Military women and veterans – March 13th is your day!
Join us for a FREE, fun, and informative day designed for women who are currently serving or have served in any branch of the United States military.
Women who have served in the military, whether full time active duty, or Reserves or National Guard, are invited to participate in this event to increase awareness of VA benefits and services available for women Veterans.
The event, which is set for 9:00 a.m. - 2:30pm, March 13, 2013, is free and open to the public and will offer a lunch reception celebrating the women veterans from the Yountville Veterans Home.
Activities and topics include getting the most current information about your military benefits, health and wellness services, networking and resources for employment opportunities, a complimentary lunch, a day of being pampered, and the opportunity to meet fellow women veterans of all ages and branches of service.
Those wishing to attend may RSVP online (click here to access the online reservation form). RSVPs are requested to assure adequate seating and refreshments for all who attend.
Please bring a piece of memorabilia from your service years, as we will have a display table for these treasures.
Let us know if you would like to display your beautiful, breath-taking, and innovative art in the "Art Inspired by Women Veterans" exhibit.
Vendors, click here to register for a Resource Table.
For more information about the event, please contact Lisa Rich by e-mailing napasolanocollaborative@gmail.com.
Women who have served in the military, whether full time active duty, or Reserves or National Guard, are invited to participate in this event to increase awareness of VA benefits and services available for women Veterans.
The event, which is set for 9:00 a.m. - 2:30pm, March 13, 2013, is free and open to the public and will offer a lunch reception celebrating the women veterans from the Yountville Veterans Home.
Activities and topics include getting the most current information about your military benefits, health and wellness services, networking and resources for employment opportunities, a complimentary lunch, a day of being pampered, and the opportunity to meet fellow women veterans of all ages and branches of service.
Those wishing to attend may RSVP online (click here to access the online reservation form). RSVPs are requested to assure adequate seating and refreshments for all who attend.
Please bring a piece of memorabilia from your service years, as we will have a display table for these treasures.
Let us know if you would like to display your beautiful, breath-taking, and innovative art in the "Art Inspired by Women Veterans" exhibit.
Vendors, click here to register for a Resource Table.
For more information about the event, please contact Lisa Rich by e-mailing napasolanocollaborative@gmail.com.
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Date: 13 March 2013
Time: 9:00am - 2:30pm Location: University of Phoenix Campus 5253 Business Center Dr., Suite B, Fairfield, CA 94534 
Community resources and businesses who are donating their time and services:
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VA Healthcare Services Represented
Event Agenda9:00 am to 2:30pm: Event Registration - All Day for Attendees
9:30am to 10:00am: Opening Ceremonies • National Anthem • Welcome & Opening Remarks_Ted Puntillo, Solano County Veterans Service Officer 9:30am to 2:30pm: Resource Fair Open 10:00am to 10:30am: Presentation: Women Veterans Health Care • Julie LaGuardia, MS, FNP-BC, Women Veterans Program Manager, VA NCHCS 10:45am to 11:15am: Presentation: Employment Assistance • Ava-Marie Jones, North Bay Workforce Services, Employment Program Representative, State of California Employment Development Department 11:30am to 1:00pm: Lunch & Keynote Speaker • Fallen Soldier's Honors Ceremony o Julie Buchmiller • Keynote Speaker o Chief Warrant Officer 2, Helen Nunez, Warrant Officer Strength Manager, California Army National Guard • Presentation of Certificates of Recognition o Assemblymember Jim Frazier 1:30pm to 2:00pm: Presentation: Northern California Paralympic Regional Sports Program • Annie Desalernos, Program Supervisor, City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation 2:30 pm: Event Closes 
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Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors!
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Event Planning Committe
The planning committee was comprised of the following volunteers:
■ Lisa Rich, Facilitator, Napa & Solano Counties Collaborative for Our Military and Their Families (U.S. Navy Veteran)
■ Brian Sloane MSgt. USAF (Ret.), Program Support Assistant, Returning Veterans Mental Health Outreach, Education and Care Program
■ Willliam Davis, Veteran Service Officer, Veterans Home of CA - Yountville
■ Clinton Crosby, MBA, CMSgt, USAF Ret, National Defense Relations Manager (AK, CA, OR, & WA), University of Phoenix
■ Julie Buchmiller, MPA, Director, Veterans Relations and Outreach, Ashford University (U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force Veteran)
■ Ava-Marie Jones, Employment Program Representative, North Bay Workforce Services
■ Emily Smith, Case Manager, North Bay Veterans Resource Center
■ John R Jansen, MBA, USAF Retired, National Defense Liaison, Northern & Central Valley California, University of Phoenix
■ Lynn E. Snyder, Solano County Veterans Services Office (Volunteer) and Network Contact, SolanoCounty Chapter MOAA.
■ Lisa Rich, Facilitator, Napa & Solano Counties Collaborative for Our Military and Their Families (U.S. Navy Veteran)
■ Brian Sloane MSgt. USAF (Ret.), Program Support Assistant, Returning Veterans Mental Health Outreach, Education and Care Program
■ Willliam Davis, Veteran Service Officer, Veterans Home of CA - Yountville
■ Clinton Crosby, MBA, CMSgt, USAF Ret, National Defense Relations Manager (AK, CA, OR, & WA), University of Phoenix
■ Julie Buchmiller, MPA, Director, Veterans Relations and Outreach, Ashford University (U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force Veteran)
■ Ava-Marie Jones, Employment Program Representative, North Bay Workforce Services
■ Emily Smith, Case Manager, North Bay Veterans Resource Center
■ John R Jansen, MBA, USAF Retired, National Defense Liaison, Northern & Central Valley California, University of Phoenix
■ Lynn E. Snyder, Solano County Veterans Services Office (Volunteer) and Network Contact, SolanoCounty Chapter MOAA.
