Our June Program

Our Speaker

Steve Murray is the Communications and External Affairs Director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) in Tallahassee, Fla. The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel oversees and directs the department’s public affairs program of community outreach, media relations, social media engagement, branding, and employee communications, linking Florida’s more than 1.4 million veterans, their families, and survivors to earned services, benefits, and support. He also serves as the department’s emergency manager.

An Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, he assumed his current duties in 2006. During his Air Force career, he served as Director of Public Affairs with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Faculty Head of the Public Affairs Department at the Defense Information School (DOD), and Director of Public Affairs at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service.

Steve Murray’s commitment to the community extends beyond his role at FDVA. He serves on the Board of Directors for Honor Flight Tallahassee, the Florida Health Care Association’s Public Relations Committee, and the Florida Council of Chapters for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), further amplifying his impact on the veterans’ community.

He has received numerous military and civilian awards in his long and distinguished career; his official biography can be found at the following link: Steve Murray

He will discuss FDVA’s work on behalf of Florida’s veterans with the state legislature and the U.S. Congress and provide an update on Florida’s most recent legislative session.

Enjoy a Delicious Meal

Garden Salad Bar, Dressing Assortment, Rolls & Butter

Entrees:

1. Meatloaf
2. Fried Chicken
3. Baked Cod with Lemon Sauce

Starch and Vegetable du Jour

Dessert Bar:    Chef’s selected desserts         

Beverage Station: Decaf Coffee Iced Tea & Ice Water at guests’ tables