2. } Motivation and inspiration for Team Rubicon
} How the model uses veterans for service
} How the model uses service for veterans
} What Team Rubicon has been able to do thus far
◦ Discussion on recent experiences in MO and AL
} Team Rubicon’s vision for the future
11. 1.8
10 years of
“Job Training”
MILLION
• Cross-trained
• Leadership, teamwork,
communication
• Mission oriented
• Ability to endure hardship
• THRIVES IN CHAOS
12. Volunteer Vets: Returning
Troops Still Want to Serve
By Mark Thompson, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
2.4 MILLION
92% state a desire to serve
their community when TOP TWO RESPONSES:
they come home Helping other veterans
Disaster relief
OTHERS:
Helping the elderly
Helping the homeless
92 Environmental issues
27. “When the time came for me to make the
decision to end my military commitment, I was
plagued by the demons of the missions that I
would never be able to do. I searched for an
outlet for my energy, I searched for a way to stay
involved, I searched for a mission I could do. I
found all of these in Team Rubicon.”
-Joshua Webster, TR West Coast Coordinator,
pictured in Sudan with Team Rubicon
28. “Like many other combat veterans who
have completed their military service, I wanted to
continue and help others in some capacity. Team
Rubicon has afforded me a great opportunity to
not only help save the lives of others, but also the
ability to rescue myself with a new found
purpose.”
-Sam Chapetta TR West Coast Volunteer
29.
30. } A veteran-focused response team in every
state/county/locality.
} A Fellowship Program that gives veterans the
opportunity to learn valuable business skills.
} A nation that recognizes veterans as assets,
and not liabilities.
31. Want to Support Team
Rubicon?
Team Rubicon is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit
corporation that operates solely on
private contributions from individuals
and institutions.
Support us by joining our 11-11-11
Campaign. Find it at
www.facebook.com/teamrubicon