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Many thanks to all of you for continuing the great participation in our chapter Coalition Leadership Breakfast events and the Special Operations Research Development and Acquisition Center (SORDAC) Leadership Breakfasts. We thank our recent breakfast event corporate sponsors; DRS Technologies, Cases 2 Go, D.R. Brown & Assoc., and title series sponsor, CSC.
Congratulations to our newly elected board members leading us into an exciting schedule for FY 2011! We welcome the following new officers and members to the board:
Vice President: Mike Albano
Treasurer: Jennifer Godin
Secretary: Mary Allison Yourchisin
Board Members At Large:
Major General Dave Scott
Brigadier General Arne Skjaerpe
Doug Brown
Tim Jones
Please see our newsletter below packed with information about special events, offers, and many other industry activities.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our next events!
Best regards,
Tony Gray
President
Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association
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Tampa Bay Chapter Launches Scholarship Fund
| Special Operations Defense Industry Scholarship Fund
As many of you know, we recently
lost our friend and colleague, Kevin Tilghman, while he was representing
USSOCOM SORDAC Science and Technology directorate in the demonstration
of a Norwegian fast boat. His tragic loss is a poignant reminder of the
sacrifices our fellow industry heroes and their families have made in
the Global War on Terror.
We will never forget our fallen
industry heroes and, we have commenced a chapter fund to provide college
scholarships to their children. We humbly thank Mrs. Lisa Tilghman for
the privilege of launching our fund to honor all of our Special
Operations Defense Industry heroes in fond memory of our friend and
colleague, Kevin Tilghman.
Proceeds from our chapter activities
and fundraising events will be deposited into this chapter scholarship
fund. Direct contributions to the fund are welcome. We also ask
for you assistance with the challenge of identifying any families of
Special Operation Defense Industry colleagues who have made the ultimate
sacrifice in direct support of special operations. Our chapter point
of contact for the scholarship fund is Mr. Bob Graus at: robert.graus@jacobs.usog.com or rgraus@msn.com |
| SORDAC Leadership Breakfasts | We were honored to continue our Special Operations Research, Development, and Acquisition Center (SORDAC) Leadership Breakfast series with COL Chris Miller, Military Deputy Director SORDAC, as our guest of honor on 19 August.
These breakfasts provide USSOCOM leadership an additional means of communicating with industry leadership enhancing the quality and speed of solutions delivered to the warfighter.
We intend to continue this breakfast series with the next SORDAC Leadership Breakfast scheduled for Thursday, 21 October. Our guest of honor will be Colonel Duke Richardson, Program Executive Officer Fixed Wing. Put this exclusive opportunity to meet SORDAC leadership and network with your fellow local defense industry leadership on your calendar.
Finally, we thank our corporate sponsors, D.R. Brown and Assoc., and breakfast series sponsor, CSC, for their contributions to this event.
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Chapter Breakfast Annual Pass...10% Discount!
| Tired of missing out on the popular Coalition Leadership and the SORDAC Leadership breakfast series events? Since we limit the number of seats to best allow for members to network and meet the guests of honor, these events are nearly sold out within 48 hours.
The chapter is now offering a one year pass to attend the breakfast leadership events. Easily pay for the entire year by clicking the link below and receive a 10% discount off of the normal event price. You will also receive a permanent name badge with name, title, and company name that will be waiting for you at check in. The prepaid pass is transferable to another member of your company in the event you can't attend.
Take advantage of this great deal while supplies last by clicking the registration link below:
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NDIA Tampa Bay Officers and Board Members
| Many thanks to everyone who voted in our August 2010 officer and board member elections! Please welcome our returning and new members of the board. Profiles for our FY 2011 officers and board members are provided below.
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Board Members At Large:
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Centre Club Membership Offer to NDIA Members Only
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The Centre Club offers our chapter members a very special NDIA Membership Offering that allows you to take advantage of a world class business club during the week and country clubs on
the weekend!
Benefits of Being a Centre Club Member
-No Room Rental for Private Events
-Dedicated Private Event Director
to Handle All the Details of Your Events
-Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout Club
-Enjoy Full Breakfast for less than $2.00 Per Day
-Golf, Tennis, or Dine at 20 other Private Clubs in Tampa Area.
-Get The Best Seats To the Best Shows/Games Through Our Ticket Connection
-Travel to over 200 Clubs Around the US and Abroad
A One Time Initiation Fee of $150 ( $50 will be given in
kind to NDIA)
Preferred Dues from $140 per month
-No assessments or food and beverage minimums
The Centre Club is offering these great benefits with a One Time Initiation Fee of $150. The Centre Club will then provide $50 of that fee to our local NDIA Tampa Bay Chapter and we will match those funds to pay for your annual NDIA membership.
Call Scott Gass, Membership Director, at 813-286-4040 for more
informationfor additional information or visit their websites:
www.Centretampa.com
www.Clubcorp.com
www.Tampabay-Society.com |
Lunch with SOCOM Commander, Admiral Olson
| The Tampa Business Alliance will conduct a luncheon with U.S. Special Operations Commander, Admiral Eric Olson on Friday, 15 October, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Centre Club.
Cost of the lunch will be $25.00 per person. Please click on the link below to find out additional information on this very special event.
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Pinellas Technology and Business Expo, 29 Oct
|  The Florida Federal Contractors Association will conduct the 2010 Pinellas Technology & Business Innovation Exchange on October 29, 2010 at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida
The Pinellas Technology & Business Innovation
Exchange (PTBIE), hosted by Congressman C.W. Bill Young and presented by
STAR TEC and Florida Federal Contractors Association (FFCA), is a
reverse trade show where subcontractors exhibit and defense industry
contractors meet new suppliers. By matching United States Department of
Defense contractors with local subcontractors, PTBIE strengthens the
defense and advanced manufacturing sectors by increasing local sales and
developing partner and vendor relationships. PTBIE was rated highly by
participants and sponsors, who requested an expanded program for the
coming year.
Additional event details can be found at: Expo Website
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MacDill AFB Small Business Conference, 28-29 Oct.
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The
6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill AFB and conference Co-Hosts United
States Special Operations Command , University of South Florida,
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and the Armed Forces
Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), St Petersburg
Pelican Chapter are proud to present the 4th Annual SDVOSB/VOSB & SB Conference & Expo,
also simply known as the "MacDillSDVOSB" conference. Although this is a
small business conference focused primarily on work with the Department
of Defense, attendees and exhibitors from all types and sizes of
business will be present in order to maximize the opportunity to
identify potential teaming partners, discover niche technologies, meet
small business contracting requirements, and participate in matchmaking
sessions.
Our chapter members are invited to volunteer by contacting Mr. Billy Still at:
billy@detailplanners.com
Additional conference details can be found at: Conference Website
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NASA Business EXPO 2010, 19 Oct.
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The NASA Kennedy Space Flight Center will conduct a business EXPO 2010 on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Cruise Terminal #3, Port Canaveral, FL. The annual EXPO trade show is sponsored by the
NASA/KSC Prime Contractor Board, 45th Space Wing, and Canaveral Port
Authority and features approximately 170 businesses and government
exhibits. Exhibitors include vendors from a variety of products and
services. Representatives of NASA, the 45th Space Wing, prime
contractors, and other Government agencies, will be available to answer
specific questions about doing business with their respective
organizations. For additional event details go to: EXPO Website |
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Upcoming NDIA Conferences and Events in Florida
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05/17/2011 - 05/19/2011
SOFIC 2011
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL
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