Message from the Director – March 2020

Across the United States, this month is recognized as “Women’s History Month.”  But in Nevada, it is also “Women’s Military History Month,” proclaimed by Governor Sisolak last month during an NDVS-hosted Women Veterans Conference.  NDVS is coming off the heels of this very successful conference. I wanted to thank everyone, from the attendees, to the vendors, our partners, as well as the Blue Star Moms, who provided daycare so moms could attend.

The title of the conference was “Making Connections,” which pointed the way for women to make connections to health care, employment, benefits, self-care and more. As veterans, it is important to have those connections, as well as connections to each other. You can read more about this conference in this e-newsletter under Programs and Services.   

Speaking of connections, there are important events coming up over the next few weeks you will not want to miss.

This month, NDVS, in partnership with the United Veterans Legislative Council (UVLC), will host the 2020 Nevada Veterans Legislative Symposia.  This event provides a platform for veterans and their families to speak up and be heard about issues and concerns of interest to the veterans’ or military communities. The issues identified as high priority, are presented to our Nevada State lawmakers for potential legislation in the upcoming 2021 session. As you may know, the UVLC is the lobbying arm for Nevada’s veterans. This platform paves the way for the UVLC to speak to lawmakers in one clear voice about the issues identified through this event.

In Reno, the symposium will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Washoe County Senior Center, located at 1155 East 9^th Street inside the Multi-Purpose Room. The event starts with coffee and mingling at 8:00 AM. The symposium starts at 8:30 AM and runs through 11:30 AM.  To save your seat, you’re encouraged to pre-register by going here: http://bit.ly/SymposiaReno

In North Las Vegas, there will be another legislative symposium on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, located at 6900 North Pecos Road inside the Auditorium. Coffee and mingling begin at 8:00 AM with the event running from 8:30 AM through 11:30 AM.  Preregister by going here: http://bit.ly/SymposiaLV

In addition to the symposia, NDVS is also offering a free workshop in Reno to become a Nevada Veterans Advocate. This workshop will offer all 20 required modules of study during the two-day event. The NV Veterans Advocate workshop will be held at Harrah’s in downtown Reno on April 18-19th.  To learn more or register, go here: http://bit.ly/NVAReno2020

Finally, this month also marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day on the 29^th. Veterans service organizations across Nevada are honoring and remembering Vietnam veterans in a number of ways, including commemorative Vietnam War pins. If you have an event you would like to publicize, let us know and we will be happy to assist. Simply call 775-825-9848 or email at rizof@veterans.nv.gov

Thank you for your continued support of veterans and their families. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event this month and next!

Respectfully,

Kat Miller

Director