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TEXAS SASP NEWS A member of the National Association of State Agencies for Surplus Property
Winter 2009
Texas SASP, with the support of NASASP, seeks to continue the strength of the Federal Surplus Property Program.
Texas Donees: There are some great improvements happening within the Texas Federal Surplus Property (FSP) Program. I am happy to report that I have been asked to lead the project of expanding the Central Texas FSP warehouse in Austin, Texas. Along with my stellar Austin staff, I will begin to increase our inventory at the Central Texas warehouse which will, in turn, benefit you and your organizations even more. In addition to the new and improved Austin warehouse, the Texas FSP program has made improvements on the way you search for property on our website. The online inventory list found on our website has been improved to make it easier for you to look at our available property. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the program. We are here to help you and your organizations operate successfully. God bless Texas,
Greg Conn Federal Surplus Property Manager
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NASASP Happenings
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NASASP News
Page 2
Page 3 What’s New With
Federal Surplus?
Donee Spotlights
Page 4
Staff Spotlights
Pages 5-6
Scenes from our Warehouses
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Texas Federal Surplus Property Locations Ft. Worth warehouse: 817-831-6767
San Antonio warehouse: 210-661-2381 Austin warehouse: 512-463-6759
Houston office: 713-672-0133
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NASASP Happenings
NEW NASASP WEBSITE On August 30, 2009, the National Association of State Agencies for Surplus Property (NASASP) launched their new and improved website. The new website contains the association’s newsletters, reports on meetings, details of their overseas program, and of course their membership application. Please take a few minutes to look at their website as we believe you will learn a lot about the association: www.nasasp.org
Your National NASASP Officers
Jerry Holland
Secretary
[email protected] Greg Conn
Vice President
Curtis Howard
President
[email protected] Marilyn Trachsel
Treasurer
Upcoming NASASP meetings
• NASASP Annual Meeting
March 21 - 26, 2010 Sacramento, CA 95815
NASASP SEEKS TO BRING PROPERTY BACK FROM IRAQ The National Association of State Agencies for Surplus Property (NASASP), in coordination with members of the United States House of Representatives, the Department of Defense, and the General Services Administration, are working hard to make equipment used in Iraq available to the Federal Surplus Property Programs. NASASP is working to ensure that, as American forces draw down in Iraq, the army equipment is being transferred to the surplus property program. NASASP believes that transferring the property from one branch of government to other local and state government entities makes the most fiscal sense. We will keep you posted in future newsletters on any updates.
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What’s New With Federal Surplus?
There have been some exciting changes afoot within the Texas Federal Surplus Property Pro-gram: an expanded Central Texas warehouse, a new inventory link on the website, and changes to the Fort Worth warehouse.
New Inventory Link on FSP website
The Federal Surplus property program has incorporated some improvements to its inventory system. Included in those up-grades is a new inventory link on the
agency’s website.
You will access the inventory from the same location on the website, but the inventory
listing will look a little different.
Tips for searching: - You must click on the particular property you want to view and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the pictures.
- Click on the particular property that you are interested in to see the location of the
property.
Newly-Promoted Manager and Assistant Manager at the Fort Worth Warehouse
Congratulations to Phil Phillips for being promoted to the new Manager at the Federal Surplus Property (FSP) ware-
house in Fort Worth, Texas. He is taking over for Greg Conn, who has moved to Austin to run the expanded Central Texas warehouse and to become the Manager over the FSP program. Phil has been with the FSP program for close to seven years and brings great knowledge and experience to
his new position.
Robert Lopez was recently promoted to Assistant Manager of the Fort Worth Federal Surplus Property warehouse. Lo-pez brings seven years to the position and we are very lucky
to have him in this role.
Please join us in congratulating the two on their promotions!
Greg Conn converted a 20-foot expandable container into his new office at the Central Texas warehouse in Austin. Come visit us!
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Texas Donee Spotlights
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and has a mission to provide educational opportunities for students to achieve their dreams. Recently, the College received a piece of equipment that will continue to help them with their mission. The college was donated a Piper Aztec plane that is used within the Aviation Maintenance Program at Del Mar College. The aircraft has an integral role and position in the education of fu-ture technicians in the aviation program.
The Texas Federal Surplus Property Program called Del Mar College about a Piper Aztec 250 that was up for disposition through the General Services Administration; the college ap-plied and the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program at Del Mar College obtained the aircraft this year for the cost of fees.
The Piper Aztec is used in virtually every one of the 26 aviation maintenance technician training courses approved by the Fed-eral Aviation Administration. The students use the aircraft regularly in the following courses:
Weight & Balance - determining empty weight & CG com-putations
Federal Aviation Regulations - determine the accuracy of the type certificate data sheet and equipment list
Ground Operations - towing, taxing and engine run-up Basic Electricity – battery operations, basic circuit trouble-
shooting Instrument, Communications, & Navigation – removal,
installation, & troubleshooting Powerplant Electrical Systems – ignition magneto timing,
generator/starter maintenance
Joseph Dudek, the Aviation Maintenance Program Coordinator is very grateful for the plane, “The Texas Federal Surplus Prop-erty Program is one of the best instruments for educational in-stitutions to reclaim equipment and proved an outlet to reclaim taxpayer dollars. I applaud the efforts of everyone involved in the program and wish that it could encompass a greater number of assets disposed by the federal government.”
Del Mar College Receives a Piper Aztec Plane
Habitat for Safe Seniors, Canyon Lake, TX
It is the goal of Habitat for Safe Seniors to im-prove the quality of life for the elderly, by every means possible. The Habitat in Canyon Lake supports the elderly through programs that improve the safety and security of the elderly in their place of residence, create opportunities for the elderly to interact with children, improve the mental health of the elderly, among others.
The Habitat has re-ceived two cargo trucks, a portable bldg, a port-able kitchen, an electric cart, a van, and a refrig-eration tractor from the FSP program.
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Texas Federal Surplus Property
Staff Spotlights
Surplus Property Program Staff Members Celebrate!
Ralph Acosta, Jim Virdell, and Cathy Koleff celebrate Jim Virdell’s birthday at lunchtime in the Austin office. Jim Virdell has been with the Texas Facilities Commission for over eight
years as the agency’s Eligibility and Compliance Officer.
Federal Surplus Property Program Impresses Commission Members
Greg Conn, Stuart Hamm, and Alex Gutierrez presented at the Texas Facilities Commission’s October commission meeting in Austin, Texas. Staff members showed a video documenting past FSP donations and told stories about the success of the program. Needless to say, the
seven-member Commission was impressed with the amount of assistance the FSP program provides communities
around Texas.
Sample pictures used in FSP video
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Texas Federal Surplus Property
Staff Spotlights
Connie Moy Program Administrator
How long have you been with the Texas Federal Surplus
Property Program?
23 years
What is the most unique piece of surplus property that you’ve seen come through your warehouse?
Foreign gifts and decorations
What is your favorite part of your job?
I really enjoy getting to take part in both the State and Federal surplus property programs as well as the Recy-cling program. I love being able to work with the staff from all three programs.
When you aren’t working, what is your favorite way to spend your time?
Baking
Favorite tv show?
NCIS
Connie Moy is an invaluable employee in the Surplus Property Program. She has been with the program for 23 years and brings so much knowledge and excitement to the department.
Connie, we appreciate everything you do!
A Message from the Marketing Coordinator I have been presented with a great opportunity at another government agency and will be leaving the Federal Surplus Property (FSP) program at the end of December. While I am excited about my new opportunity, it will be sad to leave the great FSP staff and the wonderful donees that I have gotten to know. Thank you for being so kind to me and I will truly miss you all. Sincerely, Kristen McQueen
I wish to thank Kristen "Lightning" McQueen for the job that she has done for FSP over the past 15 months. Kris-ten has been invaluable to our program and has taken our marketing to a new level. Kristen is efficient and profes-sional in everything she does. She will be missed greatly. Good Luck Kristen with your new adventure. - Greg Conn, FSP Manager
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Scenes From Our Warehouses
Donation to Banquete ISD San Antonio District Warehouse.
Donation to Colair, Inc. San Antonio District Warehouse.
Donation of 25 coils of rope to Boles ISD Fort Worth District Warehouse.
Property is stacking up at the Central Texas Warehouse in Austin.
