this is FYI

Dear colleagues,

Please plan to join Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and Under Secretary Allison Hickey of the federal VA for the launch of Nevada’s Green Zone Initiative.  The event will take place on August 14 in Las Vegas—more details below.  Please take a very brief moment to register here—and feel free to share this messagewith others who might be interested in registering, too.

Over the last year, you have probably heard us talk about the Green Zone Initiative.  You have probably helped us shape the effort as well.  We have worked hard to make the Green Zone Initiative an effort that maximizes our potential to serve Nevada’s veterans in terms of wellness, employment, and education, and we believe that we have developed an effort that is both unique to Nevada and a model for the rest of the country.  Most important, we have greatly appreciated your collaboration in our effort.

On August 14^th of this year, we will move from the planning phase of this initiative to the action phase.  We will be unveiling the Green Zone Network, our new social networking site, formalizing our Veteran Community Councils, launching workforce, wellness, and higher education initiatives, and more.  Perhaps most important, we will be seeking opportunities to improve our effort and to work closely with service organizations, service providers, and community partners. 

While this is scheduled to take most of the day, please feel free to attend any portion of the day.  We recommend the morning session, as it will provide the most information.  Again, please consider taking a moment to register here.

I have provided specific details on the event below, but please do not hesitate to contact me directly if I can provide more information or clarification.

Sincerely,

Caleb Cage

Caleb Cage, Executive Director
Nevada Office of Veterans Services
(775) 688-1653
www.veterans.nv.gov"Serving America's Heroes"

What: The launch event for the Green Zone Initiative

Morning Session: 9:00-12:00

During this session, we will hear from honored guests on how the Green Zone Initiative fits into the national conversation.  We will also receive presentations on successes and activities within the initiative to date.  These will include an overview of the overall effort, the launch of our social networking site, The Green Zone Network, the establishment of Veteran Community Councils throughout the state, as well as the rollout of several other statewide initiatives.  Throughout this portion, partner organizations can build upon opportunities to collaborate with the State and with other organizations throughout the state and Country.

Lunch Session: 12:00-1:00, informal networking

During this session, our community partners will be able to network, to seek more information in one-on-one conversations, and to share experiences.  Lunch will be provided.

Afternoon Session: 1:00-3:00, breakout sessions

During these three concurrent sessions, attendees can participate in convenings to discuss opportunities and recommendations within the Green Zone Initiative’s three focus areas—Education, Employment, and Wellness. 

When: August 14, 2013 from 9:00-3:00.  Please feel free to attend all or select events, although we do recommend the morning session.

Where: Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 8910. (Note: Travel money is not available from our office at this time.)