Transcript CDCA MISSION - Charleston Defense Contractors Association

CDCA Membership
What does it mean?
CDCA Mission
In order to address issues facing the Charleston, South Carolina military industrial
complex, the Charleston Defense Contractors Association, or CDCA, was formed
and incorporated as a South Carolina Corporation on 4 December 2002. CDCA’s
beginning was based on a grassroots formation called the “Technology Leadership
Forum”, an offshoot committee of the Lowcountry Chapter of the Armed Forces
Communications Electronic Associations (AFCEA) that first met on 6 September
2001. The Technology Leadership Forum consisted of 40 business and
government officials who were interested in raising local awareness of
the industry cluster and also in establishing the defense contracting companies as
a viable entity within the Charleston business community. On November 7, 2002,
CDCA held its first General Meeting and an interim Board of Directors and
Officers were elected. On December 4, 2002, CDCA received a Certificate of
Incorporation as a Nonprofit Corporation in the State of South Carolina. CDCA
received its 501(C)(6), business league organization, tax exempt status on 11 April
2003.
CDCA Purpose
The general purpose of the CDCA is to address issues and opportunities facing the
Charleston, South Carolina defense community. Specifically, the CDCA will: (1)
perform as an advocacy group for the defense industry in the Charleston metro
area and other surrounding regions, (2) provide liaison with local, state, and
federal governmental agencies, elected officials, legislatures, and special groups
and committees, (3) take actions to develop or improve the local defense
community’s ability to develop, attract, retain, and more effectively execute
business opportunities, and (4) to foster the increased and improved interaction
between defense contractors for accomplishment of better services to defense
customers.
Why you should join…
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The CDCA supports the defense community in the Charleston area. CDCA advocates
defense issues with the community at large as well as represents the defense community
with SPAWAR and other government agencies in the area. We seek to provide liaison
through effective communication avenues and represent the defense contractor
community in forums with these government agencies.
Membership in the CDCA enables each defense contractor in the area to support the
defense community. CDCA also provides input on issues and initiatives to the broader
community in such areas as education, small business mentoring, and Congressional
liaison. The CDCA is a trusted associate of the Charleston Metro Area Chamber of
Commerce. CDCA fills an important need to speak with one, trusted, voice for the
Defense-related C4ISR segment of the regional business community. CDCA can only be
an effective organization if it has the funds necessary to operate. We achieve our
operating capital each year by Corporate and Affiliate memberships.
CDCA is a means for members of the defense business community in Charleston and the
surrounding area to show their support and to provide them a greater voice in the
issues and initiatives that are important for their continuing success.
CDCA Board of Directors
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David Hamburger, President
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Josh Hatter, Vice President, Public Relations, Philanthropy
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Brian Lindgren, Secretary, Ways Means and Rules Chair, Events Co-Chair
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Jimi Elderman, Treasurer, Education Co-Chair
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Elizabeth Robertson, Executive Committee, Public Relations
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Ron Buske, Events, Political Relations Co-Chair
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Jim Harmon, Membership Co-Chair
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Red Hoover, Strategic Think Tank (STT) Chair
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Ryan Lemire, Technology Chair, Public Relations Co-Chair
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Andrea Julius, Summit Chair
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Steve Amell, Political Relations Chair, STT Co-Chair
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Elizabeth Stober, SBIOI Chair
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Kris Busch, Education Chair
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Charlie Templeton, Membership Chair
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Heather Walker, SBIOI Co-Chair
Annual Elections
are held Sept/Nov.
You must have a
Company level
Membership to
run for one of
these positions or
to vote.
Small Business and Industry Outreach
Initiative (SBIOI) Symposia
Join us for CDCA business updates,
insightful presenters, networking, and good
food! Typically more than 100 attend.
The Small Business Committee will foster increasing potential
business base of small businesses for prime and subcontracting
opportunities. The committee will develop a synergetic network of
professional competent small businesses that have proven
infrastructure, processes, program management and technical
skills to successfully integrate their products and services as
potential SB primes or subcontractors for peacetime and mission
critical operations in support of the warfighter.
“SBIOI”
Quarterly CDCA Luncheons
Managed by “Events” committee
CDCA Business, Presenters, Networking & Good Food!
We typically have 100+ to attend.
Annual C5ISR Summit Committee
The Summit Committee will plan, organize and execute all facets of the annual C5ISR Summit. It
will host the annual Summit in support of the goals of the Association, primary customers, and the
vision for the greater Charleston region.
1154 Registered in 2014
SAVE THE DATE: “1-4 Dec 2015”
Education Committee
The Education Committee will enhance the technical capabilities of the
Association in support of local DoD organizations. It is responsible for
generating student interest, funding various educational initiatives and
creating outreach to regional academia. The committee will promote and
administer the Association’s Summer Internship Program and also maintain
awareness and complement/support other educational initiatives that are
being undertaken by other organizations. The committee will be responsible
for the execution of educational initiatives on behalf of the Association.
Military Magnet!
Lowcountry Tech
Academy
Internships!
Education Committee
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$15,000 donation funded a 60-day computer repair class for struggling veterans.
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The program trains and prepares Veterans for work in IT
Palmetto Partners
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$25K donated in 2011, $15K donated in 2012, $10K donated in 2013
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FRC Regional Competition Judging & Volunteer support.
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Jack Moore - FIRST Palmetto Regional Robotics Outstanding Volunteer Award.
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Rollings Middle School Robo Knights- Donated $3,500 for them to attend National competition, Orlando, FL, May 2012.
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Lowcountry Science Fairs
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CDCA Members served as Judges & Judge Coordinator
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CDCA donated $5,000 for the regional winner to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, AZ in
June
Monetary awards given to teachers of winners in all groups.
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CDCA Supported the AFCEA Lowcountry Chapter’s Scholarship Program.
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2013 Donation = $6,000 and 2014 Donation = $3,000
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Former winners have participated in CDCA’s Summer Internship Program.
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CDCA donated $3,000 to support iTeams camps in the local area.
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iTeams – Provides rising 8th and 9th graders an environment to explore economics, entrepreneurship and computer innovation.
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GSSM will now distribute CDCA Summer Internship opportunities to GSSM alumni
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CDCA donated $3,000 to supplement tuition costs for 4 Lowcountry Students from a Low Socio-Economic Backgrounds.
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Women In Defense Scholarship Program
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Donated $6,000 in 2013
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Donation of $3,000 to Palmetto Scholars Academy “Odyssey of the Mind”
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Donation of $6,000 for AFCEA Scholarship Program in 2014
Summer Internships
Give a deserving student an opportunity in your company!
Company Members can apply for Summer Internships.
Contracts Industry Council (CIC)
Contracts Industry Council: The Contracts Industry Council (CIC) Committee will function as an advocate
for the Association’s membership at the periodic CIC meetings. The committee will collect input from the Association’s
membership for incorporation onto the monthly agenda and will disseminate information of meeting results to the
association’s membership by posting approved CIC meeting minutes to CDCA website.
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The CIC provides a forum for the exchange of ideas to enhance processes to do things
smarter, better, and more efficiently and help the SPAWAR/Industry team co-evolve our
technologies to maintain our competitive advantage.
Representatives consist of two each from:
Small Business (as defined by NAICS 541330),
Medium Business (> SB size standards but not in top 20)
Large Business (In the top 20 of the top 100 Federal Contractor List)
• AFCEA Appointments (3)
• CDCA Appointments (3)
• Donald Curtis (Mid) Jun 2016
• Josh Hatter (Large) Jun 2017
• Ron Malec (Small) Jun 2015
Address issues of interest to all, not company specific concerns.
Strategic Think Tank
Overall goals:
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Continue developing a strategic roadmap for the future of CDCA
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Investigate diversification based on membership:
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Identify local Federal agencies and invite to brief membership at SBIOIs
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Expand our focus regionally
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Expand our focus beyond DoD
Prioritize BRAC
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Take a strategic approach and reach out to:
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SPAWAR Atlantic
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
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SC Department of Commerce
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Combine with PR and Political Relations committee and work together
Develop recommendations on how to proceed
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Ex: Economic Impact Studies
Address other issues outside the scope of the other committees
Other Committees
Events: The Events Committee will sponsor and encourage community events, projects,
activities, services, programs, and public improvements which are of mutual interest and benefit to the
Association, the defense industry, and the war-fighter. It will seek ways to host events and activities which
promote/complement Association’s objectives and promote the local defense industry.
Finance: The Finance Committee will provide the ongoing financial stability of the Association. This
includes managing the routine A/P and A/R activities, planning & preparing short-term (current fiscal year)
and long-term (three-year forward forecast) budgets, and reviewing, approving and
monitoring ongoing funding of all committees. The Treasurer will hold the office of Finance Committee
Chair and is charged with overseeing the budget, financial controls, investments and grants.
Membership: The Membership Committee will maintain the dues and membership structure. It
also provides guidance to the Board with strategies to improve the membership of the Association. The
committee will be responsible for reviewing eligibility criteria for membership and for making
recommendations with regard to changes to membership categories and dues. The committee
recommends to the Board strategies for growing membership and retaining current members.
Other Committees
Philanthropy: The Philanthropy Committee will provide opportunities for philanthropic activities and
services to the community by reviewing current and future charitable organizations that the Association
can support with donations aimed at helping the community and the war-fighter. It will continually
provide philanthropic support to charitable organizations that benefit the community, our region and our
war-fighters.
Political Relations: The Political Relations Committee will perform as an advocacy group for the defense
industry in the Charleston metro area and other surrounding regions. It develops connections to local
interest groups and individuals including local, state, and federally elected officials, chamber of commerce,
technical development groups, professional military organizations and committees, as well as defense
agency leadership. It takes action to provide information, solicit desired outcomes, and to promote issues in
the best interest of the local defense community. It actively works in the best interest of SPAWAR Systems
Center Atlantic and the Charleston Joint Base on Military Value, Transformation and in support of the Joint
Warfighter. It researches and coordinates efforts to initiate special legislation that will help the various
commands of the Charleston region to perform expanded or new missions. It also reports all of its activities
and funding actions to its members in the Board’s Annual Report along with any results or outcomes of said
actions.
Other Committees
Public Relations: Public Relations Committee will present the mission, vision and values of the
Association to the public. It will provide all official media contacts, speaking engagements, press
releases, public affairs issues and other related contacts with the media on behalf of, or in representation
of, the Association. It will develop all forward facing materials for the Association. The Vice President
will hold the office of Public Relations Committee Chair.
Technology: The Technology Committee will support the strategic initiatives of the Association through
effective and seamless integration of information technology into all appropriate functions of the
Association. It will respond to the strategic technology needs of the Board, its committees, and our
membership.
Ways, Means, and Rules: The Ways, Means, and Rules Committee will enhance operational
effectiveness and maintain order within the Association. It is commissioned to ensure that all By-Laws
and traditions of the Association are respected and maintained. The committee will also to make certain
that parliamentary procedures are followed. The committee will examine and maintain all policies,
processes, guides, rules, and regulations – whether documented or undocumented. It will oversee all
matters relating to the process of raising revenue for the Association. The Secretary will hold the office of
Ways, Means, and Rules Committee Chair.
Supporter of the Defense Community
Sponsor of Chambers
Salute to Military
Sponsor of EOD Golf
Participant in DC Fly In
Sponsor of WID
Sponsor of
Scholarships
Anchors Away
Sponsor of AFCEA
Scholarships
Sponsor of Yorktown Division of the
Naval Sea Cadets
Contributed to
“Beyond Valor 2010”
$150,000 to the Chamber to support their
efforts to move AFRICOM to CHS
V. President, Jack Moore, drops the
puck for Sting Rays Military Appreciation Night
Etc…
CDCA Social Media
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Facebook:
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Twitter:
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/CharlestonDCA – Public
@CharlestonDCA – Public
LinkedIn:
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CDCA – Members Only
[email protected]
Ideas/Suggestions/Volunteers Welcome!!
CDCA Website
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User Friendly Website!
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Allows members to sign up to receive updates
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RSVP functionality included
[email protected]
Ideas/Suggestions/Volunteers Welcome!!
Expanding Membership = Networking Opportunities
1/26/2015
Total Membership: 302
Platinum: 2
Corporate: 198
Affiliate: 102
Let me introduce you…
Platinum Level $5,000
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Company Attribution
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Eligible to vote
Authorized to be elected as a Board of Director
Authorized one vote in Board of Director Annual Elections
Sponsorship Opportunities (Annual Summit)
Eligible to submit for an intern in our Summer Internship program
Small Business Symposia –Quarterly
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Company listed in Membership Index along with your URL, logo and a brief description of what your company
does
Company name and logo will rotate on our CDCA home page.
Company Logo displayed on slideshow during breaks
Quarterly Luncheons-Members receive reduced rate
Invited to “Members Only” event
Receive email distribution (3 POC’s within the company)
CDCA Membership Coin and Lapel Pin
Ad space in CDCA Communicator (Annual Edition)
Discounted Rate to CDCA Summit
Corporate Level $1,000
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Company Attribution
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Your company is listed in the Membership Index along with your URL, logo and a brief description of
what your company does
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Eligible to vote
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Authorized to be elected as a Board of Director
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Authorized one vote in Board of Director Annual Elections
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Sponsorship Opportunities (Annual Summit)
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Eligible to submit for an intern in our Summer Internship program
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Small Business Symposia-Quarterly
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Company Logo displayed on slideshow during breaks
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Quarterly Luncheons-Members receive reduced rate
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Invited to “Members Only” event
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Receive email distribution of all CDCA events (3 POC’s within the company)
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CDCA Membership Coin and Lapel Pin
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Discounted rate to CDCA summit
Affiliate Level $250
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Listed in Membership Index alphabetically by Individual’s name
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Small Business Symposia-Quarterly
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Quarterly Luncheons-Members receive reduced rate
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Receive email distribution of all CDCA events
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CDCA membership lapel pin
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Discounted rate to CDCA Summit
Active Members
We thank you for your
support, and all of the
time you give to
ensure the CDCA has
a strong voice within
our Defense
Community!