2.   What they should discuss:  Introduction of the club/mission statement  How to register for the club  Discuss upcoming events/programs  Contact information of club officers  (All topics should be brief and cover main points that would interest the student) Representative from Student Veterans of America Club

3.   What they should discuss:  How to register into VA hospital system  Eligibility criteria  Key services provided Representative from the local VA hospital

4.   What they should discuss:  PTSD  Readjustment counseling  Marital/family counseling  Substance abuse counseling  Military/sexual trauma counseling Representative from the local Vet Center/PTSD Counseling Center

5.   What they should discuss:  State education benefits  State veteran benefits State VA representative

6.   What they should discuss:  County education benefits  County veteran benefits County VA representative

7.   What they should discuss:  Federal Veteran benefits  GI Bill Benefits  Chapter 30  Chapter 31  Chapter 33  Chapter 35 US Department of VA representative

8.   What they should discuss:  Eligibility requirements  How to apply  Brief description of your college’s specific VA office purpose/goals  Success stories as a result of the program  Contact information of your VA office coordinator Representative for the VA Work- Study program from your college

9.   Should be someone known in the local community for assisting veterans or a veteran his/her self (if possible)  What they should discuss:  Background/Branch of service  Their transition from military to civilian life *(if applicable)  Personal experience with aiding veterans Keynote guest speaker

10.   SVA Rep ~approx. 10 min  VA Hospital Rep~approx. 15 min  Vet Center/PTSD Rep~approx. 15 min  State VA Rep~approx. 10 min  County VA Rep~approx. 10 min  USDVA Rep~approx. 15 min  VA Work-study Rep~approx. 10 min  Keynote Speaker~approx. 15 min * *Entire orientation should last no more than 2 hours* * Food & beverages should be made available to ensure the veteran has a positive first impression with these agencies and their reintegration process. Orientation Timeline