Our Mission
Since
1994, the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Women
Veterans has served
to “locate, educate and advocate for all
women veterans who served in the United States military.”
The committee is dedicated to outreach through various
initiatives including the creation of an informational
Web site, the organization of a statewide women
veterans conference and the promotion of benefits
and superior health care for women veterans. The
committee serves as a focal point of information
for all women veterans. The committee acts as a
liaison and advocate on behalf of women veterans
with state legislators, veterans affairs administrators
and county veterans service offices. Members of
the committee ensure the programs and policies of
the Department of Veterans Affairs remain open to
women and are mindful of those elements of the veteran
experience unique to women.
To assist with identifying the needs and concerns
of women veterans in Ohio, we are asking for you
to please take a moment to answer a few questions.
The information you provide will help us in the
planning of our conference in 2009 and beyond.
Together
We Can Do Great Things
The
committee is made up of women veterans representing
all eras and branches of service. Each member
is responsible for a specific region in the state
and recruits volunteers to assist her in regional
outreach. (A list of county representatives is
below.) Committee members encourage women to identify
themselves with pride and encourage them to stand
up and be counted for their role in defense of
this nation.
Informational sessions and local town meetings
allow women veterans to come together to identify
and address their concerns with committee members.
Community service outreach programs allow the
committee to inform school children, business
leaders, educators and legislators about the important
role women play in our Armed Forces. VA hospital
visits allow women on the committee to interact
and network with VA women program managers and
get a first-hand look at the healthcare process.
If you are interested in participating in any
of these events or volunteering to help with an
outreach program in your region, please call our
main office at (614) 752-8941.
Click here for
information on the 2009 Women Veterans Conference.
Click here
to view photos from the last Women Veterans Conference.
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