Committee Report - Vets & C of A - 5-1-12 — File 193086

May 1, 2012 Veterans and Public Services Committee Page 1 of 1 Printed 5/10/2012 REPORT OF THE VETERANS AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE meeting in JOINT SESSION with the COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMATION OF APPOINNTMENTS Attendee Name Title Status Arrived John M Connolly Chair Present Dennis M. Sullivan Vice Chair Absent William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Present Bruce M. Desmond Alderman At Large Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present Sarah Kloos Director of Personnel Present Jay Weaver Director of Veterans Services Present 192972 - Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jay Weaver as Director of Veteran Services.: Mr. Weaver was interviewed by the committee for the position of Veterans Services Director. Mr. Weaver brings with him a host of related experiences that will enable him to provide the best service possible to the city’s veterans. In addition to a degree from Harvard University, Mr. Weaver also holds a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University. While in the military, Mr. Weaver served as an attorney in the Army’s JAG Corps in Boston, Germany and Afghanistan. He is the recipient of several military honors, including the Bronze Star medal. Mr. Weaver told the members that efforts will be made to get younger veterans informed of the benefits and services available to them and to keep all veterans apprised and involved through the use of “e-letters”. Another planned initiative is to modernize the department’s operation through computerization. Mr. Weaver also touched on this year’s Memorial Day Parade and acknowledged the work of Cathy Carey in bringing everything together. RESULT: APPROVED