Collegiate Veteran Society

Hot Rodding for Heroes

ccr41981 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:07:07 +0000

The Hot Rodding for Heroes Classic Auto Tour and Show mission is to turn our passion for cars into local support for our nation’s veterans. It has been designed with the principals of featuring our favorite parts of owning a classic car; driving it and sharing it with the public while benefitting a tremendous charity, the Veteran’s Bridge Scholarship. Available to Santa Fe College and the University of Florida students, this provides returning veterans funds to bridge the time between their discharge and when their veteran’s benefits arrive.The Hot Rodding for Heroes Classic Auto Tour and Show will assemble at the Santa Fe College parking lot at 9:00am. This portion is open to tour registrants only please. We will leave there at 10:00am on our police escorted 30 mile tour of Alachua County, ending in the Haile Plantation Village Center. Arrival time will be around 11:00am. Along the route we’ll see area landmarks, buildings, and monuments, as well as area residents out in force.The Hot Rodding for Heroes Classic Auto Tour and Show is proudly hosted by two of the most picturesque and charming settings that North Florida has to offer: the Haile Plantation Village Center and the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club. The show portion will start with the tour’s arrival at 11:00am, which is open free to the public. Cars will be distributed throughout the Village Center and Golf Course, along with area vendors, food, live music, and a host of other amenities.

Event Parking

Event pedestrian parking will be located along 91st Blvd only. Due to potential risks pets, bicycles, motorcycles and skateboards will not be permitted to enter the event.

For schedule and other information, refer to their site.

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Happy New Year!

ccr41981 — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:04:15 +0000

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a fun, safe holiday. It is now business as usual at the campus, and we hope you are all ready for the exciting events we have planned this year!

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FAVES Conference at Santa Fe 2012

ccr41981 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:21:09 +0000

Once again, the Santa Fe CVS will play host to the FAVES Conference in Gainesville.

The Florida Association of Veterans Education Specialists will be meeting at the Santa Fe College Campus to discuss the latest news in education benefits. The Santa Fe CVS will be on hand to hear the latest, and to assist with the flow of the conference.

The schedule has been set, and is as follows;

Thursday, September 13^th, 2012*
8:00 – 9:00	Check-in / Registration. Coffee and Refreshments provided.
9:00 – 9:20	Opening remarks /National Anthem / Pledge of Allegiance / Welcome to Gainesville	John Gebhardt, Founding President of FAVES, UF and SF Veteran AdvocateCaira Everly, University of Florida Collegiate Veterans SocietyJames Piner, President, Santa Fe College Collegiate Veteran Society Dr. Jackson Sasser, President, Santa Fe College Nancy Fischer, VisitGainesville
9:20 – 10:15	VA Educational Program / VRAP / Duties of SCO / Q & A	Ron Scoggins, Florida Education Liaison Representative
10:15 – 10:30	Break
10:30 – 11:30	VA Once Training / Q & A	Sandra Torres-Pintos, Santa Fe College Veteran AffairsStephen Rodgers, University of Florida Veterans Affairs
11:30 – 12:30	Lunch (Provided by Cowboyz BBQ)	Barbershop Harmony Society
12:30 – 1:30	Post 9/11 GI Bill updates / Yellow Ribbon / Q&A / RPO Updates	Linda McAllister, Assistant Director VA Education Atlanta VA RPO
1:30 – 2:00	Overpayments / Debts / Refunds / Q & A	Cathy Gerdes, Chief of Operations, Debt Management Center
2:00 – 2:15	Break
2:15 – 2:45	VA Seamless Transition Program	Armenthis Lester, VA Transition Patient Advocate
2:45 – 3:15	Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation) and E-Benefits	Charlotte Kemper, VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
3:15 – 3:45	Vet Center	Steve Nolan, Counseling Services, Gainesville Vet Center
3:45 – 4:15	Florida Advisory Council Military Education	Jan Del Signore, President, Florida ACME

Thursday, September 13^th, 2012*
4:15 – 4:30	Q&A	John Gebhardt, Founding President of FAVES, UF and SF Veteran Advocate
6:00 – 8:00	Reception in the Presidential Suite at the Best Western PLUS Gateway Grand	Mike Pischner, FAVES Vice President
Friday, September 14^th, 2012*
8:00 – 8:30	Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45	Keynote Speaker	John Le Moyne, Lieutenant General (Ret.)
8:45 – 9:45	SAA Audit Standards / Compliance Surveys and Supervisory visits / Q & A	Katherine Snyder, State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training
9:45 – 10:00	Break
10:00 – 10:30	VA Work Study	Jerome Marshall, Atlanta VA RPO
10:30 – 11:00	Florida Veterans Affairs Legislative	Jim Brodie, Florida VA Director Legislative and Cabinet Affairs
11:00 – 11:30	Creating Vet Service Center on Campus / Vet Friendly College Campus	Mike Pischner, Florida International University Veterans Affairs
11:30 – 12:00	Eyes and Ears on Campus	Ed Book, Chief of Police, Santa Fe College
12:00 – 12:15	Closing Remarks	John Gebhardt, Founding President of FAVES, UF and SF Veteran Advocate
12:15 – 1:15	Lunch (Provided by Subway)

Optional

Sept. 14^th1:15 – 4:00

VA Once Individual Training in Bldg R, Room 110

Sandra Torres-Pintos, Santa Fe College Veterans AffairsStephen Rodgers, University of Florida Veterans Affairs

*Presentations and other vital paperwork will be available to download from http://www.collegiateveteransociety.org/.

For a printable flyer of the agenda, refer to this.

To register, refer to this link;

North Florida FAVES Conference Registration

Any questions concerning the conference, please contact the Office of Veteran Affairs at Santa Fe College at (352) 395-5505

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FAVES Conferenece in St. Petersburg, FL

ccr41981 — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:31:22 +0000

CVS President James Piner tells it like it is.

: Pictured, Kirsten Berling, Sandra Torres-Pintos, Nick McMillen

The Santa Fe College Collegiate Veterans society plan to be in full force for the Florida VA Schools (FAVES) Conference, being held at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Petersburg, FL. From June 4th- June 6th, Representatives from the school will be on hand participating in the lectures and events.

This space will be updated periodically with photos and updates.

FAVES Conference at Santa Fe College 2011

sfcva — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:22:01 +0000

FAVES Conference at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL

FAVES is holding its North Florida Fall Certifying Official Training Conference September 23rd 2011 at Santa Fe College, Hosted by the Collegiate Veterans Society. The 1-day workshop will have presentations from VA Officials and experienced Certifying Officials. The schedule is designed to build a strong foundation on VA Education programs for new Certifying Officials, as well as provide current information the changes that are occuring for the more experienced.

Complete the registration form below and mail payment to Santa Fe College Veterans Affairs: 3000 NW 83rd Street Building R, Room 110, Gainesville, FL 32606. See the flyer for agenda and hotel details.

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THE CONTACT FORM HAS BEEN REMOVED TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH THE CURRENT REGISTRATION PAGE. IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER FOR THE 2012 CONFERENCE, PLEASE REFER TO

http://www.collegiateveteransociety.org/faves/faves-registration/

Veterans involved in Student Government

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:53:20 +0000

University of Florida Collegiate Veterans Society (CVS) President, Jason Yulee, and Santa Fe College CVS President, Neri Olea, stand next to the 9/11 Memorial on SFC Campus.

The Jim Lynch Veterans Bridge Scholarship

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:52:53 +0000

Bonnie & Ralph Cameron (“Bikers On Parade for the USA” organizers and veteran supporters), Jim Lynch (Alachua County Veteran Services Director), Dr. Jackon Sasser (Santa Fe College President), and John Gebhardt (SFC & UF Veteran Advisor). The Collegiate Veterans Society announced the Jim Lynch Veterans Bridge Scholarship at the 5th Annual Veterans Awards Banquet. Mr. Lynch has helped thousands of Alachua County veterans receive the benefits they deserve as well devoting his off time to help honor local veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Santa Fe College and UF have several Veterans Bridge Scholarships available for veterans attending college and using GI Bill benefits for the first time.