Team Rubicon’s Culture Coin program celebrates volunteers, or Greyshirts, who embody the organization’s core values through their exceptional service. For Team Rubicon, culture coins emulate the kinds of medals given to service members—the Medal of Honor being one such example—with each culture coin representing one of Team Rubicon’s cultural principles. Among these prestigious recognitions is the “Your Mother’s A Donor” coin, which specifically honors members who demonstrate outstanding resource stewardship.
The “Your Mother’s A Donor” Culture Coin: Honoring Financial Responsibility
The military has a mentality of “use it or lose it” making sure that every shot counts. Team Rubicon is an ever-growing organization fueled by philanthropic money, meaning we must ensure every dollar we spend has a purpose. If something is working well, it’s important to expand its impact, but if something is not, we must work to fix it or get rid of it. Everyone at Team Rubicon has a fiduciary responsibility and commitment to be transparent and steward-like.
This coin demonstrates a deep understanding of the intent and interest of Team Rubicon and its donors above the interests of ourselves. How we invest the money given to us tells our story, which means each dollar spent is the responsibility of each Greyshirt.
The name “Your Mother’s A Donor” serves as a powerful reminder that Team Rubicon operates on the generosity of donors who trust their contributions will be used responsibly and effectively. This award celebrates those who honor that trust through their actions.
The 2024 Your Mother’s A Donor Culture Coin Award Recipients
Timothy Coen
Timothy was recognized for fostering a culture of critical thinking and fiscal responsibility within Team Rubicon’s metro leadership team. By encouraging thorough consideration of potential service projects and their associated costs, Timothy helped build a stronger, more discerning leadership team capable of making sound financial decisions. His approach ensures that Team Rubicon’s resources are directed toward projects with the greatest impact potential.
Bruce Egan
Bruce earned the Your Mother’s A Donor culture coin through his dedication to equipment maintenance and operational efficiency. His meticulous attention to Team Rubicon’s saws ensured they operated at peak performance, minimizing additional operational costs without compromising mission effectiveness. Bruce’s efforts protected donor investments by maximizing the lifespan and effectiveness of existing resources, allowing Team Rubicon to allocate funds to other critical areas.
Ranger Billy Rood
As both a Greyshirt and the Ranger at Camp Buck Toms, Billy has provided exceptional hospitality and services that have saved Team Rubicon thousands of dollars. His contributions extend beyond mere cost savings—he embodies and promotes Team Rubicon’s culture “to the utmost top level.” Billy’s work demonstrates how individual Greyshirts can significantly impact the organization’s financial health while upholding its values and mission.
