ATTENDANCE: Present were B.J. Abernathy, Howard Appleman, Spencer Bauer, James Dalton, Sara Davis for Steve Scott, Gary Evins, Sheldon Friedman, James Gates, Bob Gessner, Len Jacobson, Steve Jungers, Wayne Kauffman, John Maniatakis, Bob Peterson, John Reynolds, and Robert Valleni.

CALL TO ORDER: After a brief reception, Bob Peterson called the meeting to order at 12:15 AM. Bob circulated the agenda then introduced and thanked Howard Appleman for hosting this session.

HOST COMPANY BRIEFING: Howard Appleman from BULOVA Technologies welcomed the GLAC Board and introduced his guest Chris Perrotti. Chris Perrotti explained more about BULOVA Technologies with a PowerPoint presentation and brochure.

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS: Most of the attending BoD members provided brief updates regarding their prospective companies.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bob Peterson proceeded with the meeting noting a continued consolidation of the Aerospace industry. Bob then proceeded to talk about GLAC membership relative to e-mail correspondence. Need more administrative support for the Industry Day. Space Synposium is in Washington on 26, 27 Feb – John distributed brochures for those interested. Col Heck talked at SCAPR luncheon on Monday.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Sara Davis for Steve Scott circulated the membership roster soliciting updates and initials for attendance. Ten copies of the January BoD meeting minutes were distributed for those individuals that did not have a chance to review the minutes on the website. No changes to the minutes were recommended. The minutes along with the report were approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT: John Burkhart distributed copies of the report. The net balance for the Chapter as of 31 January was $94,622.74, which included the Beverly Hilton WCD unexpensed commitment (deposit) of $20,000.00. John then provided/reviewed a list of debits and credits resulting in an account decrement of $12,818.93 for the period. The Board approved the Treasurer’s report.

DISBURSEMENTS REPORT: Jeanne Innis-Olson was absent, proxy was submitted, and Bob Peterson passed around. Bob stated reported cancellation of the Edwards trip, would talk to Jeanne. Quarterly/Annual awards was brought up to Board members. The Board approved Bob and Jeanne to arrange with Chief Travis for a $500.00 donation for quarterly awards, $2000.00 a year. Will report back at next BoD meeting. The report was approved.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Len Jacobson received an electronic list of all GLAC members. It states there is 1354 members in the LA division. Half of them are corporate or life members. The report was approved.

PROGRAMS REPORT: Jim Gates reported for Linda Taylor that there are still openings for the Edwards trip on the 4th of April. Wayne reviewed the events that precede the WCD. Thirty people are signed up for the Thursday night social, and 41 signed up for the Friday morning breakfast. Wayne said he heard from Wes Clark who stated there were only 18 signed up for the Space Division Committee luncheon on Friday afternoon. He will send e-mail stating all members may go. Bob distributed copies of the agenda for the events of the WCD. Bob stated an increase in the table sales by 1 this year. An e-mail would be distributed stating the table number of the honorary Air Force guest. Everyone was reminded to look over and read bios. The golf tournament is going to be held 10 June. The Board approved the report.

PUBLICITY REPORT: Linda Taylor was absent and no report submitted.

SMC INTERACTION: Senior officers updates: Col Murphy is going to retire, John Wagner is his replacement. Jim Kaunf is the new deputy. Col Haywood is taking over for Col Alexander. The report was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: Bob met with the Systems Engineering Directorate. Spoke on SMC relationship with AFA.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:17 PM. The next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 3/6/03. Deb Westphal and Toffers Associates will host the next meeting at Cozymels on Rosecrans.