Annual Update WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND HOW WE GOT HERE – BOARD CHAIRMAN BILL POTTER

Annual Report – Accomplishments  Video Call in By Chuck Steele

Annual Report – Accomplishments  I welcome you to the 2 nd Annual R4 Alliance Conference  Prepare to engage and enjoy the opportunity  Our staff and BoD have been working hard to make this a successful event  Help make R4 the organization that truly impacts the future of veteran support  I want to apologize for not being there  I have looked forward to the conference for many months  Unfortunately the doctors do not want me traveling right now  Membership - 34 members in October 2014 to over 60 today  Our influence through our membership and partners covers all 50 states  Partnership with Clemson and Launch of first National Research Effort  New Sponsors: Schultz Family Foundation, Starbucks, Northern Trust, Luna Vineyards, Silicone Valley Community Foundation

Annual Report – Accomplishments  New Partnerships with: Unite Us, Easter Seals Dixon Center, NAVSO, Defense Mobile, Rally Point, Veterans Research Alliance  Enhanced the talent and knowledge across the BoD and the Advisory Board  High rating with Guidestar – Gold status  High 990 rating for our first full year - 90/10 rating  Launch of Patriots Parade  You will hear and learn about this initiative during the conference  Began distribution of our monthly newsletter  Development of Quarterly Report snapshot  Finally – I am excited by the mix of talent and capabilities that our membership bring to the alliance  Take advantage of networking and learning more about each other

How We Got Here  Call to action form the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Office of Reintegration  Sea Of Goodwill White Paper  Workshops with founding members  501c3 Status  Growth – nearly 800% growth rate in under 2 years