nacvso 2014 conference dr. mary bell june 10, 2014 national association of counties veteran &...
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NACVSO 2014 Conference
Dr. Mary Bell
June 10, 2014
National Association of CountiesVeteran & Military Service
Vision
Healthy
,
vibrant,
safe
and
resilient
countie
s across
Americ
a.
The National Association
of Counties (NACo) assists
America's 3,069 counties
in pursuing excellence in
public service.
Works to advance sound
public policies
Promote county solutions
and innovation
Foster intergovernmental
and public-private
collaboration
Provide value-added
services to save counties
and taxpayers money
Mission Statement
Founded in 1935, NACo provides
elected and appointed county leaders
with the knowledge, skills and tools
necessary to provide fiscally responsible,
quality driven and results oriented
policies and services for healthy, vibrant,
safe and resilient counties.
Why Counties Matter
No two counties are exactly the same.
Counties are one of America's oldest
forms of government, dating back to
1634 when the first county
governments were established in
Virginia. The organization and
structure of counties are charted under
state Constitutions or law and are
tailored to fit the needs and
characteristics of the state and local
areas. Counties are governed by
locally elected officials.
Roads Airports Bridges Transit Water Solid Waste
Recycling Public Health Mental and Behavioral Health
Elections Records and Administration Jails and Courts
Nursing Homes Hospitals 911 Services Community and
Economic Development Workforce Development Parks
and Recreation Arts and Culture Housing
Why Counties Matter
Why Counties Matter
Engage NACo members and affiliate partners to develop and highlight county best practices and policies for service members, veterans, and military families
VMSC Mission & Vision
Promote innovative programs, services, and benefits for our nation’s military,
veterans, and their families
Mission
Vision
Focus Areas
1. Education: Paul Heimel Commissioner, Potter County, PA
2. Employment: Jim Young CVSO, Vernon County, WI
3. Health– Behavioral Health: Hub
Walsh County Supervisor, Merced County, CA
– Physical Health: Tom White Supervisor, Apache County, AZ
2013 – 14 Priorities
• Provide solid research foundation
• Capture best practices• Provide policy-based
initiatives• Enhance
communications• Build and enhance joint
relationships
VETS: Critical Success Factors
• Value – clear value proposition to market segment
• Effectiveness – information/program dissemination to applicable market
segment• Transportability
– able to replicate the information/best practice/policy in other areas
• Sustainability – program/best practice is able to have long-term effect and is
sustainable in a tightened budget environment
2014 Living Veterans
2012 VA Expenditures
States with CVSOs
Capture Best Practices
Is your County an Innovation Hub?• Use your expertise to answer questions online by registering with
the County Innovation Network (COIN) and become a Helping Hand
• COIN is:– an online community for local government leadership and
staff– enables counties to share the wisdom of the crowd
nationally, for learning, discussion and decision-making– COIN is a Public-Private partnership between NACo and
Solutionize
Connect in COIN Today
• Join the Veterans and Military group• Become a community Helping Hand• Ask questions• Find and connect with COIN members• Post documents to share the information
you value• Request the information and connections
you want• Start or join conversations in community
hot topics
Register at: www.CountyInnovation.US
For more information contact: [email protected]
Enhance Communications
• Imperative: Engage media and other publications on military and veteran issues
• Semi-monthly VMSC newsletter• Focus on vet & military issues in
County News• Develop a VMSC page on NACo
website – articulate information– video welcome– social media connection– meeting information
Build & Enhance Relationships
• NACVSO• DoD
– Joint Chiefs of Staff– Office of Training & Development– Office of Environment - REPI– Office of Economic Adjustment– Military Community & Family Policy
• Veteran’s Affairs• Big 7• Non-profits
– NATAL– Wounded Warrior– Others
• For Profit Partners
Upcoming Initiatives
NACo 2014 Annual Conference & ExpositionJuly 11-14
New Orleans, LA
Priorities & Initiatives• Boots on the Ground: Understanding the role and
importance of a County Veteran Service Officer• CVSO policy initiative• Introduction of NACVSO to NACo Board
Questions/Comments
Stan Batemon, [email protected]
Office: (205) 365-3889
Mary Bell, Staff [email protected]
Office: (202) 942-4242