2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Leaders in Asset Management National Capitol Area Conference Yvette Marrin, Ph.D. November 15, 2011

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Yvette Marrin Technology Reuse- Changing Lives

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference The Courage to Dream Technological change defines the horizon of our world as it shapes what is possible and what is barely imaginable. Shoshana Zuboff, 1984 Stay hungry, stay foolish; think different Steve Jobs,

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference REUSE as an Ecosystem

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Why Seek Excess Property for Veterans TO CHANGE What it means to be disabled - To live without the burden of isolation- To open doors to training to gain access to meaningful jobs ACCESS TO COMPUTERS SHOULD BE MORE THAN A SHIMMERING DREAM

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference IT TAKES A COMMUNITY To provide support and new opportunities to those who need it For access to donated computer technology to EMPOWER LIVES

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference More Than a Shimmering Dream The people along the pathway to opening doors to the federal supply to surplus property to veterans groups started with -An excess property manager who gave me a phone number to “call this office to help you learn more” and -A registered lobbyist who cared

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference A People Story

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference S. 3794: FOR VETS Act of 2010 passed unanimously in Senate 111th Congress: A bill to amend chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code Sponsor: Senator Patrick Leahy, (VT) Co-sponsors: Susan Collins (ME) Daniel Akaka (HI)

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Public Law No: This bill passed the Senate and House and became law on December 22, 2010 when signed by President Obama. “To include organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans as recipient organizations for the donation of Fed. surplus personal property through State agencies.”

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference A Call to Action Put PL to work for veterans Those of you who create the regulations or know about the allowances available to federal contractors regarding technology transfer to non profits- Remember the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our nation. They need our help and commitment!

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Cold Facts More than 1 million veterans are unemployed At least one million more vets are expected to return to civilian life in the next five years Veterans need to be connected to skills and opportunities to change their lives!

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Organizations that Train Veterans Provide support for: Coaching, guidance and counseling Educational programs Long term career development Training in information technology use Help with pursuing meaningful careers Employment assistance services EMPOWERMENT

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference CompTIA Creating IT Futures CompTIA Creating IT Futures Foundation Semper Fi Community Task Force

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference A training program at Touch the Future

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference A Story From the Field “If it were not for Still Serving Veterans I would not be where I am today.” fmr Col. Courtney Whitten Iraqi Freedom Veteran, USMC

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Remember our Veterans Our Heroes They Deserve Our Support

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference What is Needed? Good Laws Good Regulations Logical implementation Reduce or eliminate unneeded obstacles

2011 NPMA Conference Series III National Capital Area Conference Yvette Marrin, Ph.D. President and co-founder National Cristina Foundation