VETERAN’S AFFAIRS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 5, 2012
1. Call to Order: Bernie called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Kirk Allison, Bernie Corona, Vincent Parys, J. Roger Pelletier, David Whalen, Paul Barry
Absent: Dominic Fulco, Jr., Mary-Ann Roczynski, Linda Carrasquillo
3. Approval of Minutes:
- February 6, 2012 – Bernie stated that there was minor correction to the February minutes needed. Vinny made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, 2nd by Paul. Motion carried.
4. Old Business:
- Paul again passed around flyers on the Welcome Vietnam Veteran’s event to be held on March 31, 2012 at the State Armory, Broad Street in Hartford from 7pm-midnight. Free for veterans, but cost for guest
is $10. For more info or to reserve tickets call (860) 832-2978. Co-sponsored by the CCSU Veterans History Project and the CT Dept of Veterans Affairs.
- Paul Barry also passed out information on Veterans Day at the Capitol. Held at the LOB on March 13, 2012 from 9am-3pm. Encouraged the Commissioners to come out and speak. To attend, please RSVP
5. New Business:
- Bernie passed out miscellaneous information on veteran’s issues/benefits including MyHealtheVet, the VA’s online personal health record and the Iraq Star Foundation.
- The Commission discussed the Memorial Day Parade and possibility of getting a banner for display, who to dedicate the parade to, etc. Matter tabled.
- Paul told the Commission about a service available the veterans. The Military Support Program came and spoke to the Commission before about their services. They are now offering 7-8 free psychiatric
visits for veterans and family members who are having issues adjusting at home, suicidal thoughts, or just needing help.
6. Adjournment – Vinny made a motion, seconded by Paul to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The next meeting will be April 9, 2012 in the Welling Conference Room, 2nd Fl, Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Tatia Lewis, Clerk
Minutes Subject to Approval
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