Advisory Committee

About the Advisory Committee

Since the Advisory Committee was established in 1945, it has held a distinct and fundamental role in advising the Director and staff of ODVA. Advisory Committee members are military veterans who are appointed by the Governor and act as advocates for veteran issues and represent veteran concerns across Oregon.

The Advisory Committee is fortunate to have volunteer members who bring diverse talents and experiences to the table from every generation of veterans and communities across this state. As an Advisory Committee, they are informed by the broader veterans’ community that they serve. As such, all Oregon veterans, their families, and our partners are invited to attend and participate in the quarterly meetings held across the state.

Next Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting

Date & Time: Sept. 13, 2023 @ 9:30 am. In-Person ONLY.

Location: Mt. Vernon Community Hall, Mt. Vernon, OR, 97865. Click here for directions.

Report: Sept 2023 VAC Quarterly Meeting Report 

Video: This meeting will be recorded and placed on ODVA’s YouTube channel and can be accessed here.

Town Hall: Following every quarterly business meeting, the committee holds a Town Hall in which the public is invited to ask questions or share information with the committee and agency director. This time is set aside for individuals to bring up broader veteran community issues. Members of the community are also invited to submit written public comments to the committee by emailing odva_vaac@odva.oregon.gov.

Committee: The committee is made up of veterans appointed by the governor to provide counsel on veteran issues and represent veteran concerns across Oregon. Its nine members serve in a vital advisory role to the director and staff of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Previous Reports: All Advisory Committee reports are available to the public online. You can view them by clicking on previous meetings below.

See all past VAAC meetings

Reports