ATTENDANCE:
Present were B.J. Abernathy, Bryan Adams, Howard Appleman, Spencer Bauer, Linda Brill, Dan Burkett, John Burkhart, James Dalton, Nancy FitzGerald, Sheldon Friedman, Andrew Frohlich, Lorne Caddick for Bob Gessner, Jeanne Innis-Olson, Len Jacobson, Chris Kalivas, Wayne Kauffman, John Maniatakis, Walter Mears, Bob Peterson, Rick Randall with guest Todd Florey, John Reynolds, Scott Roybal, Steve Scott (HARRIS), Steve Scott (RAYTHEON), Bob Skloss, Bob Smith, Linda Taylor, Don Tomajan, and Deb Westphal.

CALL TO ORDER:
After a brief reception, Bob Peterson called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM. Bob circulated the agenda which was updated to add ‘Industry Days Golf’, the agenda was then approved. He also thanked Bryan Adams for hosting this months meeting.

HOST COMPANY BRIEFING:
Bryan Adams of Northrop Grumman gave a brief overview of the company’s operations.

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Bob Peterson stated he has accepted a new job at LM as VP, Space Systems, Corporate Business Development, and Director of the LM Colorado Springs Office. He will be resigning from the Board as of 1 March. Bob Gessner will remain in VP position. Bob intends to nominate John Burkhart as President for the remainder of the term and is interested in finding another individual to serve as an officer.

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

TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Burkhart reviewed the previous month’s financials which are in line with expectations. The bank balance as of 7 Jan 04 was $64.557.60. Adjusted for receivables and deposits, the GLAC net worth is $75,305.60.

DISBURSEMENTS REPORT:
Jeanne Innis-Olson reported on disbursements. (Refer to Attachment 1). There was not a lot of feedback received. After discussion, items 2, 3 and 4 were moved and accepted.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Len Jacobson noted the membership was the same as last month, 1500 members of which 526 work for 54 corporate members. The new membership file went to Bob & Steve. Bob Peterson will review Board attendance and address at a later meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT:
Linda Taylor stated she is working on publicizing all the GLAC events. If anyone has any new ideas, please contact Linda.

PROGRAMS REPORT:
Wayne Kauffman reported on the WCD. The event will be held on 27 February at the Beverly Hilton. The Dinner Committee met 7 January, is highly confident in the plans and will meet two more times before the event. The theme this year is ‘50 Years of Space and Missiles’. Gen Lord is the guest speaker and Pete Teets is the Bob Hope award recipient. There will be 3 videos, ‘Teets’, ‘USO/Bob Hope’ and ‘SMC History’. Thursday’s reception in the Stardust Room is planned for each Board member couple, plus up to two guest couples. Gen Cooning will be addressing the group. The Executive Breakfast will be Friday morning from 7:30-9:30 AM, also in the Stardust room, and Gen Arnold will be the guest speaker. The breakfast has been arranged for each Board member plus two guests.
The National Space Committee will host Friday’s lunch at 11:30 AM, with Jane Harman as the guest speaker. For Friday’s VIP reception at 6:00 PM, each Board member will receive two tickets for admission. The General reception starts at 6:30 PM and dinner will begin at 7:45 PM. Wayne extended a special thanks to Dan Burkett for helping with invitations to military and industry executives and to the Dinner committee for their diligence.
John Burkhart and John Reynolds are working together to start the planning process for SMC Industry Days. Bob Smith booked SMC Industry Day golf for 15 April. A deposit and signed contract are due in January. Interface with SMC is needed. The NDIA Golf Tournament will be 11 May. Arrangements will be made in February.

SMC INTERACTION:
Linda Taylor reflected on the AXD/Industry Working Group plans. The Steering Committee has worked on a list (see attachment 2). She plans to canvas industry for more ideas and participation. Bob Graham will be out until 20 January. This is an opportunity to highlight areas in contracting where improvements can be made.

OLD BUSINESS:
Website has been updated, please review and provide feedback to Linda Taylor.

NEW BUSINESS:
Bob Peterson nominated John Burkhart to fill the Presidents position until the term ends in June. Open discussion on BRAC ensued. Bob Peterson stated that he is committed to maintaining the Space Calendar for another year.

ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM

The next meeting will be held at Raytheon, 5 February, hosted by Steve Scott.