ATTENDANCE:
Present were: Steve Scott, Wayne Kauffman, Jeanne Innis-Olson, Dan Burkett, Jim Dalton, Len Jacobson,, Bob Conger, Linda Taylor (proxy), Spencer Bauer, Bryan Adams, Sydney Blocher (proxy), Nancy FitzGerald (proxy), Jim Gates (proxy), Jim Grace, Bill Hutchison, Chris Kalivas, Dave Murphy, Bob Recker, Jay Staub, Don Tomajan (proxy) and Bob Valleni (proxy)

Welcoming comments were presented by Bob Recker of Sun Microsystems. Guy Wilkerson presented a Sun corporate overview and strategy.

Those board members present gave company remarks.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:
 Steve Scott thanked Sun Microsystems for hosting the meeting a providing lunch
 Steve introduced the two new Board of Directors members – Bill Hutchison of AT&T and Jay Staub of ARINC
 Steve thanked everyone for participating in the WCD and announced the National Awards Banquet scheduled for 4 April
 Steve introduced Penny von Kalinowski who discussed the Spirit of Youth Foundation and provided informational handouts

SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Jeanne Innis-Olson presented the roster and minutes of the last meeting. The Board reviewed and approved the minutes as corrected.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Dan Burkett was presented the Interim Treasurer’s report and the detailed West Coast Dinner Draft Proposed Budget, 28 Feb 06.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership:
Len Jacobson reported that there are 1792 members in the GLAC. He announced that he expects a letter from CSC nominating Joe Sanguinet as a new member. The Board has received a letter from Dave Shingledecker, VP Strategic Systems at Raytheon requesting reinstatement of Steve Scott and nominating Michael Gross and John Mathews as new members.
Steve Scott emphasized the need for additional active members. He has inquired about interest at BAS Systems and Rockwell Collins. A related discussion was held regarding AF or other military as members of the Board. ‘National’ encourages government members as long as conflicts are avoided.

Communications:
No report.

Programs:
Bob Conger is working on the next Executive Breakfast. He has started to generate a list of potential guest speakers and will contact these speakers in the near future. Mention was made of Kalvert, Wolesley, Lewis and Obering.

Golf:
Spence Bauer continues to make progress on the Golf Tournament. He has communicated with SMC JAG and firmed plans for the activity on June 6th.

West Coast Dinner:
Bryan Adams summarized the results of the event. He will arrange for a detailed debrief and discussion session in the near future. Constructive input along with recommendations was solicited.

Disbursements:
No report.

NEXT MEETING:
The Board will meet on April 6th at ARINC.