February 9, 2012 we had approximately 40 in attendance to hear new Dayton VA Director Costie talk about how the Dayton VA can work with local vets and VOB108 to fulfill his mission and ours.

He brought a Powerpoint presentation that I’m uploading as a PDF: Serving Our Nation’s Heroes – Dayton VAMC 02 09 2012

You can listen to the whole meeting via the player below- or download and listen on any MP3 capable device.

Further information on securing VA Benefits:

Visit the NARA  (National Archives) website: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

NARA has an online document request service called eVetRecs which allows you to Request Copies of Military Personnel Records online. This system provides a customized order form to request information from your, or your relative’s, military personnel records.

This site gives instructions to submit a SF 180 – Request Pertaining to Military Records. It also has links for:

• Personnel Files (OMPFs)
• Request Service Records or Proof of Military Service
• Locations of Military Service Records
• Medical and Health Records
• Correcting Service Records and Discharges
• Replacement Medals and Awards
• Military Service Records at the National Personnel Records Center’s Archival Research Room

Questions about your military records may also be sent to:

Helpful links:

Health Care Benefits Overview: http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/assets/documents/publications/IB10-185.pdf

Application link: https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/

VOB108 Agenda

Executive Board 31-Marn 2011

Location: DeVry University, Fairborn Campus, 3610 New Germany-Trebein Rd. Time: Noon, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Opening: A. Discussion w/ Arnold Sandness, Chairman Dayton SCORE Chapter: Discussion to determine if SCORE and VOB108.org have common issues and can “team” together to better serve members and clients within each organization. Recommendations & Decisions: We will further explore working together- including teaming with PTAC and working to put on business development programs for veterans.

B. Membership Chairman, Earl Gregorich: SitRep Teaching at WSU SBDC class. Unable to attend Thursday meeting until June 2011. Will use email and/or phone to stay in touch w/ Exec Board & members.

C. Procurements & Solicitations, Paul Salchak: SitRep TDY. Will return for 14-Apr ’11 Teaming Meeting.

D. NaVOBA Liaison, Dan Sack: Liaison SitRep: TDY w/ Navy. Hopefully back for the 14-Apr ’11 Meeting. E.

Treasurer’s Report, Bob Leibecke: Checking:$971.43 Savings:1182.40 PayPal: n/a

2011 VOB108.org Dues Status:We’ll work on an automated solution soon.

2010 IRS & Ohio State Tax Return Status:Completed.

F. Member-at-Large, Jim Silcott: SitRep on any open issues.

G. Vice Chairman’s Report, David Esrati: Report on VOB108 Website & other items. Pod cast? Behind on posting podcasts- this meeting going forward.

Also discussed CRM solutions. Will present our new solution on 12 May to the whole organization- with how to use it properly.

H. Chairman’s Report, Bill Brownsberger: Speaker(s) or Topic(s) for the 12-May 2011 Teaming Meeting needs to be established. Suggested options: See G above.

Possible Speaker(s) and/or Topic(s) for future Teaming Meetings: 9-June ’11, 11-Aug ’11, 8-Sep ’11, 10-Nov ’11. Teaming Meeting Confirmed Dates w/ Topic & Location Set: 21-July Host: Dayton PTAC, Clark State CC I-675, All Day Presentation w/ Lunch, $50/person. Planning Committee: Deb Bischof (PTAC), Earl & Bill (VOB108). Next planning meeting scheduled for 1500 Hrs at PTAC Dayton office, 11-Apr ’11. More details at next Exec meeting. Second scheduled event: VOB108.org sponsored Mini Matchmaker event for VOB & SDVOB companies, at the Hope Conference Center, WPAFB, 13-Oct ’11, All day event w/ Lunch and keynote speaker, 800 to 1600 Hrs.

Open Discussion:

Old Business:

A. Dayton Defense (DADCA) meeting Duty Roster Discussion: Jim Silcott for next meeting..

B. DADCA meeting, 18-Apr 2011, Hope Hotel, WPAFB 11:30 AM, Topic: In-Sourcing at AFMC and WPAFB. Check: www.daytondefense.org for info.

New Business: A. Next VOB108 Teaming Meeting, 14-Apr 2011, DeVry Fairborn Campus, 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM. Speaker: Mr. Billy Oden, Sm Biz Program Mgr, Cincinnati EPA, Contracting opportunities w/ EPA. Register on website.

The next VOB108 Exec Board 28-Apr ’11, DeVry Bldg, 3610 Pentagon Blvd, near Fairfield Commons Mall & I-675, Noon to 1330 Hrs. B. Any Additional New Business

Podcast of meeting:

Here are the slides that Ms. tormey used in her presentation to VOB108 about small business opportunities at WPAFB

The Executive officers: Chairman Bill Brownseberger, XO David Esrati, Treasurer Bob Leibecke, Member at large, Jim Silcott and consultant Paul Salchak met on July 8 2010 to plan and evaluate process and procedures for the coming year and to review past performance.

The following is a podcast of the meeting.

We’re trying something new: recording the meeting, and posting the audio online.

We’re working to do the most we can for veterans, veterans in business and service disabled veterans- by providing support, technical assistance and teaming opportunities as well as education on doing business with the government.

We discussed a retreat for the exec board on Friday Dec 11, 2009, and status of our 501c6 application.

Here’s the podcast from the 19 Nov 2009 Exec meeting.

In attendance:

CO: Bill Brownsberger, XO David Esrati, Treasurer: Bob Leibecke,  Member at Large Jim Silcott, consultant: Paul Salchak

Membership and NAVOBA Rep were MIA.