ATTENDANCE:
Present were Spencer Bauer, John Burkhart, James Dalton, Andrew Frohlich, James Gates, Loren Kaddick for Bob Gessner, Chris Harlambakis, Jeanne Innis-Olson, Chris Kalivas, Wayne Kauffman, Walter Meares, Dave Murphy by proxy, Scott Roybal, Steve Scott (Harris), Yvonne Sheets by proxy, Bob Skloss by proxy, Bob Smith by proxy, Jan Thomis by proxy, and Don Tomajan.

CALL TO ORDER:
After a brief reception, John Burkhart called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM. John circulated the agenda, which was reviewed and then approved.

HOST COMPANY BRIEFING:
John Fleming of SAIC gave a brief overview of his company’s operations.

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
John Burkhart asked that a monthly meeting schedule for the next year, with recent history of hosts be e-mailed to the Board. Board members were encouraged to sign up and host a meeting in the future. Steve Scott (Harris) offered to host the next meeting scheduled for June 3rd. The Annual meeting this year is 1 July at Rolling Hills Country Club, hosted by Gen Dalton. It will cost $75 for golf and cart, reservation date TBD.
John announced that Michelle Leigh will be leaving Harris on 21 May, she has significantly supported NDIA/GLAC. Board voted to give her $250. Dave Murphy requested GLAC to support Guardian Challenge. Board voted to send $250. In conjunction with the Annual meeting, a new slate of officers needs to be proposed for ratification. Wayne Kauffman will manage the membership committee to generate new Board candidates. Wayne Kauffman requested a coordination meeting for the Annual meeting which will be help on 5/11 at 9AM.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Steve Scott circulated the roster for attendance and update. The minutes from April were reviewed and approved. There was no meeting in May.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
John Burkhart reported for Dan Burkett. He suggested that an audit is appropriate prior to turning over the books to Dan. Jim Gates and Drew Frohlich will be at SAIC on 5/11 at 10AM to support the audit. John stated his concern about WCD profit projections being lower than in the past. SMC Industry Days proceeds will be around $12K. John recommended deleting the Marriot Sponsorship.

DISBURSEMENTS REPORT:
No financial report this month. Jeanne Innis-Olson and Howard Appleman visited the Military and Law Enforcement High School, 80 students, junior and senior level, in Cerritos. Will review and possibly make a proposal in the future.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Len Jacobson stated that he will provide a history of Board members attendance and participate in the membership committee meeting planned for 5/11. Len stated that two letters of application to the Board have been received and they will be considered at the meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT:
Linda Taylor did not report this month. John Burkhart stated that Walter Meares reviewed the GLAC website. The general consensus from the Board is to return to the old website “look and feel”. Much discussion ensued, John requested that Walter convene a committee to develop a path forward.

PROGRAMS REPORT:
Wayne Kauffman reported that the WCD for 2005 will be the 25th of February. Wayne intends to convene a committee to decide who should be considered for the guest speaker and award recipient. The Board was requested to send ideas. An audit of the ’04 WCD is underway.
Don Tomajan reported for Bob Smith that nobody has signed up for the June 8th golf tournament as of yet. At least 18 foursomes at $400 are required to support military participants.

SMC INTERACTION:
No report

OLD BUSINESS:
None

NEW BUSINESS:
None

ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 PM

The next meeting will be held at Harris, 3 June 2004.