VVA WSC Committees
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committe reviews local, state, regional, and Federal legislative actions that directly impact veterans, spouses, caregivers, veterans, children, and more.
VVA Government Affairs Committee
Open, Chairperson
Toxin and Agent Orange Exposure Committee
The TE Committee reports on the latest information on Agent Orange and the impact of all known toxic exposures from the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Iraq War, the Afghanistan War, and the ongoing War on Terrorism.
Agent Orange and Dioxin Committee
Jamil Khan, WSC Chairperson
Council on Veterans Programs and Board of Veterans Affairs
The WDVA Board of Veterans Programs works on solutions and policy alternatives relating to the problems veterans are facing.
WDVA receives advice from a nine-member, part-time, citizen Board of Veterans Affairs. There must be at least one member of the Board who is a resident of each of Wisconsin’s eight congressional districts.
VVA WSC Representative, Thomas Banner
Education Committee
.Programs, seminars - in-person, virtual, and recorded- and workshops on veteran issues, i.e., PTSD, Suicide Prevention, Aging Veterans and Caregivers Programs, Rural Veterans Programs, and more.
Contact James Mullarkey
Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee develops, monitors, and operates this successful program.
Virginia Nuske, Chairperson
Constitution Committee
This Committee stays abreast of the VVA Constitution and WSC By-Laws. In addition, this Committee will research and recommend future operations for VVA's Legacy Organization.
James Mullarkey, Chair - VVA
Pat Furno, Special Advisor - AVVA
POW ✭ MIA Committee
The POW✭MIA Committee researches and updates the status of POW & MIA service members.
Duane Canon, Chair
Awards Committee
The Committee responds to requests to honor those who serve veterans and or their families.
WSC Chair, Open
Finance Committee
The WSC Committee along with an AVVA Special Advisor works with the SC in budget development.
Phil Moore, WSC Chair
Pat Furno, AVVA Special Advisor
PTSD & Substance Abuse Committee
This dual-issue committee focuses equally on PTSD, a trauma- and stressor-related Disorder. The essential features of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder result from experiencing a dangerous, frightening, or uncontrollable event, such as military combat, a violent crime, or a life-threatening accident. (VVA PTSD Committee)
The essential feature of a substance-use disorder is a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and psychological symptoms indicating the individual continues using the substance, despite significant substance-related problems. VVA’s substance-abuse program provides outreach and support for all veterans and their families. We advocate for the mental healthcare needed to treat substance-use disorder, while recognizing the continued need for these services for many veterans. (VVA Substance Abuse Committee)
The WSC recognizes the need for this dual-issue committee and seeks fellow brothers, sisters, and associates to develop and deliver services to all our veterans. Please get in touch with the committee chair and share your desire to aid those in need.
If you need assistance, contact the HOTLINE.
Jamil Khan, Chair
Minority/Native American Committee
The Team will focus on the needs of Native Americans and minorities who served during the Vietnam Era.
Membership Committee
The Committee is designed to track membership statewide, assist VVA Chapters with dropping enrollment, and assist VVA Chapters with ways to increase Vietnam Era Veteran participation.
Jamil Khan, Chairperson
Women Veterans Committee
This committee is presently being reconstituted and adding both VVA and AVVA members. (5/24) Please step up!