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DEPS aims to be the leading hub for Directed Energy information. Highlights of 2004 activities, events, financial status, board members, and new officers. Visit www.deps.org for updates.
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Directed Energy Professional SocietyAnnual Report Edward A. Duff President 19 October 2004 http://www.deps.org
DEPS Vision We intend to be the premier organization for the exchange of information on the development and application of Directed Energy.
New 2004 DEPS Activities • DE Weapons Workshop • 11-13 May, Newport News • HPM Conference • 17-19 August, Albuquerque • Education program • Largely JTO-funded • Summer internships • Expanded number of graduate scholarships • New JTO education grant
Other DEPS Activities • Publications • www.deps.org • Proceedings • Journal of Directed Energy (JDE) • Member updates • Sponsor Updates • Education • Professional development short courses • Graduate/undergraduate programs • K-12 and vocational curriculum development • Fellows • Call for nominations at www.deps.org
DEPS Financial Status • Cash on hand • Sep 2003 -- $251,561 • Sep 2004 -- $311,758 • 2004 budget • Income (net from events, sponsorship, membership, miscellaneous) $157,800 • Expenses (Office, committees, BOD, BSEA, Staff, other) $152,000 • Expected Net for 03 $5,800 • Independent Audits • 2002 Audit completed December 03 • 2003 Audit underway
DEPS Board of Directors Serving Members • William Baker • J Douglas Beason • Dennis Boesen • Edward Duff • Jess Granone COMPLETING TERM • Al Kehs COMPLETING TERM • Donald Lamberson • Rett Benedict • J. Thomas Schriempf New Members • Lou Marquet • Roger McGinnis
DEPS Officers Serving Officers President Edward Duff Vice President Douglas Beason Secretary Dennis Boesen Treasurer Dennis Boesen (acting) New Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
DEPS Professional Personnel • Executive Director Dr. Samuel Blankenship • Executive Administrator Mrs. Cynnamon Spain • Administrative Assistant Mrs. Donna Storment