NDIA Rocky Mountain Chapter Model Chapter Nomination 2011
Submitted 12/14/2011
The Rocky Mountain chapter activities in 2011 have met the Model Chapter Criteria as outlined below.
1. Chapter designates a board member to focus on and promote the Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEM) workforce program. We conduct at least one activity to provide a forum for
effective interaction between local government, industry, and academia for the strengthening of the
national security.
The chapter has designated Mr. Dave Shiller with the assistance of Mr. Rich Poturalski to serve as our
STEM focus POC and to oversee STEM initiatives and programs such as the NDIA Rocky Mountain
Chapter Scholarship Program. The Chapter’s STEM activities also encompass interaction with local
community representatives and financial and other support to STEM-focused community. The Chapter
supports the activities of the Challenger Learning Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
2. Chapter designates a board member to focus on and promote Small Business issues in Chapter
Activities.
The chapter has designated Ms. Alison Brown as the Small Business POC/Committee Lead and is
extremely active in promoting Small Business activities in the Colorado Springs area. Alison has
established Woman Owned Small Business Workshops, Small Business breakfast meetings each
month, and other events during the past year.
3. The Rocky Mountain Chapter followed its published chapter mission statement and has current
approved by-laws. The mission of the Rocky Mountain Chapter, outlined in Article II of the Chapter By
Laws is:
To provide a local arm of the Association that is non-political, non-profit, educational, charitable, and
scientific. The purposes of the Chapter as an arm of the Association shall be to provide local geographic
focus by furthering the objectives and policies of the Association as set forth in its By Laws.
4. An annual action plan with goals and objectives.
Goals:
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To be the leading NDIA chapter by achieving active involvement of our members and contributing to
the success of military organizations in our region
To make significant contributions in addressing current NDIA policy issues, and in particular STEM
and the continuation of an active military-defense industry dialog
To develop "low key" articles for local publicity; to submit monthly articles and pictures to National; to
maintain a website for the local chapter
Provide noteworthy luncheon speakers; when possible facilitate Executive Board breakfast with top
military leaders from the community
Coordinate Colorado Springs activities and expand our presence with the local military commands,
and sister organizations such as the Los Angeles, Omaha, and Denver Space communities
Coordinate and assist with two annual 4-Star luncheons hosted by NDIA/AFA/AFCEA/MAC
Chamber of Commerce and provide an opportunity for the Colorado Springs Mayor to do the same
Lead or coordinate and assist with the annual military-industry STEM scholarship golf tournament
with NDIA/AFA/AFCEA
Objectives:
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Promote NDIA in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Facilitate mutual understanding and interchanges among Government and Industry
Provide leadership in technology and education, and advice to the Government
Support the local military community
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Support national-level NDIA programs
Reach out to other NDlA chapters within and outside the region
Support the Women In Defense chapter in Colorado Springs
5. Be a financially self-sustaining Chapter with income exceeding expenses for the year. 2011 has been a
good year financially for the chapter with monthly luncheons, participation in the Air Force Space
Command Executive Forum, Flags of Freedom Ball, and co-hosting with AFA and AFCEA the IMAGE
golf tournament event. Periodic audits were conducted to maintain effective check-and-balances on
income and expenses.
6. Community Relations and Advocacy. Chapter representatives meet annually with local Congressmen
and representatives to emphasize national security and the defense industrial base.
• Chapter representatives meet with congressional leaders and/or their staffs on a regular basis
• Chapter members, including our President (who is on Congressman Lamborn’s Defense Advisory
Board) meet regularly with Congressman Lamborn.
• The local Chapter’s President and Executive Vice President support Colorado U.S. Congressman
Lamborn's Defense Advisory Board.
• Chapter has an excellent working relationship with its elected officials and Chamber of Commerce.
• Chapter President and members attended the Colorado Space Roundtable in which the Colorado
Governor and Vice Governor participated.
• The Chapter goals and objectives include NDIA top policy issues for the year. The Chapter
objectives support the NDIA policy issues of sustaining defense modernization; implementing the
revolution in business affairs; promoting a viable technology-industrial base; enhancing military
readiness through training, simulation and education; and advancing space and technology capabilities.
This year the Chapter continues to expand its reach within the entire military community of the Rocky
Mountain region to more closely reflect the military composition of the Front Range and the broader
defense support provided by the association.
7. Support to National Events. Our Chapter teams with NDlA on national events. NDlA National events
are those events addressing other than local issues and attracting attendance from outside the
chapter area.
• Our Industry and Executive Forums serve as our conduit with involved communities to strengthen
national security with topics related to national defense planning and the execution of defense programs.
Leaders from industry, Department of Defense organizations, and local military services and commands
participate in wide-ranging discussions of major topics of mutual concern.
• The Industry and Executive Forum event will be a National level Space Division event in 2012 in
which the Rocky Mountain Chapter will assist.
8. Chapter keeps NDIA National informed of its events, and other organizational schedules, to assist in
schedule de-confliction.
9. Our Chapter communicates with members via E-mail, homepage, and website. The Chapter Board of
Directors and support staff has kept the membership and community apprised of NDIA activities
throughout the year. On a monthly basis, notices of upcoming meetings and special sessions are sent
out to each of our individual members. The Chapter also makes this communication network available to
other agencies to make announcements of special seminars or social events that have a direct benefit to
the military community or Chapter members. In 2011, we added a social media component to our
website. The chapter website is located at www.ndiarmc.org. Additional changes/upgrades are planned
for 2012 to facilitate social networking.
10. Chapter board members represent a cross section of the local membership. The Chapter member
companies represented on the Chapter Board provide space systems, force application systems,
command and control systems, information technology, communications systems, cyberspace or other
space and defense related services. We have Large and Small Businesses on our board and strive to
include local community companies at many of our events.
11. The designated public relations POC/Cmte Lead, Mr. James Wood, produces positive coverage in local
media. Articles and photographic material are provided, as appropriate, to local publications, as well as
NDIA Headquarters. The Rocky Mountain Chapter web-site is updated on a recurring basis. Monthly
luncheon synopses and photos are submitted to the National Defense magazine.
The Chapter sponsors recurring events showcasing NDIA, the industrial base, and national security
interests to the public.
Air Force Space Command Executive Forum: The Chapter sponsored the Air Force Space Command
Executive Forum and Gen William Shelton, Commander, Air Force Space Command hosted the
event. Senior military leaders and CEO level corporate executives attend the event. Ten
headquarters AFSPC staff including the Commander, 7 former Hartinger Award winners, and 29
industry representatives attended the forum. Also of note, the NDIA National Organization’s Vice
President of Policy attended along with 2 NDIA-RMC Board of Director members.
NDlA Rocky Mountain Ball: The Patriot Awards were again added to the list of awards presented at
our September 23 Ball. They were awarded to 5 enlisted members from AFSPC, USAFA, SMDC,
NORAD/NORTHCOM, and Fort Carson. A huge success, this event attracted government, military,
and defense contractors. More than 450 guests attended of whom 30% were military. The coveted
Hartinger Award was also presented to a leader from the space community, General (Ret) Kevin
Chilton, at this black-tie event in the company of ten former winners and Mrs. Mickey Hartinger. This
Ball was preceded by the Air Force Space Command Executive Forum.
IMAGE Golf Tournament: The chapter is one of three sponsors for the annual IMAGE Golf Tournament.
Along with AFA and AFCEA, the responsibility for the tournament rotates annually. The net proceeds of
$26,700 were shared to support each organization's scholarship program.
12. The Chapter awarded $21,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors and to previous
recipients continuing their college education in STEM arenas. Areas of study for these students include
aeronautical, aerospace, mechanical and electrical engineering, and computer science. Award recipients
were honored at a general membership luncheon held in May.
13. The Chapter sponsors corporate and individual membership programs. The Chapter programs are the
best in the community, thus attracting both corporate and individual requests for membership. All of the
chapter programs put members in direct daily contact with their primary customers, US and Air Force
and Army Space Commands, NORAD, and US Northern Command.
Our Chapter has a positive membership growth. The Rocky Mountain Chapter of NDlA is active and
strong. It continues to grow by actively recruiting new members, both individual and corporate. Signed
up several Small Businesses to become Corporate members so they could participate in our Executive
Forum. Despite the state of the economy in the nation and the Colorado Springs area, the Chapter
membership grew from 737 members at the beginning of the year to 855 by the middle of November.
14. Current Officers and Board of Directors listing is forwarded with this submission.
President: Henry D. Baird, Alliant Techsystems
Executive Vice President: Debbie McCarty, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Plans & Programs: Jim Painter, Northrop Grumman Corp.
Vice President, Government & Community Relations: Kevin Estrem, Braxton Technologies
Membership: Cary Trafton, Private Sector Consulting, Inc.
Publicity: James Wood, Aerotek
Vice President, Scholarships: Dave Shiller, Booz Allen & Hamilton
Secretary: Jeri Andrews, Lockheed Martin Corp.
Treasurer: Joe Kahoe, RAM
Directors:
Russ Anarde, Northrop Grumman
Norm Andersson, Veteran Engineering & Technology, LLC
Arnie Berry, Raytheon Company
Brad Butler, MEI Technologies, Inc.
Tom Cavalli, Westech
Wes Clark
George Douglas
Kevin Estrem, Braxton Technologies
Steve Ferrell, Scitor
Deforest Hamilton, The Boeing Co.
Dave Shiller, Booz Allen & Hamilton
Kent Traylor, Lockheed Martin Corp.
Keith Watkins, SAIC
Chuck Zimkas, Space Foundation
15. The Chapter meets on a regular basis to keep the membership informed of National and local NDlA
activities, and to provide an opportunity for member networking. These meetings typically focus on local
area military operations, visions and objectives of key military leaders, and their plans for expanding and
enhancing military capabilities. The Chapter has an electronic version of its official NDIA Chapter logo.
16. The Chapter President maintains a copy of the NDIA Chapter Manual.
17. The Chapter has focused its charitable giving to two organizations: The Home Front Cares and the
Armed Services YMCA. This year the chapter gave $6,000.00 in support of these two organizations. The
Pikes Peak Armed Services YMCA is the only civilian organization in the community with the mission of
taking care of military families living in and around Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, and Schriever
Air Force Base. The Home Front Cares provides support for military families impacted by deployment.