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Introduction To assist CVEB Co-Chairs in identifying and recruiting external community leaders to be members of the board, this document outlines several suggested sources, including Veteran service providers, advocacy groups, and public service organizations. Please note that this document and the potential sources contained within are not intended to be either exhaustive or exclusive and should serve as a tool for Co-Chairs. Potential Board Member SourcesVeteran Service Organizations (VSOs)Military Service Organizations (MSOs)Benefits Providers Homelessness servicesTransition support services Spousal support groupsEducational Service Providers/ OrganizationsLocal colleges/ universitiesStudent Veteran organizationsEmployment Service ProvidersJob training programs Employment service providers Job placement programs Small business servicesCareer CentersFinancial Service Providers Banks or loan providersFinancial advisors Healthcare Providers Medical treatment facilities (hospitals, outpatient clinics, pharmacies)Disability support services Mental health counseling servicesSubstance abuse counseling servicesTrauma and PTSD servicesHousing Services Housing advocacy groupsHousing identification and placement servicesHome accessibility services Mortgage providersLegal ServicesVeterans treatment courtsLegal counseling services Domestic Violence SheltersMentoringVeteran-focused corporate mentoring programsVolunteer/ Non-Profit OrganizationsNational or local Veteran resourcesFaith community organizationsFoundations Social justice groups Sports & fitness groupsGovernment RepresentativesLocal government representatives/ officesTribal representatives State government representatives/ offices Congressional representatives or senators and affiliated officesIt is recommended that potential members display the following qualities:Come from within and represent the Veteran stakeholder community; Have a history of Veteran advocacy; and A willingness to fulfill the duties of membership ................
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