2005 ECC Board of Director Meeting Minutes 2005 ECC Board of Director Meeting Minutes
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November 2005
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors (BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association (ITEA)
1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Eglin AFB, FL, on Tuesday, 8 November 2005, at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the October 2005 meeting were approved.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts (not in attendance). Buff submitted his financial report electronically. Balance in the checking account as of 31 October 05 was $798.84. Balance in the money market account was $14,484.51.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold (not in attendance).
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck (not in attendance). Mike submitted his report via email. He is sending out the scholarship packages to the local high schools this month and that will start this year’s scholarship activity. He has already been contacted about the scholarship program, so he is anticipating a banner year.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn (not in attendance).
E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self (not in attendance) Donna submitted her report via email. Our next joint luncheon will be on Tuesday, 22 November, at the E-club, with General Chedister as the guest speaker. NDIA, ITEA, AFA, and AOC all agreed to subsidize the cost of the luncheon for dues paying members by $2 each. If a person is a member of more than one organization, the respective organizations will split the bill for the subsidy. Tickets are $17 for people who are not club members and not members of any organization. Tickets are $15 for club members or people who are not club members but a member of one of the four organizations. Tickets will cost $13 for people who are both club members AND a member of at least one of the four organizations. RSVPs with credit card numbers will be required in advance. A flyer with all of the details has already been sent to all ITEA members.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter (not in attendance). Harry sent out an email to the board members with nominees for the 3rd quarter ITEA Tester Award. He asked that the voters return their votes via email.
G. Symposium Chair -Chris Nixon (not in attendance). Planning for the upcoming Stores Compatibility Symposium is on track. See below.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore (not in attendance).
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope (not in attendance). Tim stated via email that he plans to send the ECC president ballot samples and instructions electronically.
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
-- The board had agreed in principle to a 2007 Test and Training Symposium, sponsored by the ITEA chapter, that will be part of the annual range users conference. Dale Bridges reiterated that he had discussed the plan and planned to energize with the range squadron commander, LtCol Scritchfield. Discussions are ongoing.
B. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
-- The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members. The board previously decided to delay a decision on this until the early fall. Dale Bridges agreed to re-energize the planning process.
C. ACTION (Chris Nixon): AFSEO Stores Compatibility Symposium. STATUS: Open.
-- We have received more than 40 abstracts and key VIP speakers have been identified. We started work on the Draft Program Brochure. We have delayed submission of the draft budget until the symposium program is finalized. Chris is requesting $538.00 for production of ’06 Symposium posters to be displayed at various conferences and symposiums occurring before the Stores Compatibility Symposium in April ’06. The ECC treasurer (Buff Tibbetts) concurs with the request.
D. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Annual T&E Forum Sponsorship. STATUS: Open.
-- The ECC sponsored the Eglin T&E Forum, jointly with the 46TW, in the Rescue Auditorium on 12 October. The board continues to discuss the initiative to make this an annual event. The board has discussed that if this event will become annual event, it needs to be coordinated with 46TW/XPX.
5. New Business.
A. ACTION (Board): T&E Forum Lessons and Action Items. STATUS: Closed.
-- The board received a small number of lessons learned and action items from the 12 October T&E Forum. There were no lessons of significance.
6. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, 13 December 2005 at 1130 in Building 260.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITEA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 8 November 2005: October 2005
1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Eglin AFB, FL, on 11 October 05 at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the September 2005 meeting were approved.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts (not in attendance). The board noted that the chapter had received a check for our annual membership rebate.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold (not in attendance).
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike noted that activities are quiet at this time. Next month the scholarship process resumes with the distribution of the packages to local high schools.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Betsy initiated a discussion about granting free memberships. The board noted that we do provide memberships to our quarterly award winners.
E. Programs Chair - Donna Self. November will be the annual “Talk Turkey” briefing by MGen Chedister. January 06 will tentatively be Ms. Judy Stokely.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Letters were provided to Dr. Dyess for signature, and will be forwarded to the award winners. Plaques for the last award winners were sent out.
G. Symposium Chair -Chris Nixon. Planning for the upcoming Stores Compatibility Symposium is on track. See below.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. Flo noted that she was waiting on suggestions for an article in the ITEA Journal.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope. Tim noted that elections are approaching. He suggested an email letter from Dr. Dyess soliciting candidates. At one of the next meetings, we will need bios from the candidates in order to build the election slate.
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
-- The board had previously discussed a test and training workshop for later this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a TW-ITEA test and training symposium in 2007. The board agrees in principle to a 2007 Test and Training Symposium, sponsored by the ITEA chapter, that will be part of the annual range users conference. Dale Bridges reiterated that he had discussed the plan with the range squadron commander, LtCol Scritchfield. Dale will re-energize with LtCol Scritchfield.
B. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
-- The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members. The board previously decided to delay a decision on this until the early fall. Dale Bridges agreed to re-energize the planning process.
C. ACTION (Chris Nixon): AFSEO Stores Compatibility Symposium. STATUS: Open.
-- The monthly planning meeting is scheduled for today. ITEA National is waiting on a draft budget. Gen Carlson (AFMC/CC) is tentatively on the agenda.
D. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Annual T&E Forum Sponsorship. STATUS: Open
-- The board had agreed to sponsor the Eglin T&E Forum, jointly with the 46TW, that was originally scheduled for 30 August, but postponed due to Hurricane Katrina. The forum will take place in the Rescue Auditorium on 12 October. Chris noted that if this event will become annual event, it needs to be coordinated with 46TW/XPX.
-- As of today, 137 attendees are registered. We will need to set up a sign-in desk with duplicate attendee rosters. Because the event is advertised through A3, it would be prudent to ensure that the max attendee number allow for a small pad to accommodate overflow. Dr. Dyess stated that Kathi Steward will pull the rosters. XPX will provide coffee and coffee makers. Tybrin will provide water bottles. We will use place cards to reserve seats for any DV attendees. Betsy Thorn and Curt Kirkland will obtain reserved parking signs and cones. Other action items were discussed in several planning meetings that have taken place over the past couple of weeks.
5. New Business. None.
6. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, 8 November 2005 at 1130 in Building 260.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITEA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 11 October 2005: September 2005
1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Eglin AFB, FL, on 6 September 05 at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the August 2005 meeting were approved with one correction (deletion of a reference to an October awards luncheon).
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. The checking account balance as of 31 August 05 was $880.11; the money market account balance was $14,454.52. Buff noted that we expect a surge in revenue from the upcoming Stores Compatibility Symposium.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold (not in attendance). Dr. Dyess noted that national is seeking chapters’ quarterly reports.
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike noted that activities are quiet at this time, until October when the scholarship process resumes. Also, we are in arrears with national in our scholarship account, and expect to get well after the upcoming symposium.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn (not in attendance).
E. Programs Chairs - Donna Self. Donna reported that September will be a joint luncheon with AFA, NDIA, and AOC. The speaker will be Col Crowder, 505CCW/CV, on effects based targeting. This will be the week of 19 September, and ITEA will MC the event. November will be the annual “Talk Turkey” briefing by MGen Chedister. January 06 will tentatively be Ms. Judy Stokely.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Harry conducted a vote for the next quarterly award. There was an additional nomination, and a re-vote was conducted. The winner was Det 2 of the 28th Test Squadron.
G. Symposium Chair -Chris Nixon (not in attendance).
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. The board suggested a T&E theme for an upcoming ITEA Journal edition, and recommended that the T&E wing commanders submit articles.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope (not in attendance). The board discussed the need to begin thinking about elections in the next couple of months.
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
-- No updates during this board meeting. The board had previously discussed a test and training workshop for later this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a TW-ITEA test and training symposium in 2007. The board had agreed to sponsor the Eglin T&E Forum that was originally scheduled for August, but was postponed due to a hurricane threat.
B. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
-- No update. The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members. The board previously decided to delay a decision on this until the early fall.
C. ACTION (Chris Nixon): AFSEO Stores Compatibility Symposium. STATUS: Open.
-- No update.
5. New Business.
A. ITEA Chapter sponsorship of the annual Test and Evaluation Forum. Since the last meeting, the chapter agreed to sponsor the T&E Forum, jointly with the 46TW. The event was scheduled for 30 Aug, but was postponed (date TBD) due to Hurricane Katrina. The board discussed the need to advertise the event in all the appropriate locations. The board also concluded that the date should be chosen when the gasoline crisis is over. Shawn Goodrich will look into scheduling the Eglin Conference Center in mid-October or later. We will notify the forum speakers, but not finalize or advertise until we have a better feel for gasoline situation.
B. Invitation from national for chapters to host the 2007 Annual International Symposium (see attached series of emails). Bran McAllister will notify national that we lack a facility large enough or sufficient accommodations to handle a national symposium. Action closed.
C. Date and time of the monthly board meeting (conflict with NDIA). The board decided to change the standard meeting to the second Tuesday of the month, beginning in October. Action closed.
6. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, 11 October at 1130 in Building 260.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITEA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 6 September 05: August 2005
1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Main Conference Room, Eglin AFB, FL, on 2 August 05 at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the July 2005 meeting were approved as written.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. The checking account balance as of 31 July 05 was $937.06; the money market account balance was $14,427.82.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold (not in attendance).
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck (not in attendance). Buff Tibbetts reported for Mike that the checks from national for the scholarships were received, and checks were sent to the respective colleges.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn (not in attendance).
E. Programs Chairs - Donna Self. Donna reported a good turnout for the last luncheon (combined event with AFA). The August luncheon was yet to be decided, pending Chris Nixon’s review of the Eglin DV list. September and October will feature joint luncheons with AFA. September’s speaker will be Col Crowder, 505CCW/CV, on effects based operations. This will be the week of 19 September, and ITEA will MC the event. October will be an awards luncheon. November will be the annual "Talk Turkey" briefing by MGen Chedister. January 06 will tentatively be Ms. Judy Stokely.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Harry conducted a vote for the next quarterly award. There were four nominees and the board selected one winner. However, there is one nomination yet to be received, and the voting will be finalized when that nomination is received and considered.
G. Symposium Chair -Chris Nixon. Chris updated the board on symposium activities. Details provided below under Old Business.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. Dr. Dyess suggested sending in the good efforts of the chapter to the ITEA Journal. Vic Prawdzik also suggested pushing Stores Compatibility as a theme for the journal.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope (not in attendance).
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
-- The board continued to discuss a test and training workshop for later this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a TW-ITEA test and training symposium in 2007. No action has been taken, pending guidance from the wing leadership. Dr. Dyess had previously agreed to speak to Col Zeis. Dr. Dyess mentioned that he had discussed with Dale Bridges and Bob Stovall the possibility of the chapter facilitating a local Directed Energy conference.
B. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
-- The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members. The board previously decided to delay a decision on this until the early fall.
C. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter, Chris Nixon): Awards. STATUS: Closed.
-- The board discussed the chapter’s test team award. Chris Nixon researched our geographical limits. The word from national was that we can operate throughout Florida, and essentially set our own geographical limits for chapter activities. Dr. Dyess stated that a criterion should be practical driving distance. With respect to awards, the board agreed to include Tyndall, since they have work associated with our chapter. For scholarships, the board decided that only local schools that feed Eglin AFB, within the counties of Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton, would be eligible.
D. ACTION (Chris Nixon): AFSEO Stores Compatibility Symposium. STATUS: Open.
-- Chris noted that Bob Arnold had secured speakers for the symposium, including a Lockheed-Martin representative to discuss F-35, MGen Chedister, and Gen Carlson. Chris also met with AFSEO regarding the symposium program. A process is underway to fine-tune the tutorials and topics. The planners are also re-looking at refreshments and meals.
E. ACTION (Bran McAllister): Chapter Award. STATUS: Closed.
-- Bran completed and submitted the form.
5. New Business. None.
6. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, 6 September at 1130 in Building 260.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITEA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 2 August 05: July 2005
1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Main Conference Room, Eglin AFB, FL, on 19 July 05 at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the June 2005 meeting were approved as written.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. The checking account balance as of 31 May 05 was $957.01; the money market account balance was $14,427.82. The board approved and Buff transferred $1000 on 8 June from the money market account to the checking account.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold (not in attendance). Chris Nixon reported for Bob that national is soliciting from the membership themes for future editions of the journal plus a cover picture from Eglin AFB. The national quarterly board meeting noted the need for the chapters to keep up with their quarterly reports to the regional vice presidents.
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck (not in attendance). Buff Tibbetts reported for Mike that the chapter is awaiting checks from national for the scholarships. National has agreed to float the chapter the $5000 based on a projection of revenues from next year’s symposium.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Betsy noted that our planned membership mixer will likely be postponed until the early fall pending some decisions on organizations and facilities. Membership lists will be forwarded to the program chairpersons.
E. Programs Chairs - Donna Self. The June luncheon featured Ginger Mullins discussing the AMDMS program. Unfortunately, the luncheon had a relatively low turnout. Donna reminded the board of the O’Club’s requirement for 15 attendees in order to reserve a room. July’s luncheon is a joint session with AFA and AOC, featuring a speaker (TBD) from the 46TW. August is in planning. The board discussed ideas to generate greater attendance at these luncheons. One suggestion is more joint meetings with the other professional associations on base. The board also discussed the opportunity for using upcoming visits by DVs or local government officials. Chris Nixon agreed to review the DV list.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Harry informed the board that he had sent out a call for nominations for our next quarterly award, but had received an underwhelming response. He had already extended the deadline for the hurricane. Board members stated that some organizations had simply not yet held their own selections yet, and that nominations were likely to be submitted by the 30th.
G. Symposium Chair -Chris Nixon. Chris updated the board on symposium activities. Details provided below under Old Business.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. Flo had the names of our scholarship winners, and planned to have them published in the local newspapers. The board discussed the revitalization of the chapter newsletter. No one could find a copy of an old newsletter. The board members noted that they would like to see photos of testing (if approved by PA). The purpose of the newsletter would be to communicate with local members about such topics as the next meeting, notes from the chapter president, and upcoming functions. The board recommended that the newsletter be published quarterly. One additional benefit to the newsletter was that it would drive the chapter into more planning for the next quarter events. The board recommended that we publish a special edition of the newsletter to kick start the program.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope (not in attendance). Nothing to report.
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
-- The board continued to discuss a test and training workshop for later this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a TW-ITEA test and training symposium in 2007. No action has been taken, pending guidance from the wing leadership. Dr. Dyess agreed to speak to Col Zeis. Dr. Dyess noted that the wing may be able to use ITEA as a host and facilitator for various wing activities and meetings. Buff Tibbetts noted that the action item was to devise a framework for future symposium planning. The concept would be a SEEK EAGLE symposium every three years, and other test and training symposiums in the off years on a rotational basis among the wing 2-letter organizations. Each of the 2-letter organizations would come up with some theme of interest to them to showcase in a workshop or symposium. These themes would be related to test and evaluation. The benefits of this concept would be greater exposure of the wing, information sharing, showcasing test and evaluation, and bringing in outside ideas.
B. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Closed.
-- Harry will contact Gary Drake about getting pictures and write-ups on the website for our quarterly awards.
C. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
-- The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members. The board discussed having the event at the new C4I/46TS facility. However, we will delay a decision on this until the early fall.
D. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter, Chris Nixon): Awards. STATUS: Open.
-- The board discussed the chapter’s test team award. Chris Nixon is continuing to research our geographical limits.
E. ACTION (Chris Nixon): AFSEO Stores Compatibility Symposium. STATUS: Open.
-- Chris noted that a draft budget for the symposium has been submitted to national.
5. New Business.
A. ACTION (Bran McAllister): Chapter Award. STATUS: Open.
-- Bran will complete the form and submit by the end of the week.
B. ACTION (Bran McAllister ): . STATUS: Closed.
-- The board received a thank you note from William Minor, one of the chapter’s scholarship recipients.
6. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, 2 August 2005 at 1130 in Building 260.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 19 July 05: June 2005 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the May 2005 meeting were approved as written.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. The checking account balance as of 31 May 05 was $149.58; the money market account balance was $15,415.25. The board approved for Buff to transfer funds from the money market account to the checking account as needed when new bills arrive.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold (not in attendance). No report this month.
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. ITEA held its annual scholarship luncheon last week. The next steps are to notify national of the scholarships the chapter awarded, obtain college information from the recipients, and receive the checks from national.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn (not in attendance). No report this month.
E. Programs Chairs - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. The scholarship luncheon was held on 18 May at LaBamba’s Restaurant in Niceville. We are looking for a speaker for the June luncheon. The chapter will co-sponsor a luncheon event with AFA and NDIA on 20 July at the Officers Club. The guest speaker will be Col Joe Zeis the new 46TW commander.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Harry notified the board that we will be using a new vendor for our awards, Bay Area Awards.
G. Symposium Chair -Chris Nixon. Chris updated the board on symposium activities. Details provided below under Old Business.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore (not in attendance). The board discussed the need to improve getting the word out about chapter activities, including publicizing monthly luncheons. The board also discussed revitalizing the chapter newsletter, suggesting the possibility of sending it out via email. The board discussed the value we need to advertise about joining ITEA and participating in chapter activities. These involve the purpose of the organization to teach and to facilitate activities within the T&E community to enhance the mission of Eglin AFB, involvement in the community, and public outreach.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope. Will take an early look at the next election cycle and advertise in late summer or early fall.
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
- The board approved splitting this action item into two separate actions. This item will cover local symposium planning, while an action under new business will cover ongoing activities relating to the 2006 AFSEO Stores Compatibility Symposium.
- The board is continuing to discuss the issue of a test and training workshop for later this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a TW-ITEA test and training symposium in 2007. There is a mutual benefit to our involvement in local workshops and meetings. They provide an opportunity for ITEA to help out with the administration of an official event, giving us credit for our annual chapter performance while simultaneously facilitating T&E activities at Eglin, helping out local organizations with their T&E planning activities, handling funding challenges for meetings (such as EWSR) that government organizations cannot handle, and essentially providing whatever makes sense for the sponsoring organization. Local workshops do not require much national involvement, but we can take advantage of some of the benefits of the entire ITEA organization such as mailing lists.
B. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open.
- Harry will contact Gary Drake about getting pictures and write-ups on the website for our quarterly awards. The board also discussed the intent to have an ITEA member in attendance when the units present the awards.
C. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
- The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members ("bring a friend"). The board discussed having the event at the new C4I/46TS facility, with a tour, food, and refreshments. Dale updated the board on the status of the 46TS’s ongoing move into the new facility. It appears that August may be the most likely for a mixer at the squadron. Dale will look into a date.
5. New Business.
A. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter, Chris Nixon): Awards. STATUS: Open.
- The board discussed the chapter’s test team award. A question that arose was a request to support Tyndall-based, 53rd Wing awards is this part of the Emerald Coast and, therefore, covered by this chapter? Is Tyndall part of this chapter’s district? The board concluded that the candidates for team awards should be on the Emerald Coast. However, the board would like to see the demographics of our membership. The board is interested in learning how national assigns a new member to a chapter. Chris Nixon stated he would investigate our geographical limits.
B. ACTION (Chris Nixon): AFSEO Stores Compatibility Symposium. STATUS: Open.
- Chris stated that the organizers sent in a call for papers to the printer to produce 500 hardcopies for handing out. The announcement will be in the next ITEA Journal. Organizers will be working on the budget. Chris inquired what we have charged in the past for break sponsors ($500). Rooms have been blocked in local hotels.
6. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, 12 July 2005 at 1130 in Building 260.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 7 June 05: May 2005 1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Main Conference Room, Eglin AFB, FL, on 3 May 05 at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the April 2005 meeting were approved as written.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts (not in attendance). Mike Buck briefed the report. The checking account balance as of 30 April 05 was $169.53; the money market account balance was $15,402.58. The board agreed that we need to transfer funds from the money market account to the checking account as needed to meet expenses.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold (not in attendance). No report this month.
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike discussed the four ITEA chapter scholarship presentations at Niceville High School. The chapter received a certificate of appreciation from the school for our support of Niceville High School’s 2005 Senior Awards Night. The next steps for the scholarships are to obtain the information regarding the schools the scholarship recipients will attend, receive funds from national, then send checks to the colleges.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn (not in attendance). No report this month.
E. Programs Chairs - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. The scholarship luncheon will be on 18 May at LaBamba’s Restaurant in Niceville. Superintendent Gaetz will be the guest speaker. The chapter will also sponsor a luncheon event with AFA and NDIA on 20 July at the Officers Club. The guest speaker will be Col Joe Zeis the new 46TW commander.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter (not in attendance). The chapter received three nominations for our quarterly test award. The board voted and selected Capt Scott Bagnell of the 605TES as the winner for his work on TBMCS.
G. Symposium Chair -Chris Nixon. Chris updated the board on 2006 Stores Compatibility Symposium activities. The AFSEO points of contact are Julie Parish and Sam Revill. Chris is meeting monthly with the POCs. Chris recently visited the Convention Center. He sent a contract to national for signature. Chris raised the question about who has the authority to decide on the symposium details (the ITEA chapter or AFSEO). The consensus is that we tend to negotiate the details jointly. The issue revolves around the goals of the symposium, and the board concluded that there were two: conduct a worthwhile symposium and raise funds for the local chapter. One of the ways we raise funds is to sell sponsorships for breaks and the continental breakfast. However, there are tradeoffs in the goals: conducting a nice symposium that costs more versus maximizing net revenue. Once the details have been negotiated, the chapter submits a budget to national which includes all the details provided by the Convention Center. This should be done in June. The board also discussed the need for volunteers, and decided to hold off a call pending AFSEO firming up the program, exhibits, rooms, and activities.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. Flo has the names of the scholarship winners and plans to publicize them in the Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach newspapers. Flo also requested some clarification of the intent of this position (membership, publication of papers, advertising). The board discussed the issue concluding that the position is intended to address several functions. One is to help get papers published. During symposiums, we should scrutinize the presentations for worthwhile papers for public release. We also discussed providing some recognition at our sponsored symposiums for good presentations. The board noted that the ITEA Journal is published with monthly themes. The challenge is that the papers are peer reviewed and refereed. The board also noted that one of the chapter award criteria is publication by any chapter member. Therefore, we need to continue to encourage our membership to publish. Another function of this position is to publicize quarterly awards and scholarships in the local and base newspapers. In addition, we need to advertise chapter functions in the Eglin Eagle, such as luncheons. Finally, this position is intended to encourage membership growth in the chapter.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope (not in attendance).
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
- The board is continuing to discuss the issue of a workshop for test and training to be conducted later this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a TW-ITEA symposium in 2007. The 2005 workshop would need to occur prior to planning activities of the combatant commands. Bill Dyess agreed to discuss the issue with the TW commander and vice commander. Dale Bridges was looking for an opportunity to discuss the concept with Col Plumb, LtCol Scritchfield, and the local the training and test planners in the joint range squadron. With the establishment of the DTRMC and new funding guidelines for the MRTFB, there is a built-in topic for a workshop or symposium: the use of the ranges, policies, and funding for test and training experimentation. A workshop appears to be the most appropriate vehicle, but would need to be properly scoped and focused. The timing might be perfect for the test and training range planning process (budgets and timing) sometime this fall.
- Dale Bridges relayed that LtCol Scritchfield has expressed interest in this concept for a test and training workshop, concluding that it would be beneficial in his long-range scheduling process. He envisions that the workshop would include representatives from the fleet, the training community, and the combatant commands. The workshop would be a one-time meeting in the fall to discuss Eglin as a potential training site. The primary issues are cost. Rates should fall in FY06 and costing guidelines have been sent to the wing. A fleet workup is tentatively planned for February 06, and many potential users are waiting to see how that works out.
- Dale also mentioned that the 46TW is conducting Programming Engineer training on Thursday, 5 May, 0900, at the 40th FLTS focused on cost estimating, statements of capability, test funding, and other related issues that are pertinent to the test and training workshop.
- The board is still in favor of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. The chapter had originally proposed a 2007 Test and Training Symposium.
B. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open.
- Harry agreed to post the quarterly winners on the chapter’s website.
C. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
- The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members ("bring a friend"). A mixer would count toward our requirement for 12 annual activities. The board discussed having the event at the new C4I/46TS facility, with a tour, food, and refreshments. Dale agreed to discuss this proposal with Maj Plaks. We would also need Flo Moore to help with publicity. Dale mentioned that the new 46TS facility is still not occupied. Once the move has been completed and the dust settles, we can plan some kind of an event. Once this has happened, we can settle on a date and get the word out. We will plan to discuss this at the next board meeting. Dale asked if the chapter had a display or a booth? No one recollected that we had one. We do have a banner and we could also rent a small tent for outside the new squadron building for our mixer event to help publicize the chapter.
5. New Business. None.
6. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, 5 July 2005 at 1130 in Building 260.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 3 May 05: April 2005 1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Main Conference Room, Eglin AFB, FL, on 5 April 05 at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the March 2005 meeting were approved as written.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Not in attendance. Mike Buck presented the treasurer’s report. The chapter checking account balance on 31 March 2005 was $189.48. The Money Market Account balance was $15,389.50. The board decided to direct the treasurer to move money from the Money Market Account to the checking account to cover projected expenses.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Bob will ensure that the chapter receives minutes from meetings at national. Several issues were brought up at the most recent meeting: (1) Financial issues. Bob indicated that there has been considerable discussion about encouraging the chapters to sponsor symposiums, as the best source of fund-raising for scholarships and other community events. (2) There was discussion about chapters conducting independent events without national sponsorship; in these cases, national is less likely to provide the chapters money for scholarships. (3) National is looking closely at how to run workshops efficiently with minimal risk. Our chapter has looked at the option of a workshop, but we have always conducted our workshops and symposiums with national sponsorship.
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike reported that we had 11 applications for an ITEA scholarship. Our scoring committed reviewed the submissions, and Mike provided the board with their results. Last year we provided five $1000 scholarships, and the year before six. The board discussed the scores and our options. This year, based on the scores, the board voted to grant five $1000 scholarships. The board also discussed the process. The board decided to look at the option of obtaining consensus among the evaluation committee next year. The board also discussed the need to get the word out to parents about the availability of ITEA scholarships. Mike stated that he would work with the Publications Chair (Flo Moore) to publicize this year’s scholarships in the base and local newspapers. Mike will also write letters and work with the Programs Co-Chairs to set up a scholarship luncheon.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Not present. No report.
E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. Not present. The April ITEA Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, 29 April starting at 1100 with the speaker at 1130 at the Eglin Officers Club, Party Room number 1. The speaker will be Audrea Feist, AAC/XR, and the presentation is entitled "Universal Armament Interface." The scholarship luncheon will be 18 May at LaBamba’s of Niceville.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Not in attendance. No report.
G. Symposium Chair - Chris Nixon. See report under old business below.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. Not in attendance. Flo will publicize scholarships in the base and local newspapers, as well as posting the winners on the chapter’s website.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope. Not present. No report.
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
- Chris met with AFSEO two weeks ago. A draft call for papers is in local coordination, after which it will be sent to national. Chris queried the board about sending out a call for volunteers. The board recommended two actions: send out an email call for volunteers, and conduct personal recruiting efforts for the key positions. Bob Arnold mentioned that we have developed lessons learned from past symposiums. One lesson was to follow up initial coordination with monthly meetings. Also, we are coming up on the 40th anniversary of the stores compatibility symposium. Many 46TW commanders have been involved over the years and might be willing to come and provide reflections about the stores compatibility process as it has evolved over the years.
- The board also discussed the issue of a workshop for test and training to be conducted later this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a TW-ITEA symposium in 2007. The 2005 workshop would need to occur prior to planning activities of the combatant commands. Bill Dyess agreed to discuss the issue with the TW commander and vice commander. Dale Bridges is still looking for an opportunity to discuss the concept with Col Plumb, LtCol Scritchfield, and the local the training and test planners in the joint range squadron. With the establishment of the DTRMC and new funding guidelines for the MRTFB, there is a built-in topic for a workshop or symposium: the use of the ranges, policies, and funding for test and training experimentation. A workshop appears to be the most appropriate vehicle, but would need to be properly scoped and focused. The timing might be perfect for the test and training range planning process (budgets and timing) sometime this fall.
- The board is still in favor of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. The chapter has proposed a 2007 Test and Training Symposium.
- Bob Arnold mentioned the planning activities for Air Force T&E Symposium in Nashville, TN, in December. This is the follow-up to last year’s AIAA DT&E Symposium.
B. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open.
- Harry agreed to post the quarterly winners on the chapter’s website.
C. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
- The board is still looking at a membership mixer to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members ("bring a friend"). A mixer would count toward our requirement for 12 annual activities. The board discussed having the event at the new C4I/46TS facility, with a tour, food, and refreshments. Dale agreed to discuss this proposal with Maj Plaks. We would also need Flo Moore to help with publicity. The board decided to look at a date following the 1 June ribbon cutting at the 46TS.
5. New Business. None.
6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 3 May 05, in Building 260, Personnel Conference Room.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 5 April 05: March 2005 1. Call to Order. President Bill Dyess called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 260, Personnel Conference Room, Eglin AFB, FL, on 1 March 05 at 1130.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the February 2005 meeting were approved as written.
3. Reports:
A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Bank statements had not yet been received. Buff provided an estimate of the interest on our accounts, and an accounting of our expenditures. These included $19.95 for website maintenance and $1,000 in support of the Okaloosa county Science Fair. As a reminder, the board had decided to split the cost of trophies with the Association of Old Crows, up to a maximum of $1,000. The final total bill was $2,200. The board also discussed the option of moving the funds currently in a money market fund to a higher paying certificate of deposit. The board decided that the minimal increased earnings did not justify the loss of flexibility, and decided to leave the funds where they are.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). No update.
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Not in attendance. Mike reported in absentia that scholarship packages were due today. He was proceeding with plans to organize the independent review committee, and will provide the results to the board at our next meeting.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. The new membership lists have been distributed. These will be updated monthly.
E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. Col Joe Zeis, 46TW/CV, is scheduled to speak 16 March on Directed Energy activities..
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Not in attendance. No report.
G. Symposium Chair - Chris Nixon. Chris met with AFSEO to finalize roles and responsibilities for the next Stores Compatibility Symposium. The essential content-related issues for the symposium will be settled by 1 April. A technical chair has not yet been selected. There is another planning meeting today (1 March). Chris is in the process of putting together a team to handle the various responsibilities and to coordinate all aspects of the symposium. In addition, the board discussed the ability of the chapter to sponsor events without national involvement, registration, or advertising. There are tradeoffs—national has an established process for events. However, a workshop (instead of a symposium) would not required much of that process (such as the call for papers). Another role national plays is deconflicting schedules. The board concluded that in most cases, it probably makes sense to use national.
H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. Not in attendance.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope. All activities related to chapter elections were accomplished.
4. Old Business. Review of open action items.
A. ACTION (Chris Nixon): Local symposium planning. STATUS: Open.
- The 46TW has previously expressed support for the concept of a recurring, TW-sponsored joint test and training symposium and an ongoing relationship with ITEA. The chapter had proposed the idea for a 2007 Test and Training Symposium with 46TW sponsorship and ITEA support. The question was raised whether we can handle our financial plans without another symposium in 2004 or 2005. With that in mind, the board discussed the basic issue—what are we trying to accomplish? The board had a lengthy discussion about putting together some kind of forum within the next year (prior to the 2006 Aircraft Stores Compatibility Symposium). In the past, the chapter organized an annual symposium with a theme related to Eglin. This was challenging, so approximately five or six years ago the chapter decided to go with an AFSEO-sponsored symposium every two years. Much has changed over the past few years. Today, the 46TW is working on fitting large-scale joint training exercises plus C4I exercises/testing plus other activities into the business of the wing. This provides many potential topics for symposiums. However, it is challenging for the chapter to organize a symposium by itself. A better process would be to share the work (following the AFSEO model)—hence the proposal to form a partnership between the ITEA chapter and the TW. Before committing to the concept, the TW commander is interested in knowing the expense and level of effort that a symposium entails. This effort is substantial and we have yet to get the commander to buy in to the concept of a partnered ITEA-TW annual symposium. There are several obvious themes that would attract attendees (especially test and training issues). Perhaps the best option would be to organize a workshop this year, followed by the AFSEO symposium in 2006 and a full-blown test and training, TW-ITEA symposium in 2007. The 2005 workshop would need to occur prior to planning activities of the combatant commands in order to capitalize on the planning and potential payoffs of each. Bill Dyess agreed to discuss the issue with the TW commander and vice commander. Dale Bridges agreed to discuss the concept with the training planners in the joint range squadron and group leadership. At some point, we would attempt to write a MOA/MOU and obtain national buy-in to our plan.
B. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open.
- Harry agreed to post the quarterly winners on the chapter’s website.
5. New Business.
A. ACTION (Betsy Thorn, Donna Self, Dale Bridges): Membership Mixer. STATUS: Open.
- The board discussed organizing a membership mixer. The objectives would be to show appreciation for our current members and to attract new members ("bring a friend"). A mixer would count toward our requirement for 12 annual activities. It was suggested that we plan it during lunch or right after work at the CE pavilion. Another suggestion was a golf tournament. Betsy and Donna agreed to get together to formulate a plan. Another suggestion was to have an event at the new C4I/46TS facility, with a tour, food, and refreshments. Dale agreed to discuss this proposal with Maj Plaks. We would also need Flo Moore to help with publicity. The board decided to table the discussion of a golf tournament until the next meeting pending the resolution of the proposal for a workshop.
6. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 5 April 05, in Building 260, Main Conference Room.
7. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 1 March 05:
1. Bill Dyess
2. Dale Bridges
3. Bran McAllister
4. Vic Prawdzik
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors (BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Dale Bridges
3. Mike Buck
4. Bran McAllister
5. Vic Prawdzik
6. Shawn Goodrich
7. Chris Snider
8. Betsy Thorn
9. Donna Self
10. Harry Strittmatter
11. Chris Nixon
12. Flo Moore
13. Tim Swope
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors (BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Bran McAllister
3. Buff Tibbetts
4. Vic Prawdzik
5. Shawn Goodrich
6. Donna Self
7. Harry Strittmatter
8. Flo Moore
9. Mike Buck
10. Kevin Sura
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors (BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Bran McAllister
3. Buff Tibbetts
4. Chris Nixon
5. Vic Prawdzik
6. Shawn Goodrich
7. Donna Self
8. Harry Strittmatter
9. Flo Moore
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors (BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Bran McAllister
3. Buff Tibbetts
4. Betsy Thorn
5. Chris Nixon
6. Vic Prawdzik
7. Shawn Goodrich
8. Kevin Sura
9. Donna Self
10. Harry Strittmatter
11. Flo Moore
Minutes Of The Board Of Directors (BOD) Meeting
Emerald Coast Chapter (ECC)
International Test And Evaluation Association (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Dale Bridges
3. Mike Buck
4. Bran McAllister
5. Buff Tibbetts
6. Chris Nixon
7. Vic Prawdzik
8. Shawn Goodrich
9. Chris Snider
10. Donna Self
11. Gene Estep
12. Harry Strittmatter
13. Tim Swope
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Dale Bridges
3. Mike Buck
4. Bran McAllister
5. Kevin Sura
6. Chris Nixon
7. Vic Prawdzik
8. Shawn Goodrich
9. Chris Snider
10. Curt Kirkland
11. Donna Self
12. Flo Moore
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Dale Bridges
3. Mike Buck
4. Bran McAllister
5. Bob Arnold
6. Kevin Sura
7. Chris Nixon
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)
1. Bill Dyess
2. Dale Bridges
3. Buff Tibbetts
4. Bran McAllister
5. Betsy Thorn
6. Donna Self
7. Gene Estep
8. Shawn Goodrich
9. Kevin Sura
10. Chris Nixon
11. Tim Swope
February 2005
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)
1. Call to Order. Outgoing President Mike Buck called to order the Executive Committee meeting in Building 350 Room 283, Eglin AFB, FL, on 31 January 05 at 1130.
2. New Officers: The first order of business was to install new officers: President, Bill Dyess; President-Elect, Dale Bridges; new Directors, Shawn Goodrich, Kevin Sura, and Chris Snider.
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes of the December 2004 meeting were approved as written.
4. Reports: A. Treasurer - Buff Tibbetts. Buff provided both a monthly and an annual report on the financial status of the chapter. Checking account balance as of 31 January 05 was $1,577.40. The chapter paid $467.50 to the Emerald Coast Conference Center for the next ITEA symposium, and $19.95 to maintain our website. Money market account balance as of 31 January was $15,370.57. The board also discussed the tax issues relating to chapter operations and concluded that no reporting is required since our budget does not exceed the IRS threshold.
B. National Notes - Bob Arnold. Not in attendance (special assignment to OSD). We received his report verbally. Bob attended the most recent national meeting. One significant issue that was discussed was an increase in fees for symposiums, on the order of 5%. The issue has not yet been settled.
C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike reported last meeting that packages were sent to the local high schools for the annual scholarship awards. We have received one scholarship package thus far. The board then reviewed the process for selecting our scholarship winners. In summary, we award $1000 scholarships based on merit, the number varying depending on the quality of the submissions. Last year we awarded five scholarships. The submissions are scored by an independent panel. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the college. The funds are generated through symposiums, maintained at national, and provided to the chapter based on an account that we build up at national.
D. Membership Chair - Betsy Thorn. Betsy will begin polling national on a monthly basis, and then send out updates to the board.
E. Programs Chair - Curt Kirkland and Donna Self. Col Bill Coutts (53rd W/CC) is scheduled to speak on Thursday, 3 February 05 at a combined AOC/ITEA/AFA/NDIA luncheon at the Officers Club at 1100. AFA is organizing this luncheon.
F. Awards Chair - Harry Strittmatter. Not in attendance. The 86FWS is this quarter’s award winner. The plaque is in the process of being made. Winners will be posted on the chapter website. Awards are generally presented at the unit’s commander’s call.
G. Symposium Chair - Chris Nixon. Chris reported that he has been in the process of defining the role of this position. He has met regularly with the SEEK EAGLE office (AFSEO) who is organizing the 2006 Aircraft Stores Compatibility Symposium. This will be the first of the new series of 46TW-sponsored symposiums. AFSEO needs help in four areas for this symposium: (a) finances (Buff Tibbetts), (b) exhibits for the symposium, (c) event coordination (food, social, etc.), and (d) proceedings. H. Publications Chair - Flo Moore. Not in attendance.
I. Election Chair - Tim Swope. Tim conducted the elections successfully, and the board offered their thanks for a superb effort. There was good participation and an outstanding slate of new officers was selected.
5. 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 chapter has proposed the idea for a 2007 Test and Training Symposium with 46TW sponsorship and ITEA support. At this time, we are not sure of the test wing commander’s support. We believe we need some kind of a MOU between the wing and the ITEA chapter. We are awaiting the 46TW tech director’s engagement with the wing commander to get a head nod to proceed with planning. The next order of business is to lay out a schedule, attempting to align the symposium with the CTEIP annual planning meeting at Eglin.
B. ACTION (Mike Buck): Staffing the new standing committees. STATUS: Closed.
§ Flo Moore as agreed to become the Publications chair.
C. ACTION (Harry Strittmatter): Publicizing award winners. STATUS: Open. § Harry agreed to post the quarterly winners on the chapter’s website.
D. ACTION (Curt Kirkland and Donna Self): Publicizing luncheons. STATUS: Closed.
§ The board had previously expressed a need to publicize monthly luncheons. Curt and Donna have been sending out flyers to members based on the most current roster.
E. ACTION (Mike Buck): Election Chair. STATUS: Closed.
§ The board agreed to ask Tim Swope to continue as a permanent chair, and Tim has agreed to accept this role. F. ACTION (Buff Tibbetts): Chapter Website. STATUS: Closed.
§ The board discussed using the chapter’s website to post a number of items discussed above. Buff Tibbetts agreed to energize the webmaster (Gary Drake) to ensure the website is updated. Gary attended this board meeting and let everyone know how to reach him and assured the board that he would be accessible and responsive. Gary can be reached at either his webmaster email address, administrator@itea-ecc.org, or his Eglin email address, gary.drake@eglin.af.mil.
6. New Business.
A. ACTION (Buff Tibbetts): OW Science Fair. STATUS: Closed.
§ The OW Science and Engineering Fair is a week-long competition conducted by the Okaloosa County School District with awards to be presented on 16 February 05. ITEA-ECC contributed $560 last year to purchasing trophies for the annual Okaloosa-Walton Science and Engineering Fair. AOC Eglin Chapter contributed $1200 for trophies last year. AOC has asked if we would like to share the cost of trophies on a 50% - 50% basis. If approved, our contribution this year would be ~ $900.00. The board considered two options: (a) contribute as we have in the past or (b) split the expenses with AOC. The board discussed the entire issue. We receive our funding for this kind of contribution through the break sponsors during our local symposiums, from interest on our financial accounts, and from the $4+ we receive out of local members’ dues. The board decided to continue to contribute to the Science Fair, and to split evenly the awards costs with AOC, up to a maximum of $1000.
B. ACTION (Buff Tibbetts): Science Bowl. STATUS: Closed.
§ The Florida Panhandle Regional Science Bowl (one-day competition) will be conducted by the IEEE NWF Section on 19 February 05. ITEA-ECC contribution to support the general conduct of the 2004 Science Bowl was $500.00. The board voted to contribute $300 to the Science Bowl this year. Bran McAllister agreed to notify Dr. Mohammed and to deliver the check.
C. ACTION (Mike Buck): BoD Meeting Time. STATUS: Closed.
§ The board decided to ask the new chapter President about the time of our meetings, proposing the first Tuesday of the month at 1130.
7. Next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, 1 March 05, in Building 350, Room 283.
8. The meeting adjourned at 1230.
Bran McAllister, ECC ITA Secretary
ATTENDANCE on 31 January 05:
1. Dale Bridges
2. Mike Buck
3. Buff Tibbetts
4. Bran McAllister
5. Betsy Thorn
6. Donna Self
7. Daryl Thornton
8. Shawn Goodrich
9. Mark Erickson
10. Kevin Sura
11. Chris Nixon
12. Gary Drake
January 2005
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)
No Minutes
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