MINUTES
NDIA-GLAC Board of Directors Meeting,
6 December 2007
Hosted By: Bob Smith
Lockheed Martin Corporation, El Segundo

ATTENDANCE:
Present were:  Steve Scott, James Dalton, Jeannie Innis-Olson (proxy), Nancy FitzGerald, Dan Burkett, B.J. Abernathy, Gary Barron, Spence Bauer, Bob Conger, Bryan Adams,  Jim Gates, Bill Hutchison, Len Jacobson, Chris Kalivas, Eileen Leonhardy, John Matthews, Dave Murphy, Bob Recker, Scott Roybal, Joe Sanguinet, Bob Smith (proxy), Patty Teschke (for Steve Quilici), Don Tomajan, Bill Viott, and Don Tomajan.

The meeting began at 11:40 a.m.  Steve Scott extended a welcome to the Board members and thanked Bob Smith for hosting the meeting at LMCO and for providing an overview of the Company’s business.  Board members then offered their respective company’s business highlights and announcements.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS:

- NDIA GLAC has been recognized by National HQ as a Model Chapter for 2007.
- The list for 2008 Meeting Sponsors was distributed and request made to sign up in vacant spots if able.
- Re-addressed the outstanding action for information on the cost for an official P.O. Box address for NDIA GLAC.  Motion was made and approved to rent a P.O. Box in El Segundo.  A rental cost of $30-50.00 is estimated.  Action: Nancy Fitzgerald.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Nancy Fitzgerald provided the formal report for Nov. and supplied copies of the report for the previous meeting held in Sept. An updated member roster was sent around for corrections and additions.  Both will be posted to the NDIA GLAC website.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Report Submitted.  As of 6 December, approximate Net Worth: $84,033.11  

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Membership: Len Jacobsen reported the BoD’s acceptance of the (2) proposed new members:  Lisa Gievers and Rick Waterman.  They will be added to the Membership Roster.

Communications: Linda Taylor was absent.  Bill Hutchison announced he has officially accepted the transfer of website responsibility.  He’ll plan to get (3) bids for competitive pricing comparison and present the results to the NDIA BoD.
 
Disbursements: Spence Bauer reported Jay Staub was on travel. He took an action to get Jay’s report and distribute to the BoD by e-mail.

Programs: Steve Scott solicited the BoD to consider a contribution of more $’s for the SMC Awards recognitions.  Motion was made and approved to donate $1000 (as has been donated in prior years) and as a one time only for this year, add $250.  Bob Conger reported he was still working with Jane Harmon’s office to schedule an Executive Breakfast meeting. 

Golf:  Spence Bauer will coordinate the date for tourney the first Tues of June (# June 2008).

STEM WFD:  Nothing to report

West Coast Dinner: Bryan Adams reported the WCD date change to 21 March 2008 due to a conflict with NASA Goddard’s scheduled dinner on the same date of 7 March.  Dr. Ballhaus has accepted the Hope Award nomination.  A formal report was submitted to the BoD and is attached.

Next Board Meeting: The next meeting will be held on 10 January at Pratt & Whitney’s Rocketdyne facility, in Canoga Park.  Host is Chris Kalivas.
   
OLD/NEW BUSINESS:  SMC Industry Days 15-17 April.  The event will be held at the long Beach Marriott.  SCAPR is Chairing.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By,

Nancy H FitzGerald
Secretary