News and Press Releases :: September 21, 2010
McKeon Staff to Host Veteran Seminar
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANTA CLARITA, CA – On Saturday, September 25th, senior staff members from the office of Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) will be hosting an information gathering event for all veterans and their families living in California’s 25th Congressional District. Admission is free of charge and the seminar is open to all men and women interested in learning more about the many benefits and resources available to veterans and their dependents.
In addition to McKeon’s senior staff members, there will be a number of speakers and representatives from various veterans groups and organization on hand to assist veterans with any questions or issues they may have.
What: Veteran Education Seminar
Where: Palmdale Boys & Girls Club
Hammack Activity Center
815 E Ave Q-6
Palmdale, CA 93550
When: September 25, 2010
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Speakers
· Mark Chapa – “VA Outpatient Clinic Services” - Lancaster VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
· Lisa Grod – “Pete Knight Veterans Home Services” - William J “Pete” Knight Veterans Home (Lancaster)
· Mike Jackson – “VetCenter Services” - AV VetCenter
· Renard Thomas - “GI Bill & Education Benefits” - College of the Canyons VA Certifying Official, Education Benefits
Organizations Hosting Tables:
Lancaster VA Community Clinic
Vocational Rehab
Los Angeles County Veterans Affairs
Vietnam Veterans of America
Antelope Valley Vet Center
Vets Back to the War Zone
Education Benefits
Lancaster Adult Day Health Care
Operation Welcome Home
Blue Star Mothers
VA Home Loans
YMCA
American Legion
MHA Military Resource Center
Veterans for Trees
Homeless Grant Per Diem Program
Disabled American Veterans
VBA LAX
William J.“Pete” Knight Veterans Home
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Prayer Angels for the Military
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Association
For more information regarding this event, please contact McKeon’s office at 202.225.1956.