The document provides information about the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Alaska Chapter. It discusses that AFCEA is a non-profit organization established in 1946 to facilitate information exchange among its 35,000 members and 120 chapters worldwide. The Alaska Chapter was formed in 1951 and serves the arctic community. It outlines the chapter's mission, vision, and goals for 2012-2013, which include educational programs, scholarships, grants, and expanding membership and corporate sponsorship. The document also lists the 2012-2013 board members and provides contact information for the chapter.
2. What is AFCEA?
Established in 1946, AFCEA is a non-profit
organization serving its members by providing a
forum for the ethical exchange of information,
among 35,000 members, 120 Chapters worldwide
AFCEA is dedicated to increasing knowledge through
exploration of issues relevant to information
technology, communications and electronics for the
defense, homeland security and intelligence
communities.
The Alaska Chapter was formed in 1951 and serves
the needs of the arctic community.
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3. Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To promote the ethical exchange of information and
facilitate knowledge sharing and education in the
areas of information technology, communications
and electronics.
Our Vision
To be a leading IT, communications and electronics
association for professionals in government,
industry and academia in south central Alaska.
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4. 2012-2013 Goals
Provide relevant & interesting programs in luncheon
format at BP Energy Center (Oct, Nov, Jan-Apr)
Build fully functional scholarships & grants program
Issue STEM Grants to deserving teachers ($4K)
Build Scholarship Program
Conduct at least one AFCEA-sponsored annual
recurring event (JBER IT Expo, May 15, 2013)
Expand corporate sponsorship program
Maintain budget/expense transparency
Expand electronic presence (web, social, Google)
Conduct one social with UAA w/guest speakers
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5. 2012-2013 Goals
Outreach to enlisted force (VP for enlisted affairs)
Submission of one article per month to AFCEA
International (pictures, captions)
Grow membership roster (chapter “evangelist”)
Totes benefits of membership (SIGNAL, discounts,
voting for board)
Conduct formal membership vote April 2013 for
2013-2014 Board
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7. 2012-2013 Board
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Name Chapter Position Email
Lt Col Brian Hippel President brian.e.hippel.mil@mail.mil
Ms. Gillian Dezzutto First Vice President gillian_dezzutto@dell.com
CMSgt Steve Burris Secretary stephen.burris@alaska.net
Ms. Laura Bender Treasurer laura.bender@elmendorf.af.mil
Ms. Natalie Newman VP, Events natalie.newman@us.army.mil
TSgt Stacy Pruitt VP, Membership stacy.pruitt@us.af.mil
TSgt Brandy Boatwright VP, Young AFCEAN Affairs Brandy.boatwright@us.af.mil
CMSgt Kevin Call VP, Enlisted Affairs kevin.call@us.af.mil
Lt Col Jean Liebig VP, Publicity jean.liebig@elmendorf.af.mil
Mr. Robbie Hoch Corporate Liaison Robert.CTR.Hoch@faa.gov
Mr. Chris Owens Corporate Liaison co9872@att.com
Steve Gebert Grants & Scholarships sgebert@acsalaska.com
Col Scott Moser Member at Large scott.moser@us.af.mil
LTC Mike Brown Member at Large michael-l-brown@us.army.mil
Mr. William Theuer Member at Large wrtheuer@gmail.com
8. The Year Ahead
Feb 6: Luncheon (topic: Microsoft, cloud initiatives)
Mar 6: Luncheon (topic: Cyber Security in AK)
Apr: Presentation by Lt Gov Treadwell (TBD)
Apr 16: Awards Luncheon / Membership Voting
May 15: JBER IT Expo
July: installation of 2013-2014 Board
Sep – Nov: Monthly Luncheons
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9. Membership
As of Today: 114 Chapter Members!
Benefits:
SIGNAL Magazine
Networking with Alaska IT & Intelligence
Professionals, and 120 Chapters worldwide
AFCEA Professional Development Center – advanced
education and training
Discounted Tuition through partners
Discounts on Dell and HP Product Purchases
Eligibility for membership in Pentagon Federal Credit
Union
A Voice in Chapter Future, voting for members
Continuing Education Credits for Attending
Luncheons* 9
10. Help Wanted
We need YOU involved in AFCEA, for the following:
VP, Grants & Scholarships
Committee Members for Events
Chapter Webmaster / Social Media Guru
All Positions Open for 2013-2014
Average 1-2 hours/week of work
Great way to get involved
Please talk to TSgt Pruitt for details
We need YOU to help us grow and succeed!
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