About The Collier County Veterans Council

The Veterans Council is the umbrella organization of the 13 Veterans groups that exist in Collier County. The Council is comprised of representatives from each group and meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City of Naples Chambers, 750 8th Street S, in Old Naples. Meetings are open to all veterans, whether a member of a group or not. For more information, call (239) 774-8448.

Purpose of the Veterans Council

To uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of Florida; to respect the flag of the United States of America;; honor both past and present members of the Armed Forces To advance the interest of and work for the betterment of veterans. To cooperate with the United States Veterans Administration and other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the conditions, health and welfare of veterans and their families. To provide a transportation system to transport veterans, with appointments, to VA hospitals and clinics and any other facilities that are appropriate for the benefit of veterans and their dependents.

Powers of the Veterans Council

The Council shall have all the common law and statutory powers of a Florida corporation not-for-profit which are consistant with these Articles as they, form time to time, may be amended and including but not limited to: Fix, levy and collect dues; Pay all expenses in connection with all office and other expenses incident to the conduct of the business of the corporation; Ensure this organization, at all times, will avoid any conflict with other veterans' organizations; Direct all activities to be prohibited from partisan politics; Encourage the organization to act as a forum for any program or issue that would be of interest to the welfare of veterans and their families.

Membership

The voting members of this corporation shall be veterans' organizations active in Collier County and duly registered with the State of Florida. Voting rights are reserved to memberships in good standing. Organization will be represented by a designated delegate and alternate(s) to act in the absence of the delegate. Associate members may include Auxiliaries of Organizational Members, philanthropic and fraternal organizations who share the goals of the Council. Associatemembership shall not convey voting rights and shall not entail any requirement for payment of dues.

Executive Board Members

Office Contact Information President: James H. Elson 680 8th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 Phone: (239) 434-2652 Cell: (239) 860-0009 Vice President: Ted Sawicki 5318 Catts Avenue Naples, FL 34113 Phone: (239) 775-8959 Treasurer: Donald Peacock 420 Putter Point Court Naples, FL 34103 Phone: (239) 434-7356 Secretary: David Smith 5460 32nd Avenue South West Naples, FL 34116 Phone: (239) 353-2487 Sergeant-of-Arms: Gilbert (Gil) Erlichman 290 Robin Hood Circle, #102 Naples, FL 34110 Phone: (239) 348-8434 Chaplain: Lou Kanes 900 Diamond Circle, #2 Naples, FL 34110 Phone: (239) 596-4969

Executive Board Members (Non-Voting)

Office Contact Information Collier County Veterans Service Officer: Peter Kraley 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building H, Room 212 Naples, FL 34112 Phone: (239) 774-8448 Fax: (239) 774-1667 Veterans Career Counselor: David Davis 212 Airport Road Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239) 434-5006 ext. 161 Fax: (239) 434-5028 Transportation Coordinator: Joanne Dalbey 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building H, Room 212 Naples, FL 34112 Phone: (239) 732-1008 Fax: (239) 774-1667

Contact Us Phone: (239) 774-8448 Email: contact@colliervets.org Mail: Collier County Veterans Council   3301 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg H   Naples, Florida 34102