ATTENDANCE:
Present were:  Steve Scott (ESI), James Dalton, Jeannie Innis-Olson (proxy), Nancy FitzGerald, Dan Burkett (proxy), Lorne Caddick (proxy), Bob Conger, Linda Taylor, Spence Bauer, Wayne Kauffman, Dan Foley, Jim Gates (proxy), Jim Grace (proxy), Chris Kalivas, Jim Mathews, Bob Recker (proxy), Steve Scott (proxy), Romeo Santos (proxy), Anil Shanbhag, Bob Smith (proxy), Jay Staub, and Don Tomajan (proxy).

Steve Scott extended a welcome to the Board members and thanked Chris Kalivas and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne for hosting the meeting in Canoga Park, CA.  The meeting was then turned over to Chris, as Host, who provided an overview of the company’s business. The Board members followed by offering their respective company’s business highlights.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:
Steve provided a report from National headquarters; a new NDIA Chapter manual is being defined and will be distributed/forwarded to the BoD when received, the Annual Black Tie Awards Dinner will be held in Wash D.C. on 11 April 2007 for Congressman Norm Dicks, House Appropriations Committee, and Generals Larry Farrell and Jim McInerny plan to attend our West Coast Dinner in March.
         
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
The December Minutes were presented and approved with no changes.  An updated member roster was sent around for corrections and additions.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Steve Scott submitted the Treasurer’s report in Dan Burkett’s absence; no significant change from last month, approx. $120K Net Worth. An audit of the financial record still needs to take place. (Action: Linda Taylor to lead)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
 Membership: No report
 Communications: Linda Taylor reported that Mr. Fitzgerald/SMC/PI believes there is an issue to resolve with respect to time constraints being placed on speakers for conferences, lunches, etc.  We need to meet with Mr. Fitzgerald to clarify and understand the goals of the various conferences.  In addition, it was recommended that a Working Group be re-instated to meet on a monthly/quarterly basis, to de-conflict schedules.  (Action: Linda Taylor to meet with Fitzgerald/Wagner).  (Action: Steve Scott to re-generate a Calendar of Events for the Year).  
Other key notes:  - There will be an IG visit at SMC in April.
                            - GPSW SE&I RFP was released on 11 January.
                            - STS draft to be released at the end of Jan/Feb.
              (Replacement for TAS). It’s being impacted by the SE&I
              effort.

  Disbursements: Lorne Caddick and Jay Staub will move forward with the approved Disbursements Plan.  Details will be announced.

  Programs: Bob Conger reported General Oberling is a guest speaker candidate for the March time frame; schedules are being worked.  Wayne Kauffman asked Bob to check the General’s availability for the speaker at the Space Committee Luncheon on 2 March. Ideas were again solicited for a speaker in late summer or fall ’07.  So far, candidates are: Congressman Dana Rohrabacher-Homeland Security, Generals Shelton, Armor, and Sheridan.  Please send responses electronically to Bob.

  Golf: No report

  West Coast Dinner: Wayne Kauffman provided an update in  Bryan’s absence.
-    Gen Chilton, AF Space Command, was confirmed as the speaker.
-    A briefing to Lt Gen Hamel is being scheduled.
-    Gary Bryant is being worked for the MC position.
-    The medallions are being engraved.
-    Food and Wine tasting is scheduled for 22 Jan. @ the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
-    Entertainment contract was signed with Bob Gayle’s Special Events, we have Pipers and Strings confirmed.
-    Bob Conger took action to coordinate the Executive Breakfast details with Bryan Adams.  
-    Bryan is working to have Lt Gen Hamel available for side session meetings after the executive breakfast on Friday.  
-    Sold tables target is 45.  5 additional tables will be designated for VIP and comp seating, to date we only have 14 tables sold and one individual.  We need Company commitments!
-    Credit card payments will be accepted, but only in advance of the event. There will be no credit card pay capability the day of the event.
-    The “No Theme” decision was revisited by the BoD.  It was decided we would like to add a “Support Our Troops” message into the venue. (Action: Nancy Fitzgerald to work with the Florist).
 
Next Board Meeting:
Will be hosted by SAIC/Linda Taylor in Torrance.  Directions will be forwarded.
      
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
The AFA Schriever Chapter will be asking Industry for help in raising money for the dedication of a statue in the likeness of General Schriever, to be presented to SMC with a ceremony in his honor being planned for the November 2007 timeframe to coincide with the Air Force Ball.  (Action: Nancy FitzGerald to give Pat Devine/AFA President the current NDIA BoD Roster for Industry contact info.)  A motion was made and approved to have the Disbursement Committee determine an acceptable amount to contribute.  Action was recommended to Steve Scott by the BoD to approach National for a contribution as well.

The Meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By,

Nancy H FitzGerald
Secretary