ATTENDANCE:
Present were: John Burkhart (proxy), Steve Scott (Harris), Jeanne Innis-Olson, Dan Burkett (proxy), Jim Dalton, Len Jacobson (proxy), Bob Conger, Linda Taylor, Spencer Bauer, Bryan Adams, Howard Appleman, Sydney Blocher (proxy), Nancy FitzGerald, Dan Foley (proxy), Drew Frohlich, Jim Gates, Jim Grace (proxy), Chris Kalivas, Wayne Kauffman, Dave Murphy (proxy), Steve Scott (Raytheon), Anil Shanbhag, Robert Skloss (proxy), Robert Smith (proxy), Don Tomajan, Bob Valleni (proxy)

Welcoming comments were presented by Chris Kalivas. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne presented an overview of western operations.

Those board members present gave company remarks.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:
 John B. is on assignment in VA. Steve Scott is filling in for John B. until he can resume his duties as President.
 The January meeting will be dedicated to the planning of the WCD

SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Jeanne Innis-Olson was not able to be at the Dec BOD meeting. Jeanne and Steve Scott will get together to develop minutes from the meeting and will post these minutes on the website.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Dan Burkett was not present. Bob Conger, as head of Programs) will continue to work with the bank to enable credit card payment.

Dan submitted his report via email.

Bryan Adams mentioned that he had spoken with Northrop Grumman about the outstanding $7K check. NG has no knowledge of the check. Bryan suggests we hold the amount for next year’s Polar Max.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Membership:
Bob Skloss, Harris, submitted letter of resignation effective immediately. Drew Frohlich announced that he is assuming the role of President of Organizational Vectors and as such, resigned from the BOD.

Communications:
Linda Taylor reported on SMC Interaction as the SMC organizations move to the new facility.

Golf:
Spence Bauer reported that the golf tournament plans are progressing for 6 June 2006 at Los Serranos.

West Coast Dinner:
Bryan Adams presented the WCD report. He reported that to date there were 15 tables and 4 individual seats sold. The goal is 50 tables to break even. All BoD members need to push their companies and others for table sales. A suggestion was made for Len to compare the list of NDIA company members to the purchase of tables.

The hotel rate is $235/night. There is a block of 50 rooms plus 4 VIP rooms. Menu selection will be completed by the end of week of 9 Jan. The program is in process.

Disbursements:
Lorne Caddick is working on a budget for the $30K disbursement goal.

Linda Taylor volunteered to work the issue of NDIA GLAC BOD meeting schedule and location.