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In 1997 the National Defense Industrial Association
(NDIA) was founded by reason of a merger between the American Defense
Preparedness Association (ADPA) and the National Security Industrial
Association (NSIA) which was founded in 1944. The NDIA is a non-partisan, non-profit
association with a mission to provide a legal and
ethical forum for the interchange of ideas between government and industry
to resolve industrial problems of join concern. The primary interest are
the business and technical aspects of the government-industry relationship,
encompassing government policies and practices in the entire acquisition
process, including research and development, procurement, logistics support,
and many technical areas. The NDIA headquarters are located in Arlington,
Virginia.
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Chapter President's Corner |
Lone Star
Chapter President Perry Cockerell
The Lone Star Chapter
actively supports the national defense industry within the metroplex and surrounding areas. The metroplex area in Texas
and Oklahoma provide one of the best environments
for defense and civilian contractors to do business in the
United States.
Centrally located in the United States, this area hosts DFW
Airport, one
of the largest airports in the country, that provides easy
access to just about anywhere. There is no need for a
company to be located near
Washington, D.C. in order to be involved in the defense
industry. Air travel from DFW Airport to Washington, D.C. is regularly available at inexpensive prices.
This area is well known for its presence of
large and small defense and commercial prime contractors and
subcontractors that support the defense and commercial
industries. We have a large military presence, with
two proven military installations located on both sides of
the metroplex. These military installations as well as many
others across Texas and
Oklahoma support the active and reserve components of all
services. Texas and Oklahoma are friendly environments for
businesses and employees to find low cost housing
and many benefits. Together
these attributes form the kind of environment needed for companies
and employees to
take root.
If your company
or employees have important topics of interest to
convey to the public and to the membership let us know. We
would like to feature newsworthy matters involving your
company or outstanding accomplishments of your employees and
members of the NDIA on our website. You can
reach me at
214-978-4139 or write to me at
pcockerell@canteyhanger.com
Come join and support the
Lone Star Chapter. We look forward to serving the community
and defense industry,
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Welcome to New NDIA Members: Andy Blanchard, Ted Stout,
Michael Davis, David Bigelow and Michael Parise |
NDIA Lone Star Chapter member Michael MutekNDIA Member, Michael Mutek,
Vice-President and General Counsel of Raytheon Intelligence and
Information Systems in Garland, Texas recently published the book
"Contractor
Team Arrangements - Competitive Solution or Legal Liability: The Deskbook for Drafting Teaming Agreements."
This is the first deskbook to provide a practical resource in the
important team formation process. It provides a solid understanding
of the significant reasons for team formation, including the risks
inherent in the formation process, while offering a framework to
facilitate successful team arrangements. The book is available for
purchase for $40 through the American Bar Association. Thanks to Mike for this valuable contribution to procurement
law! The NDIA chapter plans to host "lunch & learn" programs
in the future where this could be a topic of interest.
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NDIA
Lonestar Fall Event 2007 Photos
An Hitachi Consulting
Aerospace & Defense Aftermarket Presentation
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This was the
first in a series of socials which will include short
presentations of topics of current interest to the DFW A&D
Marketspace.
This
presentation dealt with Aftermarket & PBL related issues, the
next event to be co-hosted by the NDIA and Hitachi Consulting,
will center on the tools and procedures to do a PBL Readiness
Self Assessment.
This event
will be scheduled for the Spring of 2008.
Click on NDIA Lonestar
Fall Event 2007 Photos
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NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ELECTED AT
THE ANNUAL MEETING IN MARCH 2007
The general
membership approved the nomination of the following officers and
directors to the Lone Star Chapter at its Annual Meeting held on
March 23, 2007 at the Fort Worth Club. The voting was conducted by
Wayne Trimmer, Immediate Past President and Chairman of the
Nominations Committee:
T he Officers are:
Perry Cockerell, President,
Kirk Kirkpatrick, Vice-President, Teri
Taylor, Secretary and Pat King, Treasurer
The Board members are:
Dennis Beal,
Andy Blanchard,
Perry Cockerell, Gerald Craddock, Don Currie,
Fred Fleury,
Jim
Grant, Darrell Gotcher, Reggie Grant,
Don Hartman,
John Harlow, Arthur Hawkins,
Raanan Horowitz,
Pat King, Kirk Kirkpatrick, Jim Lair, Jay
Lindsey, William Retz,
William Rhoades,
Dick Spivey,
Brian Simmons,
Teri Taylor, Ted Stout,
Bryan Wallace, Barry Williams and
Rebecca Withrow.
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Recent Action
Taken by NDIA Board |
Don
Currie Appointed Head of ROTC Committee.
ROTC Committee to Award Six
Scholarships in 2007. The chapter provides a contribution of $250 in
addition to the recognition from the National NDIA. (See article
above)
Don Hartman Appointed Head of
Model Chapter Status Committee
Reggie Grant Appointed Head of
Membership Committee
Dr. Andy Blanchard Appointed
Head of Long Term Planning. (See Article above)
Lone Star Donates Aid for
Wounded Soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital
Lone Star to Begin "Lunch & Learn Programs"
Lone Star Donates to purchase "Dear
Soldier" Book
Lone Star to Charter
Women in Defense in Texas
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News From Directors of Lone Star |
Lone Star Chapter's New Long Term
Objectives
by
Dr. Andy Blanchard
The
Lone Star Chapter of the NDIA is on the move. As part of our effort to respond
to changes and opportunities in the defense industry, especially in the North
Texas region, the Chapter is developing its strategic mission and objectives.
The defense and security industries in the Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex are
substantial. Therefore, the Lone Star Chapter views its support of this industry
base as an integral part of its mission. Our Operational Mission Statement
follows: (Click here to read more)
Lone Star Awards ROTC Graduates
by
Don Currie
E ach year
the Lone Star Chapter of the NDIA presents the Reginald L.
Robinson Memorial Award to cadet recipients of the National
Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Reserve Officer
Training Corps (ROTC) Award. This Memorial Award of $250
supplements the NDIA ROTC Award, which comes from NDIA
Headquarters in Washington, D. C. and is awarded at the same
time to senior ROTC cadets who are attending universities in
Texas. The National ROTC Award consists of a certificate,
medal, service ribbon and complementary one-year membership
in NDIA.
Each of
the committee members presented both the NDIA National ROTC
Award as well as the Lt Col Reginald L. Robinson Memorial
Award to a deserving cadet nominated by their ROTC
detachment commanders. The first presentation of the year
was by Jere Craddock, on 12 April 2007 to Cadet Scott Little
during the Texas Christian University ARMY ROTC Awards
ceremony. On 26 April, Don Currie presented the awards to Cadet Joseph Morrin during the USAF ROTC Awards ceremony at
Texas Christian University. On 27 April, RADM Jim Lair
(ret) presented the awards to USA ROTC Cadet Austin Bass
during the University of Texas, Arlington Military Ball.
Finally, on 28 April, Art Hawkins, presented the awards to
USAF ROTC Cadet Jean Purgason during the Awards ceremony at
the University of North Texas in Denton. Pictures of the
cadets receiving their awards are on the NDIA Lone Star
Chapter website.
The ROTC
Committee has diligently searched for ROTC detachments where
the Lone Star Chapter could provide the $250 Robinson
Memorial Award to USN and USMC ROTC cadets. We are pleased
to announce that, beginning next year, an award will be
presented to a USN ROTC cadet at Prairie View A&M University
and to a USMC ROTC cadet at Rice University. If you would
like to join the ROTC Award committee, contact Don Currie or
Perry Cockerell.
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