The call-in number for persons unable to attend in person will be (866) 807-3366.  Passcode = 3304790.

AGENDA ITEMS:

10 – 10:30 am  EST Signing ceremony of the MOA between GSA and VET-Force confirming their partnership to increase contracting opportunities for Service Disabled Veteran Businesses – David Bibb, GSA Acting Administrator, John Phelps, GSA Chief of Staff - Press Coverage

(Other Federal Agencies Representatives expected to attend)

10:30 – 12:30 pm EST VET-Force meeting

Special Recognition of Paul A. Denett, outgoing Director, Office of Fed Procurement Policy with Lesley Field, OFPP Deputy Administrator

Status Reports:

Mike Rigas, GSA Dep. Assoc. Administrator, OSDBU – GSA’s 21 Gun Salute
* Awareness * Advocacy * Innovation: * Training  * Accountability
* Recognition & Partnerships

Mary Parks, GSA GWAC Ctr – VETS GWAC

Anthony Martoccia, Director, DOD Office of Small Business Programs

VET-Force Subcommittees

Strategic Plans – Charles Jones

Bonding Subcommittee – Dennis DeMolet

New Markets Tax Credits Subcommittee – Jim Mingey

VET-Force Action Items:

* Press release on Federal Agencies failing to achieve mandatory 3%

* Letter to Agencies on Status of Strategic Plans
* New Membership Criteria; Application Review

* Website Modifications – Jim Wilfong

* New Organizational Member – Alaska SDVOB Alliance

* Nominations to Executive Committee

Legislative Updates – Congressional Staff