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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Mark Gadomski, President
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Jack Moore, Vice President, Public Relations, Philanthropy
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C. David Hamburger,, Secretary, Ways Means and Rules
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Josh Hatter, Treasurer, SBIOI
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Beth Waugh, Public Relations, Summit
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Ron Buske, Events, Political Relations
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Jimi Elderman, Education, Membership
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Ryan Lemire, Technology, Strategic Think Tank
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Brian Lindgren, SBIOI, Technology
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Andrea Julius, Summit, Events
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Steve Amell, Political Relations, Communicator
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Katie Arrington, Communicator, Contracts Industry Council
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Elizabeth Stober, Strategic Think Tank, Ways Means and Rules
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Nancy Straight, Contracts Industry Council
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Charlie Templeton, Membership
Annual Elections are
held in January.
You must have a
Company Membership
to run for one of these
positions or to vote.
Quarterly Small Business
and Industry Outreach Initiatives
Network with 350 plus each quarter! Listen to
presentations from Industry partners and
Government Representatives!
“SBIOI”
Quarterly CDCA Luncheons
CDCA Business, Presenters, Networking & Good Food!
We typically have 100+ to attend.
National Level Annual Government &
Industry Summits
883 Registered in 2013
Theme for 2014:
Technologies Enabling Information Dominance”
“The Communicator”
Our Committee works hard to provide interesting
and newsworthy articles for our members.
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Digital Articles on CDCA Website:
http://charlestondca.org/communicator
Printing is now an Annual Edition as Member Directory.
Each Platinum member will have ½ page ad space in Member Directory
to coincide with the annual C5ISR Summit.
Each Corporate member with will have a basic info paragraph for each
Education Committee
They work hard to provide involvement in
Educational Initiatives to ensure we raise our
youth to become the future of tomorrow!
Military Magnet!
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
Donation of $3,000 to Palmetto Scholars Academy “Odyssey of the Mind”
Summer Internships
Give a deserving student an opportunity in your company!
Company Members can apply for Summer Internships.
Supporter of the Defense Community
Sponsor of Chambers
Salute to Military
Participant in DC Fly In
Sponsor of WID
Sponsor of
Scholarships
Anchors Away
Sponsor of EOD Golf
Sponsor of AFCEA
Scholarships
Sponsor of Yorktown Division of the
Naval Sea Cadets
$150,000 to the Chamber to support their
efforts to move AFRICOM to CHS
Contributed to
“Beyond Valor 2010”
Attend JWC
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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New website introduced in June 2013
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Revamped with input from CDCA members
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Now allows members to sign up to receive updates
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RSVP functionality now included
[email protected]
Ideas/Suggestions/Volunteers Welcome!!
Expanding Membership = Networking Opportunities
21 Jul 2014
Total Membership: 293
Platinum: 3
Corporate: 188
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
CDCA Communicator
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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CDCA Communicator
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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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CDCA Newsletter
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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!