Fort Monmouth Area Chapter Chatter

1. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Fort Monmouth Area Chapter Chatter A publication of the Fort Monmouth Area Chapter of NCMA MAR/APR 2004 IN THIS ISSUE OF CHAPTER CHATTER President’s Corner: A Message from Greg Landon Chapter Events: Breakfast Meeting, April 8, 2004 Mr. Robert G. Fryling, Esq. Upcoming Events: NDIA/WID Luncheon, April 14, 2004 SOLE Symposium, May 5, 2004 Chapter News: Member’s Minute Election Update: Election Results for National Officers National News: World Congress 2004 Certification: New On-Line Course Available! Chapter Directory: 2003-2004 Chapter Officers

2. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This is a busy time for the Fort Monmouth NCMA Chapter. The National Education Seminar this March is the largest event of the year and our principal fundraiser. An early thanks to Paul Rosengrant, VP for Programs and NES Chair, but to others as well, such as Brittney Benincasa, Registrar, P.J. Gilmartin, Treasurer and a POC for NES, and Joanne Botwinick, Chapter Secretary and also a POC for NES. Others are helping too, and many thanks for volunteers coming forward. As this is written before the NES date, we are doing well with registration, with higher numbers than in recent years, even with reduced membership. Speaking of membership, our VP for Membership, Celeste, tells us of more member applications. Interest is building within the newest intern contingent at CECOM Acquisition Center, but also we are hearing from a few others of the wider Central Jersey area. It looks like our rolls will be growing, which is remarkable in spite of the shifts and challenges to the DoD workforce at or near Fort Monmouth as budgets impact civil service manloading. Or maybe it is because of those shifts. Things are happening at NCMA national headquarters level too. I spoke earlier of a new management structure. We will no longer have a National Director in our Chapter. The chapter president will assume more communication duties with the national and regional levels. There will be twoRegional Directors for each of the regions in lieu of the one National VP for the region and the chapter National Directors. Our own Lori Sakalos here at Fort Monmouth has been the National Vice President for the Northeast Region this year. Terry Brewer of a West Virginia chapter and the current National VP for NE Region elect will be one of the new Regional Directors. Another will be chosen in an election under way as these notes are written. Some of this was discussed at the combined Middle Atlantic and Northeast Regional Leaders Conference in New York City this past January. This was a successful event that covered such things as the transition of our management of NCMA to better serve the upcoming membership. Lori Sakalos was the lead on arranging details of this meeting at the Crowne Plaza, Times Square, while our own P.J. Gilmartin handled most of the registration and payment duties before, during, and after this conference. These are people that not only make things happen, but see them through. We are now looking for a slate of candidates for Fort Monmouth Area Chapter officers for the new year starting in July. There is gratifying interest in this process, and we hope to settle on the choice of our new officer candidates later this month. Members will participate in the election process of the volunteers that are being nominated. There is much left to do this year, but much has been done so far. My thanks to you all for the support that has made this possible and I express my hopes for the fulfillment of the promise that seems to be happening for the continued success for this Chapter in the years ahead. Greg Landon, President Fort Monmouth Area Chapter Chapter Directory Back to Page 1

3. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER EVENTS FORT MONMOUTH AREA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION . Guest Lecturer: Robert G. Fryling, Esq. Topic: Small Business Subcontracting Plans, Including Mentor-Protégé Programs Thursday, 08 April 2004 Officers Club, Gibbs Hall Ft Monmouth NJ 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. PRICE: $12 (members); $17 (nonmembers) Points of Contact: Siliato, 732-532-5538, alyssa.siliato@us.army.mil Kim Tafe, 732-427-1583, kim.tafe@us.army.mil Proceeds go towards the Fort Monmouth Chapter Scholarship Fund. Remember our Ft Monmouth Initiatives: Honor Roll, Two-for-One, On-the-Spot, and the Incentive-for-an-Incentive Idea. http://www.geocities.com/~monmouth-ncma Back to Page 1

4. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS • Voting for Chapter Officers • Voting for the 2004-2005 Program Year will take place at our next Chapter meeting on April 8th. • President Paul Rosengrant • VP Programs Brittney Benincasa • VP Membership Joanne Botwinick • Treasurer Donna Lascelles • Treasurer-elect Shannon Lis • Secretary Colleen Sweeney • Please note that additional nominees for consideration can still be nominated by contacting Regina Venezia, 732-532-4067, prior to the April 8th meeting. • And here’s a sneak peek at our May 13th event… • “Inside a Contractor's Competitive Proposal Process“ • Guest Speaker will be Jim W. Kirlin • Raytheon Contracts Manager for the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Battle Command and Mission Execution (BCME) program and for Foreign Military Sales of the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) • Breakfast Meeting at Officers Club, 8:00-10:30 a.m • Details forthcoming – . Back to Page 1

5. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION NDIA/WID EVENTS . Wednesday, April 14th, 2004Speaker: Mr. James OttDirector of Public Works – Ft. Monmouth “Installation Initiatives for Ft. Monmouth’s Future” ~ Award Presentation ~ “The Themis Ganias Service Award” Awardees: Diane Carnes Marcia Owens Kit Roache Location: Gibbs HallCost: Government $15.00, Industry $20.00 Social:11:30 AM Buffet Lunch: 12:00 PM Please call Tony Campi for reservations or more information (732) 291-0393 Chapter Directory Back to Page 1

6. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SOLE SYMPOSIUM 26th Annual Garden State Chapter SOLE Symposium . “Delivering Materiel Readiness To the Army” Keynote Speaker will be LTG Claude V. Christianson Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, Headquarters, Department of the Army Wednesday, May 5th , 2004 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration, Exhibits and Continental Breakfast Begin at 7:15 a.m.) Sheraton-Eatontown, Highway 35, Eatontown, NJ Cost: $135 per person (Fees for Late Registration Apply) Government POC Industry POC Gloria Richardson Janet Steinberg 732-532-6752 732-389-0390 Gloria.Richardson@c3smail.monmouth.army.milJanet.Steinberg@lmco.com Back to Page 1

7. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SPEAKER’S BIOGRAPHY Robert G. Fryling, Esq. Mr. Fryling is a partner of Blank Rome LLP, Philadelphia, PA. His practice consists of advisement of all aspects of public contract law. Mr. Fryling’s experience involves working with clients that contract with Executive Departments, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Education and others. Blank Rome LLP 1993 - Present Partner, Privately Held & Emerging Companies Group Saul, Ewing, Remick & Saul 1985 - 1993 Partner, Government Contracts Department Fried, Frank, Harris, Schriver & Jacobson 1984 - 1985 Associate, Government Contracts Department Defense Logistics Agency 1972 – 1984 Counsel, Defense Contract Administration Services Region, Philadelphia Chapter Directory Back to Page 1

8. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBER’S MINUTE By Celeste Osenenko, VP of Membership Congratulations to the first of our Honor Roll’ees! By attending five consecutive NCMA events, the following participants are entitled to a free Fort Monmouth Chapter regular event: Alyssa Siliato Brittney Benincasa Celeste Osenenko Greg Landon Kathleen Davis Janet Colyard Lori Sakaols Mike Ellis PJ Gilmartin Charlotte Dombrowiecki Congratulations to the following members who have achieved an NCMA Anniversary Milestones! 30 Years: Alice Allen, Stanley Dubroff 25 Years: Edward Elgart 20 Years: Rachel Bogner, Maryanne Lentini 15 Years: Paul Rosengrant 10 Years: Michael Burney 5 Years: John Booth, Joe DiGiacomo, Carol Farner, Virginia Knight, Lisa Lax, Joe Libbey, Walt Rapka, Mona Thomas, Tom Tremper ~ REMEMBER ~ Chapter IncentivesNCMA HQ Incentives On-the-Spot ~ Two-for-One ~ Honor Roll For every member you recruit, you will receive ~ Incentive for an Incentive Idea ~ a $20 coupon toward your next NCMA renewal! Back to Page 1 ~ Upcoming Award Nominations Due April ~ Herbert Roback Memorial Award ~ Charles A. Dana Distinguished Service Award ~ NCMA Education Award

9. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ELECTION UPDATE ~ NCMA National Election ~ This is the first election of the Officers and Directors under the new provisions of the NCMA Bylaws implementing the new governance solution. In summary, 86 valid ballots were cast out of 115 eligible voters. The following candidates were elected, for terms as indicated: National President Elect: Karen Reuter (6/05)* National Vice President and Treasurer: James Haugen (6/05) National Vice President and Secretary: Michelle Currier (6/05) Director, Northeastern Region: Rose Gazarek (6/06) Director, Mid Atlantic Region: Philip Salmeri (6/06) Director, Southeastern Region: Kathryn Powers (6/06) Director, North Central Region: James Alstott (6/06) Director, South Central Region: Samuel Morthland (6/06) Director, Northwestern Region: Lynn Rippe (6/06) Director, Southwestern Region: Laura Doyle (6/06) As stipulated in the bylaws, the following people assume or retain the following positions as indicated. All terms end 6/05: National President: Charles Woodside* Past National President: Gary Zura Director, Northeastern Region: Terry Brewer Director, Mid Atlantic Region: Joe McGrenra Director, Southeastern Region: Ed Kinberg Director, North Central Region: James Kirlin Director, South Central Region: Tom Reid Director, Northwestern Region: William Avedovech Director, Southwestern Region: Ed Velasquez Finally, the four at-large Directors will be elected at the Board of Directors meeting on April 24, 2004. *The National President Elect incurs a three-year commitment when elected, assuming the National President and the Past National President positions (each one-year terms) in turn. Back to Page 1

10. NCMA's Annual World Congress is the leading event in the contract management community. NCMA has established the World Congress as an ideal forum for high-profile speakers, quality educational programs, and unparalleled networking opportunities. NCMA offers a diverse audience representing commercial industry, Fortune 500 level business, contractors, and government agencies. • The 2004 NCMA World Conference is the perfect opportunity to: • Network and make important contacts, • Evaluate new products and services, • Investigate new technologies, • Converse with leaders of industry, • Discover nuances about your profession, • Learn about the latest developments in the field, and • Recruit the best contacts in the field. • Earn up to 29 hours of Continuing education by attending all three days of World Congress 2004! NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION NATIONAL NEWS Back to Page 1

11. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY ~ Now Available ~ Commercial Knowledge module of the Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) program A note from Cordell Hansen, VP of Professional Development, Tysons Corner, Virginia Chapter, about the on-line study groups available: “We've been developing online study groups for a few months now. The structure is in place and we have taken in NCMA members from all across the country. If your members would like to join, they are certainly welcome; and the study groups are free. My philosophy has been that the more people we have studying together from different backgrounds, the better the study experience will be... There are currently three individual study groups - General, Federal and Commercial. Each has a separate study plan that lasts ten weeks. I generally recommend that members focus their studies on one module at a time.” If you are interested in joining a study group on-line, please contact Cordell Hansen at Cordell_R_Hansen@raytheon.com. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Ellis, Certification Chair of the Fort Monmouth Chapter at 732 530 8444, ext 3323 or email: Michael.Ellis@ilex.com. Back to Page 1

12. NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION THE BACK PAGES Job seekers and employers alike will find the resources they are looking for at our new and interactive job site. http://www.ncmajobs.com Corporate Vice President, Contracts ManTech International Corporation Northern Virginia base Corporate Vice President, Contracts for a $750+ million firm delivering a broad array of information technology and technical services to US Federal Government customers. Contact Bruce Phinney Paul-Tittle Search Group, McLean, Virginia 703-442-0500 ext. 226 Bruce@paul-tittle.com Jim Casey, MBA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Objective: A challenging and responsible full time or consulting position in Contracts, Major Subcontracts, Procurement, Lead Negotiator Accomplishments: Successfully managed Raytheon Division Major Subcontract under a $3 billion B-52 aircraft prime contractor; managed 13 Procurement Subcontract Administrators and 3 Contract Administrators; have experience in USA Government/Commercial/International Contracts/Subcontract/Negotiations Contact: 631-878-8191 (home) 631-645-6519 (cell) email at: jrcasey311@aol.com Chapter Directory Back to Page 1

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