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Boyda Announces Formation of Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Council
08/24/07COUNCIL MEMBERS APPOINTED FOR THEIR EXPERTISE AND UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES
TOPEKA, KS – While in Kansas for the August Congressional Recess, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) held the inaugural meeting of her Kansas Second District Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Council (VMAAC) on August 10, 2007, in Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Council consists of respected community leaders in veterans' and military issues and is devoted to gathering ideas from Second District soldiers and veterans, generating ideas for improvement, and providing policy guidance to Rep. Boyda.
The following are the founding members of the Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Council:
Rep. Boyda said, "In a time of war, it is critical that elected representatives listen to the expert guidance of our soldiers and veterans. The insights of the new Veterans and Military Advisory Council will help me better serve current and former military personnel across Kansas."
The Veterans and Military Advisory Council will meet regularly with Rep. Boyda and her staff to provide ongoing guidance on issues affecting soldiers and veterans. The first order of business will be examining veterans’ benefits, especially health care, with an eye toward speeding up eligibility determinations and improving service delivery.
TOPEKA, KS – While in Kansas for the August Congressional Recess, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) held the inaugural meeting of her Kansas Second District Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Council (VMAAC) on August 10, 2007, in Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Council consists of respected community leaders in veterans' and military issues and is devoted to gathering ideas from Second District soldiers and veterans, generating ideas for improvement, and providing policy guidance to Rep. Boyda.
The following are the founding members of the Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Council:
LTG (Ret.) Richard Keller, Leavenworth
MG (Ret.) Jack Strukel, Tecumseh
RADM (Ret.) Mike Sulivan, Lawrence
COL (Ret.) Bob Ulin, Lansing
COL (Ret.) William R. Moyer, Bonner Springs
LTC (Ret.) Mark Uhart, Lansing
CSM (Ret.) Larry Smith, Leavenworth
MAJ (Ret.) John Donovan, Leavenworth
SFC David E. Burgoon, Auburn
SSG (Ret.) Henry Johns, Lawrence
SGT Laura L. Wright, Wellsville
Paul H. Kindling, M.D., T.A.C.S., Topeka
Mrs. Elke M. Dunlap, Topeka
MG (Ret.) Jack Strukel, Tecumseh
RADM (Ret.) Mike Sulivan, Lawrence
COL (Ret.) Bob Ulin, Lansing
COL (Ret.) William R. Moyer, Bonner Springs
LTC (Ret.) Mark Uhart, Lansing
CSM (Ret.) Larry Smith, Leavenworth
MAJ (Ret.) John Donovan, Leavenworth
SFC David E. Burgoon, Auburn
SSG (Ret.) Henry Johns, Lawrence
SGT Laura L. Wright, Wellsville
Paul H. Kindling, M.D., T.A.C.S., Topeka
Mrs. Elke M. Dunlap, Topeka
Rep. Boyda said, "In a time of war, it is critical that elected representatives listen to the expert guidance of our soldiers and veterans. The insights of the new Veterans and Military Advisory Council will help me better serve current and former military personnel across Kansas."
The Veterans and Military Advisory Council will meet regularly with Rep. Boyda and her staff to provide ongoing guidance on issues affecting soldiers and veterans. The first order of business will be examining veterans’ benefits, especially health care, with an eye toward speeding up eligibility determinations and improving service delivery.