NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! December 2001

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! NDTA Mission The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) has historically served as a link between the transportation executives in Government and their counterparts in Industry. Chapter activities bring together transportation professionals from the military, other government agencies, and the commercial industry to enhance their knowledge, broaden their professional education, and enjoy each other’s company.

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Mode Specific Committees –ID and examine operations and policy and recommend solutions or improvements Committees –Military Airlift Committee –Military Sealift Committee –Surface Transportation Committee –Business Practices Committee –Passenger Travel Services Committee National Committees

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! The Individual As a Member By joining NDTA, the individual becomes a member of the Authoritative Voice on Defense Transportation You will benefit by the exchange of ideas, concepts, and information The NDTA Annual Forum brings together top industry and government leaders to discuss the most timely issues of the day Membership includes a subscription to the Defense Transportation Journal, a bi-monthly magazine that is a rich source of information about your industry, your government, and the world around you

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Why Should I Join? NDTA is the professional organization for the transportation professional

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! To provide a common forum to discuss and endorse programs that promote transportation preparedness for economic and security needs To provide active assistance, in a non-partisan capacity, to government agencies Serve as link between government and industry Assist in transportation education of young executives Support continued reliance on private enterprise systems of ownership and operation of transportation Purpose

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Current Members: 116 Account Balance: approx. $3,000 Current Status

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! 33 Corporate members from 18 organizations –One Regional Patron Member (Maersk K.K.) 26 DoD Civilians Army: 14 (10 officers and 4 NCOs) Air Force: 31 (12 officers, 16 NCOs, 3 Enl) Navy: 7 officers Two college students (one ROTC Cadet) Other: 3 (one MLC, one Japanese, and one U.S. Civilian) Chapter Members

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! President: CPT David J. Preston First Vice President: SMSgt Mark S. Cei Second Vice President: CMSgt Ralph J. Celento III Treasurer: MSgt Larry A. Dow Recording Secretary: Maj Richard P. Schwing Corresponding Secretary: Cdr Allan J. Berke Executive Committee

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Membership Committee Chairman: CPT David J. Preston Members: Wolterman Meeting Committee Chairman: CPT Archie P. Bates III Members: Kudrna, Licholai, Pope Scholarship Committee Chairman: William A. Hansche Members: Berke, Cei, Kreklow, Miyake A-35 Representative CPT David J. Preston (Pacific Region) Chapter Committees

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Be a non-partisan voice for transportation requirements involving DoD on mainland Japan Provide yearly Academic Scholarship(s) Ensure meetings provide a medium for professional development Ensure and encourage Commercial Industry involvement Objectives 1 of 2

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Develop a Transportation Education Program Develop networking opportunities that provide interested members an opportunity to pursue career opportunities Raise money through special events like golf tournaments, bazaars, and bake sales Have Fun!! Objectives 2 of 2

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Meet at least quarterly, and alternate locations to accommodate all Chapter members Establish a guest speaker program for meetings Fully utilize the Chapter committees for membership, meetings, and scholarship Increase Corporate membership and establish at least three Sustaining Members or Regional Patrons Goals 1 of 2

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Obtain and sustain a membership of 120 members by Jan 02 Maintain a minimum balance of $1,000 in the chapter’s bank account Schedule two golf tournaments per year, and alternate locations to accommodate all Chapter members Schedule at least two visits per year to local civilian transportation industries Goals 2 of 2

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Recent and Upcoming Events 29 Jun 01Quarterly Meeting (Maersk-Sealand) 6 Sep 01Quarterly Meeting (FedEx - Narita) 30 Oct 01NDTA Golf Tournament (Cp Zama) Mar 02Quarterly Mtg/Chapter Elections (TBD) Mar 02NDTA Golf Tournament (Atsugi) May 02Present College Scholarships May 02National Transportation Week 14 Jun 02Quarterly Meeting (TBD) 6 Sep 02NDTA Golf Tournament (Zama) ** dates are subject to change

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Working Initiatives 1 of 3 Maintain and expand the member and potential member database Seek opportunities for Guest Speakers Distribute information on the Certified Professional Logistician Certification Solicit and expand participation and membership throughout mainland Japan

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Develop a Chapter Home Page on the Internet (DONE!) Improve and continue the Chapter Scholarship Program Fill and exercise the Chapter Committees Purchase a Chapter Banner and promotional items (DONE!) Support the Army, Navy, and Air Force Balls, and sponsor young Chapter members Working Initiatives 2 of 3

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Working Initiatives 3 of 3 Visit local DoD High Schools and discuss careers in Transportation and Logistics with the students Plan events for Transportation Week 2002 Publish and distribute a monthly Chapter Newsletter (DEC 01 WILL BE FIRST ISSUE) Seek charity opportunities (orphanages, shelters, blood drives, holiday food baskets)

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Bottom Line NDTA is the professional organization for the transportation professional

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year! Point of Contact Honshu Chapter Homepage – NDTA Homepage: – POC for the Honshu Chapter is: CPT David J. Preston –DSN /6400

NDTA 2001 Category I Chapter of the Year!