ATTENDANCE:
Present were: John Burkhart, Steve Scott (Harris, by proxy), Jeanne Innis-Olson, Dan Burkett (by proxy), Len Jacobson, James Gates (by proxy), Linda Taylor, Don Tomajan, Robert Smith (by proxy), James Dalton, Howard Appleman (by proxy), Bob Conger, Drew Frohlich, John Gaines, Jim Grace, John Maniatakis, Dave Murphy, Steve Scott (Raytheon), Jan Thomis.

CALL TO ORDER:
President John Burkhart introduced the host for the meeting, Jim Grace. Jim Grace introduced Lonnie Morris who presented an overview of L-3 Communications, Interstate Electronics Corporation’s organization and business to the BOD.

REPORTS:
Those in attendance presented company highlights.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:
John Burkhart reported on the following topics. • The chapter’s new officers met on August 31. The officers discussed candidates for the chair positions. John will ask Lorne Caddick to chair disbursements. Other chairs will be asked to retain their positions. John will talk with Jim Gates about defining “Programs”. John asked Bob Conger to join the Programs Committee. The Officers discussed potential programs for the committee to consider including 1) look at a one-time activity or event that could serve to excite and unite the chapter. Attend a launch? Or other activity that is program related. 2) plan a technology focused event or breakfast. 3) investigate a course for junior or mid-level officers from industry’s perspective.
• We are now actively recruiting companies to the board. Steve Scott (Raytheon) volunteered to look at “functional” areas at SMC and see where there may be holes in company representation.
• Golf: John will ask Spence Bauer to be mentored by Bob Smith and to chair the Golf Tournament next year.
• Executive Breakfast: The intention of the Executive Breakfast is to bring in a speaker to whom our company executives want to listen.
• Website: Walter Meares will continue working to improve our website. Linda suggested that Walter be her “second” for communications.
• West Coast Dinner: Date reserved for February 25. Wayne will continue to lead our West Coast Dinner activities for an additional year. John suggested Bryan Adams as a replacement to be mentored by Wayne this next year. General Dalton suggested a military speaker. We need to discuss the Bob Hope awardee. There are significant isssues with the Beverly Hilton Hotel. With respect to last year’s dinner, we received a $19K check from Boeing and have identified 3 other companies that have not paid. The chapter made ~ $30K from the dinner. We will need to tighten our funds tracking for this next dinner. The hotel will require payment by cashier’s check 3 days prior to the event. John and Jan and other committee members will meet and report. Steve Scott (Raytheon), Jim Grace, Linda Taylor, and Drew Frohlich volunteered to join the dinner committee. Don Tomajan volunteered for publicity for the dinner. Don reported that the Bob Hope foundation letter has been sent.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Jeanne Innis-Olson distributed the roster for attendance and update. The minutes from July were reviewed and revised.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Dan Burkett was unable to attend and no Treasurer’s report was presented.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Disbursements:
Jeanne Innis-Olson reported on donations to the Queen Mary Space Camp, the South-East Academy, and DARE.

Membership:
Len Jacobsen reported that we have 1562 members in the chapter. We need to review the number of members permitted per company.

Web Site:
Walter Meares was unable to attend but will continue working to improve our website.

SMC Industry Days:
John Burkhart is looking for a volunteer to manage chair industry days.

SMC Industry Day:
John Burkhart met with other Presidents of the professional organizations with respect to the donation of proceeds.

The next Board meeting will be in October 7 at SAIC in Torrance.
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_______________________________________________________ A special thanks to Jan Thomis for finishing taking notes at the September meeting and mailing them to me! Jeanne