Veterans First Program
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
Student Veterans Organization Officers
PRESIDENT - jovan pierre
VICE PRESIDENT - Antonio sandoval
SECRETARY - rebecca Sermeno
TREASURER - Vacant
SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER - Francis kennedy
EVENT PLANNER - Vacant
SGT. of ARMS - Stephanie wise
FALL MEETING TIMES / DATES
August 21st, 2024 @12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Minutes to be posted soon
September 3rd, 2024 @12:00 - 1:00 pm
October 10th, 2024 @12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
November 5th, 2024 @12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
December 3rd, 2024 @12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
WELCOME MESSAGE from SVO
The Student Veteran Organization (SVO) at Las Positas College would like to welcome all Veterans, Active Duty service members, reservists, dependents and families, as well as all other affiliates. On behalf of the Las Positas College community, Student Veterans, and local Veteran support groups, we would first like to say thank you and acknowledge your service and dedication to our nation.
The SVO is here to provide support and assistance as you transition begin or continue your education. The SVO works in close partnership with the Veterans First Program at Las Positas College to offer a seamless support system that facilitates academic success through mentorship of Veterans and assistance when needed.
Our goals as your SVO are to enrich the community with Veteran sponsored, patriotic events and to promote camaraderie through social gatherings thus creating a positive image of veterans in the surrounding area through community service. The SVO’s goal is to also establish functional and widespread networks of support and friendship for our military-related community as student Veterans navigate college and move out to the workforce. The SVO team is committed to advocacy for veterans, promoting awareness of and support for Veteran issues.
Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the SVO team is here for you and your family. We will continue to uphold our goals and bring innovative outreaches to keep our student Veterans involved.
The Student Veterans Organization is a student ran organization, and all are welcome and encouraged to participate in our meetings, volunteering events, social gatherings, and community involvement.
If you have any questions or would like more information about Student Veteran Organization at Las Positas College or if you would like to hold an SVO position, please contact our team at lpcveteransfirst@laspositascollege.edu
FALL 2024 SVO Events
September
Remembering 9/11 - September 11th - @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fix it Clinic - September 14th - @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Veterans Affairs Commission - September 16th- @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
SVO BBQ - September 17th - @11:00 am - 2:00 pm
October
DSPS and Financial Aid - October 1, 15 - @1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Chili Cook off - October 5th - @11:00 am - 4:00 pm
LLNL: Employment and Career Success Series - October 8th - @12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Social Events - October 10th - @12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fix it Clinic - October 12th - @10:00 am - 1:00 pm
DSPS and Financial AID - October 1, 15 - @1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Veteran Stand Down - October 19th - @8:00 am - 2:00 pm
VA Palo Alto Health - October 22nd - @9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trunk or Treat - October 29th - @4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
November
"Honoring our Veterans" Display - November 1-30 - select times
Veterans Day Parade - November 3rd - @9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Social Events - November 5th - @12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
VA Palo Alto Health - November 5th - @9:00 am - 1:00 pm
DSPS and Financial Aid - November 5th - @1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Armistice Remembrance Ceremony - November 11th - @8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Veterans Day Ceremony - Keynote S. Stephenson - November 13th - @1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fix it Clinic - November 16th - @10:00 am - 1:00 pm
DSPS and Financial Aid - November 19th - @1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Veterans Golf Tournament - November 30th - All Day
December
Social Events - December 3rd - @12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
DSPS and Financial Aid - December 3rd - @1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LLNL: Employment and Career Success Series - December 10th - @12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
VA Palo Alto Health - December 10th - @9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fix it Clinic - December 14th - @10:00 am - 1:00 pm
PAST EVENTS
SVO Leadership / Bylaws
CURRENT SVO ByLAWS