2014 AmeriCorpsState and National Symposium

Veterans & Military Families Initiative:Increasing Opportunities & Improving Program Performance

Welcome & Introductions

Veterans & Military Families (VMF Steering Committee Co-Chairs):

• Gary Turner, NCCC Director of Special Initiatives• Theresa Long, OK State Program Director• Amy Busch, WY State Program Director

VMF Committee:

Emily Kubiszewski

Joanne Newsome

Eileen Smart

Kelly Daly

Collin Burton

Lois Nembhard

Derek Cromwell

Megan McCarthy

Treci Johnson

Charndrea Leonard

Craig Kinnear

VMF: Increasing Opportunities & Improving Program Performance

• VMF Steering Committee Goal

• CNCS VMF Programs

• Summary of Learning to Date

VMF: Increasing Opportunities & Improving Program Performance

Six Identified Issue Areas

1. Key Messages and Strategies for Improving Member Recruitment

2. Tips, Strategies, and Narratives for High Performing Grant Applications

3. Effective Programs and Community-Based Models that Drive Impact

Six Identified Issue Areas

4. Carrying the Message of Continuing Service

5. Creating a Lasting Community of Support for Veterans and Military Family National Service Programs

6. Private Funding Efforts for VMF Initiatives

If

Your Input…

If you have programming examples, input, comments, or suggestions, please email CNCS at:

Militarycommunity@cns.gov

VMF: Increasing Opportunities & Improving Program Performance