ATTENDANCE:

Present were: John Burkhart, Steve Scott (Harris), Jeanne Innis-Olson, Dan Burkett, Lorne Caddick, Dan Foley, Len Jacobson, James Gates, Linda Taylor, James Dalton, B.J. Abernathy, Bryan Adams, Spencer Bauer, Bob Conger, Nancy FitzGerald, Chris Kalivas, Walter Meares, Robert Skloss, Jan Thomis,

CALL TO ORDER:

President John Burkhart called the meeting to order. Tom Taverney presented welcoming remarks.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:

John Burkhart reported on the following topics.
• A meeting rotation schedule will be posted on the website through January 2006. If the designated host encounters a problem with the date, it is his/her responsibility to find a new host. It was requested that a map be included with all meeting announcements
• John Reynolds submitted his resignation letter. We will be presenting him with a plaque from National
• John led a discussion on the WCD speaker and Bob Hope awardee nomination.
• Dr Skloss will lead the February Executive Breakfast. The Programs Chair will lead the other breakfasts.
• John led a discussion of the committee chairs and staff

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Jeanne Innis-Olson distributed the roster for attendance and update. The minutes from September were reviewed and accepted.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Dan Burkett presented the treasurer’s report. Jan Thomis asked about the tax implications of a balance over $100K. Dan committed to speak with NDIA general counsel about this. It was mentioned that the proceeds from Industry Days and Polar Max need to be shown as liability. The report was approved and accepted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Disbursements:
Lorne Caddick accepted the position of Disbursements Committee Chair. The BOD set and approved a disbursements goal of $30K. John Burkhart mentioned that the USO could easily use an additional $5K this year.

Website:
Walter Meares reported that all documents have been moved to the new site and that he has posted everything – including the new picture of John Burkhart – that he has. He has requested a hierarchy from Aviel to make the website cleaner.

Membership:
Nancy Fitzgerald is now with Lockheed Martin. Dan Foley is now a member of the Board of Directors representing Honeywell. We are expecting a letter from Sun Microsystems nominating Bob Recker to the Board. There are 1564 Members in the Chapter.

West Coast Dinner:
Jan Thomis reported on the Beverly Hilton. The remodel will be in process during the West Coast Dinner. There is a block of 100 rooms, only 70 of which have king beds. The West Coast Dinner is the same weekend as the Oscars, so rooms will be at a premium ($215/night). The Star Dust Room will be being used as a restaurant, so we will have the room next to the ballroom. It is anticipated that all costs will be 10 to 15% higher than last year.
- Theme: we are looking for a volunteer for ‘Theme’ and soliciting ideas.
- Finances: The committee suggested a $15k profit goal. This was moved and accepted by the board.
- Cost: It was moved that the per table cost be increased from $2750 to $3000. The board approved the motion.

Communications:
The largest job for the Communications Committee is advertising for the WCD. Linda is waiting for details. Linda took the action to visit the LA AFB photographer for photographs from last year’s dinner. Walter has agreed to be ‘second’ for the Communications Committee.

Programs:
Jim Gates listed suggestions for activities, to include Sea Launch tour, C-17 factory tour, San Diego sub or ship tour, Edwards flight test or shuttle landing. Jim committed to send out an e-mail soliciting thoughts and priorities prior to the next meeting.

Polar Max:
19 – 21 October and Northrop Grumman Space Technology. The goal is to break even; any potential profit will go to charity. See www.Npoess.noaa.gov/polarmax

Industry Days:
John Burkhart to coordinate with the three other organizations related to disbursements. He will suggest a disbursement scheme similar to last year’s.

The next meeting will be held on November 4, 2004 at ARINC.