The first and main order of business for the night was the IA's website, Rupe expressed dissatisfaction with our website and our ability to get it functional and current. In the last board meeting Rupe and the board directed the Secretary to form a 3 person IT Committee that would establish the direction and mission statement for the website. The webmaster will report to and take direction from the IT Committee.

The Secretary reported that the IT Committee was now fully manned and included the Secretary, Bruce Bull and Randy Laws. The board then directed the IT Committee and the webmaster to do an organized turn over of the control of the website. The IT Committee will investigate the necessary procedures and options to get the website current and functional for the membership. The ITC is shooting for a 01 Dec 06 IOC.

MyGarb.com. The Secretary discovered and presented an option for the IA to be able to work with a company called MyGarb that allows businesses to buy custom logo'd shirts, hats, etc. The price is good and the members will be able to have a shirt made of any squadron they were in while in A-6s. The money made from this could then be used for funding various projects such as our scholarships and the RR-5 project on the Midway. The board directed the Secretary to bring a business case to them for decision.

Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer was unable to make the meeting. The board decided to get rid of the Hypercom Credit Card box and use only the web and checks to collect money for its business.

2008 Reunion. The IA will lend seed money to the 2008 IA Reunion to be held in San Diego with an amount based upon the need/request of the reunion committee. BoD will continue to work with west coast Navy and USMC representatives to coordinate 2008 Reunion events. With rededication of VMA (AW) 242 aircraft at Miramar and festivities aboard USS Midway, 2008 Reunion promises to be a fun filled event and we are looking forward to maximum participation. The discussion then turned to giving small amounts to splinter organizations (e.g., Whidbey Picnic, etc.) to show BOD support for these activities.

Membership discussion. The Board discussed various ways of trying to reach out to those A-6 folks that are not members. Many ideas were considered and will most likely involve some type of recruiting campaign in conjunction with the 2008 reunion. The first step necessary will be to get the website in order so that members will have a reason to want to join and to renew their membership.

Meeting adjourned. Mac McDanel moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

The Board will look for another opportunity to have a similar meeting in the near future since most BoD members are located close to the Northern Virginia / DC area.