charitable donations are fully tax deductible!

ABOUT TORCH 1975 INC.

Have artsy skills? Love to express yourself via art? GRAB THIS FLYER, JOIN OUR CONTEST TODAY & WIN SOME

CA$H!!!!!!

Our Vision: Torch 1975 Inc envisions a national commitment of honor and respect for the sacrifice of those who serve in “the all volunteer” United States Armed Forces. We aspire to become the premier charitable organization nation-wide to support Veterans and their families by advocating for veteran issues, fostering patriotism, responsible citizenship, promoting family values, and providing educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy. Our Mission: Torch 1975 Inc mobilizes political will, generous contributions, and material resources to ensure "first call for Veterans & their families" – a priority no one should ignore. “A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America,” for an amount… up to and including their life.” --Unknown-- Key Services: Military Art Educational Workshops Patriotic Art Contests Marriage Awards for Military Couples Scholarships and Assistance for Military Kids Transitional Mentor for Pre-Deployment, Post-

Deployment, and leaving Active Duty Encouraging Veterans to actively involve

themselves as public servants Recognitions & Veteran Advocacy Success: Certificate of Special Congressional

Recognition by Honorable Congressman Issa Certificate of Special California Senate

Recognition by Honorable Senator Wyland Certificate of Special California Assembly

Recognition by Honorable Assemblywoman Diane Harkey

Certificate of Special Recognition by multiple cities within Southern California

Certificate of Special Recognition by Gerald Ford Presidential Foundation

Advocate successfully the California enacted resolution SCR-98 commemorating “April 5th – Gerald R Ford California Day – In Perpetuity”. (President Gerald Ford was a WWII Veteran)

Judges, Veterans/Contestants, & Hosts at 2014 Awards Ceremony

Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch!Win Fabulous Door Prizes!

Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch!Win Fabulous Door Prizes!

Orange County SupervisorLisa A. BartlettOrange County SupervisorLisa A. BartlettAnd State SenatorPatricia BatesAnd State SenatorPatricia Bates

Hosted ByHosted By

Laguna Woods Village, Clubhouse 323822 Avenida Sevilla, Laguna Woods, 92637

Enter at Gate 3 (Calle Aragon) off Moulton between El Toro & Glenwood

RSVP required by July 17. To RSVP or for more information,please call (800) 510-2020 or (714) 480-6450.

Senior SummitSenior SummitSouth CountySouth CountyDon’t Miss The 2015Don’t Miss The 2015

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 9 AM to 12:45 PMRegistration begins at 8 AM

“The State ofAging In Orange County”

Featured Speakers

Dr. Claudia KawasProfessor, Department of Neurology

University of California, Irvine

Dr. Marilyn DittyChief Executive Officer

Age Well Senior Services

Karen RoperDirector

OC Community Services

Jim McAleer, MPAPresident & Chief Executive Officer

Alzheimer’s Association, Orange County

Michael SchraderChief Executive Officer

CalOptima

Dr. Kerry BurnightProfessor, Department of Geriatric Medicine

University of California, Irvine

Title Sponsor:Title Sponsor:

Orange County Veterans Advisory Council Meeting at Saddleback College. Past OCVAC Chairman Terry McCarty; Current Chairman Bobby McDonald; Supervisor Lisa Bartlett;

Past Chairwoman Vanda Bresnan & Past Chairman William Manes


HOUSING

OC Supervisors Approve Year RoundPermanent Homeless Shelter in Anaheim

In a historic move, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in support of establishing the County's first year-round homeless shelter and multi-service center in Anaheim.

In April, 2015, the Anaheim City Council unanimously voted to partner with the Orange County Board of Supervisors to pursue a potential year-round homeless shelter and multi-service center in Anaheim at the proposed location of 1000 S. Kramer Place. The city committed $500,000 toward the potential purchase of property to house the facility following county consideration and analysis, which was matched with a $500,000 commitment by Fullerton, $100,000 by the city of Brea, and resolutions of support from the cities of Buena Park, Orange and Placentia.


City of Irvine Ad Hoc Veterans Affordable Housing Committee

The Ad Hoc Veterans Affordable Housing Committee, chaired by Councilwoman Christina Shea, met to identify public and private funding resources available to create affordable housing for United States Veterans and identify opportunities to develop affordable housing in the City of Irvine for qualified United States Veterans.

The Newport Beach City Council approved a plan for a 12 unit Affordable Housing project for

Veterans and Seniors

Bobby McDonald, Orange County VeteransAdvisory Council Chairman and Stephen Peck,

US. Vets, President and CEO, discussed southland veteran issues with Adrienne Alpert,

ABC7 Eyewitness Newsmakers Reporter

Irvine City Council establishes Ad Hoc Veteran’s Affordable

Housing Committee

• Committee began work in February 2015– Reviewed key concepts and issues of housing

for veterans• Committee policy statements finalized in

October 2015 for consideration by Irvine City Council


Save the Date!

Thursday, May 14th

Veteran Business Network of Orange County/Greater LA

6:30-9:30pm

Irvine Marriott 8000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612

VBN Sponsored by

VETERAN NETWORKING EVENT & DINNER

(Reception from 6:30-7:30pm)

7th Veteran Business Networking Mixer

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez

OC Veterans Employment Committee Veteran Transition Support American Legion Post 862

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6024 Cordially Invite You to Attend the

Monday, July 20, 2015 5:30 pm Registration 6 pm Mixer

Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way

Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Please Join Us for a Unique Networking Opportunity with

Orange County Businesses that Hire Veterans, Veteran Owned Businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, Veteran Entrepreneurs & Job-Seekers!

Free Parking and Light Refreshments!

Please RSVP to [email protected], Office of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez

Orange County Veteran Advisory Council Vice Chairman Chase Wickersham with Doug Wooley, OC One Stop Center Director.

E M P L O Y M E N T


The Knights of Columbus and Buffalo Soldiers pass out free wheelchairs to OC Veterans

HEALTH


OC Supervisor’s representatives Sergio Prince and Tim Whitacre reviewing veterans information before OCVAC

meeting.

EDUCATION


Antoinette Naddour Balta, co-founder ofVeterans Legal Institute at the Women’s Veterans Summit at Irvine Valley College

LEGAL


Friends from George Washington High School honor deceased classmate Henry McKine, who lost his life in

the El Toro Marine Base Plane Crash in 1965

Judy Goffin & LTC Michael Johns, Commander, Southern California Recruiting

Battalion

Tuskegee Airman Mitch Higginbotham visiting theAmerican Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez & US NavyVeteran Kristen Parrinello at theWoman History Month Luncheon

Veteran Panelist Leona Wheeler of AMVETS & Col.Nancy Sumner of California Community CollegesBoard of Governor’s, share a moment at the Irvine

Valley College Women's Veteran Summit.

Private Henry McKine

AROUND THE COUNTY


Supervisor Shawn Nelson with veterans and supporters at the OC Fair Grounds Veterans Day Event

Workers across California invite you to

Join us for a FREE Veterans Day Community Celebration to say

Thank you To our VeTerans!

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

nov. 11, 2015oC Fair & event Center

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

Live music and entertainment | FREE hot dogs Veterans resource fair | Job access for veterans

Free health screenings

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Community unveiling of U.S. Postal Service Vietnam War stamp

Our event is part of the Department of Defense 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Vietnam War. We thank and honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, just as America did for the veterans of World War II and Korea.

Learn more about how you can partner with Labor to give back to Veterans at

www.veteransandlabor.com

and its members.

OC Veter ans adVisOry COunCil

Heroes Hall at Orange County Fair and Events Center

ORANGE COUNTY’S WORST AIR DISASTERMEMORIAL DEDICATIONMCAS EL TORO JUNE 27, 2015

On June 25, 1965 a C-135 departed MCAS El Toro and hit Loma Ridge, a few miles to the north of runway 34. The purpose of my Eagle Scout project is to honor the 72 Marines and 12 Airmen that

perished that day in the worst airplane crash on record in Orange County. Jordan Fourcher’s Eagle Project is a Memorial to be permanently displayed at the Heritage and Aviation Exhibition.

Lisa Hollingsworth and Jordan Fourcher

Bobby McDonald, Ms. Henrietta Wynne andMajor Sean Lanier, US Army.



Jimmie Spencer and Shiloh Meyer US Department of Defense Vietnam 50th Anniversary

Representatives

Lisa Hollingsworth and Martha OchoaLoma Ridge plane crash site

50th Anniversary Memorial Dedication


For more information, e-mail [email protected]

GIANT CAREER EXPO FOR orange county VETERANS SATurday, october 24, 2015

From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Bobby McDonald, Joshua Wafer and Chase Wickersham


Congressman Dana Rohrabacher andChris Merkle at the Team Red, White and Blue,

Waves of Valor event in Huntington Beach


Steve Spernak, Lou Jones, Renee Ramirez and Bobby McDonald at the OC Supervisor’s

Policy Advisor VSO Tour


Orange County Veterans Advisory Council &Los Angeles County Veterans Advisory Commission Members

Wells Fargo presents grant monies to benefit veteran organizations


The body was created in March 1978 and is comprised of members appointed by the O.C. Board of Supervisors. They volunteer their time and services without pay. The Council is made up of nine members who are residents of Orange County representing all areas of the county and all are U.S. Military veterans with Honorable Discharges.

The function and duties of this Council are: to advise the Board of Supervisors on issues of importance to veterans and their dependents based on input from the veteran community; to provide a source of liaison and communication with various groups relative to veterans issues; and, to promote involvement in veteran's relatedevents and functions within the County.

Robert V. McDoanld 3rd District Chairman

Chase Wickersham 2nd District

Vice Chairman

Miguel Vazquez 1st District

Joseph Snyder At Large

Marilyn Harris4th District

Peter McCormick5th District

Ron Garcia At Large

Don Dillon At Large

Lee DormanAt Large

Orange County Veterans Advisory Council


Over 500 post cards were sent to servicemen and women overseaswith thank you packages supplied by Wells Fargo.

Orange County Veterans Service Office

County Operations Center 1300 S. Grand Ave. Bldg. B Room 247

Santa Ana, CA. 714-480-6555

http://veterans.ocgov.com/advisory/

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