In addition to his military service, Rob served many community service organizations in leadership positions, notably as President of the California Jaycees, Vice President of the U.S. Jaycees, President of the Western Liquid Gas Association, President of the Saint Francis Medical Center Foundation and President of Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, CA. In 2005 he founded the Sigma Chi/Betty Ford alliance. In 2018 Rob was elected to the Board of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. In this role Rob has currently established a strategic partnership between Hazelden Betty Ford and Mayo Clinic for addiction education of Mayo students and practicing physicians.
Sponsored by
Reifschneider Family Philanthropy Fund
In addition to his military service, Rob served many community service organizations in leadership positions, notably as President of the California Jaycees, Vice President of the U.S. Jaycees, President of the Western Liquid Gas Association, President of the Saint Francis Medical Center Foundation and President of Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, CA. In 2005 he founded the Sigma Chi/Betty Ford alliance. In 2018 Rob was elected to the Board of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. In this role Rob has currently established a strategic partnership between Hazelden Betty Ford and Mayo Clinic for addiction education of Mayo students and practicing physicians.


Life-long friend and VHP Board member, Arch Rambeau (pictured left next to VHP Founder Barbara Hatch) introduced Rob (pictured right) to the benefits of Connecting Students with Veterans.
Eligibility
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Previous student participant in a Veterans Heritage Project (VHP) school chapter
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At least 5 years post-graduation from high school
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Contributing to society through public service, the workforce, or volunteering
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Accepted nominations: self (preferred), from a former teacher, from a fellow VHP alumni
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Ability to attend (in person or virtually) the April 17, 2021 Honor Roll
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Submission materials are complete
Submission Materials
all elements in one email to info@veteransheritage.org
- Current Resumé
- Completed Nomination Form
Criteria and Deadlines
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Submissions will be reviewed by the gala committee and VHP Board of Directors with the score based on:
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Ability to describe positive impact from veterans, oral history, and/or VHP program activities
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Demonstration of retained lessons, skills, traits, and/or abilities
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Continued engagement in civic, community, or leadership activities
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Submissions will be accepted between November 1, 2020 and January 2, 2021
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Finalists will be contacted the week of January 11, 2021 with any questions, and a request to submit a 2-minute selfie video describing their most impactful VHP moment
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Notification of selection will be made to all applicants by January 31, 2021
Award
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Complimentary attendance for the selected alumnus/alumna and a guest at 2022 Saluting Stories of Service https://vimeo.com/401113236 to see 2-minute highlight reel from 2020 event
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Recognition Award to be presented through pre-recorded video on Honor Roll livestream
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Profile in Honor Roll materials, VHP social media outlets, and VHP’s Spring 2021 newsletter