Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

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2 SHSU Veterans Success at Sam Veterans Leadership Seminar November 2, 2011

3 Agenda Introduction and way ahead Guest Speakers Houston Police Department Squared Away Vet s employment Benefit Updates Veterans Response Team Utilization of Benefits at SHSU Community Support Veterans Response Team Calendar Review Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

4 Vision Providing Honorable Service to those returning Veterans seeking higher education to the point where service to our Veterans is felt throughout campus and the community

5 Goals Increase Veteran and dependent enrollment on campus, and active duty online enrollment Sustain graduation rate far above that of average SHSU student population Promote strong support for the university & the community from our Veterans Provide timely and quality information about benefits, healthcare, employment opportunities, and becoming a leader in the community

6 Houston Police Department Recruiting Unit Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

7 Squared Away Veteran s Employment Nate Brown

8 Prepare for the Job Interview Getting the interview is not automatic Employers are looking for ways to not hire you Competition is tough Your address is important check it Job Desire: Homicide Investigator Take appropriate credit but not too much Find something interesting that might hook em Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

9 Mock Interview Opportunties TUE 8 NOV in LSC 304 Able to observe mock interviews Leaders from the community conduct the interviews Students are the interviewees

10 Benefit Updates Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

11 Veterans Response Team Team of local leaders willing and ready to assist Veterans in need Interface between Veteran and Police/Emergency Services/Hospital and University Not designed to interfere, but to provide an intermediary between Veteran and agency Put the right person in touch with you

12 Certification at SHSU Academic schedule holds Adds/Drops procedures BAH issues and concerns

13 Did you know?

14 Did you know? Applebee s free meal, Friday, Nov. 11: Last year, Applebee s served 1,024,000 million free meals to military veterans and active servicemembers. Applebee s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran s Day, Friday, Nov. 11, There will be 7 entrées to choose from. Military ID or proof of service required. Find locations at Chili s free meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Chili s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is available during business hours on November 11, 2011 at participating Chili s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Visit their website to find locations. Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

15 Did you know? Golden Corral Free meal, Monday Nov. 14: The 10th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide. The free thank you dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For more information visit Hooters Free Meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Hooter s is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Get 10 Free Wings Boneless or Regular, drink purchase required. Offer valid at participating Hooters only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. For more information, visit, Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

16 Did you know? Outback Steakhouse A week of Free Bloomin Onions and Cokes Monday Nov. 7 Friday Nov. 11.Outback Steakhouse is honoring America s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin Onion and a Coca-Cola product during the week leading up to Veteran s Day. This offer is available to Military Personnel who have one of the following forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), Photograph in Uniform, Wearing Uniform. For more information, visit, Subway Free Six Inch Sub, November 11, 2011.Select SUBWAY Restaurants will offer a FREE six inch sub or flatbread to military veterans on Veteran s Day. This offer is valid only on November 11, 2011 at participating local SUBWAY restaurants, Military ID or proof of service required. Note: SUBWAY Restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead for participation and times. Texas Roadhouse free lunch, Friday, Nov. 11 (11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.). Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in the free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Offer good for All veterans including all active, retired or former U.S. military. ID Required. See the Texas Roadhouse Veterans Day page for more information. Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

17 Did you know? Lowes: Lowe s Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 7 Nov. 11. The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or other proof of service. Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. Like Home Depot, Lowes offers this discount daily to active duty military members, but not to veterans. However, they extend the offer to military veterans on military holidays. You can also find exclusive discounts at Lowe s.com. Anheuser-Busch Parks.Anheuser-Busch Parks offers Active Duty Service Members free admission for them and up to 3 dependents to any of their parks once a year. Throughout 2011, members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a single-day complimentary admission. The Here s to the Heroes program is only available to Any active duty, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman. Eligible parks include: SeaWorld (San Antonio). For more information and to register, visit: Free admission summary, and ticket application. Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

18 Legal Services (review) Resources for Veterans Seeking Help guide Qualify for pro-bono services (free) Veterans Legal Clinics Bankruptcy, child support, consumer/contracts, divorce or custody/guardianship, landlord/tenant, wills/estate planning, employment, housing, tax Houston Bar Association/Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Regular veterans clinics every Friday, 2 pm 5 pm, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston Clinic is on first floor by Emergency Room Entrance. Contact: HVLP at (713)

19 If needed Ms. Leta Reiner (936) Local Broker Offers free advice and guidance Renting Buying/Selling property Getting into real estate Appraisal/inspector opportunity Request to have your resume on file as well Employment opportunities in the area

20 Key Dates November 8 Vet s Dining Out November Heroes Display November 11- Veterans Day Celebration November 12 Last home football game January 12 Wounded Warrior Banquet Key Contacts Texas Veterans Commission Duncan McGhee (512) Legal Assistance John Jones (713) Housing/ Leasing Leta Reiner (936) Cool Websites to hit Texas Veterans Commission: State Bar of Texas: Department of Veterans Affairs: TexVet: Veterans Response Team (University Contacts) LTC David Yebra (254) Jacob Bullion (936) Wayne Keen (281) Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

21 Future Seminar Subjects? Transfer Guide (credits) Job interviews Employment Opportunities Legal Advice Financial Assistance Degree Works planning Burial Benefits Health Care Resume Writing Purchasing a Home/Land Mental Health Contractor opportunities Study Skills Taking Care of Sam Houston s Own

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