About the Commission
Established in 2011 by County legislation, the Commission is comprised of 13 members, and created to support veterans and military families by strengthening Howard County’s capacity to care for them. By connecting them to available resources, promoting educational and employment opportunities, and continuing community outreach efforts, we are committed to honoring our veteran and military families.
Grand Marshal Needed
We're seeking nominations for this year’s Howard County Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony Grand Marshal on Nov. 12 in downtown Columbia. Do you know someone who emulates this year’s parade theme, “Veterans Serving Veterans?" Nominations due September 8, 2023!
New Online Application Process
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched an innovative online application that transforms the way constituents apply to become members of County boards and commissions. Read the press release.
Commission Information
Meeting Schedule
Commission meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm with the exception of July and August. The meetings are currently being held virtually, but when in-person meetings resume, we will meet at the Department of Community Resources and Services, 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia, MD 21046. Meetings are open to the public; if you wish to attend, email [email protected].
Board Members
- Reginald T. Avery
- Cherron Blakely
- Michael A. Blum
- Jonathan K. Branch
- Nafrettifi Griffin
- Michael Griggs
- Dr. Gregory Jolissaint
- Kelly Kesler
- Keith McGuire
- Paul Rivers
- Terri Taylor
- Jerry Wykoff
Annual Reports
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2023
2022
December 2022 - No meeting
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
July and August 2022 - No meetings
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022