Want to know of the Cal-Vet Board happenings?
Announcing the CAL-VET BOARD e-mail list, a convenient way to receive updates on news, features, meetings, and events.To subscribe, send an email from your email account to CalVetBoard @cdva.ca.gov and in the Subject Line and the Body of the message type in "SUBSCRIBE TO NEWS" plus your first and last name with your American Legion Post #. You will receive a confirmation email as time allows. The Cal-Vet Board is very interested in reaching as many veterans as possible and addressing their concerns. The purpose of the following questionnaire is to provide you with another process for communication with Board members. Your input is valued and appreciated. A Questionnaire for California Veterans from the California Veterans Board
Questionnaire’s URL is: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/board/questionaire1.asp
Cal-Vet Board Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 942895, Sacramento, CA 94295-0001
Information:
Bonnie Kelly, Executive Officer
(916) 653-2041
FAX (916) 653-1400
Email: CalVetBoard@cdva.ca.gov
Website: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/board/default.asp
The American Legion encourages attendance at these meetings.
California Veterans Board meetings are currently scheduled as follows:
Information, Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes
Members of the Board
Vernon Chong, Chairman
Randal Bressette, Vice-Chairman
Jake Alarid
Alice Astafan
Leo P. Burke
Colin Shadell
Some General Knowledge about the California Veterans Board
1. There is in the Department of Veterans Affairs a California Veterans Board consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to the confirmation of the State Senate. All Board members shall be veterans.
Reference: California Military and Veterans Code 64, 65 and 66
2. The Board reports to the Legislature annually regarding the activities, accomplishments and expenditures of the Board during the preceding fiscal year.
Reference: California Military and Veterans Code 69.5
3. The Board shall determine the policies for all operations of the department.
Reference: California Military and Veterans Code 72
4. Any person deeming himself or herself a veteran and who applies for benefits may appeal any decision made by a division of the department to the Board.
Reference: California Military and Veterans Code 86 | 
