CalVet Secretary’s Conference to be Held October 21st

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CalVet Secretary’s Conference to be Held October 21st

EVENT: The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) will be holding its bi-annual CalVet Secretary’s Conference in Sacramento to bring together representatives from organizations serving California’s veterans. Among the topics to be presented will be information regarding the Governor’s Interagency Council on Veterans, as well as issues experienced by many of the 30,000 men and women returning to California from active duty every year.

“I look forward to meeting with veterans service organization Commanders and other people dedicated to serving the veterans of our Golden State,” said Peter J. Gravett, CalVet Secretary. “This conference presents a great opportunity to bring together leaders in our veteran community to communicate and discuss veterans issues with our CalVet management team.”

DATE: Friday, October 21, 2011

TIME: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Conference

PLACE: California National Guard

Okinawa Street Armory

8410 Okinawa Street

Sacramento, CA 95828

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaime Arteaga, 916-657-9329 or jaime.arteaga@calvet.ca.gov

BACKGROUND: This conference is designed to bring together leaders in our veteran community from across the state along with the CalVet management team to communicate and discuss veterans issues. This bi-annual Secretary’s Conference has been held for many years.