Ohio Women Veterans Conference

Since 1994, the Ohio Department of Veterans Services' Advisory Committee on Women Veterans has served to "locate, educate and advocate for all women veterans who served in the United States military." The committee is dedicated to outreach through various initiatives including the creation of an informational Web site, the organization of a statewide women veterans conference and the promotion of benefits and superior health care for women veterans. The committee serves as a focal point of information for all women veterans. The committee acts as a liaison and advocate on behalf of women veterans with state legislators, veterans affairs administrators and county veterans service offices. Members of the committee ensure the programs and policies of the Department of Veterans Affairs remain open to women and are mindful of those elements of the veteran experience unique to women.

The committee is made up of women veterans and advocates representing all eras and branches of service. Each member is responsible for a specific region in the state and recruits volunteers to assist her in regional outreach. Committee members encourage women to identify themselves with pride and encourage them to stand up and be counted for their role in defense of this nation.

The Ohio Department of Veteran Services Women Veterans Advisory Committee holds a bi-annual conference to bring together women veterans in the state of Ohio. Our bi-annual conference is the largest in the nation. The most recent conference, held in 2013 was attended by more than 700 women veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces and across all conflicts - WWII to present. This conference is geared toward meeting the needs of women veterans by providing them information and resources, and also honoring and recognizing them for their courageous service to our nation and sacrifice of our freedom.

We receive no funding for this event, and rely completely on the generosity of veteran service organizations, donations and sponsorship from companies. Our monies are raised by Always Patriotic, a non-profit organization for the purpose of holding this event. No level of assistance is too small. Please consider helping our organization to continue to provide the best conference we can for women veterans.