ATTENDANCE: Present were B.J. Abernathy, Bryan Adams, Howard Appleman by proxy, Spencer Bauer, John Burkhart by proxy, Dan Burkett by proxy, Sheldon Friedman, Andrew Frohlich, Robert Gessner, Jeanne Innis-Olson, Len Jacobson, Wayne Kauffman, John Maniatakis, Walter Meares, Rick Randall, John Reynolds, Robert Peterson, Steve Scott (Raytheon), Sara Davis for Steve Scott (Harris), Yvonne Sheets, Robert Skloss, Linda Taylor, Jan Thomis, Don Tomajan by proxy.

CALL TO ORDER: After a brief reception, Bob Peterson called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM. Bob circulated the agenda for adjustment and approval.

HOST COMPANY BRIEFING: B.J. Abernathy, CSC hosted meeting. Mr. Abernathy gave a brief overview of CSC.

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bob Peterson apologized about the mix-up with the NDIA BoD meeting schedule. He also has been in contact with National regarding the BRAC and the Chapter’s involvement. The Chapter has no comment about the BRAC. Bob went on to discuss the Tom Young dinner at the Proud Bird, Bob believed the speech was useful. Believed the late notice of registration was the cause of poor attendance. Need to give more guidance for speeches at social functions, so there is some variety.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Len Jacobson announced there are a total of 1454 members. Individual members grew by 47 and corporate members grew by 23. There were also a large number of free memberships, possibly government. Len will check and report at next meeting. Bob would also like Len to research all members, Board members as well as General members.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Sara Davis for Steve Scott circulated the roster for attendance and update. The minutes from October were reviewed and approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Bob Peterson reviewed finances for John Burkhart. We have a net worth of $76,403.41.

DISBURSEMENTS REPORT: Jeanne Innis-Olson circulated the Disbursement Charter, which was approved (see attachment 1). Space and Aviation Camp Scholarship for $1000 was also approved, this includes $749 for tuition and $251 for airfare.

PROGRAMS REPORT: Wayne K. –Dinner is being held Feb. 27th, and they’ve already held the 2nd committee mtg. the committee this year is large due to people transitioning. The tickets will be the same price, and they expect the same profit as previous years. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Ballistic Missile Organization, the predecessor of the Space and Missile Systems Center. Tables can be bought and billed this year, please talk to Bob Gessner. Bob Peterson stated the WCD Breakfast is on General Arnold’s calendar. The NDIA Space Division is inviting Jane Harman to be their speaker on Feb 27. Space Policy Conference will be held in Washington D.C on 27-28th July, the same day as the AFA SMC Awards.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT: Linda Taylor had Boaz Migalter from Aviel demo the new website. The Board liked the functionality of the new site, but want the look revised a bit. One of the many functions of the new site is that the Chapter can do all the content management, we have “writer’s” and “editors”, unlike before. This new site can sell tickets, as well as other merchandise. A working group, consisting of Bob Peterson, Jan Thomis, Wayne Kauffman, Linda Taylor, John Reynolds, and Sara Davis will meet to discuss any changes needed to the website. Bob would like approval for the upgrade for the new site by the next Board meeting.

SMC INTERACTION: November 20th the AXD NDIA Industry group will meet for their first meeting, Bob Krilowicz from AXC is fully engaged. Bob Peterson indicated that more input from the military about the reviews of the programs would be of great value to the industry.

OLD BUSINESS: No old business.

NEW BUSINESS: No new business.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM

Next meeting is to be held at Raytheon, 4 December, hosted by Steve Scott.