HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdvisory Board Appointment Jefferson County Veterans Advisory Board JH 0 ov COMMiss,
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July 15, 2024
John Hamilton
116 Vancouver Lane
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear John Hamilton,
On July 15,2024 the Board of County Commissioners were pleased to appoint you to the Jefferson County
Veterans Advisory Board. Your term will expire on June 1,2027.
Gary Lane is your contact for the Jefferson County Veterans Advisory Board regarding meeting dates and
times. If you have any questions,please contact him at(360)731-6398 or email at skykad@msn.com.
Washington State has mandated Open Public Meetings Act and Open Public Records Act training for
government staff and officials. Newly elected or reappointed members of Jefferson County Advisory
Boards and Commissions arc also required to take this training. Please use this link to access the
MANDATORY training: http://wwv,.cojefferson.wa.us/289/0Den-Ciovernment-Traiithig(press the control
button+ left click on the mouse). (Username and Password is: public)Alternatively, you can go to the
County's website homepage at www.cojefferson.vva.us click on"I low Do I . . ."and click on"Open
Government Training"under the 'Find' section. Note that there are also Records Management and
Retention trainings that we ask that you also take.
Once you have completed each training, please print and sign a certificate. The County will need a copy of
your certificate to show that you have completed each course. Please mail or email to the following address:
Jefferson County Commissioner's Office
Attention: Wendy Housekeeper
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend,WA 98368
whousekeeper@co.jefferson.wa.us
You have 90 days from your reappointment date to complete this training. You must complete the training
every 4 years. If you serve on more than one advisory board you only need to complete the training once
and provide one copy of your signed certificate.
We feel certain you will make a worthwhile contribution in this service to the community and we appreciate
your willingness to devote time to this Board.
Sincerely,
K e Dean, Chair
Cc: Jefferson County Veterans Advisory Board
Phone(360) 385-9100 Fax (360) 385-9382 jeffbocc@cojetterson.wa.us
Consent Agenda
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Wendy Housekeeper, Executive Assistant
DATE: July 15, 2024
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT (2) re: Jefferson County Veterans
Advisory Board; Quilcene Brinnon VFW Post 3213; Peter Braccio;
Officer at Large; John Hamilton
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
On May 28, 2024, Clerk of the Board,Carolyn Gallaway, received notification from Peter Braccio that he had
assumed the position of Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 3213 Service Officer. This acceptance of
Service Officer fills the vacancy for that required Post.
On May 10, 2024, an application was received for the Jefferson County Veterans Advisory Board Officer at
Large position. Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)staff advertised for the vacant position until Sunday,
July 7, 2024.
ANALYSIS:
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioner's approve the following appointments for
Peter Braccio and John Hamilton,commencing June 1 in the year in which appointed and extending
for a three-year term; Junc 1, 2024 -June 1, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the letters for newly appointed Jefferson County Veterans Advisory Board members:
Peter Braccio - Veterans of Foreign War(VFW) Post 3213 Service Officer
John I Iamilton - Officer at Large
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCaul , County Administr• Date
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Name:John Hamilton Da1e: 5/10/2024I\1 w, ,\, i,,,
Mailing Address: 116 Vancouver Lane Home Phone:
City: Port Townsend State: WA Zip:98368 Work Phone:
Email:Jwhamil_55@msn.com Cell Phone: 360-302-0549
Employer: Jv / A Occupation: Retired
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I am applying to Veterans Advisory Board I reside in Commissioner s
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serve on: District Number: o #3
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Please provide a brief background sketch including education, job experience, skills, hobbies and special areas
of interest:
Education 2 year Community College AAS degree. 42 years working in Telecommunications technical
fields for Phone Company. Skills, Small engine mechanic Motorcycle mechanic. Hobbies: reading, bike
riding.
Organizations/Affiliations:
Communications Workers Of America Union. Disabled American Veterans, American Legion. Jefferson
County Democrats.
What community activities have you participated in during the past five years?
Dove House Recovery Cafe, Rhododendron Parade. I am a Service Officer for DAV and on a weekly
basis I help Veterans file for benefits out of the Port Townsend Community Center. Supstitute for
Service officers for County's Veterans assistance program.
BOARD and COMMISSIONS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION/STATEMENT OF INTEREST Page 2
Are you serving,or have you served on any citizen advisory boards, commissions, committees or task forces? If
yes, please list board/committee names and dates served:
Jefferson County Sheriffs Citizen Advisory Committee from 2016 to present
Whyareyou applying for this appointment?
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As a Chapter Service Officer for DAV I feel I am qualified to support Veterans through the Veterans
Advisory Board as well as through my service officer activities.
What problems, issues or concerns do you see facing this particular Task Force, and how would you propose
they be addressed?
At this time I am not fully aware of the issues but as a veteran myself want to work to help other
veterans get the benefits that are available to them.
What special skills. knowledge, or experience do you have to contribute to this Task Force?
Skilled at helping Veterans in the process of gettiing benefits from the Veterans Administration. Have
leadership skills in group and committee work, also follow through with tasks.
BOARD and COMMISSIONS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION/STATEMENT OF INTEREST Page 3
It is desirable for Advisory Board and Commission members to have a broad collective knowledge and interest
in various ethnic, religious, cultural, educational and community views. Describe your strengths in this area:
In my work life I was President of a large CWA Union Local and represented many diverse groups in
the workplace, such as women in non traditional jobs, LGBTQ workers in the workplace supporting
getting them benefits others get. Also worked to hire appentices by outreach to community groups not
normally given the opportunities for this type employment.
What limitations, if any, are there on the time you would be available for meetings and other activities? How
much time are you able to devote to the duties of this Task Force?
I do have commitments to other organizations but feel confident that with carefull scheduling there
should be no problem for me to provide appropriate time for this task force.
Additional information you would like to provide about yourself:
I am also a U S Army veteran and served in the Vietnam conflict, and today am a Veteran who is on
VA disability. This gives me first hand understanding of the process and difficulties many veterans face
getting the help they need and deserve.
I understand that this appointment will entail my attendance at meetings and participation in activities of this Task Force.All of
the information on this application is true to the hest of my knowledge.
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Date Signature of Applicant
Please return to: Jefferson County Administrator's Office
PO Box 1220
1820 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368