MINUTES OF LONE STAR CHAPTER

NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION

Board Meeting – November 16, 2006

Social started at 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the Lone Star Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Perry Cockerell, President of the Lone Star Chapter.

ATTENDANCE:  Perry Cockerell, Wayne Trimmer, Ted Stout, Andy Blanchard, Bill Retz, Raanan Horowitz, Arthur Hawkins, Bryan Wallace, Dennis Beal, Barry Williams, Don Currie, Bob Oertel, Fred Fleury, Becky Withrow, Reggie Grant and Kirk Kirkpatrick.

Introductions.  Perry Cockerell had all the members introduce themselves and tell something about their background.

Report of Nominations Committee.  Wayne Trimmer, Immediate Past President gave the report of the Nominations Committee.  The Nominations Committee consisting of Wayne Trimmer, Bill Retz and Ted Stout nominated the following directors to serve a two year term, to be ratified at the annual meeting:  Andy Blanchard, Dennis Beal, Don Currie, Fred Fleury, Arthur Hawkins, John Harlow, Raanan Horowitz, Jay Lindsey, RADM Bill Retz, USN (Ret), Mark Sadel, Brian Simmons, Ted Stout, Bryan Wallace, and Barry Williams. According to the by-laws, Article IX(b) directors are to be elected for a term of two years.  Approximately one-half of the Directors shall be elected each year.  The new directors will serve from 2007 to the end of 2008.  The new directors will join the existing board of directors whose terms are from 2006 to the end of 2007:  Perry Cockerell, Gerald Craddick, Darrell Gotcher, Jim Grant, Jim Gross, Reggie Grant, Don Hartman, Pat King, Roger Kirkpatrick, RADM Jim Lair, USN (Ret), Rich Linhart, Richard Spivey, Teri Taylor, and Wayne Trimmer.  MGEN Chet McKeen, USA (Ret) advised the committee that he was retiring from the board.

            For officer positions, Roger Kirkpatrick was nominated as Vice-President.  Pat King was nominated as Treasurer and Reggie Grant was nominated as Membership Chairman.

            Wayne Trimmer moved that the nominations be accepted.  Seconded by Roger Kirkpatrick. Passed unanimously.

Financial Report.  The financial report prepared by Pat King was distributed.  It showed funds of $7,456.89 as of 9/30/2004 with an ending balance of $6,215.17 as of 8/30/2006.  Projected transactions were shown for telephone cards, soldier book and a chapter rebate with an adjusted ending balance of $6,113.17. 

             Becky Withrow moved that the financial report be approved.  Seconded by Fred Fleury. Passed unanimously.

Ratification of Past Actions of the Board.  Perry Cockerell requested that the board ratify the following actions items taken by the board by email vote since the board meeting of April 2006: 

1)                  Adopting By-Laws for the Lone Star Chapter of the NDIA.

2)                  $500 to be given to a charity for the wounded soldiers.  The money had been authorized by the board; no decision on the charity had been made.

3)                  $100 for the purchase of 10 “Dear Soldier” books.

4)                  $250 for an additional ROTC award to be given to TCU ROTC cadet.

5)                  Electing Teri Taylor (General Dynamics) to the board.

6)                  Electing Darrell Gotcher (Raytheon) to the board.

7)                  Extending an invitation to Peter Pace, CJCS to speak.

8)                  Sponsoring Gen. Schoomaker event with the DFW World Affairs Council.

RADM Retz moved that the board approve the actions taken by the Directors listed above that were taken by the board since the meeting in April 2006.  Seconded by Arthur Hawkins.  Passed unanimously.

RADM Retz moved that the board give the $500 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Seconded by Becky Withrow.  Passed unanimously.

Discussion Items.  The board engaged in a spirited debate regarding future plans and meaningful contributions that NDIA can make in the metroplex.  Discussion was had regarding the annual meeting, model chapter formation, future meetings, website, social events, ways to reach out to the entire membership. 

Committee Chairs. The following board members agreed to serve as committee chairman of the following new committees established: 

·        Dennis Beal -- Annual Meeting

·        Andy Blanchard – Strategic Planning

·        Don Currie - ROTC Awards

·        Fred Fleury - Website

·        Reggie Grant - Membership

Advisory Board.  Perry Cockerell requested that the board create an Advisory Board  consisting of the CEOs and Presidents of NDIA sponsoring organizations and to name Wayne Trimmer to serve as Chairman.  This would amend the by-laws. Suggested language would be forwarded later.

            Motion made by RADM Retz to create an Advisory board. Seconded by Reggie Grant. Passed unanimously.

Women in Defense.  The board discussed continuing to assist in chartering the first Women in Defense group in the state of Texas. 

Meeting adjourned.  There being no further meeting to discuss, Kirk Kirkpatrick moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Wayne Trimmer. Passed unanimously.  

Meeting Reopened to approve payment to La Cima Club. Perry Cockerell requested that the meeting be reopened to approve the LA Cima Club bill for the cost of the meeting. Motion made by Kirk Kirkpatrick. Seconded by Ted Stout. Passed unanimously. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Prepared by:

                                                                                    Ted Stout                           

                                                                                    Acting Secretary for the Meeting