Details - Sentinels of Freedom

2011
Annual
Report
Proudly supporting
our severely wounded
members of the Armed
Forces to maximize
their potential.

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Chairman’s
Letter
Dear Supporters
of Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation,
The strength and resiliency of the Veterans in our program never ceases to amaze
their mentors and our staff at Sentinels of Freedom. Their determination, commitment
to move forward and willingness to do whatever it takes provides us with a deep
understanding of who they are and how we know they’ll be successful in whatever
goals they set forth.
Each Veteran in our program is unique, much like each child is unique and because
of that, we tailor our program to the individual needs of each Veteran that we serve.
While the overall program remains the same, the mentorship, school and employment
looks vastly different. Some of the Veterans need a great deal of guidance and support,
while others have one or two people that mentor and guide them. It is through
this very personal approach that the Veterans in our program achieve success.
For each of them independence means something different. For one Veteran, it may
mean owning his own schedule where before someone had to assist him/her. To
another it’s starting to develop a business network and look for employment. Each
is a milestone and must be recognized as that. Life can become very busy. However,
through the Veterans success we see that the human spirit is indomitable and that the
Veterans respond to mentorship and our program through trust and guidance.
At the time of the writing of this report, mid June 2012, over 41 Veterans have graduated
from our program. Over 63 Veterans are currently in our program with limited
assistance or a full scholarship and more are under consideration.
Our goal is to place 25 Veterans each year. The execution of this comes down to a
variety of factors:
1. Is the Veteran medically discharged on the date they are given or does that date
move out into the next year?
2. Funding – we only accept a Veteran in our program when the funding has been
secured for the full 4-year program.
3. Availability of resources – do we have mentors in the area or can the Veteran get
started on his/her own?
This report showcases some of the Veterans in our program and describes how and
why our dedicated Sentinels of Freedom community of donors, volunteers, mentors
and staff give tirelessly to provide exceptional service to these very deserving Veterans.
We hope that you will visit our website and Facebook page periodically. At the website,
always head to the news section, and share our Facebook page with your friends.
Each and every one of you has played a vital role in helping to make our program a
success. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sincerely,
Mike Conklin
Chairman & CEO
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation

“Especially today as we fight the war on terror - against an
enemy that represents hatred, extremism and stands behind
no flag - we need to remember the sacrifices that have gone
into protecting our flag.” – Bill Shuster
A Heavy Burden for Heroes and Families
Many Americans are startled to realize that we’ve now been a nation at war for over a
decade – that Afghanistan and Iraq have become two of the longest wars in our history.
For most Americans the years have flown by, marred only by momentary reminders of
combat far, far away.
The reality, however, is very different for America’s Military and their families. With only
1% of Americans serving in the Military, a very small number of men and women have
volunteered to shoulder the burden of armed conflict. Many troops from the Iraq and
Afghanistan wars have often served three, four, five, or even six tours of combat, many
more than other eras. With each additional tour the risk of injury and mental health
conditions increases.
The years of separation place a tremendous strain on marriage and family. Rates of
divorce are on the rise in the military. The children of deployed troops experience far
higher rates of emotional and behavioral problems than their counterparts.
Brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and war-borne depression all take a
tremendous toll on the armed forces and families. Advancements in medical technology
mean that more troops are surviving injuries that would have killed them in any previous
war. Many of these severely disabled Veterans require constant care. For the spouse,
parent or other loved one who takes on this labor of love, the financial, emotional and
physical strain is enormous.
The numbers below represent the human cost of war and demonstrate the toll a decade
of war has taken on the mental and physical health of America’s heroes:
• 2,333,972 American Military personnel have been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan or
both (as of 08.30.2011)
• 997,542 have deployed more than once
• 1,353,627 have left the military
• 711,986 have used VA health care between 2002 and 2011 (third quarter)
• 367,749 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans have sought mental health treatment
at the VA
• 38 out of every 100,000 Veterans using the VA committed suicide (civilian statistics
are 11.5 out of 100,000)
• 233,425 Veterans have a Traumatic Brain Injury (2000 – 2011)
• 12.1% of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans are unemployed
While these numbers demonstrate the tragic price so many have paid in war, they fail
to convey another crisis these disabled Veterans face – the struggle to get the care and
benefits they need in addition to the mentorship and structure they require to move from
the military to civilian life.
“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” – Jose Narosky
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Our
Program
MISSION
The mission of Sentinels of Freedom is to provide life-changing opportunities for men
and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have suffered severe, permanent injuries post
9/11 - primarily in Iraq or Afghanistan. These warriors greatly benefit from the care and
loving support of grateful communities willing to assist them as they set out to achieve
their goals and dreams.
Unlike any other time in our U.S. history, many more severely wounded service members
are returning home to face the extreme challenges associated with putting their lives
back together. Once these severely wounded Veterans are released from hospitals and
rehabilitation centers, they face major issues such as relocation, housing, continuation
of their education, employment/career planning, and, in most cases, continued medical
care and rehabilitation. All Veterans face difficulties assimilating back into civilian life,
but for the severely wounded Veteran these hurdles are much higher.
PROGRAM
Our program has remained the same since Sentinels of Freedom started in 2003 to assist
Jake Brown, the first Sentinel in our program. It is through our comprehensive tenets
that we are able to provide the Veteran with the services that will help lead to their success
as they graduate from our program. Sentinels of Freedom provides the Veteran with the
resources and support they require to lead an active, engaged and successful life as they
recover from the physical and emotional impact of their injuries.
1. Housing Assistance: Veterans in our program come to us unemployed and
seriously disabled, many with special needs and very little income-earning
potential. Without our assistance, they may face lives of poverty and dependence
and a very real potential risk of homelessness. We subsidize their housing costs
while they are in the program to enable them to focus on rebuilding their lives.
2. Job Training and Retention: Once in our program, and depending on
the Veteran’s capability, at some point we work with the Veteran to secure
employment/training opportunities. This is done on a part-time basis with the goal
in mind of eventual full-time career employment.
3. Education: Veterans in our program are required to continue their formal
education in line with their capabilities and goals. In most cases, the Veteran
begins school shortly after arriving in our program. This is intended to be a
fulltime effort.
4. Mentorship/Guidance: Each Veteran is surrounded by a team of volunteers who
fulfill many roles including working with the Veteran to ensure that all paperwork
and benefits owed to them has been, and continues to be, taken care of. They also
act as their advocate; ensure they have the resources needed during school, and
assist with securing employment when the Veteran is ready. The team assists the
Veteran in regaining their health and connects them with mentors, colleagues and
friends who will be there for them long after they have left our program.
Veterans in Our Program
As of May 30, 2012, we have now served over 104 Veterans (currently in our program or
have graduated). By the end of 2012 we expect to have placed a total of 25 new Veterans in
our program. We are able to accomplish this goal through the local teams that rally around
to support the Veterans in our program over a 4-year period of time. The teams come in different
sizes. Sometimes it’s one or two mentors, and other times its 5 – 15 people. We are
always looking to set up new teams so that we can provide the Veterans in our program with
as many different options as we can when it comes to locations.

Program Expansion
As we look to the future, we know that the need is great. We also know that many Veterans
require just a small amount of assistance, either financially or mentorship to achieve
their goals. For this reason, we have expanded our program to offer what we call limited
assistance. The Veterans that we serve are rated 60% or higher permanently disabled, but
don’t need 4 years of support. Some just need a little assistance with school, bridging the
gap from what the GI bill pays to what other additional tuition costs are; and others are
looking for specific areas of employment. We’re excited about this expansion as it allows us
to help more Veterans achieve success in the next stage of their “Quest for Success”.
Community Teams
The number of community teams grows each year, which allows us to provide greater
flexibility and options to the Veterans coming into our program.
Alaska: Anchorage
Alabama: Birmingham
California: San Ramon, Walnut Creek,
Stockton, Sacramento, Monterey,
Pleasanton, Livermore, Antioch
Arizona: Scottsdale
Colorado: Denver , Colorado Springs
Florida: Tampa, Cocoa beach, Orlando
Georgia: Atlanta
Illinois: Chicago
How to Get Involved with Sentinels of Freedom
Missouri: St. Louis
Nevada: Las Vegas
New York: New York City
North Carolina: Ft Bragg, Pinehurst
Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
Tennessee: Nashville
Texas: Dallas, Houston, Frisco
Virginia: Herdon, Reston
Washington State: McMinnville
Washington DC
1. Become a mentor and/or set up a team in your area. We are always looking to set up
new teams across the U.S. If you know of someone who might be interested, have
them contact us and we can provide them with an overview and training.
2. Volunteer at the office (2678 Bishop Drive, Suite 105, San Ramon, CA). We
always need assistance completing thank you letters and sending out requests to
corporations whom we wish to target for financial support.
3. Committee members are needed for our fundraising events. We have two
fundraisers: a golf tournament and a bike ride. We are always looking for volunteers
who can roll up their sleeves and assist with the organization and solicitation of
sponsorships and donations items for both events.
4. Volunteer to help at the Golf Tournament and /or Bike Ride. Our events are successful
because of the many volunteers that it takes to run the event and ensure that the
participants have a wonderful experience that will bring them back the next year.
5. Assist with opening doors to corporations/companies regarding financial support.
6. Assisting with mailings – this means folding, sealing, and stamping our end-of-year
appeal letter.
7. Financial Support. There are many different options when you choose to support
Sentinels of Freedom with a financial contribution. Here are some of the ways that
you can support us. Visit our website for more detailed information
www.sentinelsoffreedom.org (see Ways to Give):
a. Cash
b. Speak to your employer regarding their matching funds opportunities
c. Gifts of Stocks or Bonds (contact carlagoulart@sentinelsoffreedom.org for
delivery instructions)
d. Gifts of Real Estate
e. Gift of Retirement Assets
f. Bequests (contact carlagoulart@sentinelsoffreedom for wording)
g. Charitable Gift Annuity
Community
Teams
and
How
to Get
Involved
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Dr. Jerry
Davis
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Skip
George
Why Our Volunteers Get Involved…
Dr. Jerry Davis
About 10 years ago, the father of a very good friend passed away suddenly. George and
his wife, Helen, had also become our good friends. I wanted to honor George’s memory.
For personal reasons, he had always had a soft spot for Veterans, being WWII Veteran
himself. While researching Veteran’s organizations, one of the Danville newspapers,
the Valley Citizen had a long article about Sentinels of Freedom. I called Mike Conklin.
Suffice it to say, I had a certain sum in mind to donate. After talking to Mike and hearing
the stories of just two of our local Sentinels, I broke into uncontrollable tears when I hung
up. I ended up donating 10 times the amount I had planned to donate. (Mike is one of the
world’s greatest salesmen you know).
More important than the donation, was my subsequent opportunity to meet and work
with these fine young men and women. I consider my opportunity to medically liaison
for these wounded heroes one of the best parts of my career as an orthopedic surgeon. I
have also had the opportunity to help out with some of our local fundraising efforts. It has
never been in my nature to ask favors of people, but for these soldiers who have put their
lives on the line for all of us, it is a distinct privilege, and the least I can do.
We should all look for ways to work with or help out in any way we can our local Sentinels
and the unique organization which is opening the door to a new and richer life for them.
Volunteering to work for Sentinels can be one of the most deeply rewarding experiences
in anyone’s life. I highly recommend it.
Skip George
Several years ago, Mike Conklin, knowing I was a Vietnam Veteran, asked me if I could
help him with his idea of helping injured Veterans. His idea was to form Sentinels
of Freedom & to offer a four-year scholarship, which included housing, a job, and a
commitment to education, to a severely injured Veteran. Mike made all the contacts,
and obtained donated housing (Shapell Industries), potential jobs (ATT, Chevron, Wells
Fargo), and the support of the local Community. With the help of General Ron Lowe, he
made contact with Walter Reed Military Hospital. We, the original group, Mike Conklin,
Mayor Mike Doyle, Dan Coleman, and I traveled back to Walter Reed and recruited
Manny Mendoza, a double amputee. We met with Manny and his mother to make the
proposal. Manny eventually accepted a four-year scholarship, and came to Danville,
where housing, a job at ATT, and a van were waiting for him. Manny has since graduated
from the program. He owns his own home, his own van, and is a success at ATT, and has
almost completed his College Degree.
I am thrilled to be a part of this process, which has grown and helped several other
Sentinels such as Joey Bozik, Jake Brown, Ben Crowley and over 96 others. The ability to
give back to these disabled Veterans, who have sacrificed so much to me is a reward in
itself. My wife and I still work with Sentinels and support them as Mentors, and anyway
possible. God Bless Them.
All non-profits depend on Volunteers and we are no exception. The teams that surround
the Veterans in our program are volunteers, and we are very grateful for everyone one
that shares our mission with their friends, family and co-workers. Thank-you to everyone
who’s played a role so that Sentinels of Freedom can continue to serve the severely
wounded Veterans in our program.

Thomas Wiggins – Limited Assistance
The educational grant that SOF has provided me, most importantly, has allowed me to
continue education. Providing the means to earn a PhD is both motivating and encouraging.
Although coming out of my master’s program I was/am highly motivated to earn a doctorate.
That motivation could have been quickly killed by the funds required for such a prestigious
degree. SOF also encourages me to continue to strive for greatness. During a period
of time when I see wounded warrior programs being cut to balance the federal budget it is
encouraging to see private Americans pulling together to assist soldiers that have served
and sacrificed for this country. We are the .45%.
Thus far, I have used SOF grant money to complete six hours of doctorate level study at
the University of Kansas, School of Education. In fall 2011, I took CT802 which focused on
organizing and managing curriculum in an educational setting. In Spring 2012, I took CT900
which considered current trends and issues in military curriculum. Both courses were
directly related to, and extremely helpful in, my position at the Command and General Staff
College. For Summer 2012 I have enrolled in CT996 College Teaching Experience for which
I will create an innovative tool for use in the classroom or curriculum, write an analysis,
and have my supervisor and advisor approve. During Summer 2012 have also enrolled in
an independent study for which I am reading four recently published books on Professional
Military Education (PME) in order to write an article to submit to the Military Review.
Since it would be practical that I write about my work at CGSC/SALT the article is titled:
“The MLC for 2015: An in progress review of C6”. Beginning the new school year in Fall
2012 I will have earned 12 doctoral credits with assistance from SOF.
By earning a PhD I am proving to the enemy, the Army, and myself that I am still in the
fight and will not let my injury hold me back or define me. Since my injury in 2004 I have
obtained a high level of education that has also provided an incredible profession. This
effort has been with collaboration from the Army, SOF, and one of SOFs private donors
Evergreen Aviation. If not for the support from these folks this education would not be
possible. I am the only/first person in my family to earn a bachelors, masters, and/or PhD.
Thank you SOF!
Thomas
Wiggins
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Chad
Watson
Chad Watson – Full Scholarship
On November 29, 2006 my life changed forever. While leading my team of Marines on a
mission, my vehicle was hit by an IED after conducting a raid on a suspected insurgent
house. During this blast I traumatically lost my right leg above the knee, shattered my
left ankle and foot, and took shrapnel to my right eye and face. I spent the next 17 months
recovering and going through rehabilitation and multiple surgeries at Bethesda Naval
Hospital and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Still motivated to stay in the fight I applied
for and received an internship as part of the Operation Warfighter Program where I worked
for multiple government intelligence agencies. While I was motivated to still serve my
country in any way possible, I still had questions and doubt regarding where I would go
after I was discharged from the hospital and the Marine Corps. Where would I live, would
there be adequate resources, and who would now be my new network of people that would
help integrate me back into the community? These questions began to be answered after
a very brief discussion with Mike Conklin with the Sentinels of Freedom Foundation, just
prior to leaving Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
After telling Mike I was moving back to Illinois to start working for Northrop Grumman
in the Chicago region he put me in touch with Sentinels volunteer Tim Raynor and Pete
Walsh who quickly proved themselves as a great network. At the time Tim was a LtCol in
the United States Marine Corps and helped in my quest to find Marine Corps swords for
my wedding detail. This does not seem like a big deal, but it was so important to have the
Marines I served with play such a big role on a day my wife and I will cherish forever.
It was after the wedding when Pete Walsh and Tim
Raynor really began to integrate me back into civilian
life. Tim helped me settle down into a community and
introduced me to fellow Sentinel and wounded veteran
Mark Robbins and the Barrington area Community
Foundation. It is this type of support that you cannot
put a price tag on. I then had a fellow warrior I could
share my experiences with and ask questions about the
VA. The introduction to the Barrington area community
foundation provided a network of people and friendships
that my wife and I can count on and a community who
appreciated my service. This past fall Tim invited
me to help coach his sons Max’s football team. This
was a great experience and it was great to be involved
with competition again, something I had missed since
wrestling at Indiana University.
Tim Raynor and Pete Walsh have gone out of their way to help me and my family. I know I
can turn to either one of them for help or advice as life events come up. To date, these two
men have put me in touch with Steve Ploder of Credit Suisse who came to our house and
dedicated 4 hours on a Friday evening to discuss short and long term financial goals with
my wife and I. To this day Steve and I talk on a regular basis to make sure I am staying on
track. When I called Tim to ask about refinancing, because I wanted to speak with someone
he trusts; he put me in touch with Mike Bischof of Biltmore Financial and he walked me
through refinance process while getting an amazing interest rate. They have also found
a lawyer who is willing to help my wife and I set up a will for our two children, Shae 2 and
Cael 4 months. Pete is constantly there for me as a mentor as I ask questions regarding my
resume, school, or employment.
Moving into my second year as a Sentinel with the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship
Foundation I realize what they have provided is so much more than mortgage assistance
check that comes every month. They have provided me with lifelong friendships and
successfully transitioned me into a community where I no longer have to ask myself the

questions I had while I was in the hospital. They
not only look out for my immediate needs but they
look to see how they can better my future and the
future of my children. By setting up a will and
looking at finances they have put my wife and I at
ease should anything ever happen to either one of
us before our children are grown. The Sentinels
of Freedom foundation has revolutionized what it
means to reintegrate a wounded service member
back into civilian life. By volunteers taking small
actions wounded veterans are able to make great
strides forward, and I am proud to be called a
Sentinel and be part of this organization.
Chris Judge – Full Scholarship
2011 was a big year for me thanks to the Sentinels. After three years of college, I graduated
from the University of Illinois with a major in International Relations and a double minor in
Islamic World Studies and Political Science. I was able to pull a 3.52 GPA and graduated on
the Dean’s List. The Sentinels provided consistent mentoring to help me with my grades,
as it did with all other portions of my life. Furthermore, thanks to the Sentinels’ taking care
of my rent, I saved enough money to study for one semester in Amman, Jordan, which was
the most useful semester of my undergraduate career. In Jordan I studied Advanced Arabic
and U.S. diplomatic relations in the Middle East. I lived with a Palestinian family and the
father of the house was a two time refugee from the West Bank in the 60s and Iraq in 2005.
The experience changed my perspective of the region in a way that would not have been
accomplished if I would have remained in CONUS.
Before graduation I had been in frequent contact with Mike Conklin, founder of the
Sentinels. When Mike found out that my goal was to move forward with a master’s
degree in National Security Affairs, he became instrumental in helping me achieve my
goal. Two colleges in the United States have outstanding graduate programs in my field
of study—Georgetown and the Naval Postgraduate School. NPS was my number one pick
because both the faculty and students here have real life experience
(my instructors range from active CIA agents to retired Naval Intel
Officers), which means that the instruction provided is unmatched.
There were some challenges
for me to get into the
Navy’s school because I am
medically retired, but the
Sentinels stepped in to make
sure that I was able to get
past the hurdles. I moved
to California to begin work
and school at NPS less than
one month after receiving
my undergraduate degree.
When I got here my
apartment had been prepped by the local team
of Sentinels—my fiancé and I got in at midnight
and opened the door to flowers and cards, not to
mention a freezer full of food. The Sentinels have
been amazing. They are our nation’s premier
organization that gives support to wounded
soldiers. P.S. The fishing in California can be a lot
more fun than in the Midwest.
Chris
Judge
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Erin
Nichols
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Erin Nichols – Full Scholarship – In Honor of her Husband Sam Nichols
The assistance of Sentinels of Freedom has meant a freedom that I haven’t had for many
years. When my husband was injured I lost the comfort and support of having someone
to depend on. The financial services have allowed me to save money and focus on my
education, so one day I can provide for my own financial security.
Beyond the direct finical support, possibly the most valuable service I’ve received
from the Sentinels of Freedom is the pro bono services of a lawyer and a financial
advisor. Access to a lawyer enabled me to ensure the financial health of my husband
and other beneficiaries in the event of my early demise. Most comforting has been the
establishment of a family trust and an executor; I now know that my husband will be well
taken care of if something should happen to me. From my financial advisor, David Stone,
I have received an education that will carry me through life. With his help, I opened
an IRA, obtained a life insurance policy and have invested in mutual funds. I trust him
implicitly, and I am so grateful for his time, services and the caring nature of both him and
his staff.
The Sentinels of Freedom seek to invest in the future of those who have sacrificed for their
country. Thanks to the assistance provided to my husband and myself, we will one day be
able to show a return on their investment. I am thankful and honored to have been chosen
as a Sentinel, and I hope to soon give back.

Doug Connor – Full Scholarship
The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation has allowed me to attend graduate school to become
a family nurse practitioner. With the support from Sentinels my wife, children and I are
able to reside in Walnut Creek and integrate into the community while I am achieving
my professional goals. The support has been remarkable! Sentinels truly cares about us.
Whether it is picking a daycare center, setting financial goals or just socializing, Sentinels is
there. They are great resources for networking for future employment. I can’t say enough
about the help they provide me. For some people “support the troops” is little more than a
tag line. For Sentinels it is a heart-felt mission.
The Walnut Creek team is wonderful. Karen and I have found great friends that are pillars
in the community. As a military brat, I never really learned how to fully integrate into
a community and network. The Walnut Creek team is teaching me this important skill
with great effect. They have given us wonderful gifts like: a donated gym membership, a
barbeque grill, play set for the kids, tickets to Lesher Center performances, babysitting, and
multiple picnics. Most of all they are teaching us the art of community involvement. Walnut
Creek has embraced my whole family and we are so thankful.
The financial support has been extraordinary. My plan before Sentinels was to continue
living in a small 2 bedroom apartment with my family of 4 and go into debt to be able to
finish school. Now I am able
to live in a 3 bedroom
house and finish
my graduate school
education debt free.
That is a real gift. All
they ask in return is
for me to succeed. I am
up for the challenge
and have a 3.8 GPA.
I have the time to
make all of my medical
appointments with the
VA so my recovery has
been better as well. I
would not have been
able to achieve this
kind of success without
Sentinels’ help. I am
free to focus on the
things in life that will make
me successful in the long
run. “If you give a man a
fish, you have fed him a
meal. If you teach him to
fish, you have fed him for
life.” Sentinels is giving my
family the tools to succeed
and return the favor to
others once I my career
goals are reached.
Doug
Connor
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Donors
Thank-you to our donors in 2011.
It is through your support that we continue to carry on with
the mission of serving the severely wounded Veteran.
$100,000 and above
Naval Postgraduate School
Foundation
North American Rescue
Wells Fargo Bank
$50,000 - $99,999
Diablo Valley Veterans Foundation
Karen and Rick Hargrove
Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trust
PG&E Corporation
$20,000 - $49,000
Horejsi Charitable Foundation
Marine Corps Law Enforcement
Foundation
Judy Oliphant
Everett (Rhett) D Reese II
Caleb Reese
David and Michaelin Watts
$10,000 - $19,999
AT&T Foundation
Carls’ Jr/Star Franchise
Association
Commandery of St. Francis
Community Foundation for
Monterey County
Cummings Law Firm
Mac and Susan Dunwoody
Pat and Nancy Forster
General Dynamics
Jubilee Foundation
Bob and Allyson Kavner
Brent Woodruff Lambert
Lincoln Financial Group
Headquarters
John and Nancy Montgomery
Northrop Grumman
Pepper Construction Group
David and Weezie Reese
Sanford Family Trust
Don and Gayle Triolo
Vernon Hills Police Department
Steve and Jan Watson
Ed and Mona Zander
$5,000 - $9,999
Dr. Jerry and Francis Davis
John and Karen Gordon
Rich and Nancy Griffith
Richard Allen Griffith
Russell Griffith
Grosvenor Capital Management
Hotel Furniture Liquidators
KT Consulting
Polaris Fire Protection
Major Michael Hudson
Schwab Charitable Fund
J. R. Stevens
$1,000 - $4,999
Nils Anderson
George Batten
Blackhawk Country Club
Bowles & Verna LLP
Michael and Monica Callaghan
Kevin Callahan
Tom Campbell
Charter National Bank
Rita Chelton
David E Reese Family Foundation
Marsha Devenshire
James and Lisa Dvorak
Thao and Tammy Dzoan
John and Billie Going
Halby Marketing
William Horn
Kaplan Family
Kelleher Buckley Attorneys at
Law
Fred Khosravi
Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory
Patricia Lee
Mellon Family Foundation
Michael Stead Jeep Chrysler
Mitchner Family Philanthropic
Fund
Jay and Jane Nollman
Nancy Pennell
David and Alissa Persson
Michael and Deborah Quig
Joseph and Susan Raphel
William and Francis Raynor
Ralph Reed
Joe Rippitoe
Rotary Foundation Monterey
Teddy and Bruce Schwab
Kevin and Irene Shaughnessy
The Safeway Foundation
Bob and Marilyn Tiernan
Tillstate
Travis Manion Foundation
Eric Upchurch
Anil Vazirani
Versaterm
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 6298
Washington Arms Collectors
Paul Wolfowitz
$500 - $999
James Anderson
Daughters of the American
Revolution – Anne Loucks
Chapter
Elizabeth Dalrymple
Daughters of the American
Revolution – California State
Society
Stan Bishop
Chuck Bloch
Janet and Roland Burchard
Chubb & Son
Richard Clancy
Compass Product Design
Patrick and Molly Corrigan
Credit Suisse
Mark Ehni
Mark and Hayley Eissler
Dwight Robin Ekenberg
Kevin and Mary Gibbons
Ryan Gainey
Brian and Lauren Gallagher
Gary Giller
Joseph Goodreault
Richard Gray
Jeffrey Harris
James Horstman
Jeff Huber
Insperity
Parke Jacquay
Michael Johnson
Donald Kingsborough
Andrew Leven
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Jed Magee
Heather McLaughlin
Margaret Munson
Fred Nagle
Kevin Nenezes
Adam and Lauren Noakes
Richard Pagnillo
Pleasanton Sentinels
Steven and Lisa Ploder
Norman Prickett
Dick and Sue Rainey
Bernadette Ray
RE/MAX International
Robert Half International Inc.
Terry and Kathy Rogelstad
El Roskovensky
Arthur Roulund
Roundy’s Supermarkets
Grant Shoaf
Duane and Reta Simmons
Dana D Sketchley
Gary Skrel
St. Clare’s Episcopal Church
Suzann Stephens
Sun Properties
Pat and Nancy Totman
United Vets Memorial Association
Walnut Creek Team
Janet Winslow
$1 - $499
Hanan Abdullah
Myriam Acfalle
Donald Adams
Hall Adams
Ann and Gregg Agens
Kent Ahrens

Johnathan and Julie Alexander
Deerwood Dental
Elise Amaya
David Appling
Christina Pauline Artale
Jason Augustson
Eric Bachelor
Vince Ballesteros
Josephine Barry
Becky Bartolero
Eric Batchelor
James and Cheryl Bauer
Bill Bazinett
Sharon and Martin Beaudet
John Beem
David Behring
Darlene Bennett
Elinor Berke
Richard Bianchi
Patrick Blanford
David Blaszak
Tori Bloomer-O’Malley
Jared Bogaard
Kimberly Boroff
Eric Bowen
The Bowers Group
Catherine Jansen Bowles
Jim and Ann Braden
Lynn Brady
Eitan Breen
Natalie Breen
Patricia Brightenstine
Joseph Broderick
Marvin Broderson
Joni and Marv Broderson
Jim Bryski
David Budde
Kenneth Burger Jr.
Jennifer Busch
Business Plus
Dana and Theodore Calhoon
Michael Callahan
Tom Campbell
Carl Canaparo
Peggy and John Carlson
Margaret Carlson
Phil Catalano
Diane Carrington
Randall Cieslak
Rita Chelton
Jennifer Chinn
Steven Christiansen
Greg Cohan
Gary Cohen
Kim Coles
Robin Converse
Hope Cook
Jonathan Corr
George and Lydia Cover
Chris Crabtree
Cathy Cretser
Chad Crieg
Gareth and Tiffiny Crossley
Tom and Madonna D’Angelo
Stacie Darr
Murray Dashe
Craig and Anne Davey
Bradley and Carol Davis
Jennifer and Don Davis
Demo HI-Sides Transfers
Kathleen Dennehy
Terry Dillingham
Robert Arthur Docili
Patrick Dodson
Damian Domingus
Rebecca Dominy
Pamela Donahue
Dana Donohue
Donna & Edward Martins
Foundation
Paul Dosher
Stephen Dragich
Mary Dudum
Allan Duncan
Edward and Jane Duncan
John Fowler Edwards
John G. Efird
Wayne Eisenberg
Sharon K Ellingsen-Eason
Engeo Incorporated
Steve Enna
Alan Ensign
Jeff Eorio
Russ Erickson
Ernie’s Wrecker Service Inc.
Dan Evans
Diane and Ron Fair
Roberta G Faria
Honey Bee Fashions
Kelly Fejfar
Mitchell Felix
Michael Fitzpatrick
Ronald Flaiani
Randy Forsland
Gregory Fosburg
James Louis Francis
Joe Fraser
Ryan Gainey
Edin A Galindo
Bill and Mary Gallagher
Gayler Construction
Justin Gerak
GFWC Danville Women’s Club
Diane Gilfether
James Gill
John and Kathy Giroux
Bill and Bernice Glueck
Danuta Gnatowska
Goal Line Productions
Angel Gomez
David Gould
Betty Louise Graham
Melissa and Michael Griffus
David Guidry
Ben Hafner
Sam Hancock
Brett Haring
Bill Harlan
Sharon Harris
Steven Harris
Cathleen Harrington
John L. Hastings
Dale Hatfield
Paul Hazelrig, MD, Jr.
Dan Heinrich
Richard Heiser
Chuck Henderson
Stephanie Herold
High Sierra Sport Company
Jason Hill
Dennis Hightow
Derrick Hoffmann
Joe Holland
Rob and Elana Holls
Gerald Hoobler
John Houser
Harold Harrington Howard
David and Glenna Howard
JA Hudson
Eric Hummel
Bryan Hurlbut
Jacelyn Jackson
Jelena Jakorljeric
Jeffrey Jarvis
JDL Mortgage
Barbara Duval Jewell
Brad Johnson
Nathan Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Lew Jordan
Herb Jorgensen
William and Judith Joyce
Jerry Keaton
Danielle Marie Kehrig
Jerry Don Kemps
J. Kendall & Tamera Anderson
Paula Keny
M Kim
Ron Kinch
Tyler King
Michael Klein
Harry Knapp Jr.
Jennie Fely Knockaert
Ralph and Carolyn Kraetsch
Matthew and Kristin Kreuger
Gary Sloan and Barbara Komas
Rolland Kwok
Earl Kwong
Gayler Construction
Susan and Alex La Padula
Michael Langon
Susan Lapadula
Ian and Nora Larkin
Patricia Lawrence
Legion of Valor of the United
States
William Lester
Mark and Melanie Littlefield
Tim and Judy Lloyd
Cheryl Lockhart
John Lockton
Richard Loechner
Ron Lodder
James Louden
Macy’s Inc.
Kelly Marie Madera
Glen Maddalon
Thomas and Mary Malia
Terri L Malone
Market Development Group
Richard Emerson Marsh
Donna Martins
Scott Marvin
Jayne Matthews
Donors
13

Donors
14
$1 - $499 (continued)
Robert McCormick
Jack McDermott
Derek McGuinnis
Jim McKenna
Robert McKinley
Danny R. McKnight, COL USA
Kyle McManus
Edward and Patricia McMillan
Angus McNaughton
Walter Menezes
Kevin Merrigan
Geoffrey Michelin
Jeffrey and Diane Millard
Win Miller
George Miller (US House of
Representatives)
Steve Moawad
Darlene Gail Moirao
Thomas Moglia
Gary and Claudia Montante
Steve and Julie Moore
Chris Morales
Morrell Moss
William Moston
Roger Myers
Charles R Myles
Jeffrey Nardoci
Barb and Peter Nagle
Brian and Abby Neil
Harry Nelson
Greg and Annette Nelson
Network for Good
New Frontiers Software
Megan Nguyen
Eric G. Nichols
Jerry Nowicki
Mike Nvekles
Daniel O’Brien
Mark and Sheila O’Leary
Michael Olson
Donald Oppermann
Orinda Women’s Club
Monica Ostermann
Danielle Pallancini
Pati Johnson Family
Ron Parmelee
David and Kelly Patterson
Michael and Diane Paulik
R Lee Paulson
Peakcock Car Wash
Cliff and Garrett Pendell
Christopher Percy
Bradley Peter
Emma R Piehl
Linda Polse
Gary Pontious
Steven Price
John Purvis
Robert Quinn
M Dean Rasinya
Tom Rebecca
Fred Reichelt
Meg Riley
Jodi Repstad
Randy Ritter
Larry Robbins
Melissa Rocklage
Mark Roe
Paul Rosati
Victoria Rosenwald
Rotary Club of Livermore Valley
Peter Ruotsi
Robert S Rush
Francis and Margaret Ryan
Carlos Saez
San Ramon Valley Christian
Academy
Jana Sanders
John Sasser
Ron Savarani
Ward and Mary Schell
Jud Scott
David and Linda Schmith
Jud Scott
Robert Spencer Selman
David Sheuerman
Katherine Shinn
Dean Shipley
William Shipley
Dody Showalter
George Silva
Alan Slutzky
Daniel Smith
Jackie Smith
Jay and Donna Souza
Chuck Smutny
George Sperzel
Leslie Sprague
Stephen Sprague
Richard and Betty Stage
Michel Stalcup
Cheryl Stallings
Miriam Stange
Carol Statley
Daniel Steckbeck
Andrew Joseph Stercks
Jerry Stevens
Thomas Stumpf
Joy Su
Steven Joseph Sullivan
Swinerton Builders
Matthew Carl Swinnerton
Zahra Syed
Brad and Alyssa Tadlock
The Covello Group
Randy and Sandra Thornton
Kenneth and Mary Tom
John Trammell
Rodney Trees
Paul Turcotte
Maxine Van Der Haeghen
Robert Vitro
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jan and Michael Villott
Tim Waldron
Matt Ward
Edward Washuk
Michael Watson
Paul Watson
Glen W Weber
Clifford Webster
Stuart Welker
Simone Wells
Wilson Wendt
Lin Weng
Nancy and Mark Wertheim
David and Carolyn Wetmore
Carolyn M Weycker
Eric Wiedermann
Brigette Wilds
Elissa Williams
Paula Williams
John and Donna Willy
Douglas Richard Wilson
Tamera and Jason Wilson
Larry Winsten
David White
Jim Wogan
Mike Wood
Ralph & Teresa Yanello
Steve and Marian Zalewski
Gregg Zimmerman
James Zurek
In Memory Of
Thomas and Barbara Daggett –
In Memory of Capt. Norman
Ives, USN
Kathleen Dennhey – In Memory
of John Hallett and Jake Yelner
M.T. A. Stange – In Memory of
Marie Foster
In Honor Of
Elise Amaya – In Honour of Col
Bud Capell USAF, (Ret).
Patricia Brightenstine – In Honor
of Uncle Marion Simonson
George and Lydia Cover – In
Honor of Liz and Skip George
Madonna and Thomas D’Angelo
– In Honor of Rkay Mower
and Moira Larsen
Stacie Darr – In Honor of
Ryan Job
Sharon K Ellingsen-Eason – In
Honor of Susan Wade and
Lisa Hooper
Darlene and George Gayler – In
Honor of Mathew Rochl
Bill Harlan – in Honor of MSG
Will Harlan
Paul and Victoria Hazelrig – In
Honor Jerry Davis
Imperial Sales Company – In
Honor of Joey Bozik
Monica Ostermann – In Honor of
John David Branstner
Richard and Margaret Pangnillo
– In Honor of Jack Langford,
Capt. USNR (Ret).

SENTINELS OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
2011 ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Income
Contributions $1,149,730
Contributed Services $7,000
Fundraising and
Event Income $101,735
Investment Return $9,447
Total Income $1,267,912
Expenses
Program
Sentinels Rents
and Mortgages $493,511
Sentinels Vehicles $36,000
Sentinels Furnishings $40,361
Sentinels Other Support $99,000
Program Delivery $198,758
Administration $139,762
Fundraising $91,967
Total Expenses $1,099,471
NET INCOME $168,441
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Assets
Current Assets
Investments $2,763,554
Cash and Equivalents $741,823
Other Current Assets $5,385
Other Assets $1,652
Total Assets $3,512,414
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $10,017
Payroll Payable $2,459
Projected Funding for
Scholarship Recipients [1] $2,266,734
Total Liabilities $2,279,210
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Net Assets $940,571
Temporarily Restricted
Net Assets $392,633
Total Net Assets $1,233,204
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
NET ASSETS $3,512,414
[1] Off-books calculation of expected future funding required to support currently approved Sentinels of Freedom
Scholarship Recipients. (See Note)
Note: A projection of funds required to meet obligations to currently approved Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship
Recipients was added in order to provide a realistic view of current liabilities and obligations as viewed by the
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors (see Footnote 1). As such, this document does
not conform strictly to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. For a strict generally accepted accounting principles
view of the Sentinels of Freedom 2011 financial performance and end of year financial position, download the
organization’s IRS Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) and Audited Financial Statements
from our web site (http://www.sentinelsoffreedom.org).
Fiscal
Year
2011
Expenses
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Donors
Sentinels of Freedom
Scholarship Foundation
PO Box 1316
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 380-6342
Fax: (925) 867-1078
www.sentinelsoffreedom.org
info@sentinelsoffreedom.org
Tax ID #20-8139201
A special thank-you to the
Diablo Valley Veterans
Foundation for Hosting the
4th Annual Sentinels of
Freedom Golf Tournament.
We’d like to thank all those
who supported and/or
attended the golf tournament.
Over $56,000
was raised at this event.
Steve Savage
Keith Symons
Northrop Grumman
Marty Kaplan
Tri Valley Orthopedic & Sports
Medical Group
James Altman
Martin A Livingston
Chuck Schoenberger
Kirk Deininger
John Wintersteen
Jason Hill
Jerry Davis
Jim Jordan
Tom Ladouceur
Jerome and Susan Bernhoft
SyWest Development
Linda and David Butler
Doug Lange
David Ninekirk
Katy Andino
Mike and Nan Fuchs
John Wilhelmy
Joel Slutzky
Tim Holz
Susan Burkhardt
Denise Malmozzi
The Bowers Group
Eric Iversen
AD Architecture & Design
Jeff Filter
Randick, O’Dea and Tooliatos
Tony Oriti
Harry and Danielle Stonelake
UCI Construction
Richard and Dawn Barraza
Dennis and Pam Hightow
BB&T Insurance Services of
California
Tommie and Carlene Murphy
David and Alissa Persson
Patel Prakash
General Dynamics C4 Systems
Lawrence Cirelli
Patty Harris
Edward and Patricia McMillan
Bruce and Nancy Johnson
Carlos Hague
Terry and Kathy Rogelstad
Becky Bartolero
Landstar Carrier
Braddock and Logan Services
Castle Construction
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 75
Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley
San Francisco Police Post #456
Rick and Judy Probert
Horner & Singer
Derek McGuinnis
Ralph A Reed
Shapell Homes
Bayhill Properties
American Health Technologies
Richard and Betty Stage
Oceanview Partners
William Green
SFPOA Community Service
Committee
Robert Hodges
Jackie Smith
Thomas, Wirig, Doll &
Company CPA’s
Buchman Provide Brothers
Smith LLP
Engeo Incorporated
Ken Caldwell
Blue Star Moms
Kent and Dana Strazza
Brass Door
Gregory C. Eckert
Muir Orthopedics
Lincoln Financial Advisors
Michael Tooliatos
Fieldstone Cabinetry
Bill Hoelsken
AMS Associates
Eric Iversen
Terry and Kathy Rogelstad
Stein & Lubin
Joel Slutzky
Richard Emerson Marsh
Tom and Joann Prescott
Alan Sampson
Toyota
Destino Wines
Nancy Totman
Trafton Accounting
Knights of Columbus
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Mike Conklin, Chairman/CEO
Marty Kaplan, Secretary
Ron Lowe, Treasurer
Kent Strazza
Ambassadors
David Perry, President Marine
Systems Northrop Grumman
Tom Davis, Vice President
Strategic Planning General
Dynamics
Paul Wolfowitz
Doug Feith
Gen. Buck Kernan USA Ret.
Adm. Winston Copeland USN Ret.
Adm. Robert Tiernan USN Ret.
Adm. Jud Scott USN Ret.
Masood Jabbar, EVP Sun
Microsystems, Retired
Gen. Peter Pace USMC Ret. &
Ms. Lynne Pace
Dale and Gale Liniger
Col Alan Kalin USA Ret.
Abram Wilson
Anthony Scarpelli USDOJ
Capt David Hughes USA Ret.
Col Tim Raynor USMC/American
Airlines
Capt. James Palmersheim
American Airlines
Pete Walsh
David Corlew
Companies that have
Donated Services to
Veterans in our Program
Admirals Choice Lawn Care
Club Sport San Ramon
Club Sport Walnut Creek
Deerwood Dental – San Ramon
eWaste Direct
Law Offices of Brian Thiessen
Law Offices of Kurt Grossheider
Richard Saso CPA
In-Kind Donations
American Airlines
Prestige Printing
Jones University
Winslow Research