2014 Public Notices

NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

The Florida is for Veterans, Inc. Marketing Committee announces a telephone conference call to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: December 30, 2014, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Teleconference only: dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 3244965172 then #

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Discussion of existing Veterans market research and performance measures.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida is for Veterans, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 15, 2014, 2:00 p.m., EST

PLACE: Teleconference only: dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 3244965172 then #

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Discussion of Executive Director Candidates and Approval of Contract with TMG Government.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida is for Veterans, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: December 4, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399. People wishing to call in can dial 1-888-670-3525, participant passcode of: 3244965172, then #.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Normal Board Business, discussions with vendors for strategic planning services, and interviews with Executive Director Candidates.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The External Affairs Committee of Florida is for Veterans, Inc. announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: December 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m., EST/9:00 a.m., CST

PLACE: This meeting is by conference call only; to attend please dial US toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, after prompt enter pass code: 3244965172, then #

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Committee Charter review.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Marketing Committee of Florida is For Veterans, Inc. announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: This meeting is by conference call only; to attend please dial US toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, after prompt enter pass code: 3244965172, then #

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Committee member areas of oversight, research, next steps, tasks/take-aways from the November 17 Board of Directors meeting and schedule next meeting.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida is For Veterans Inc., Internal Operations Committee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Meeting is by conference call only; to attend please dial US toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, after prompt enter pass code: 3244965172, then #

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Selection of FIFVI Executive Director, review and approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between FDVA and FIFVI and normal business of the Florida is For Veterans Inc.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida is for Veterans Inc. Board of Directors announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: November 17, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32399.
People wishing to call in can dial 1-888-670-3525, participant passcode of: 3244965172, then #.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Normal Board Business and presentations by vendors for strategic planning services. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850) 414-2717.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell (850) 414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida is for Veterans Inc. External Relations Subcommittee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: November 17, 2014 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Room 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32399.
People wishing to call in can dial 1-888-670-3525, participant passcode of: 3244965172, then #.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Committee Charter. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at 850-414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida is for Veterans Inc. Board of Directors Internal Operations Subcommittee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: November 14th, 2014 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

PLACE: This meeting is by conference call only. To attend this meeting, please dial US Toll free: 1- 888-670- 3525, after the prompt, enter the pass code 3244965172 then #.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Normal Business of the Board of Directors Internal Operations Subcommittee.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850) 414-2717.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850) 414-2717. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850) 414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
The Florida is For Veterans, Inc. announces a public meeting of the Marketing Committee to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m. ET
PLACE: This meeting is by conference call only. To attend this meeting, please dial US Toll free: 1- 888-670- 3525, after the prompt, enter the pass code 3244965172 then #.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Marketing Committee will discuss the Committee Charter.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850) 414-2717.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850) 414-2717. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850) 414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
The Florida is For Veterans, Inc. announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Room 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe St, Tallahassee FL 32399
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Regular Board of Directors Business and election of officers.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

For more information, you may contact: Bobby Carbonell at (850)414-2717.

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NOTICE OF MEETING/WORKSHOP HEARING
The Florida is for Veterans Inc. announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: October 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Room 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

MEETING CALL-IN INFORMATION: U.S. (Toll-Free)- 1-877-568-4106; U.S. (Long Distance): 1-224-649-0001. Access Code: 747-977-557

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The normal business of the Florida is Veterans Inc. Board of Directors. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Darryl Griffin at 850-414-2717

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Darryl Griffin at 850-414-2717. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). For more information, you may contact: Darryl Griffin at 850-414-2717

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ADVISORY NOTICE – SITE SELECTION FOR SEVENTH STATE VETERANS’ NURSING HOME
Click here for the Site Selection Advisory Notice as of September 10, 2014

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Florida Cabinet Meeting FDVA September Agenda Material
September 23, 2014

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ADVISORY NOTICE – SITE SELECTION FOR SEVENTH STATE VETERANS’ NURSING HOME
Click here for the Site Selection Advisory Notice as of August 8, 2014

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Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: July 24, 2014, 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Largo, Florida 33778, Room 311G, Suite 2107, The Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by phone: (712) 432-3900, conference access code: 561920#.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Site Selection Committee will discuss whether its transmittal letter to the Executive Director of the final Site Selection Committee Score Tabulation Sheet shall contain a suggestion that the Executive Director consider including additional acceptable site choices in his seventh State Veterans Nursing Home site recommendation to the Governor and Cabinet in the event that the recommended site later is determined to be ineligible by the State of Florida, and conduct such business of the Committee as is necessary and prudent.

Click here for a copy of the agenda or contact Connie Tolley, (727)518-3202.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Connie Tolley, (727) 518-3202. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).

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State Veterans’ Nursing Home Site Selection Score Tabulation Sheet

Click here to view the final score of the seven voting members of the Site Selection Committee.

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Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Largo, Florida 33778, Conference Room 342; Suite 2107, The Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by phone: (712) 432-3900, conference access code: 561920#.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Site Selection Committee will discuss the site selection of the seventh state veterans’ nursing home, and the other regular business of the Committee.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Connie Tolley, (727) 518-3202.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Connie Tolley, (727)518-3202. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).

Site Selection Committee Site Evaluation Meeting – July 1, 2014

Opportunity for Counties to Offer Presentations – July 1, 2014

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State Veterans’ Nursing Homes: Admission Eligibility

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE: 55-11.005: Admission Eligibility PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Removes the 1 year residency requirement for eligibility for admission to the State Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida, consistent with the legislative change to Section 296.06, Florida Statutes (See Section 22, ch 2014-1, Laws of Florida).

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Admission eligibility for the State Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: s. 292.05(3), Florida Statutes LAW IMPLEMENTED: s. 296.06, Florida Statutes

If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida administrative register.

The person to contact regarding the proposed rule development and to obtain a copy of the preliminary draft, if available, is: Darryl Griffin, FDVA, The Capitol, Suite 2105, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001, 850-414-2717.

The preliminary text of the proposed rule development is:

55-11.005 Admission Eligibility.

(1) To be eligible for residence, a veteran must:

(a) Have wartime or peacetime service as defined in subsection 55-11.003(17) or (12), F.A.C., of this chapter of the rules;

(b) Have been discharged or released from such service under honorable conditions or later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions;

(d) Not owe money to the Department for services rendered during any previous stay at a Department facility.

(e) No changes.

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State Veterans’ Nursing Homes: Admission Eligibility

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE: 55-12.004: Admission Eligibility

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Removes the 1 year state residency requirement for eligibility for admission to the State Veterans’ Nursing Homes, consistent with the legislative change to Section 296.36, Florida Statutes (See Section 22, Ch. 2014-1, Laws of Florida).

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Admission eligibility for the State Veterans’ Nursing Homes.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: s. 292.05(3) Florida Statutes
LAW IMPLEMENTED: s. 296.36 Florida Statutes

If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the next available Florida administrative register.

The person to contact regarding the proposed rule development and to obtain a copy of the preliminary draft, if available is: Darryl Griffin, FDVA, The Capitol, Suite 2105, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001, 850-414-2717.

The preliminary text of the proposed rule development is:

55-12.004 Admission Eligibility.

(1) To be eligible for admission an applicant must:

(a) Be an eligible veteran as defined in subsection 55-12.003(2), F.A.C., of this Chapter of these rules.

(b) Be a resident of the state at the time of application and for 1 year immediately preceding application.

(c) Be in need of nursing home care for a condition which requires services that fall within the level of care which the home has the resources and functional ability to provide.

(e) No change.

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Florida Cabinet Meeting FDVA June Agenda Material
June 17, 2013

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Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council to Meet

Date and Time: June 17, 2014, 10 a.m.
Place: 400 S. Monroe Street, Suite 2107 (Conference Room), the Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Subject: Selection of nominations for the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame and the general business of the Council.
Call-In Number: 1-888-670-3525

Passcode: 6056578198, then #

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Darryl L. Griffin at (850) 414-2717. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).

For more information or to receive a copy of the agenda, contact Darryl Griffin at (850) 414-2717.

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Site Selection Committee Visit Schedule

The Site Selection Committee will consider and tour proposed sites for possible selection as the location of a seventh State Veterans’ Nursing Home. Board members will receive public comments relating to the site; however, no Board discussions will be conducted concerning the review. The site visits will be held on unimproved land parcels. The times and dates will be posted as they become available. The public is invited to attend.

A copy of any agenda below may be obtained by contacting Connie Tolley at (727) 518-3202 on or after May 27, 2014.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Connie Tolley at (727) 518-3202. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).

ITINERARY

DATE AND TIME: June 5, 2014, 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Northeast Corner of Experiment Station Road and White Road, located approximately five miles south of Interstate 4. U.S. 17 is located approximately one mile south of the property, Lake Alfred, Florida 33850.

DATE AND TIME: June 5, 2014, 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: On Connersville Road approximately 1.5 miles from State Road 60, Bartow, Florida 33830.

DATE AND TIME: June 18, 2014, 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Southern side of Tradition Parkway 1.06 miles west of the intersection of SW Tradition Parkway and SW Community Boulevard and 2.04 miles west of Interstate 95/Galin Boulevard Interchange, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984.

DATE AND TIME: June 19, 2014, 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: North side of St. Johns Avenue 1.9 miles west of State Road 19 and 0.2 miles west of the entrance to Putnam County Business Park (Wes Larson Boulevard) and directly across St. Johns Boulevard from The Children’s Reading Center Charter School at 7901 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177.

DATE AND TIME: June 20, 2014, 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Northeast corner of Southwest 80th Street and Southwest 80th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471.

DATE AND TIME: June 23, 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Northside of Pope John Paul II Boulevard, just west of Camp Keais Road in the Ave Maria Development, Naples, Florida 34142.

DATE AND TIME: June 23, 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: 8261 Oil Well Road in the Arthrex Commerce Park which is within the southern portion of the Ave Maria Development, Naples, Florida 34142

DATE AND TIME: June 24, 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: 3009-3333 Lena Road on the south side of State Road 64 approximately 1.6 miles east of Interstate 75 at Exit 220, Bradenton, Florida 34205.

DATE AND TIME: June 24, 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: 7101 Cortez Road, Bradenton, Florida 34205.

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Florida Cabinet Meeting FDVA Agenda Material
May 13, 2014

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County Submission Deadline for State Veterans’ Nursing Home Site Selection Public Notice
May 14, 2014

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State Veterans’ Home Site Selection Committee Meeting

Date: May 15, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Room 311-G, Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Largo, Florida 33778; and Suite 2107, The Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Call-in number: (712) 432-3900, Conference Access Code: 561920#
The committee will discuss the process and timeline for site selection of the seventh state veterans’ home and the regular business of the committee.

For those needing special accommodations or a copy of the agenda, please contact Connie Tolley at (727) 518-3202.

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State Veterans’ Home Site Selection Committee Meeting

Date: March 28, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Room 311-G, Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Largo, Florida 33778; and Suite 2107, The Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Call-in number: (712) 432-3900, Conference Access Code: 561920#
The committee will discuss the process and timeline for site selection and the regular business of the committee.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Connie Tolley at (727) 518-3202.

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Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council to Meet

Date and Time: March 6, 2014, 10 a.m.
Place: Capitol Conference Room 2107, Tallahassee
Subject: General business for the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council.
Call-In Number: 1-888-670-3525
Passcode: 6056578198, then #

For more information or to receive a copy of the agenda, contact Barbara Radford at (850) 488-4181.

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Florida Cabinet Meeting FDVA Agenda Material
January 22, 2014

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