To uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of Florida, to respect the flag of the United States of America, and honor
both past and present members of the United States Armed Forces.
To advance the interests of and work for the betterment of veterans.
To cooperate with the United States Veterans Administration and other agencies
devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the conditions, health, and welfare of veterans and their families.
Powers of the Veterans Council
The Council shall have all the common law and statutory powers of a Florida not-for-profit corporation which are consistent with these
Articles as they, from time to time, may be amended and including but not limited to:
Fix, levy, and collect contributions.
Pay all expenses in connection with all office and other expenses incident to the conduct of the business of the
corporation.
Ensure this organization will, at all times, 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.
Accepting Generous donation from the City of Naples Mayor Teresa Heitman
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Who we are:
The Veterans Council of Collier County is the umbrella organization of the 20 veterans groups that exist in Collier County, Florida.
The Veterans Council is comprised of representatives from each group and meets the 3rd Thursday of each month.
We bring all groups together for networking and fellowship in an otherwise fragmented community. We each have our allegiances, but are fighting the same battle.
United we stand.
The Veterans Council enjoys the generous financial support of its contributors. If your organization would like support the Veterans Council and its
four public patriotic ceremonies, please mail your annual $50 donation to:
Collier County Veterans Council
115 21st Street South
Naples, FL 34117
If you would like to publicly introduce yourself to the Board of Directors and their gallery of patriots, pleasecontact usto have your name placed on the upcoming meeting agenda.
Veteran Suicide Prevention
If you, or a veteran you know, may be thinking of contemplating suicide please call The Veterans Crisis Hotline at: