2004 ECC Board of Director Meeting Minutes  

December 2004
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors(BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association(Itea)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 10 December at 1230.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the November 2004 meeting were approved as written.

3. Reports:

A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Checking account balance as of 30 November 2004 was $2,095. Money market account balance as of 30 November was $15,351.47. The board discussed the issue that because there will be no symposium this year, our scholarship fund at national is approximately $3K.

B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). No updates.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike reported that packages were sent to the local high schools for the annual scholarship awards, including the Collegiate High School. Scholarship information is also posted on the chapter’s website.

D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Not in attendance. The board discussed the need to update the membership roster and suggested that the roster be posted on the chapter’s website.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. The annual NDIA/AFA/ITEA/AOC "Talk Turkey with MGen Chedister" was a big hit on 23 November at the E’Club. There will be no December luncheon. Col Bill Coutts (53rd W/CC) is tentatively scheduled to speak in January 05 at a combined AOC/ITEA/AFA/NDIA luncheon. AFA is organizing this luncheon. The board discussed posting upcoming programs on the website.

F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Nothing new to report. The board suggested posting our award winners on the chapter’s website.

G. Symposium Chair - Chris Nixon. Not present. Board members met with AFSEO regarding the 2006 symposium. In attendance were Col Cook, Sam Revill, and Julie Parish who is the POC. The main topic was to coordinate roles and responsibilities. The board sent a check for $487 to the Emerald Coast Conference Center as a deposit for the 2006 symposium.

H. Publications Chair - TBD. Mike Buck reported that Flo Moore is interested in the position.

I. Election Chair - Tim Swope. Tim will proceed with electronic voting based on the nominating committee’s slate of candidates.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open. § The 46TW has expressed support for the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. The board reiterated the need for the Test Wing to be a major part of the process of sponsoring a periodic test-related symposium. The board also suggested a meeting with the 46TW commander, Col Nolan, early in 2005 along with a senior civilian, such as Bob Arnold. At that time we can settle on a process that is permanent and repeatable.

B. ACTION (Mike Buck): Staffing the new standing committees.

STATUS: Open.

§ We are awaiting final decision on the Publications Chair. Appears that Flo Moore may be a candidate.

C. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open.

§ Harry agreed to look into posting winners on the chapter’s website.

D. ACTION (TBD): Publicizing luncheons. STATUS: Open.

§ The board acknowledged the need to publicize monthly luncheons.

E. ACTION (TBD): Displaying annual chapter awards. STATUS: Closed.

§ The board suggested that we secure a place in the 46TW section of Building 1 that capitalizes on a new, closer relationship between the TW and ITEA. The issue is tabled for now until we get more plates.

F. ACTION (TBD): Bob Arnold’s Withdrawal as President Elect. STATUS: Closed.

§ Bob Arnold emailed Mike Buck to notify the board that due to professional commitments he could no longer serve as President Elect. The board recognized the need to select both a new President and a President Elect during the next annual elections. The nomination committee will seek candidates for both positions.

G. ACTION (TBD): Annual Elections. STATUS: Closed.

§ The nominating committee sent out an email soliciting candidates for the next round of annual elections in December, to serve beginning 1 January. H. ACTION (TBD): Election Chair. STATUS: Open.

§ The board agreed to ask Tim Swope to continue as the interim chair, but we would plan to make the position permanent in CY05.

5. New Business.

A. The board discussed using the chapter’s website to post a number of items discussed above. The board discussed the website format and agreed to review the website in preparation for a discussion at the next board meeting. Buff Tibbetts agreed to energize the webmaster to ensure the website is updated. Buff stated that Gary is accessible and would be responsive to the board’s directions about website format and content. Committee chairs need to work directly with the webmaster to ensure their items are posted.

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Monday, 31 January 05, 1130, in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1330.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary ATTENDANCE on 10 December 04:

1. Mike Buck
2. Buff Tibbetts
3. Bran McAllister
4. Vic Prawdzik
5. Curt Kirkland
6. Donna Self
7. Harry Strittmatter

November 2004
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors(BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association(Itea)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 2 November 2004 at 1530.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the September 2004 meeting were approved as written.

3. Reports: A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Checking account balance as of 31 October 2004 was $2,230+. Money market account balance as of 31 August 2004 was $15,300+. The board agreed to have the treasurer pay $48 for the annual dues on the chapter post office box at Eglin. Also, the board agreed to providing $487 as a deposit to the Emerald Coast Conference Center for the 2006 Stores Compatibility Symposium.

B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). Mike Buck reported that the chapter has $3000 in its scholarship account at ITEA National.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike reported that packages have been sent to the local high schools for the annual scholarship awards.

D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. No updates.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. Not in attendance. The September luncheon (subject was TEMPs) was successful but with low turn out (6-8 people). The October luncheon (Weapon Data Link) was successful with a great turn out and interaction. The annual NDIA/AFA/ITEA/AOC "Talk Turkey with MGen Chedister" is scheduled for 23 November at the E’Club. There will be no December luncheon. Col Bill Coutts (53rd W/CC) would like to talk to Eglin’s professional organizations (AFA/NDIA/AOC/ITEA). We have it tentatively set for January 05. Addition info is forthcoming.

F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. The MH-53 Test Team in Detachment 1 of the 46th Operations Group is our quarterly award winner.

G. Symposium Chair - Chris Nixon. Not present. The decision to cancel plans for a 2005 symposium is discussed below under Old Business.

H. Publications Chair - TBD. The chapter is still in the process of searching for a publications chair. The board discussed the possibility of providing a monthly newsletter on the ITEA-ECC website. This would include a president’s message and upcoming events.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.

§ The 46TW has expressed support for the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. The board believes that the test wing needs to take ownership and a leadership role on this symposium, with ITEA support. The board decided that, due to the time constraints involved, to cancel plans for a 2005 symposium. Instead, we will concentrate on the 46th Test Wing’s plans for a symposium in 2006. This will reflect an evolution in the vision for ITEA-TW symposiums, and would represent the first annual 46th Test Wing-sponsored symposium on T&E. The theme of this first annual symposium will be aircraft stores compatibility, and the POC is the Test Wing, not just the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office, though AFSEO will be the OPR for this first symposium. The long-term vision is an annual TW-sponsored symposium involving some aspect of T&E. The board acknowledged a need to meet with the wing commander to obtain his vision on future symposiums and to urge the TW to take ownership in the symposium process.

B. ACTION (Mike Buck): Staffing the new standing committees. STATUS: Open. § Chris Nixon has agreed to be the Symposium Chair, and we are awaiting final decision on the Publications Chair.

C. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open. § The previously recommended that Harry publicize award winners in the Eglin Eagle. Harry agreed to plan something for the future.

D. ACTION (TBD): Publicizing luncheons. STATUS: Open.

§ The board previously discussed methods used to publicize monthly luncheons. This month, the board acknowledged the need to follow up on this initiative.

E. ACTION (TBD): Displaying annual chapter awards. STATUS: Open.

§ The board had previously discussed how and where to display the brass plate that is intended for a plaque for all of our annual chapter awards. There was some question about whether the chapter even owns a perpetual plaque at all. We have the plate, but we need a plaque. One option suggested was to get a place in the 46TW section of Building 1 that capitalizes on a new, closer relationship between the TW and ITEA. The board decided to table discussions for now until we get more plates.

5. New Business. A. Bob Arnold emailed Mike Buck to notify the board that due to professional commitments he could no longer serve as President Elect. The board recognized the need to select both a new President and a President Elect during the next annual elections.

B. The board discussed the next round of annual elections in December, to serve beginning 1 January. The board agreed that the nominating committee would send out an email soliciting candidates in order to present a slate of candidates for the board to consider. Among board members, Darryl Thornton, Neil Christianson, and Mark Erickson are in their second year of their two-year terms. C. The board recommended that the chapter establish an Election Chair. The interim would be Tim Swope, but we would plan to make the position permanent in CY05. The board also suggested that we recognize Tim for his great effort in supporting our elections in the past.

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 7 December 2004 at 1530 in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1645.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary ATTENDANCE on 2 November 2004:,

1. Mike Buck
2. Buff Tibbetts
3. Bran McAllister
4. Neil Christianson
5. Betsy Thorn
6. Harry Strittmatter

October 2004
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors(BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association(Itea)

No Minutes.

September 2004
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors(BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association(Itea)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 7 September 2004 at 1530.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the August 2004 meeting were approved as written.

3. Reports:

A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Checking account balance as of 31 August 2004 was $1,480.85. Money market account balance as of 31 August 2004 was $15,323.66.

B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). Congratulations to the Emerald Coast Chapter, awarded the "Excellent Chapter Award" at ITEA's 2004 Awards Ceremony at Huntsville, AL, on 1 September 2004. Dick Olson represented the chapter and received the award. A letter from ITEA National is attached to these minutes.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. All scholarship checks have been sent to the respective colleges and universities for our award recipients.

D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Not in attendance. No updates.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. Not in attendance. This committee is doing excellent work. Donna sent an email update. The August luncheon was a big success: Greg Hutto from the 53rd TMG spoke on the topic of "Lying LARs." We had 18 people in attendance at the O'Club. Lynda Rutledge has agreed to be the speaker in September. She will give a presentation on "Network Centric Architecture." The date is still TBD, but we are shooting for the last week of September.

F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Not present. No update.

G. Symposium Chair - Chris Nixon. See notes below.

H. Publications Chair - TBD. Three candidates are in the running for this position: Andy Keith, Rob Christ, and Kevin Sura.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open. § The 46TW has expressed support for the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. Mike Buck and Buff Tibbetts met with Chris Nixon. Chris Nixon is planning to discuss the symposium with Rachel Waddell and Col Zeist to re-affirm the test wing's commitment. Rachel is the TW POC, while Chris is the ITEA POC. The proposed topic at this point is, "Challenges of Future Air Armament Testing." Mike has tentatively reserved the Emerald Coast Convention Center for 11-14 April 2005. The next major steps are test wing tasks: identify technical chairs, nail down the topic, get wing commander approval, assign session chairs, and line up briefings. The board believes that the test wing needs to take ownership and a leadership role on this symposium, with ITEA support. We are awaiting Chris Nixon's feedback. Then, we can go to ITEA National and begin setting up the exhibits.

§ The 46th Test Wing is also planning a SEEK EAGLE symposium in 2006. For now, Capt Laura Stone is the POC but is leaving the Air Force this month. No update on planning for this symposium.

B. ACTION (Mike Buck): Staffing the new standing committees. STATUS: Open.

§ We have tentatively assigned Chris Nixon as the Symposium Chair, and are awaiting final decision on the Publications Chair.

C. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open.

§ The board's understanding is that Harry still plans to publicize award winners in the Eglin Eagle.

5. New Business.

A. The board discussed the methods we use to publicize our monthly luncheons. Mostly it is done through emailings. One suggestion was to encourage members to "bring a friend" to the luncheons, who might become new or more active members.

B. The board discussed how and where to display the brass plate that is intended for a plaque for all of our annual chapter awards. There was some question about whether the chapter even owns a perpetual plaque at all. The board decided to think about the options and discuss at the next meeting.

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 5 October 2004 at 1530 in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1645.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary

August 2004
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors(BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association(Itea)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 3 August 2004 at 1530.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the July 2004 meeting were approved as written.

3. Reports:

A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Not in attendance. Checking account balance as of 31 July 2004 was $1,500.80. Money market account balance as of 31 July 2004 was $15,271.78.

B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). Congratulations to the Emerald Coast Chapter, being named a Chapter of the Year Gold Award. The award will be presented at the ITEA Symposium at Huntsville, AL, on 1 September 2004. Mike Buck will work on finding a chapter member to accept the award.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. No updates.

D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Not in attendance. No updates.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. June’s presentation at the Boathouse Landing Restaurant was on beta error in OT&E, presented by LtCol Akerson from the 53rd Wing. July’s presentation was on the new operational ground test facility, given by Jeff Brantley from the 46th Test Wing. August’s luncheon needs a speaker. The board made several recommendations to Donna about potential topics and speakers. Donna also discussed the problems with the new NCO Club as a venue, particularly their lack of small meeting rooms. In the future, the chapter will use the Officer’s Club. The only requirement is to have at least 12 attendees (the minimum charge for using their meeting rooms).

F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. The board evaluated the four nomination packages for quarterly awards. The winning entry was the Clear Skies test team from the 46th Test Wing detachment at Hanscom AFB, MA.

G. Symposium Chair - TBD. See notes below.

H. Publications Chair - TBD. See notes below.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (currently vacant): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.

§ The 46TW had expressed support for the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. Rachel Waddell is the 46TW POC. She identified three possible dates for the TW symposium, among which the 3 April 2005 looks the most promising. Buff Tibbetts is working on reserving the Emerald Coast Conference Center for that date. Rachel Waddell sent to Mike Buck a draft brochure, that summarizes the planning activities performed to date.

§ The 46th Test Wing is also planning a SEEK EAGLE symposium in 2006. For now, Capt Laura Stone is the POC. She has received the planning materials from Jim Robinson. The plan is for her to present the status of planning at the next board meeting.

B. ACTION (Mike Buck): Staffing the new standing committees. STATUS: Open.

5. New Business. The board suggested publicizing award winners in the Eglin Eagle.

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 7 September 2004 at 1530 in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1645.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary ATTENDANCE on 3 August 2004:

1. Mike Buck
2. Bran McAllister
3. Neil Christianson
4. Doug Nation
5. Harry Strittmatter
6. Darryl Thornton
7. Donna Self
8. Gene Estep

July 2004
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors(BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association(Itea)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 6 July 2004 at 1530.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the May 2004 meeting were approved as written.

3. Reports: A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Checking account balance as of 30 June 2004 was $1,639.98. Money market account balance as of 30 June 2004 was $15,309.13. We have an outstanding bill yet to pay for the June monthly luncheon. B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). No report.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Letters were sent to national for the scholarship checks, and the checks arrived today in the mail. Mike received an email asking about ITEA support for masters program. At one time, money was sent to the GERC, but the funds were not used locally and instead sent to UF Gainesville. The board discussed and concluded that the focus of this chapter’s education funds should be on local high school graduates. Mike will inform the GERC of our policy.

D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Membership is doing well. Address changes are being updated and will be sent to the Board when complete.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. Not in attendance. No report. F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. We have received four nomination packages for quarterly awards. The plan is to score them via email by 10 July.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (currently vacant): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open. § The 46TW had expressed support for the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. Plan was tentatively to target 2005 for a test-wing symposium and perhaps a SEEK EAGLE symposium in 2006. Probable location would be the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Mike Buck will discuss with Doug Nation the issue of an ITEA point of contact. Rachel Waddell is the 46TW POC. At this point, we need a theme, a date, and a place. Buff Tibbetts and Mike Buck will look at places and dates. We also need strong wing commander and vice commander endorsement, especially with a change in the vice commander. Betsy Thorn will push the issue from the government’s side. Plan is to get a meeting with the vice commander in the next few weeks.

B. ACTION (Mike Buck): Staffing the new standing committees. STATUS: New. § Since the board created two new standing committees-symposium planning and publication, the board recommended to Mike Buck that he go out to the membership soliciting interest in serving as chairs of these committees and volunteering to help out on these and the other committees. § Mike is working with the ITEA Journal to facilitate publication of articles, and will be encouraging publication by local members. We are looking for a local POC for soliciting journal articles. This effort contributes directly to chapter of the year considerations. § In addition, Mike sent out an email soliciting interest among the membership for serving as committee chairs, and several candidates have emerged. The next step is to follow up on the people who have expressed interest. The board discussed the merits of writing a job description for the committee chairs.

5. New Business. Mike Buck stated that a package has been submitted for chapter honors. Publishing is one area where our chapter is lacking. We also need to sponsor a workshop or symposium, which we are working (see open action A. above).

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 3 August at 1530 in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1630.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary ATTENDANCE on 6 July 2004:

1. Mike Buck
2. Buff Tibbetts
3. Bran McAllister
4. Neil Christianson
5. Betsy Thorn
6. Vic Prawdzik
7. Doug Nation
8. Harry Strittmatter
9. Darryl Thornton

June 2004
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors(BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association(Itea)

No Minutes

May 2004
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

April 2004
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 6 April 2004 at 1530.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the 3 February 2004 and 2 March 2004 meetings were approved.

3. Reports:

A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Checking account balance as of 31 March 2004 was $1,873.83. Money market account balance as of 31 March 2004 was $15,289.94. The chapter is now paying $20 a month for the website.

B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). Doug Nation presented a report from Mr. Arnold. Roger Barrett is replacing Dr. Dyess as the chair of the weapons integration working group at ITEA’s UCAV Symposium in Maryland. Mr. Arnold has asked our chapter to look at local and national events for opportunities to host local symposiums. National has a calendar of events on their website. Of particular note, there is an International Forum in London in July 2004. There is a national ITEA board meeting on 20 April 2004. Members should provide inputs or thoughts to Mr. Arnold. One proposal is to create a half-time position for a staff augmentee for publicity. There are also initiatives to perform an ITEA self assessment and strategic plan, and to review membership renewal.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike reviewed the nine applications received and prepared them for evaluation by the scoring panel. Applications were received only from Niceville and Choctawhatchee High Schools this year. The board was presented with the panel’s scores. The board voted in favor of granting five scholarships this year.

D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Betsy will continue to submit an updated membership database to the webmaster (Gary Drake), who will continue to update the ITEA ECC website. Members are asked to send corrections directly to Betsy.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. The program continues to be very successful. The last presentation was a talk by Greg Hutto from the 53WG on "Design of Experiments." This month, the Association of Old Crows is providing a speaker at a joint luncheon. Plans for the annual scholarship luncheon in May (date and speaker) are underway.

F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Not in attendance. Letters are being sent to test agencies to submit their quarterly award nominees. The submissions will be reviewed at the next chapter board meeting.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (Doug Nation): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open (combined with previous month’s action C).

§ Continuing from last month, the 46TW commander, Col Nolan, was supportive of the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. Plan was tentatively to target 2005 for a test-wing symposium and perhaps a SEEK EAGLE symposium in 2006. Probable location would be the Emerald Coast Conference Center. There was a meeting within SEEK EAGLE to discuss planning activities.

§ The issue was discussed extensively at this board meeting. The local chapter’s concept has been to solidify a relationship between ITEA and the 46TW, and the wing commander has been supportive of this concept, though no theme for an upcoming symposium has been identified by the wing’s Corporate Board for 2005. SEEK EAGLE is targeting 2006. Edwards is hosting a T&E Summit in November 2004 in Los Angeles. If there is no local symposium until 2006, then the local chapter has no fundraising vehicle for approximately three years. If we forge ahead with a symposium in 2005, we are a lead-time away and planning needs to begin soon. Bran McAllister and Doug Nation agreed to look at the wing’s symposium schedule, and to report back to the board next month with possible dates and themes.

§ AFSEO presented a briefing on their initial planning for a 2006 ITEA-SEEK EAGLE Aircraft Stores Compatibility Symposium. At this point, the emphasis for the symposium will be on emerging technologies, joint coordination, and the development of initiatives for improving the stores compatibility process. Thus far, planning has been focused on locating a site and tentative dates. Eight sites were evaluated in terms of their compatibility with local per diem rates, convenience, amenities, costs, and support. The board voted to choose the Emerald Coast Conference Center for a 10-14 April 2006 symposium. The board concluded that a 3-year cycle was most appropriate to maintain technical freshness and to give prospective presenters sufficient time to prepare their abstracts, research, and presentations. AFSEO will form an architect planning group with an ITEA representative.

B. ACTION (Buff Tibbetts): Establishment of standing committees. STATUS: Open.

§ The board had previously discussed the concept of additional commit tees-symposium planning (see action A above) and publication (especially liaison with national to solicit papers, and periodic email to members to encourage interest). The board had previously decided that the bylaws do not need to identify new committees. There is a need to remain flexible. The board recommended that Doug Nation head up the symposium effort and to solicit interest from the chapter members to head up other committees as the need arises. The board would like to continue to study the addition of two new committees, but tabled the action until a quorum is present.

§ The board voted to create two standing committees: publications and symposiums. The board recommended to Mike Buck that he go out to the membership soliciting interest in serving as chairs of these committees and volunteering to help out on these and the other committees. Based on the responses, we can select chairs and workers for appropriate assignments on the committees.

5. New Business. None.

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 4 May 2004 at 1530 in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1700.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary ATTENDANCE on 6 Apr 2004:

1. Mike Buck
2. Doug Nation
3. Buff Tibbetts
4. Bran McAllister
5. Darryl Thornton
6. Neil Christianson
7. Betsy Thorn
8. Vic Prawdzik
9. Gene Estep

March 2004
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 2 March 2004 at 1530.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the 3 February 2004 meeting were not approved due to the lack of a quorum present.

3. Reports:

A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Checking account balance as of 29 February 2004 was $2,397.78. Money market account balance as of 29 February 2004 was $15,282.67.

B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). Dr. Dyess has agreed to represent the chapter and chair the weapons integration working group at the UCAV Symposium in Maryland.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. We have been receiving scholarship applications. Mike will review the applications, and prepare them for scoring in the next two weeks.

D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Not in attendance. Betsy provided the membership database to Gary Drake, who loaded it onto the ITEA ECC website.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. The program continues to be very successful. The last presentation was a briefing by LtCol Vandenbosch from the 53WG on 13 February 2004 called, "Comparative Measures of Miss Distance." Next is a talk by Greg Hutto from the 53WG on "Design of Experiments."

F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Not in attendance. Letters were sent to LARCOM team from the 46th Test Wing (this quarter’s winner) and the other nominees. We were notified by national of national ITEA awards. Harry will check with the 46TW and Hurlburt to ensure we do not have any conflicts on awards.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (Doug Nation): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open (combined with previous month’s action C). Doug was not in attendance. Continuing from last month, the 46TW commander, Col Nolan, remains supportive of the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. Plan is to target 2005 for a test-wing symposium and perhaps a SEEK EAGLE symposium in 2006. Probable location would be the Emerald Coast Conference Center. There is a meeting planned for next week within SEEK EAGLE to discuss planning activities.

B. ACTION (Buff Tibbetts): Establishment of standing committees. STATUS: Open. The board discussed the concept of additional committees-symposium planning (see action A above) and publication (especially liaison with national to solicit papers, and periodic email to members to encourage interest). The board decided that the bylaws do not necessarily need to identify new committees. There is a need to remain flexible. The board recommended that Doug Nation head up the symposium effort. We also need to solicit interest from the chapter members to head up other committees as the need arises. The board would like to continue to study the addition of two new committees, but decided to table the action until a quorum is present.

C. ACTION (Board of Directors): 2005 local symposium planning. STATUS: Combined with old action C.

5. New Business. None.

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 6 April 2004 at 1530 in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1630.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary ATTENDANCE on 2 March 2004:

1. Mike Buck
2. Donna Self
3. Curt Kirkland
4. Buff Tibbetts
5. Bran McAllister
6. Darryl Thornton

February 2004
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. Call to Order. President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 3 February 2004 at 1530.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the 13 January 2004 meeting were approved.

3. Reports:

A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts (not present). Checking account balance as of 30 January 2004 was $2,397.78. Money market account balance as of 30 January 2004 was $15,275.66.

B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD).

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Scholarship applications are due to us on 1 March 2004.

E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. The program has been very successful in recent months. Jesse Borthwick’s 14 January talk on the Greenway Initiative went extremely well. The next presentation is a briefing by LtCol Vandenbosch from the 53WG on 13 February 2004 called, "Comparative Measures of Miss Distance."

F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Not in attendance. It was announced that the LARCOM team from the 46th Test Wing was this quarter’s winner.

4. Old Business. Review of open action items.

A. ACTION (Doug Nation): 46 TW support for recurring joint test and training symposium. STATUS: Open. Doug was not in attendance. Continuing from last month, Col Nolan remains supportive of the concept of a TW-sponsored symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. Plan is to target March-April 2005 for the next symposium.

B. ACTION (Buff Tibbetts): Establishment of standing committees. STATUS: Open. Buff is writing a draft concept with a description of two additional committees/symposium and publication and an update to the bylaws. He will present to the board.

C. ACTION (Board of Directors): 2005 local symposium planning. STATUS: Open. AFSEO is looking at hosting the next symposium in 2006 at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. They are in the process of working out the details and arrangements. This symposium could very easily integrate into the new concept of TW-hosted, ITEA-supported symposiums. This issue requires more senior leadership involvement and decision-making.

5. New Business. None.

6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 02 March 2004 at 1530 in Building 350, Room 283.

7. The meeting adjourned at 1630.

Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary

January 2004
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING  
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

ATTENDANCE on 13 January 2003: 1. Mike Buck
2. Buff Tibbetts
3. Debbie Clinger
4. Bran McAllister
5. Mark Erickson
6. Donna Self
7. Vic Prawdzik
8. Betsy Thorn
9. Curt Kirkland

ITEA ECC   P.O. Box 1584   Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Dr. Bill Dyess ECC President Phone: (850) 882-4667 e-mail: william.Dyess@eglin.af.mil