Presentation from the VETLANTA Q2 Summit that took place on 17 June 2015.

1. Q2 SUMMIT

2. 6:00 – 6:30PM Networking
6:30 – 6:40PM Chairman Comments Lloyd Knight
6:40 – 6:45PM Secretary Election John Phillips
6:45 – 6:50PM Host Comments (JWT) Marshall Lauck
6:50 – 7:10PM VETLANTA Committees
VETLANTA Mentorship – David Wattenmaker
Ops Committee – Steve Knezo
7:10 – 8:30PM Veteran Non Profit Presentations
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Hire heroes USA
Veteran Owned Business Summit (UPS)
Travis Manion Foundation
Soldier’s Angels
Veteran Pathways
Darby Project
Warrior2Citzen
Freedom Calls Memorial Foundation
Atlanta Veteran Farmers Market
VETCAR (United Way)
American Corporate Partners
Agenda

3. VETLANTA Update
• Q2 Summit Thank You
• JWT
• Andrea, Lizzy, Marshall, Mallory
• Jordan Kellett
• VETLANTA Growth
• 275+ LinkedIn Members
• VETLANTA Affiliated Events
• American Corporate Partners
• May – Coke
• Sep – UPS
• Nov – Coke
• UPS Veteran Owned Business Summit
• Military 101 Training for HR Professionals & Hiring Managers
• Future VETLANTA Summits
• Q3 (Aug) – McKesson
• Q4 (Nov) – TBD

4. Chair Comments
• 40K, Veteran Affiliated 501(C)(3) in Existence

5. The United States Navy Veterans Association (USNVA) was a
tax-exempt veterans' organization that claimed to have a
national headquarters in Washington, D.C. It claimed that its
purpose was to support the U.S. Navy, and to assist veterans
and members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families. The
Association claimed to be a national organization with 43 U.S.
chapters and over 66,000 members. The USNVA was a one-man
operation fraudulently soliciting money as a veterans' charity.
The organization raised $22 million in contributions. The
national headquarters in Washington DC proved to be a rented
post office box, rather than an actual physical office location.
USNVA operations ceased and, after a two-year search, the
leader, John Donald Cody, was arrested on April 30, 2012 in
Portland, Oregon. Cody had run the organization under the
alias "Bobby Thompson", and authorities were at first unable to
determine his real name. However, on October 1, 2012, it was
announced that Cody's identity had been determined using
fingerprint records. In late 2013, Cody was convicted of charges
including theft, money laundering, engaging in a pattern of
corrupt activity, tampering with records, and identity fraud;
and sentenced to 28 years in prison.

6. Per ESPN Report –

9. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

10. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

11. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

12. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

13. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

14. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

15. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

16. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

17. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

18. How to Protect Yourself from Veterans Charity Scams
• Before donating to charities, take precautions to ensure that the money will go where it's needed.
• Don't give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check.
• Don't give credit card, bank account or personal information to telemarketers.
• Don't give to Internet appeals if the cause does not look legitimate and doesn't check out. Traditional frauds
have gone electronic in recent years, giving con artists easy access to thousands of potential victims.
• Don't give in to pressure. Anyone that can't wait for a donation while you check out his or her organization is
likely to be a crook.
• Expect specific information. Don't give to a vague appeal.
• Check out the charity with national, state and local authorities. Established charities register with the Internal
Revenue Service. You can search for specific non-profit organizations on the IRS website, irs.gov
• Beware of newly formed organizations. If the charity is new, you may have to rely on your relationship with
the company or sponsor of the organization to determine whether you trust the group.
• Report abuses to the nearest Better Business Bureau and the State Attorney General's office. Both are listed in
local telephone directories. You can also report abuses to the National Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-
7060. NFIC also has a web-based complaint form at fraud.org
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU SUPPORT

19. John Phillips, Co-Chair

20. VETLANTA Recording Secretary Nomination & Election
First Term for the VETLANTA Recording Secretary was six months
EC terms shall be staggered so that approximately one-third of the EC will end their
terms in any given year

21. Host Comments - Marshall Lauck
Chief Operating Officer / J. Walter Thompson Atlanta
Marshall currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the JWT Atlanta, Dallas and Houston
offices, leading the staff alongside Chief Creative Officer Perry Fair. Prior to becoming COO,
Marshall acted as the account lead for the United States Marine Corps where he led the direction
and strategic development for the account for over six years. Before joining JWT, Marshall served
in the Marine Corps, first in an operational assignment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, followed
by several years assigned to the Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico, Virginia. His start
in advertising began over seventeen years ago when he became a Brand Manager at Kraft Foods.
During that time he was responsible with P&L responsibility for a product portfolio with close to
$100 million in annual sales.

22. VETLANTA
OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE

23. Lillian Norton Steve Knezo
404-450-9553 404-308-8082
lnorton@cocacola.com steve.knezo@gasdf.us
Michael Doyle Shreve Gould
404-986-6309 404-314-9155
md4705@att.com shreve.gould@gmail.com
Don Stolzoff
770-433-8211 x18861
don_stolzoff@HomeDepot.com
MEMBERSHIP

24.  Events-run leads on event planning and logistics
 Veteran Group Outreach-liaison with other veterans groups, get involved, attend and
compare
 Client recruitment-set up procedures to locate veterans in need
 Community Service-identify, propose and plan events where
Vetlanta and its corporate relationships can provide service to
the community
 Education-to establish procedure to get veteran clients to appropriate services to
provide for their educational goals
COMMITTEE DUTIES

25.  Homeless veteran initiatives-identify appropriate programs to support in terms of
homeless information centers, homeless shelters, worthy individual veterans
projects, provide for donations from sponsors, provide volunteer services in support
of needy homeless veterans, provide educational services or information to veterans
service organizations related to veterans homeless issues.
 Establish relationships with Veterans Empowerment Organization of Georgia to
support their programs and services
 Engage US Department of Veterans Affairs with their educational and service
programs as well as their grant and per diem programs to support community
activities
INITIAL PROGRAM GOALS

26. 2015 Mentorship Strategy
Mission:
Connect development resources to veterans
efficiently and sustainably
Execution:
1. Utilize existing resources in the
community
• ACP, Hire Heroes, VET2, WOS, etc.
2. Leverage VETLANTA LinkedIn Site
• Empowered VETLANTA members:
• Drive the discussion
• Organize and announce events
• Mentorship Content

27. Corporate Engagement Opportunities with Paralyzed Veterans
June 17, 2014

28. ABOUT PVA
CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTED
VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION
• Founded in 1946
• 34 Chapters
• 70 National Service Offices
• 20,000 Members
A VISION FOR CHANGING LIVES
AND BUILDING FUTURES
• Holistic Approach
• Constantly Evolving to Meet Veteran Needs
• Government, Community and Corporate
Partnerships
FOCUSED ON MEANINGFUL
IMPACT
• Secured $1 B in benefits for veterans in 2014
• Helped over 1,500 veterans secure career
opportunities
• Audited 24 VA healthcare facilities nationwide
• Co-hosted the National Veterans Wheelchair
Games with over 500+ wheelchair athletes

29. OUR PROGRAMS & MISSION
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QUALITY HEALTH CARE
• Ensure quality healthcare for all veterans
BENEFITS
• Help those who have served us to obtain the
benefits they’ve earned
CIVIL RIGHTS
• Provide civil rights and opportunities to maximize
independence for all veterans
JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYEMENT
• Connect veterans, caregivers and family members
with job training and employment opportunities
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
• Invest in research and education to support all
those living with spinal cord injury or disease
SPORTS AND RECREATION
• Provide rehabilitation through sports and
recreation

30. OPERATION PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment)
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• National presence (co-located in VAMCs)
• Address barriers to employment
• Free to job seekers and employer partners
• Partners for Life
JOB SEEKER SUPPORT
• Vocational preparation
• Resume development and review
• Job lead identification
EMPLOYER SUPPORT
• Qualified candidate identification
• Accommodations support
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
• VA, DoD & DoL
• State & Local Veterans Programs
• Other VSOs and non-profits
• Academic Institutions
RESULTS
• 350+ placements in FY2015
• Over 600 clients on active caseload

31. EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
June 20-26: NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR
GAMES in Dallas – At the largest annual wheelchair
sporting event in the world, veterans compete in 18 sporting
events as a form of rehabilitative therapy.
September 1-3: SUMMIT 2014 + EXPO in Jacksonville, FL
– We convene leaders in healthcare, government and policy
to discuss the latest advancements and best practices at
this industry-leading spinal cord care conference.
October 6: MISSION: ABLE AWARDS in Washington, D.C.
– Celebrate advances in quality of life for the 22 million
courageous veterans, 56 million people with disabilities and
900,000 Americans living with spinal cord injury or disease.
November 11: VETERAN’S DAY RECEPTION in
Washington, D.C. – Honor our veterans at a wreath-laying
and ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery followed by a
reception at PVA National.
Spring 2016: PARALYZED VETERANS GOLF OPEN in
Leesburg, VA – All funds raised for this charity golf open
fund Operation PAVE, PVA’s award-winning employment
assistance program.
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32. THANK YOU
Elizabeth Aulwes
elizabeth@pva.org
(202) 416-7638
Jane Eakins
janee@pva.org
(202) 416-7687
ShellyStewart
shellys@pva.org
(540) 446-3973

33. Transforming Military Service into Civilian Success

34. HIRE HEROES USA
WHO ARE WE?
Hire Heroes USA has 58 employees. We are headquartered in
Alpharetta, Georgia, with additional offices in Los Angeles and
San Diego, CA; Auburn, WA; Colorado Springs, CO; Plano, TX;
and Raleigh, NC.
501(c)(3) Dedicated to creating job opportunities for
transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and their
spouses through personalized employment
training and corporate engagement.

35. HIRE HEROES USA
WHAT DO WE DO?
Hire Heroes USA connects transitioning U.S. military service members, veterans and
their spouses with job opportunities through workshops, personalized career coaching
and employment preparation counseling. Our services are provided at no cost to the
transitioning service member, veteran or spouse.
In our signature workshops and online programs, veterans are individually partnered
with a highly-trained Veteran Transition Specialist who works collaboratively with the
veteran to:
• Create a tailored civilian resume that highlights skills and experience
• Translate military experience into civilian terminology
• Learn effective job search, strategic networking and interviewing techniques
• Get connected with companies who want to hire veterans

36. HIRE HEROES USA
HOW DO WE DO IT?
The Hire Heroes USA mission is accomplished through the
following programs & services:
• Online / Telephone Coaching
• Warrior Transition Workshops
• Career Opportunity Days
• Veteran Employment Workshops
• The Hire Heroes USA Job Board
• Partnered with over 200 companies

37. HIRE HEROES USA
29,000
Career
Counselings
4,600
Resumes
105
Workshops
35
Locations
45
Google VetNet
Classes
2,400+ Hires
(75 Hires Per Week)

38. HIRE HEROES USA
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:
• Corporate Partnerships
• Donations and sponsorships of $10K or more
• Employment Partnerships
• Hire our veterans and / or spouses
• Volunteering
• Mock interviews
• Career Counseling
• Federal Resumes

39. STRATEGIC PLANNING
QUESTIONS?

40. VETLANTA - June 2015
ATL-VBRG:
Update on Veteran Owned Business
(VOB) Seminar
By: Bryan Wolfe - UPS

41. Proprietary and Confidential: This presentation may not be used or disclosed to any person other than employees of Customer, unless expressly authorized by UPS.
© 2014 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark, the color brown and photos are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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To coordinate the combined resources and efforts of
veteran and non-veteran UPS employees so they may
engage with the larger veterans’ community through
networking and community service.
ATL-VBRG Mission Statement:

42. Proprietary and Confidential: This presentation may not be used or disclosed to any person other than employees of Customer, unless expressly authorized by UPS.
© 2014 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark, the color brown and photos are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Increase awareness of the veterans’ community to UPS and its
veteran population and to specifically add an emphasis for the
business benefit of the VBRG. “Put the B back in BRG”
- Engage in service activities which benefit veterans and increase
their employment/job search service opportunities
- Exemplify the reputation of UPS as a valuable contributor to local
community and veteran volunteerism events
- Increase the profile of our UPS sanctioned veteran friendly
environment to Veteran Owned Businesses (VOB)/Networks
for “Win-Win business opportunities”
High-Level Goals for 2015

43. Proprietary and Confidential: This presentation may not be used or disclosed to any person other than employees of Customer, unless expressly authorized by UPS.
© 2014 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark, the color brown and photos are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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WG2 “Growing the Business” Updates
We will be hosting a “Veteran Owned Business (VOB) Summit” The
objective is to inform, educate, and equip Veteran owned businesses to
compete and earn new business with companies such UPS and others,
such as those highlighted on the panel and the VETLANTA community as
a whole.
• Summit Details:
• VOB Attendees will be small to medium sized VOB’s their owners or
representatives
• The objective is to inform, educate, and equip Veteran owned businesses
to compete and earn new business with companies such as those
highlighted on the panel.
• The panel members are senior level managers involved in purchasing
and/or vendor selection as well as national VOB network organizations and
subject matter experts.
• Target industries in Professional Consulting, Manufacturing, Retail,
Automotive, Construction, Telecom requested but can accept others
• Follow-up one-on-one consultation sessions “speed dating” in
selected conference rooms with the VOB owners/representatives
• This will be a 5-6 hr. event with key note speaker and moderator

44. Proprietary and Confidential: This presentation may not be used or disclosed to any person other than employees of Customer, unless expressly authorized by UPS.
© 2014 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark, the color brown and photos are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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WG2 “Growing the Business” Updates
How can you help?
• Panel Members Needed: Managers in the procurement/vendor Selections/
Supplier Diversity teams to speak to best practices, process and success
stories.
• Target industries in Professional IT Consulting, Manufacturing, Retail,
Automotive, Construction, Telecom requested but can accept others.
• Be available to volunteer to greet people, hand out flyers, general hosting
activities, etc. Will need 3-5 volunteers.

45. Proprietary and Confidential: This presentation may not be used or disclosed to any person other than employees of Customer, unless expressly authorized by UPS.
© 2014 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark, the color brown and photos are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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One of 12+ Veteran
“Entrepreneurs”
(VOB) in attendance
@ Coke ACP event in
May.

46. Thank You
Thank you!

47. Vetlanta June 17th, 2015

48.  Our Mission
o To assist our nation’s veterans and the families of fallen heroes
How We Do It
o Empower post 9/11 veterans to achieve their career goals through a 5 month
funded internship, mentoring and professional development program.
o Inspire families of the fallen through service-based expeditions to honor their
fallen hero.
o Connect veterans & survivors with the next generation of our nation’s leaders
o Activate communities to serve and honor military and first responders that have
selflessly sacrificed since 9/11.
• Our Impact
o 18,000+ veterans and survivors supported in 50 communities
o 130,000+ people inspired by the “If Not Me, Then Who…” Movement
THE TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION

49. Veteran Services
Mission: Empower post 9/11 veterans to achieve their career
goals through a 5 month funded internship, mentoring and
professional development program.
Impact:
 101 veterans empowered in 3 locations
 100% of members have successfully gained employment or
continued education in the career of their choice
“The Mentorship and Advocacy Program for Veterans
has been the most beneficial asset since my departure
from active duty. I know that none of my
accomplishments or future career endeavors would be
possible without the help of those at the Travis Manion
Foundation.”
–Nick Biase, former Marine

50. Survivor Services
Mission: Inspire families of the fallen through service-based
expeditions to honor their fallen hero.
Impact:
 320 Survivors inspired through 12 expeditions
 Another 12 expeditions planned in 2015
“I’ve done more healing in these three days
in West Virginia than I have in the last
three years.”
–Stephanie Ouellette,Gold Star sister of
Marine Corporal Michael Ouellette

51. Character Does Matter
Mission: Connect veterans and families of fallen heroes with young
adults to inspire them to live with character, develop their values-
based leadership skills, and activate them to serve their communities
in honor of our nation’s fallen heroes.
Impact:
 150+ events held annually
 76,800 young adults inspired in 24
states
 4,000 volunteers activated to serve
in 65 community projects

52. 9/11 Heroes Run
Mission: Activate communities to serve and honor military and first
responders that have selflessly sacrificed since 9/11.
 Impact:
 77 locations in 29 states
 50,000+ participants
 $500,000+ invested back
into race communities last
year

53. Ways To Get Involved:
1. Start an Atlanta 9/11 Heroes Run
2. Character Does Matter Presenter or Mentor
3. Lead or Participate in Service Project
4. Start an Atlanta Golf Tournament
5. TMF Ambassador
• Recruit others to “If Not Me, Then Who…” movement
• Identify funding opportunities
• Anything you think helps advance our cause

54. In support of Soldiers’ Angels mission to serve our military families and
improve the lives of a growing veteran population
Programs and Services

55. MISSION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Soldiers’ Angels is a national charity providing aid and comfort to the men
and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast
Guard, and their families and the growing veteran population.
“May No Soldier Go Unloved” encapsulates the motivation behind Soldiers’
Angels. The volunteers of Soldiers’ Angels work tirelessly in service to the
organization and the veterans and military families we support. encapsulates
the motivation behind Soldiers' Angels. The Angels work tirelessly to care and
concern for
• 501(c)(3), tax-exempt nonprofit
• The largest volunteer network of any military charity in the country
• Provided over $95M in aid to military and veteran families since
2003
• Maintains an efficiency rating of 92%, which is significantly above
that of the average nonprofit organization
• Fully Accredited by the Better Business Bureau
• Named as one of the top rated charities in America for 2014 by
Great Nonprofits
• Sent over 112,000 cards, letters and care packages to deployed
troops in 2014
• Provided support to over 100,000 service members, veterans and
family members in 2014 alone
• Organized over 3,500 attendees at luncheons at VA Hospitals
Provided sack lunches to over 1,000 homeless veterans
• Provided hygiene kits and other necessities to over 16,000
veterans
Key Strengths:

56. VA HOSPITAL LUNCHEONS OR DINNERS
Soldiers’ Angels provides bi-weekly or monthly luncheons or dinners
to veterans receiving in-patient and rehabilitative services at 27 VA
Medical Centers spanning 25 states.
Many of the veterans/families do not have the funds to purchase
lunch and this event offers the opportunity to support our veterans,
increase morale and bring the veterans together in a warm and
friendly atmosphere.
There is no better way we can thank them for their service!

57. HYGIENE KITS
Our patient visits include the distribution of comfort items, to include
blankets, hygiene kits, clothing, magazines, and recreational items are so
important for the morale and welfare of hospitalized veterans.
Because of the access Soldiers’Angels has to the VA Medical Centers,
Soldiers’Angels can escort volunteers to participate in the distribution
process. Companies also often participate in our volunteer activities
such as assembling hygiene kits offsite for Soldiers’ Angels to deliver to
the patients. These visits lift the spirits and provide much needed
items to our hospitalized veterans.
Hygiene kits include travel-sized:
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Liquid body wash
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Baby powder
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss & toothbrush cap
- Lip balm
- Pocket comb or small hairbrush

58. BOX LUNCHES
In addition to the bi-weekly or monthly lunches or dinners, Soldiers’
Angels also provides box lunches. These lunches are designed to
allow VA case workers the opportunity to provide a meal to homeless
or low income veterans, who may not otherwise know where they
will get their next meal.
Box lunches vary based on availability of products but include the
following:
- A bottle of water with a cold drink mix packet attached to it
- A ready-to-eat tuna or chicken salad & crackers kit
- A granola or cereal bar
- A fruit cup or squeeze-fruit packet
- A pack of sandwich crackers (cheese or peanut butter)
- A miscellaneous snack, such as trail mix, raisins, fruit snacks, or a
nutritious variety of cookie (such as oatmeal or Fig Newton)
- A paper plate
- A pre-packaged utensil kit (plastic fork, knife, spoon, napkin, salt
& pepper)
- An anti-bacterial moist wipe

59. STAND DOWN SUPPORT
Stand Downs are one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to provide
services to homeless veterans. Stand Downs are typically one to three day events
providing services to homeless Veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health
screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of
other necessary services, such as housing, employment and substance abuse
treatment.
Soldiers’ Angels has been instrumental in providing box lunches, other food,
clothing and hygiene items to the homeless veterans as part of the Stand Downs.
1994-2000.

60. SEWING & CRAFTING TEAM
Soldiers’ Angels Sewing & Crafting Team is our one team that does not
support a specific clientele. The role of this team is to provide support to
other Soldiers’ Angels teams and programs.
The Sewing & Crafting Team currently provides:
• Blankets for the deployed, wounded and hospitalized veterans
• Pillowcases for the deployed, wounded and hospitalized veterans
• Catheter bags for hospitalized veterans
• Cool neck scarves for the deployed
• Baby blankets, baby quilts, bibs and booties for Operation Top Knot
“Just wanted to pass on a note of appreciation for all the great work you do for us. I'm here at the LRMC
Wounded Warrior unit, with my SA flannel blanket and pillow case. Makes my bed my own! I have to tell
you, the first few days I was here, there wasn't a pillowcase to be found, problem with the linen service.
Thankfully, the SA pillow cases arrived, and were all snatched up that day." - Wounded Warrior

61. RENOVATION AND REPAIR PROJECTS
Renovation and repair projects are very important to improving the
morale of the veteran patients. Healing is greatly influenced by having a
comfortable and warm environment.
These projects are also a great way for corporate volunteers to engage in
a meaningful service project. Volunteer groups from 5-300 can be
utilized for this type of project.
Soldiers’ Angels projects include landscaping, painting, planting, building
therapeutic gardens and other building projects at VA’s across the
country.

62. For more information about Soldiers’ Angels Programs and
Services, please contact us at:
Soldiers’ Angels
2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 310
San Antonio, TX 78217
P: (210) 629-0020
E: info@soldiersangels.org

63. Coach-Assisted
Transition Program
for Post 9-11 Veterans
presented by

64. With over 70,000 programs - a Veteran…
fells Overwhelmed and Confused!!

65. So what’s missing?

66. What Veterans need to find the
way back home is one-on-one
coach-assisted transition.

67. Veteran Pathways’ Process
•Connect with a Coach - within 5 business
days
•Get Assessment - to identify immediate and
longer term needs
•Create a Plan - customized to needs
•Stay the Course - with the help of a
coaching/accountability partner
•Pay it Forward – contribute in a meaningful
way to others

68. The 5 Pathways
• Domestic - All matters relating to strong
family relationships
• Social – Ability to relate to others in civilian
society
• Financial – Economic stability and health
• Career - Having work that is fulfilling and
matches the Veteran’s strengths and
abilities
• Wellbeing – Physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual wellbeing

70. Assessment
We Evaluate:
• Family/relationship
• Social adjustment
• Financial guidance
• Career/training
• Wellbeing

71. Resource Partners
• Domestic
o Marriage and Family
Counseling
o Divorce Assistance
• Social
o Now Civilian
o Horses for Heroes
• Financial
o National Debt
Counseling
o Integrated Financial
Services
• Career
o Now Civilian
o Vetpreneur
• Wellbeing
o Georgia Tech/Georgia
State TBI Program
o Mindfulness-based
Stress Reduction
o Neuro-Assistive
Educational Solutions
(PTSD)
o Atlanta VHA

72. Success!! Veterans in the right careers; with happy
home lives; financially secure; contributing in their
communities; with high overall wellbeing.

73. The Darby Project synchronizes the efforts of veteran support
organizations to provide revolutionary transition services for the elite
Army Ranger.
Rangers Lead The Way!
We are not waiting for the next war to figure this out.
www.darbyproject.org

74. • 75th Ranger Regiment’s Headquarters is in Fort Benning/Columbus
– 1sr Ranger Battalion – Hunter Army Airfield/Savannah
– 3rd Ranger Battalion – Fort Benning/Columbus
– Ranger Special Troops Battalion – Fort Benning/Columbus
– 3,000 or the 4,000 members of the Ranger Regiment call Georgia home
• Ranger Training Battalion ‘s Headquarters is also in Fort Benning/Columbus
– 1st phase of Ranger School is at Fort Benning
– 2nd phase of Ranger School is at Dahlonega
– Over 1,000 soldiers earn the Ranger tab each year
– Senior Army officials and families attend the graduation at Fort Benning
• Ranger is the Army’s most recognizable brand
Rangers are created in Georgia
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75. The Darby Project
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Mission: To facilitate a successful transition for
Army Ranger veterans from active military service
to a civilian life filled with hope and purpose.
 Revolutionary Army Ranger veteran support network 501-c-3 non for
profit organization.
 A member of the Gallant Few network
 Founded in May of 2015
 Eligibility extents to graduates of the U.S. Army Ranger School and 75th
Ranger Regiment Ranger Assessment & Selection Program, formerly
known as the Ranger Indoctrination Program and the Ranger Orientation
Program
 Comprised of active duty, veteran, and civilian staff and volunteers

76. Why the Darby Project?
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No single organization synchronizes the efforts of the myriad of
veterans service organizations to maximize the services to the
individual Army Ranger.
We must be proactive, not reactive. We must educate Army Rangers
before assistance is required.

77. Why the Darby Project?
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Current Focus: The Immediate Need
We are a learning organization and we are not ready for the next war.
REDIRECTION
Provide assistance to
those Ranger veterans
and families that need
additional care to
ensure their transition to
civilian live.
 Guide Program
 Wounded Ranger
Care
 Casualty Assistance
 Honoring the Fallen

78. The Darby Project – Three Pillars
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REDIRECTION
Provide assistance
to those Ranger
veterans and
families that need
additional care and
assistance after
Rangers have
entered civilian life.
 Guide Program
 Wounded Ranger
Care
 Tragedy
Assistance
 Honoring the
REINTEGRATIO
N
Coordinate Ranger
education programs
and available
resources before
the Ranger exits
active duty.
 College
Preparation
 Resume
Preparation
 Employment
Opportunities
RESILIENCE
Educate active
Rangers still serving
of the programs
available to them
now and after
leaving the service.
 Graduation
Attendance and
Recognition
 Unit Appreciation
Day
 Predictable
Communication
 Sponsorship of
Living the Ranger Creed is not an Army commitment, it is a lifestyle.

79. Resilience: Proactive Education
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The Darby Project educates active duty Rangers of available transition
service early and often in Rangers’ careers:
• Registration in The Darby Project during active duty
• Recognize Rangers and Cadres at Ranger School and RASP graduations
• Inform Rangers of available services during Active Duty
• Predictable Communication
• Sponsorship of Unit Appreciation Days with veteran support organizations
and corporate partners

80. The Darby Project empowers Rangers, their spouses, and children by
awarding:
• Scholarships for higher education
• Providing tuition assistance for Ranger veterans
• Support quality education options for dependent children
• Trade skills/schools tuition assistance
Three workshops a year during each of the Ranger Battalions phase of
least readiness when training is not as intensive:
• College prep workshops
• Career prep workshops
• Resume writing workshops
• Interview skills workshops
Reintegration: Preparing for the Future
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81. The Darby Project bridges the gap of transition assistance resources not already
provided by the government :
• Refocusing Career Opportunities
• Resume preparation
• Job interview skills
• Understanding your Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 Bill
• College application and essay’s
• Loss of a family member
• Drug and Alcohol addictions
• Suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts and tendency’s
• Suffering from PTS, coping with combat experience
• Financial issues
• Needs and support for the wounded in action
• Disability and VA claims assistance
• SDVOSB application assistance
• Networking
Redirection: Ranger and Family Support
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82. • Cultivate a culture of responsibility to Live the Ranger Creed
• Rangers trust Rangers
• A Guide is a Ranger veteran who has previously transitioned from active
duty to a successful civilian life
• Every active duty Ranger is a future Guide
• Current database of over 7,000 Rangers
• Connect Rangers by geographical location, former unit, military occupation
specialty, career objectives, and interests
• Cultivate multiple touch points to strengthen support network
Guide Program – Our Cornerstone
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83. Immediate
• 1st Career Workshop this fall 2015
• The Darby Project App
• Quarterly newsletter to Active Duty and Veterans
• Corporate Sponsored 75th Ranger Regiment
Appreciation Day
• Chapters in Columbus, GA; Savannah, GA; and
Seattle, WA
• Warrior Scholar Project Partnership
• Hire Heroes USA Partnership
Long Term
• The Darby Project veteran support symposium
• Professional career opportunities / job posting system
• Register all living Rangers with The Darby Project
• Chapters in every major metropolitan area and state.
• Pat Tillman Foundation Partnership
Plan of Action
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84. Growing to Meet the Demand
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Karl Monger
Executive
Director
Gallant Few,
IncGrant McGarry
Director
The Darby
ProjectJeff Ruffner
Director of
Agency
Relations
Tony Mayne
Director of
Government and
Military
Relations
Joe Trainor, Jr.
Chicagoland
Chapter
Ambassador
Tim Gonzales
Seattle WA
Chapter
Ambassador
Tony Mayne
Columbus GA
Chapter
Ambassador
John O’Conner
Columbus
Resilience
Director
TBA
Columbus
Redirection
Director
TBA
Columbus
Reintegration
Director

85. Participation:
– The Darby Project Career Workshops
– Tragedy Assistance
– Guest Speaker program
– Communication with Families of the Fallen
– Subject Matter Expertise
• Corporate Network Messaging
• Financial Oversight
• Social Media
Sponsorships:
– Three transition workshops a year
– Inclusion on all print, web, and social media platforms
– Logo placement on The Darby Project merchandise
– Ranger Rendezvous participation
Corporate Opportunities
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86. Questions
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87. Welcome them home
… with hope
A proud partner of Metro Atlanta YMCA

88. Warrior2Citizen
… a disabled veteran not-for-profit corporation
Our mission is to enhance the resilience of
veterans and their family members
throughout their transition
“from the war front to the home front.”
Veterans and their family members uniquely face a variety of social,
economic and emotional challenges arising after they return home
from protecting our freedoms.
They benefit from our proven programs, life planning assistance,
counseling and spiritual support provided before trouble turns into
tragedy.

89. • A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) disabled veteran’s organization
established in 2010, comprised of veterans, professionals,
and caring citizens.
• Committed to enhancing the resilience of service members
and their families throughout their transition “from the war
front to the home front.”
• Founded in 2010 “for Warriors…by Warriors” as a result of
input from thousands of deployed Veterans and their
families, focus groups, and other leading-edge research.
• Post Traumatic Stress Injury, depression, family matters, and
civilian employment are priority issues that need immediate
attention and are the focus of W2C System Programs.
Who we are…

90. • Four-day marital enrichment retreat designed to help
veterans and their spouses identify and address challenges
facing their marriage.
• Years of research, development, and direct feedback from
chaplains and military counselors for healing marriages and
family relationships.
• Holistic curriculum of counseling, coaching, psychoeducation,
experiential exercises, and spiritual activities to promote
healthy, effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Aftercare follow-up plan that gives participants free access to
counseling from therapists, coaches, and chaplains, as well
as virtual coaching, for ninety days following the retreat.
Home Life Transition Program (1 of 2)

91. HLTP includes skill-building in these seven areas:
• Communication
• Hyper-vigilance
• Moral Injury & Guilt
• Forgiveness
• Grief & Loss
• Common Areas of
Conflict
• Formula for Success
Successful HLTP conducted in PA in May 2014
Home Life Transition Program (2 of 2)

92. • 1st HLTP Retreat in Georgia to be held this year
• September 16-20, 2015
• Location: Metro Atlanta YMCA’s Lake Allatoona
Campus
• W2C will host 30 Georgia veterans (with spouses)
returning from Afghanistan at no cost to
participants
Inaugural Program in Georgia

93. Saturday, August 1st, 2015
Westside Cultural Arts Center | 760 10th Street NW, Atlanta, GA
6:00-10:00pm
Featured Speakers:
Senator Johnny Isakson (Invited)
Rocky Bleier, NFL Hall of Fame / Vietnam Veteran
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Tony Shaffer, Fox News Contributor
Chaplain (Major General) Douglas Carver, 22nd Chief of Chaplain
Home Life Transition Fundraiser
Need your support through sponsorship
 $100 / person
 Sponsored table - $1,000
 Premium table - $2,500

94. Warrior2Citizen, Inc
2344 Perimeter Park Dr.
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341
800-958-4650
info@warrior2citizen.org
Contact Information

96. Vision-To establish a support organization that will endure,
recognize and assist the State of Georgia patriots and families.

97. Mission-The mission of the Foundation is to work with corporate
sponsors, the general public and military service organizations to
encourage media attention to this mission and to raise the funds
necessary to establish the Memorial and to provide for its
subsequent care and up keep. Also to provide each fallen service
member’s child with educational aide and assist family during times
of need.

98.  Founded -2012
 501 (c)3 certified-2014
 Memorial Wall and Walk Dedicated- Aug. 7,
2014
 Tribute Videos (6)

99.  1st Annual Memorial Day Ceremony- 2015
 ASSAULT on KENNESAW MOUNTAIN
5K Run –September 2015

100.  Email:
Freedomcallsmemorialfoundation@gmail.com
 Website: Freedomcallsmemorialfoundation.org
 Facebook: Freedom calls Memorial Foundation
POC: CSM (Ret) James Nelson
jamesnelson49@gamil.com
Phone: 678-332-6070
Maj. Steve Knezo
ozenks123@gmail.com
Phone: 404-308-8082

101. Atlanta Veterans Farmers Market

102. VETCAR
A program of Homes of Light LLC

103. Car Sales to Date – 2014/15
• Cars sold to Vets: 20
• Price: $2000-2700
• Loan History
• Total loans financed = 18 (12 in 2014, 6 in 2015)
• Paid in full = 2
• Active loans = 14
• 8 loans with 9 months or less to payoff
• Write-offs = 2

104. Recent Recipients
Bennie C
Juanita P

105. Program Marketing
• GA Tech Student Team Deliverables
• Marketing materials
• Mission statement
• Social media strategy
• Kick-off Event Planned - May
• Promotion and outreach to individuals and organizations
• Activities to attract the general public
• Car sales
• Fund raising

106. Plans
• Licensing of Victory Auto Brokers – for profit affiliate
• Revenue generating sales to general public
• Partnerships with other entities for car donations etc.
• Creation of a VetCar advisory board

107. Introduction to American Corporate
Partners
June 2015 www.acp-usa.org

108. CORPORATE PARTNERS
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109. ACP MISSION
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Assist veterans in their transition from the military to
the civilian workforce through:
• Mentoring
• Career Counseling
• Networking
• Professional Development

110. ACP SUMMARY
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• There are more than 60 Participating Institutions in ACP’s Mentoring Program, which
includes many of the top companies in the country, such as AT&T, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, GE,
The Home Depot, PepsiCo, Tyco, UPS, and Wells Fargo.
• ACP currently provides mentoring and career guidance to 2,400+ veterans nationwide.
– More than 5,500 veterans have been mentored successfully since 2010.
– ACP veteran Protégés are from more than 1,600 towns across the U.S.
– 97% of veterans surveyed would recommend ACP to a fellow veteran.
– 96% of Mentors surveyed would mentor another ACP Protégé in the future.
• ACP receives public support from President Clinton, David Petraeus, Jeff Immelt, Rupert
Murdoch, Indra Nooyi and dozens of other prominent Americans.
• 98% of all funding from Participating Institutions goes toward ACP’s program.

111. COMPANY INVOLVEMENT
ACP’s Corporate Partners:
• Target 50 employees to serve as Mentors
• Identify a senior employee to serve as ACP’s point of
contact
• Provide a financial grant to fund ACP’s programmatic
expenses
• Partnership renewable on an annual basis
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112. MENTORSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
ACP asks that each Mentor agrees to:
• One year of monthly discussions with a Protégé to include:
• Networking
• Career Planning
• Résumé Development
• Interview Practice
ACP staff will:
• Initiate introductions of Mentors and Protégés
• Monitor mentorships through email and phone call follow-ups
• Facilitate events in target cities
• Provide tailored resources and tools
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113. 400 Madison Avenue, 7A
New York, NY 10017
212-752-0700
www.acp-usa.org
info@acp-usa.org
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114. Thank You