Other seminars focused on successful programs at individual installations and advice on implementing such programs elsewhere. For example, representatives from the Army's Fort Gordon, Ga., shared information on their highly regarded relocation Web site , which is run by the post's Army Community Service Center. Another Fort Gordon rep spoke about the award-winning PTA Live Online program, which is run at the post by volunteers. Navy representatives presented information on the service's successful New Parent Support Program. The symposium's keynote speaker, Bruce Tulgan, told the group they mustn't lose sight of their real purpose for attending.
Technology merely enables the delivery of quality of life services to people.
It's about making the lives of people better while they're doing the very important work of serving our country. Victor Vasquez, deputy assistant defense secretary for personnel support, families and education, told the group they shouldn't focus on technology as a way to cut positions or streamline business practices. Technology also gives more people access to quality of life services. There isn't any distance that we can't leap over in order to accomplish what we need to. The guest speaker, Army Maj.