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SVA Sept. 12th 2025 meeting minutes

Kate Lentz - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
 General   Meeting Minutes 
  1. Meeting Minutes Video
  2. Welcome
    1. Attendees
    2. Brief discussion of what SVA is and the benefits of being members.
      1. SVA Portal- once members join, they will have access to APEX, a career and education counseling program and mental health assistance.
      2. Regional Conferences- This year there were six regional conferences that we are considering sending SVA members to going forward.
      3. NATCon- The national conference for SVA members. This year being held in Colorado.
        1. Unfortunately, due to limited funding available, we will not be sending students to NATCon this year. We hope to build our finances and send several students next year.
  3. Leadership Roles and their responsibilities (all can be found on the Jacket connect SVA page.
    1. President - Guides the Chapter’s vision, represents it on campus and in the community, and ensures overall success
    2. Vice President – Drives programming, engagement, and recruitment to keep the Chapter active and thriving.
    3. Treasurer – Oversees finances and fundraising to fuel the Chapter’s mission and sustain its growth.
    4. Secretary- Manages communication, records, and promotion to keep members connected and informe
      1. The election process
        1. Leadership roles page has been launched on Jacket connect.
        2. Students interested in leadership roles have until Sept 26th to fill out the leadership role interest form.
        3. Elections will be held from Sept 29th-October 3rd in the jacket connect portal.
  4. Meeting schedule and regularity
    1. SVA will meet every other month at the vet house and online as necessary.
    2. Each meeting will be recorded and shared in Jacket connect along with the meeting minutes.
  5. Fund-raising
    1. We have an opportunity to raise money through the Cleveland Monsters 50/50
    2. If anyone has a suggestion for fund-raising opportunities or activities, please send them to BWVets@BW.edu.
  6. Volunteer organizations/opportunities
    1. One organization we are looking to partner with is Honor Flight Cleveland.
      1. Volunteers could attend a return ceremony where we will welcome our veterans back.
      2. Volunteers could take the training and be a guide for a veteran in D.C.
    2. We are looking for more volunteer opportunities in our community. If you have any suggestions, please email bwvets@bw.edu.
  7. Closing