2000 ECC Board of Director Meeting Minutes  

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December 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. Call to Order. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 04 December 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:37 PM.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

3. Reports

A. Treasurer - Tom Timothy. Balance in checking account is $186.60; balance in savings account is $13,600.24; total balance is $13,786.84. Open action item: Tom will follow up with ITEA National and report at the January Board meeting on the status of reimbursement from National for our scholarship expenses this year.

B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. No report.

D. Membership Chair - Pete Abler. No changes.

E. Programs Chair - Andy Keith/Lynn Stockbridge. A handout of events & programs was distributed. Tom Devenny will sign for the Officer's Club reservation for the 13 Dec event.

F. Nominations Committee - Tim Swope. A draft ballot and sheet containing candidate descriptions were handed out. The final ballots will be distributed and members will have a deadline before Christmas to return their votes. The votes will be counted and an announcement will be made after Christmas.

4. Chapter Business A. Symposium Status, March 5-8, 2001. Mr. Jim Robinson discussed plans and outstanding actions for the symposium. - Jim will provide Pete Abler and Mack Crumpler with a list of addresses for potential exhibitors. - He requested and was granted permission to setup a symposium display with brochures and registration forms at the 13 Dec 00 ITEA event. - Pete took an action to determine the exhibit costs; there were conflicting fees represented on the brochures, the ITEA National web site, and registration. - Jim reported that the registration and program will be published in the next ITEA Journal. - The Seek Eagle office is requesting 3-4 exhibit booths. Our policy for exhibits is that all participants will pay for exhibition space, and the Board was in agreement to maintain that policy for this symposium. Pete will field other questions from an e-mail Jim gave him with regard to details on the exhibits. - Jim took an action to determine who will be the contracted point of contact for the ATAC (audio/visual) requirements. - It was reported that ITEA National has stated that symposium registration will not occur "on-line", only by completing the registration form and mailing it in. - Jim reported that the committee notified authors of all abstracts, which included five regret notices. Invitations will be sent soon, which will include format instructions. The symposium committee is beginning telephone confirmations for speakers and presenters. Jim also noted that there is an excellent collection of papers, including five foreign papers.

5. The meeting adjourned at 4:03 PM.

NOTE: The next BOD meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Jan 16, 2001 in Building 350, Room 348 at 15:30. Jeri Ghosh, ECC ITEA Secretary

ATTENDANCE on 04 December 00:

1. Pete Abler
2. Scot Crookshanks
3. Mack Crumpler
4. Tom Devenny
5. Jeri Ghosh
6. Tom Timothy

GUESTS: Jim Robinson, Seek Eagle & Symposium Team Chair Lt Col Greg Tarr, 46TW/TS Deputy


November 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. Call to Order. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 06 November 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:40 PM.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

3. Reports A. Treasurer - Tom Timothy. Balance in checking account is$186.60; balance in savings account is $13,600.24; total balance is $13,786.84. Tom has an open action item to follow up with ITEA National and report to the Board on the status of reimbursement from National for our scholarship expenses this year.

B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike has submitted scholarship information and updates for our web page (http://itea-ecc.org). He is working on increasing competition by contacting the schools to encourage better participation.

D. Membership Chair - Pete Abler. No report.

E. Programs Chair - Andy Keith/Lynn Stockbridge. Andy distributed a handout of events & programs. The annual ECC ITEA membership meeting is scheduled as a joint program with NDIA on 14 Nov 00 at 1500. Mr. Robert Kennedy is our guest speaker and his topic is "Army Aviation Corridor of Excellence." Board approved use of funds to pay for half of the refreshments for this event. Andy reported that we have a 13 Dec 00 event tentatively planned, the subject being C2 Test & Evaluation. More details will follow.

F. Nominations Committee - Tim Swope. Tim presented a draft ballot, which was based on nominations he received. He plans to contact those individuals nominated to verify their willingness to serve. Mr. Arnold stated he would consider and submit names of military members who are willing to volunteer for Board of Director positions in an effort to balance the Board membership.

4. Chapter Business A. New Business. Treasurer Tom Timothy submitted a written request for approval to pay $300 for the server fee to maintain our web site. The motion received unanimous approval. A motion to approve a $22 invoice for our PO Box received unanimous approval.

B. Symposium Status, March 5-8, 2001. Lt. Col. Hoernlein distributed a handout of the symposium schedule and agenda. Current issues are 1) need for a consensus on the agenda; 2) no social events have been incorporated in the agenda. Pete Abler will contact Clarence Mayo and Mack Crumpler with regard to the 3 of them volunteering to chair and work the Exhibits. The advantage is they have experience from the last symposium and understand the lessons learned. Also, it was proposed that the exhibits chair work to have exhibitors sponsor breaks and socials. They were requested to generate a plan of action for organizing the exhibits and socials sponsorships and report at the next meeting. Volunteer positions were discussed and assigned. A point of information was brought up through Linda Welsh, AAC/ASX, that SAF/IA must approve requests for symposiums, and this process can take up to 6 months. Lt. Col. Hoernlein will send her e-mail message to Tom Devenny who will forward it to Norm Haack at ITEA National for guidance on this matter.

5. The meeting adjourned at 4:41 PM.

NOTE: The next BOD meeting is Monday 04 Dec 00, Bldg. 349, Rm. 415 at 15:30. Jeri Ghosh, ECC ITEA Secretary

ATTENDANCE on 06 November 00:

1. Pete Abler
2. Bob Arnold
3. Scot Crookshanks
4. Mack Crumpler
5. Tom Devenny
6. Jeri Ghosh
7. Andy Keith
8. Tim Swope

GUESTS: Lt. Col. Stephen Hoernlein Jim Robinson John Smith


October 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 02 October 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 425, Eglin AFB, FL. Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:35 PM.

2. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as amended.

3. Reports A. Treasurer - Tom Timothy. Checking account contains $221.60, savings account contains $13,522.19 for a total balance of $13,743.79.

B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. No report.

D. Membership Chair - Pete Abler. No report.

E. Programs Chair - Andy Keith. A joint event with NDIA on 14 Nov 00 was announced. Speaker is Mr. Robert Kennedy, Aviation & Missile Command, and his topic will be "Army Aviation Corridor of Excellence", relating to the consortium tying together resources at Eglin AFB, Redstone Arsenal, Arnold AFB, and Fort Rucker. Various other programs are being researched, to include more joint programs for next year.

4. Chapter Business A. Congratulations to Bob Arnold, who was elected to ITEA National Board of Directors. B. Symposium Status, March 2001. Lt. Col. Stephen Hoernlein briefed the Board on the status. He announced that Bob Arnold is the symposium chair. The concept of a "schoolhouse" was discussed, offering courses using local experts and briefings they have presented before. This would present an opportunity to provide training in specialty areas and increase our profit, which allows us to provide scholarships each year. Tom Devenny asked that Lt. Col Hoernlein or Mr. Jim Robinson report to the Board on this at the next BoD meeting. He announced that the daily session chairs are confirmed which represent all services and industry. The committee is trying to lock in the keynote speakers and the compatibility speaker. The event location is secured as well. Lt. Col. Hoernlein took an action to report the list of volunteer jobs required at the next BoD meeting. He will provide this to Tom Devenny for distribution to our general ITEA membership. Steve Hall stated that the notebook from the last local ITEA symposium would be a strong reference for generating this list. Lt. Col. Hoernlein will work on an approach to Gen. Kostelnick to request he invite distinguished visitors to the symposium. The Board agreed that an invitation from the General would encourage attendance by DVs. An electronic copy of the brochure and call for papers will be posted to the ITEA Emerald Coast Chapter web site (http://itea-ecc.org). C. Topics from attendees. ECC ITEA election of officers will occur in December. Nominees for President Elect, Treasurer, and 2 Board of Director positions should be submitted to Tim Swope. Jeri Ghosh will serve a second year as Secretary.

5. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 PM.

NOTE: The next BOD meeting is Monday 06 Nov 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30 Jeri Ghosh, ECC ITEA Secretary ATTENDANCE on 02 October 00:

1. Scot Crookshanks
2. Mack Crumpler
3. Tom Devenny
4. Jeri Ghosh
5. Steve Hall
6. Andy Keith
7. Tim Swope
8. Tom Timothy

GUESTS: Lt. Col. Stephen Hoernlein


September 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 11 September 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 425, Eglin AFB, FL. Andy Keith called the meeting to order at 3:35 PM.

2. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as written.

3. Reports A. Treasurer - Tom Timothy. No report. B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report. C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Five scholarship checks have been issued to the colleges, therefore the scholarship actions for 2000 are considered closed. In November, Mike will distribute letters to high school advisors with application guidelines. He will also look for other publicity methods within the schools in an effort to draw more applicants. Andy reported that Tom Devenny discussed the issue of scholarship funds with National ITEA personnel, during the symposium, and was told that if funds remain at the end of the year, National may reimburse our costs. D. Membership Chair - Pete Abler. No report. E. Programs Chair - Andy Keith/Lynn Stockbridge. Andy reported that the ITEA National Symposium was well done and successful. He announced that next year's symposium will be conducted in Cincinnati. The confirmed dates for the AAC Industry Day and NDIA Armament Symposium are 18-19 Oct 2000, the AFA golf tournament is scheduled for 20-21 Oct 2000, and the AAC Offsite is confirmed for 18-19 Jan 2001. Andy and Lynn Stockbridge are researching future speakers, including the 53WG Commander, and recommended we omit a luncheon in October given the activities of other organizations. They will work with AOC and AFA programs personnel on ideas for joint technical venues and speakers for next year.

4. Chapter Business A. Encourage a vote for national directors. Tabled. B. Joint program concept with AFA & AOC for 2001. Discussion tabled; contacts being made by Andy & Lynn. C. Status of our Symposium in 2001. Bill Dyess addressed the meeting stating that the facility and lunch are lined up. There are to be 4 sessions over 2 days with the third day being a workshop. The committee is considering Computational Fluid Dynamics as applied to High Performance Computing as a workshop subject. The committee requires 28 papers and they plan to have as many as possible full technical papers, not Power Point briefings, which will enhance the proceedings publications. They propose that the session chairs be representatives from Air Force, Army, Navy, and DoD Contractor force. October 5, 2000 is the deadline for abstracts. Bill and his committee will meet with Bob Arnold with regard to the symposium. E. Topics from attendees? None.

5. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM. NOTE: The next BOD meeting is Monday 02 Oct 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30

Jeri Ghosh, ECC ITEA Secretary

ATTENDANCE on 11 September 00:

1. Mike Buck
2. Bill Dyess
3. Jeri Ghosh
4. Andy Keith
5. Lynn Stockbridge
6. Tim Swope

GUESTS: None


August 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 07 August 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 425, Eglin AFB, FL. Jeri Ghosh called the meeting to order at 3:41PM.

2. No minutes were produced from the previous meeting.

3. Reports

A. Treasurer - Tom Timothy. Checking account contains $221.60, savings account contains $18,522.19 for a total balance of $18,743.79

B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Mike submitted the request to National on schedule for funds for 5 $1000 scholarships. National is not able to provide funds and indicated to Mike that they notified us last year that they would no longer be able to provide funds for local scholarships. Our account at National has a balance of $1,789.00. Based on the minutes from 01 May 00 (see excerpt on next page), the members in attendance agreed that was justification to provide the funds from our local bank account, in lieu of an additional vote.

D. Membership Chair - Pete Abler. Pete has received no feedback from Board members on the results of the survey.

E. Programs Chair - Andy Keith/Lynn Stockbridge. No report. Reminder to RSVP to Andy if you want to attend the joint lunch on 8/14/00 with Congressman Scarborough. All questions must be routed to Mr. Arnold at robert.arnold@eglin.af.mil prior to the lunch.

4. Chapter Business

A. Encourage a vote for national directors. Tabled for later discussion.

B. Shortfall of scholarship funds from national. See paragraph 3.C. above.

C. Joint program concept with AFA & AOC for 2001. Tabled for later discussion. Mr. Arnold is an advocate of the concept, but stated that not all functions should be joint.

D. Status of our Symposium in 2001. Jim Robinson briefed us on the status.

The facility is secure; Tom Timothy will provide him with a copy of the signed contract with Sandestin. The flier was finalized and is now in print, with the intent to mail it to 5000 addressees. The symposium web site should be active this week. It was suggested that at the lunch Monday 8/14 that Tom Devenny announce the symposium and the team will have fliers available. PA/protocol has provided written approval of the symposium. Actions:

             1) abstract committee needs to be formed within SK;

2) the team is working with Mr. Arnold on a list of persons to contact via personal mailings;

3) investigating guest speakers;

4) requesting local ITEA member manage audio/visual (A/V) equipment during the event (saves on cost rather than paying facility rates for A/V equipment);

5) determining best method/media for publication of proceedings.

E. Topics from attendees?

1. Next meeting? Monday 04 Sep is a holiday, so we decided to schedule the next meeting for Monday 11 Sep.

2. Web site is located at http://itea-ecc.org. Gary Drake stated that the web page was underutilized and out dated, and he welcomed Board members' inputs for the page.

5. The meeting adjourned at 4:21 PM.

NOTE: The next BOD meeting is Monday 11 September 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30

Jeri Ghosh, ECC ITEA Secretary

ATTENDANCE on 07 August 00:

  1. Pete Abler
  2. Bob Arnold
  3. Mike Buck
  4. Scot Crookshanks
  5. Mack Crumpler
  6. Jeri Ghosh
  7. Tom Timothy

GUESTS:

Jim Robinson, Symposium

Gary Drake, Web Master

Excerpt from May 00 minutes:

The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 01 May 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:32 PM.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Recommended 6 of 7 applicants receive scholarships at $1,000.00 each. Motion was made and seconded to accept the recommendation; vote was unanimous. Mike will contact scholarship winners and request they attend the scholarship lunch on 18 May 00. Funding for scholarships will be reimbursed from the national ITEA office.


July 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

No Minutes Recorded


June 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 05 June 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Elect Bill Dyess called the meeting to order at 3:31 PM.

2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended.

3. Reports

A. Treasurer - Tom Timothy. No report

B. National Notes - Lee Newton. The National Symposium is 5-8 Sep 00 in Hershey, PA and military rates are available.

Col. Fred Pease, AF/XOOR, Director of Test and Training Ranges will be at Hurlburt Field during the week of 19 June 00, and might be available to speak at our luncheon. Lee offered to be his point of contact and work with Andy Keith in arrangements for him as a guest speaker.

C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. ECC ITEA awarded 5 scholarships this year, rather than 6 as announced at the last meeting. One nominee accepted an appointment to the AF Academy, which, according to the policy on scholarships, disqualifies him from eligibility. The President Elect asked Mike to research the procedure for amending our constitution to remove this eligibility restriction. Mike received letters of thanks and shared thanks to all members who participated in presenting scholarships at local school award ceremonies.

D. Membership Chair - Pete Abler. No report.

E. Programs Chair - Andy Keith. The next luncheon is scheduled for 22 June 00 at the O'Club. Col. Eichhorn is scheduled to be our guest speaker, however Andy will work with Lee Newton to schedule Col. Pease and reschedule Col Eichhorn for a later date. The potential visit from Mr. Coyle or Mr. Gehrig is still to be determined as no official invitation has been sent from the commander's office yet.

Bob Arnold requested that our programs synch up with AFA scheduled events to lessen event conflicts and potentially increase attendance at events of both organizations. He also suggested the potential for a joint ITEA & AFA luncheon on 26 July 00, since AFA already has Gen. Horner scheduled to speak.

4. Chapter Business

A. Symposium in 2001. Lt Col Lutton reported that there seemed to be no difficulty in combining with the Southern Maryland Chapter for the symposium in March 2001. The symposium committees have been formed and are beginning work. They will distribute the flyer by e-mail and request inputs from Board members. It was reported that the Navy already has 6 papers in the works, although there are none yet from the contractor community. Also several foreign papers are expected. Bill Dyess stated that the committee will require formal papers be submitted, which will become part of the published proceedings. A jointly chaired aircraft stores compatibility workshop in conjunction with the symposium has been discussed, but will remain in the early planning stage until they have a better idea of attendance expectations.

5. The meeting adjourned at 4:07 PM.

NOTE: The next BOD meeting is Monday 03 July 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30

Jeri Ghosh

ECC ITEA Secretary

ATTENDANCE on 05 June 00:

  1. Bill Dyess
  2. Andy Keith
  3. Tim Swope
  4. Lee Newton
  5. Jeri Ghosh
  6. Mike Buck
  7. Bob Arnold
  8. Mack Crumpler

GUESTS: Lt Col Mark Sutton, from the Seek Eagle Office, reporting on symposium.


May 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

  1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 01 May 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:32 PM.
  2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
  3. Reports
  4. A. Treasurer - Tom Timothy. Savings account has $18,083.72, checking account has $81.40, for a total of $18,165.12.

    B. National Notes - Lee Newton. National ITEA is still looking for a Publications Liaison.

    One area of upcoming interest in publications is UAV and UCAV. The Sept. 5-8, 2000 symposium will be at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. There were no second nominations for a Regional V.P. Professional awards are due 02 Jun 00; TEAS has submitted 1 award and he encouraged the government to turn in award nomination(s).

    C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. Recommended 6 of 7 applicants receive scholarships at $1,000.00 each. Motion was made and seconded to accept the recommendation; vote was unanimous. Mike will contact scholarship winners and request they attend the scholarship lunch on 18 May 00. Funding for scholarships will be reimbursed from the national ITEA office.

    D. Membership Chair - Pete Abler. Inputs to the draft survey results have been received and will be incorporated into the final survey. Tom Devenny authorized Pete to send out the membership survey. Pete will report on the results at the July meeting.

    E. Programs Chair - Andy Keith. Joint ITEA/AOC scholarship lunch is 18 May 00, in the Sand Bar at the Eglin O'Club, with guest speaker Dr. Pat Sforza.

    Col. Eichhorn is tentatively scheduled to be the guest speaker at the 22 Jun 00, however this will depend on his other commitments.

    Researching the potential for guest speaker invitations to Mr. John Gehrig or Mr. Coyle in June, details are to be determined.
  5. Chapter Business
  6. A. SEEK EAGLE symposium. The symposium for October is cancelled, since Dr. Dyess doubts that the effort can be put together by then. He also stated that ITEA at the national level cannot support an event in October. Dr. Dyess has suggested we have the Seek Eagle symposium (Aircraft Stores Compatibility) as the regularly scheduled ECC symposium in March 2001. The symposium team will be meeting periodically to plan for this new date. Mr. Bob Arnold requested the symposium team bring a solid road map with a firm scope and entry criteria and the name of the chairperson to the June ECC ITEA meeting. (ACTION - Dr. Dyess)

    B. Historical report. Mr. Tom Rodgers has submitted the report for 1999 and this is considered a closed item.

    C. Local nominations for the ITEA National Board of Directors were submitted and they are Bob Arnold for the DoD civilian position and Peter Crump for the industry position.

  7. The meeting adjourned at 4:21 PM.
  8. NOTE: The next BOD meeting is Monday 05 June 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30

    Jeri Ghosh
    ECC ITEA Secretary

    ATTENDANCE on 01 May 00:

    1. Pete Abler
    2. Tom Rodgers
    3. Tom Devenny
    4. Bill Dyess
    5. Steve Hall
    6. Andy Keith
    7. Tom Timothy
    8. Tim Swope
    9. Lee Newton
    10. Jeri Ghosh
    11. Scot Crookshanks
    12. Mike Buck
    13. Bob Arnold
    14. Lynn Stockbridge

    GUESTS: L.C. Mark Sutton, Col. Lockett, Jim Robinson from the Seek Eagle Office all working issues related to the Seek Eagle symposium.

April 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

  1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 03 April 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.

  2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.


  3. Reports


  4. A. Treasurer Tom Timothy reported that $17,993 is in the savings account and $103 is in the checking account, which places the balance of funds at a total of $18,097.

    B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report.

    C. Education Chair - Mike Buck. No report.

    D. Membership Chair Pete Abler provided a draft membership survey and solicited comments. The survey will help us better identify and serve local member needs. The survey will be distributed electronically to members after comments are included in a revised survey.

    E. Programs Chair Andy Keith provided a handout of ITEA Events and Programs. Board members recognized the outstanding success of the combined ITEA/AOC luncheon with guest speaker to Dr. Steve Butler in March addressing the topic of "The Future of Engineering". Andy Keith and Lynn Stockbridge continue to produce highly successful programs that draw increasing participation-setting a record high of 65 attendees in March. The board discussed the possibility of having BG Sullivan (AAC/CV) and Col. Eichhorn (46TW/CC) brief at our next two luncheon programs. BG Sullivan might discuss the status of AAC since startup. Col Eichorn might discuss the future of the 46TW, including the role of C2 testing in that future. Andy Keith will follow-up on these board discussions.

  5. Chapter Business


  6. A. SEEK EAGLE symposium. Dr. Dyess reconfirmed that this tri-service event is to be held during the 3rd week of October 2000 at the Radisson Hotel in Destin (18-19 October). Time slots and agreements are in place. This event will not significantly conflict with NDIA Armament Symposium since that symposium draws from a very different interest group. Dr. Dyess will bring his symposium project officer, Lt Col (S) Mark Lutton, to the next board meeting to provide insight into the symposium plans and to identify areas where ITEA support is requested. L/C Lutton will also meet with Steve Hall to discuss and review lessons learned from the last ITEA symposium.

    B. Historical report. President Devenny reported all necessary ITEA documents (e.g. constitution, by-laws, previous minutes, membership list, officers list, and financial statement) have been provided to Ms Barbara Dearie as required by AF regulations.

    C. President Devenny noted that ITEA is seeking three candidates for membership on the national board of directors, including industry and government vacancies. The local board unanimously endorsed Mr. Bob Arnold for a national board position if he is willing to serve. President Devenny took the action to follow-up with Mr. Arnold.

  7. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 PM.


  8. NOTE: The next BOD meetings are Monday 01 May 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30.

    Jeri Ghosh
    ECC ITEA Secretary

    ATTENDANCE on 03 Apr 00:

    1. Pete Abler
    2. Tom Rodgers
    3. Tom Devenny
    4. Bill Dyess
    5. Steve Hall
    6. Andy Keith
    7. Tom Timothy
    8. Tim Swope


    DISTRIBUTION (with Telephone and FAX Number):

    Buff Tibbetts - 729-6102/729-6377
    Mike Buck - 882-4785 ext 3044
    Tom Rodgers - 882-4667/882-4464
    Bill Dyess - 882-9711 x3364
    Tom Devenny - 337-2611/337-2532
    Steve Czonstka - 897-4775/897-5306
    Steve Hall - 884-6546
    Tom Timothy - 729-6103/729-6377
    Pete Abler - 884-3125
    Lee Newton - 729-6445/729-6400
    Bob Arnold - 882-3614
    Jeri Ghosh - 882-2508 x209
    Andy Keith - 882-5307
    Tim Swope - 337-2500
    Mack Crumpler - 609-3442
    Clarence Mayo - 729-6107/729-6377
    Scot Crookshanks - 882-3704 X 353/882-4585

March 2000
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

  1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 06 Mar 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:34 PM.


  2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.


  3. Reports


  4. A. Treasurer Tom Timothy reported that $17,993.92 is in the savings account and $159.30 is in the checking account, which places the balance of funds at a total of $18,153.22. On 05 Feb 2000 a check for $500 was issued for the purchase of science fair trophies. The question was raised as to how the scholarships are funded, and Tom stated that our national association pays for scholarships.

    B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report.

    C. Education Chair Mike Buck reported that we received 2 scholarship packages. Deadline for packages is 15 Mar 2000. The independent selection committee is in place.

    D. Membership Chair Pete Abler has received new updated membership roster from National.

    He reported that we have 155 local members, with a total of 172 members, some of whom are in our affiliate but located outside the Eglin area.

    E. Programs Chair Andy Keith provided a handout of ITEA Events and Programs and highlighted some upcoming events. The next big event is the combined ITEA/AOC luncheon with guest speaker to Dr. Steve Butler, addressing the topic of "The Future of Engineering in the Air Force". It was reported that Lynn Stockbridge is investigating the possibility of inviting a member of the Scientific Advisory Board as a program speaker in the future. Other ideas being researched for programs are: Mr. Pete Adolph to speak on T&E; Gen. Richardson, 53WG/CC, to speak on the pros and cons of combined DT/OT; Mr. Parker Horner to speak on the restructuring of T&E Executive Agent and impacts to range investments.

  5. Chapter Business


  6. A. SEEK EAGLE symposium. Dr. Dyess reported that this tri-service event is to be held during the 3rd week of October 2000 at the Radisson Hotel in Fort Walton Beach. He stated that the time slots and agreements are in place and that he does not think it will conflict with NDIA Armament Symposium. Andy Keith will investigate the potential date conflicts. The Army and Navy are pursuing papers, but if they cannot get them in time a delay will occur.

    Dr. Dyess was questioned about how can so much be done with so little time left. He stated that Maj. Mark Lutton, SEEK Eagle office, is leading the effort and is trying to keep everything unclassified with limited FOUO or government only. The agenda is being cleared through the other services. Maj. Lutton is working the structure of the event and he has the "books" from the last symposium. Three actions were generated from this discussion:

    Maj. Lutton will meet with Andy and Lynn to ensure dates do not conflict with any other events.
    Maj. Lutton will meet with Steve Hall to discuss and review lessons learned from the last symposium
    Maj. Lutton will issue a draft agenda to ITEA for review.

    Dr. Dyess does not foresee a problem in executing the symposium. He envisions a few panels, but mostly papers due to a backlog of potential information, and our chapter will work in a supporter/facilitator role.

    B. Historical report. Mr. Tom Rodgers is working on this report.

    C. Status of revised by-laws/constitution for submission to Eglin AFB. This was turned in to Barbara Dearry in March.

    D. Topics from attendees.

    Scott Crookshanks gave us an update on the awards. AFMC/DO sent awards packages to squadrons and a response is due to DO in May. Tom Timothy volunteered to prepare a submission for Bobby Jones for the Matthews Award.
    The Regional VP nomination was not submitted in time.
    President Devenny distributed a list of area corporations and asked members to review who should be contacted to encourage corporate membership in ECC ITEA.
    President Devenny distributed a brochure for an ITEA Test Instrumentation Workshop on 27-30 Mar 2000 in Lancaster, CA.

  7. The meeting adjourned at 4:09 PM.


  8. NOTE: The next 2 BOD meetings are Monday 03 Apr 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30 and Monday 01 May 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30.

    Jeri Ghosh
    ECC ITEA Secretary

    ATTENDANCE on 06 Mar 00:

    1. Pete Abler
    2. Bob Arnold
    3. Mike Buck
    4. Scot Crookshanks
    5. Tom Devenny
    6. Bill Dyess
    7. Jeri Ghosh
    8. Steve Hall
    9. Andy Keith
    10. Buff Tibbetts
    11. Tom Timothy

    February 2000
    MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING
    EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
    INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

    1. The Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 07 Feb 2000 in Bldg. 349, Room 415, Eglin AFB, FL. President Tom Devenny called the meeting to order at 3:33 PM. New Executive Committee members were introduced: Jeri Ghosh (Secretary), Bob Arnold, Tim Swope, and Mack Crumpler (new BoD members)


    2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with one correction.


    3. Reports


    4. A. Treasurer Tom Timothy reported that $18,024.96 is in the savings account and $659.30 is in the checking account. A check for $500.00 was issued for science fair trophies, which places the balance of funds at a total of $18,184.26 .

      B. National Notes - Lee Newton. No report.

      C. Education Chair Mike Buck reported that scholarship packages were sent to schools with a suspense of 15 Mar 00. An independent selection committee has been formed. The scholarships are $1000.00 each and he reported that in 1999 our chapter awarded six (6) scholarships out of nineteen (19) applicants.

      D. Membership Chair Pete Abler had no new report. President Devenny requested an updated membership roster.

      E. Programs Chair Andy Keith provided a handout of ITEA Events and Programs and highlighted some upcoming events. The committee is trying to line up a speaker in the area of modeling and simulation and researching other speaker topics. They have an unconfirmed request to Dr. Steve Butler to speak at the 30 Mar 00 lunch, and this is to be confirmed by 22 Feb 00.

    5. Chapter Business


    6. A. Next symposium! No report from Bill Dyess. The symposium has tentatively slipped until May. Further delays may jeopardize our ability to successfully support this symposium. The president will contact Dr. Dyess for an update.

      B. Historical report. ITEA HQ has requested a historical annual report of the chapter activities for last year. The president will request past president Tom Rodgers prepare and submit this report by 18 Feb 00.

      C. Status of revised by-laws/constitution for submission to Eglin AFB. Tom Rodgers completed the required paper work, but it has not been processed by base personnel.

      D. Chapter Publications Liaison. Mack Crumpler volunteered to become the chapter Publications Liaison. His duties will include assisting the ITEA Publications Committee in publishing the ITEA Journal of Test and Evaluation by identifying special areas of interest, suggest topics for Journal articles, contact and follow-up with prospective authors, and work with local industry and government representatives to obtain photos.

      E. ITEA Regional VP. The deadline for nominations for ITEA Regional Vice President is 25 Feb. The president will contact Buff Tibbetts about serving in this capacity.

      F. Topics from attendees.

      a. Scot Crookshanks distributed a hand out summarizing ITEA awards descriptions and applications. A question arose as to whether military nominees required AF/TE coordination. Steve Hall stated he would obtain clarification with regard to regulations on this matter and will report at the next meeting. The deadline for awards submission is 01 June 00.

      b. The board will request Gary Drake update our web site to include information on scholarships, awards, membership drives, meetings and minutes.

    7. The meeting adjourned at 4:17 PM.


    NOTE: The next BOD meeting is on 06 Mar 00, B349, Rm 415 at 15:30.

    Jeri Ghosh ECC ITEA Secretary

    ATTENDANCE on 07 Feb 00:

    1. Pete Abler
    2. Mike Buck
    3. Scot Crookshanks
    4. Mack Crumpler
    5. Tom Devenny
    6. Jeri Ghosh
    7. Steve Hall
    8. Andy Keith
    9. Tim Swope
    10. Tom Timothy

    Jeri Ghosh
    Secretary


    January 2000
    MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING  
    EMERALD COAST CHAPTER (ECC)
    INTERNATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (ITEA)

    Jeri Ghosh
    Secretary


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