From an email I received this morning –

A task force appointed by Governor K. is holding Town Halls around the state to determine how existing programs can work together to support returning soldiers.

The Portland meeting included several vets and family members who spoke to the difficulties in accessing support and getting employment. Representatives from the VA and other veteran’s services were present
and heard our testimony that social support for vets and their families must be in place in addition to formal treatment programs. The reps from the VA seemed surprised to hear from OIF veterans that access to treatment was difficult and that negative stigma against vets was evident in hiring practices.

Please try and attend one of these meetings. Here, the closest meeting is in Myrtle Point.

Here is the upcoming schedule
June 30 Myrtle Point
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at City Hall Council Chambers
7-9 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Coos County Fairgrounds, 115 5th St., Oaks
Pavilion

July 1 Roseburg
9-11 a.m. Tour Roseburg VA Medical Center
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at City Hall Council Chambers
7-9 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Roseburg Armory 111 NW General Avenue

July 10 Eugene
8:30-9:30 a.m. Eugene Vet Net 1626 Willamette Street (Upstairs)
10:30-11:30 a.m. Tour new Springfield Armory
1-1:45 p.m. County Veteran Service Office 151 W Seventh Avenue, Suite
435
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at Springfield City Hall Council
Chambers
7-9 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Lane Community College Building 19 Room
250

July 14 Camp Rilea/Warrenton
9-10 a.m. VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 91400 Rilea Neacoxie
Street Bldg. 7315
10-11:30 a.m. Tour Camp Rilea
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at Astoria City Hall Council
Chambers
7-9 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Astoria Event Center 894 Commercial St

July 17 La Grande
9-11 a.m. Community Based Outpatient Clinic
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at City Hall Council Chambers
7-8 p.m. Town Hall Meeting La Grande Armory 401 12th Street

July 18 Pendleton
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at City Hall Council Chambers
7-9 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Pendleton Armory 2110 NW 56th Drive

July 19 Madras
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at City Hall Council Chambers
7-9 p.m. Town Hall Meeting County Commissioner’s Conference Room,
66 ‘D’ St.

July 24 Hood River/The Dalles
9-11 a.m. Tour Veterans Home
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at The Dalles City Hall Council
Chambers
7-9 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Hood River Armory 1590 12th Street

July 28 Ashland
9-11 Southern Oregon University Meeting
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at City Hall Council Chambers
7-9 Town Hall meeting Ashland Armory 1420 E Main Street

July 29 Klamath Falls
9-11 a.m. Tour Kingsley Field
2-4 p.m. Meet with local officials at City Hall Council Chambers
7-8 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Kingsley Field Room TBD