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Council Update 4.23.09
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Support the USCG
Annual Meeting
SecurityStockWatch
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
APRIL 28
Executive Roundtable:  David Price
Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Register
 
MAY 21
American Security Challenge
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center
Sponsor
Register
 
MAY 22
Government Affairs Luncheon:  Ben Nicholson Minority Staff Director,  U.S. House Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Homeland Security 
Register
 
MAY 28new
EXECUTIVE BRIEF
What's Really Going on in Federal Contracting:  Beyond the Hype
Register
 
JUNE 18
USCG TRIBUTE (see description below)
COUNCIL SUPPORTS 2009 Tribute to the Coast Guard 6.18.09
COAST GUARD FOUNDATION
For the second year, the Council will participate in the Coast Guard Foundation's annual Tribute Dinner benefitting the men and women of the Coast Guard Academy.  The Tribute to the Coast Guard will be held June 18, 2009 at the National Building Museum.  Please make your commitment for a table today. 
 
The Council will be sponsoring table(s) for this year's Coast Guard foundation Dinner on June 18th. General Petreaus will be the keynote speaker this year.
 
We are looking for member companies to contribute to the effort. If you are able to purchase one or more seats ($1,000), please contact Joe Carden for more information.
Annual ReportCOUNCIL RELEASES FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
The Council released its first annual report to its members at the annual member's meeting and to the public April 6.  The report highlights the Council's accomplishments and programs for the homeland security community.  Please click on the report for a copy or contact Kristina for a hard copy. 
COUNCIL'S ANNUAL MEETING
Jay Ahern
 
The Council held its Annual Member meeting March 26 to a terrific turnout.  Attendees were able to hear about the Council's strategic vision for 2009 and beyond, network with peers and provide input to the Council's future plans. 
 
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO GET MORE ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE COUNCIL BY TELLING US YOUR NEEDS IN THIS QUICK SURVEY.
 
We are asking for participation on several important initiatives and need your feedback to assure the Council continues to produce the programs and products you want.  Upcoming projects include:
> Federal Contracting (Executive Brief May 28th) 
> Cyber Security
> Supply Chain Security
> Infrastructure Security
> Preparedness
> Private Sector needs in homeland security curriculum
> How Homeland Security is Driving the Integration of Physical & IT Systems
Please let us know if you or SME's in your company are available to assist the Council with these projects.
 
For those of you who missed the meeting, the full presentation is available for your review under the member quick view section of the Council's website.  Please contact Kristina Tanasichuk for copies of the Strategic overview.

Jay Ahern

Message from President of SecurityStockWatch.com
 
The Council has arranged an important and valuable benefit for our members with our strategic partner, SecurityStockWatch.com, the #1 Google site for "military defense solutions" and "physical security solutions." 
 
Under this special arrangement, SecurityStockWatch is offering Council Members the opportunity to utilize their "Beyond The Banner" sponsored content interview program, or any of their other awareness, branding and lead generation programs at a 35% discount. The program includes: interview, banner ads, newsletter blasts, and delivers high engagement time, high click-thru rates and strong ROIs.
 
Please see this example with the Texas Instruments Government ID Program: http://www.securitystockwatch.com/Interviews/in_Boardroom_TI.html .
Please also see the interview on SecurityStockWatch with Marc Pearl: http://www.securitystockwatch.com/Interviews/in_Boardroom_HSD.html .
 
SecurityStockWatch reaches end-users in your target markets - in the Government space and enterprise verticals.  And, if your company is publicly-held, SecurityStockWatch is also the #1 "security stock" portal. At your convenience, please visit Google to see their top rankings first hand.
 
Please contact Mr. Martin Eli, founder of SecurityStockWatch, Martin@SecurityStockWatch.com, if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.
Have a great week!
Marc Pearl, President & CEO
D: 202 470 6441 | C: 202 271 6000
 
Joe Carden, Vice President
202 470 6442 direct | 202 302 7784 cell
Membership | Government Affairs

Kristina Tanasichuk, Vice President
202 470-6443 direct | 703 201-7198 cell
Thought Leadership | Strategic Partnerships

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