MINUTES
NDIA-GLAC Board of Directors Meeting,
July 12 2007
Hosted by Gen. James Dalton (USAF-ret.)
Rolling Hills Country Club

ATTENDANCE:
Present were:  Steve Scott, James Dalton Jeannie Innis-Olson, Nancy FitzGerald, Dan Burkett (proxy), Len Jacobson, Bob Conger, Linda Taylor, Spence Bauer, Bryan Adams, B.J. Abernathy, Jim Gates, Jim Grace, Chris Kalivas, Dave Murphy, Bob Recker, Scott Roybal, Joe Sanguinet (proxy),  Anil Shanbhag, Bob Smith (proxy), Jay Staub, and Don Tomajan.

Steve Scott extended a welcome to the Board members and thanked General Dalton for again hosting the meeting at the Country Club.  Steve also introduced two guests, Bill Kasting/ATK and Steve Quillicy/Harris as prospective new board members.  The Board members followed by offering their respective company’s business highlights and announcements.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:

The Board of Directors slate of memberships was approved as proposed.  Officers have a 2 year term (11 months left with the current body). 

Reflection on ‘06/’07:
- Only 1 new member joined the BoD, Melina Hills, and she has since departed. Bob Skloss and Bob Valleni retired.  Membership is at 33 people.  Could have more…objective 40.  Small Businesses should be a consideration.
- Finances approaching $90K
- Activities were good…”Thank You” checks were distributed to Sara Torosian, Bob Conger, Bryan Adams and Spence Bauer.
- Achieved the Model Chapter Award from National.
- Did well on philanthropy, would like to improve.

 Planning for ‘07/’08: 
     -    Received letter from USO
     -    Manufacturing Value Chair, Enterprise Operations
     -    Industry impact on most critical issues (NDIA)
     -    Apply for Model Chapter Award for ‘07/’08.
     -    New Committee formed for STEM workforce development
     -    Breakfasts: still working to get high profile speakers. Would like to have 3/year, incl. west Coast Dinner.  Will need everyone’s help!
     -    Would like to see more engagement with Lt Gen Hamel…need ideas (NDIA Summer Study, lessons learned from launches-13 year cycle to failures)
     -    More coordination with other Industry Associations (AFA, AFCEA, SCAPR)
     -    More awareness at National level…request that everyone look at the website.  Try to squeeze in a visit to Headquarters if planning a trip to the D.C. area. 
     -    Need a host for the Oct. BoD meeting.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Nancy Fitzgerald presented the Minutes from the June meeting (acknowledging Linda Taylor as recorder).  They were accepted with no changes and a copy will posted on the website.  An updated member roster was sent around for corrections and additions.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Dan Burkett was absent, but submitted the Treasurer’s report to Nancy FitzGerald for the Board’s review. New approximate Net Worth $89.2 K. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Membership: Len Jacobsen – Since Sydney Blocher/Boeing has relocated to DC, we need a replacement for him (Dave Murphy will work), a replacement for Bob Valleni/NG (Jeannie and Bryan will work), a replacement for Romeo Santos/SAIC (Linda and Bob Recker will work), and a replacement for Steve Scott/Raytheon (Spence will work).

Disbursements: Lorne Caddick was absent.  Our objective is to try and hold to $20,000.

Communications: Linda Taylor-  Website update: Thank you to Bill Hutchinson!  Action needed for the Website Committee to look at piggy-backing onto AFCEA or AFA.  We owe Aviel $2K for maintenance fees.
Linda reported on the activities at SMC (focus on net-centricity for networks and architecture.  SMC Enterprise level knowledge management system is being led by Col Thompson. If interested in the details, contact Linda.

Programs:

Executive Luncheon: Bob Conger provided info that Congressman Calvert is scheduled for 13 September 2007 at the Manhattan Country Club. We’re looking at getting Jane Harmon and possibly Ken Miller for the future events.

West Coast Dinner: Bryan Adams reported we have the Beverly Hilton booked for March 6-7. A committee meeting will be set up shortly.

Next Board Meeting: August will be an Officers Only meeting-TBD.  September’s meeting will be hosted by Raytheon on September 6th.  A notice will be forthcoming.
   
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:  None

Respectfully Submitted By,

Nancy H FitzGerald
Secretary