About Our Veterans Council
"Strength in Unity"
Established September 04, 1985, by Executive order 1985-80
The Veterans Council of Duval County, or VCDC, was chartered to unify the Veteran’s organizations of Duval County, Florida, providing solidarity in communications of the veterans’ viewpoints and a means for disseminating information on the issue before local, state, and national legislative bodies that affect veterans, their families, and surviving spouses.We are a Not-for-Profit, Tax-Exempt Corporation registered in the State of Florida effective as of May 17, 2023. Our EIN is 82-4378683.
With over 90,000 Veterans accounted for in the 2020 Census, Duval County, FL has one of the largest Veteran populations in any metropolitan area in the United States. It is imperative that we unite in our mission to take care of one another and ensure that all of our Veterans including our future Veterans, those who are serving in the United States Armed Services are represented and who rights are fought for whenever they are threatened.
Who We Are:
Our Council Officers
Our Veterans Council Officers are voted into two (2) year terms by the Council Members. Here are our 2024-2026 VCDC Officers:
Dani Hernandez
Chairman
Bio coming soon!
Robert Hernandez
1st Vice Chairman
Ami Ritter
2nd Vice Chairman | Membership Coordinator
Myisha De Nose
Secretary
Richard McDowell
Treasurer
Robert Williams
Sergeant-at-Arms
Zane Coonce
Chaplain
Anna Noe, Esq.
Judge Advocate
Rich Possert Jr.
Immediate Past Chairman
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to join the VCDC?
We welcome all veterans’ service organizations, active duty or reserve component military servicemembers, military or retired military associations, and quasi-veteran’s organizations, including organization and individuals that advocate for, or are friends of veterans, or any honorably discharged veteran, whose interest is the welfare of Veterans and their families, to join us.
When are the monthly meetings?
Our monthly meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm/1900. If there is a special meeting, the Council will notify all Members of the date and time via email.
Where are the monthly meetings?
All monthly meetings will be held at the American Legion 137 “Moon Building”, located behind the Post and their swimming pool. If the monthly meeting will be held somewhere else, the Council will notify all members via email. The address of American Legion 137 is:
How can I join the Veterans Council of Duval County?
Fill out the membership form located HERE. Print out the membership form and bring it with you when you attend the next monthly meeting, and present the filled out membership form along with your annual dues to the Treasurer or 2nd Vice-Chairman/Membership Coordinator. The Council Members will make a motion to accept you as a member. You can also email the form HERE prior to attending your first meeting.
What areas are included in Duval County?
Jacksonville, Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Baldwin, Florida.
Where can I find all applicable documents for the VCDC?
We have our Executive Orders, Constitution, Standing Rules, as well as meeting agendas, minutes, and audio files on our Documents page. Click HERE to go there!.