Jefferson Detrick

The council meeting agenda includes a review of reporting requirements pursuant to state statutes, a review of recommendations for the council, and an assessment of the action plan and critical needs list. Time is allocated for council member comments and the identification of agenda items for the subsequent meeting.

The Council meeting agenda includes an overview of the Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs provided by the Division of Human Resource Management and a legislative update from the Deputy Director of Benefits. Old business topics cover the interim report and a summary of the Veteran Peer Mentor Program.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on membership status and student veteran enrollment, as well as various departmental reports from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, including healthcare, benefits, public relations, and finance. New business will address Chair and Vice Chair positions, while old business covers the Legislative Symposium, Day of Gratitude, and various memorial updates. Additionally, the Commission will review and select recipients for the Veteran of the Month, Veteran Supporter of the Month, and Youth Serving Veterans awards.

The agenda for the meeting includes procedural notes regarding the handling of agenda items and public comments, which are welcomed at the beginning and end of the session, limited to five minutes per person. Key discussion items scheduled are the review and potential approval of the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting will also feature reports from the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Veterans Services Commission, Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Nevada Veterans Coalition, and Elko National Cemetery Burial Ground. The agenda concludes with discussions on new business, committee member comments, general agenda items, and determination of the next meeting date and location.

The key topics scheduled for discussion and possible action include the review and approval of previous meeting minutes from November 6, 2025. Committee discussions will cover the status of WVAC membership terms, updates on new committee members, and new business items such as the 2026 Women Veterans Conference, a Biannual Report, a WVAC Project, and the Women Veteran of the Year award. Reports will be presented by the NDVS Representative, the LV VA Women's Program Coordinator, the Reno VA Women's Program Coordinator, and the SL City VA Women's Program Coordinator. The meeting will also address scheduling agenda items for future meetings in 2026.