NDTA ATLANTIC REGIONAL FORUM
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n response to pressures that our industry faces and requests for additional program options from our membership, the NDTA has scheduled a Regional Forum in Hershey, PA, for 26-27 June 2008. The event is expected to draw significant attendance from the Atlantic area—home to corporate partners engaged in trucking, rail, and shipping industries, DOD operational hubs, and several active chapters of the Association. NDTA’s Washington, DC, and Central Pennsylvania Chapters will host the regional event. “We are getting together to grow professionally as an organization and to draw upon our strengths as we face tough challenges in the industry and move ahead,” said Ken Wykle, NDTA President, former Federal Highway Administrator and one-time Deputy Commander, USTRANSCOM. Fuel increases and infrastructure shortfalls have been in the headlines lately, but those unfamiliar with the Defense Transportation System, which supports and sustains our country’s warfighters and national security, may not be aware of new training requirements related to the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) as developed through the USTRANSCOM. A Work Shop series highlighting aspects of the JDDE will be offered. In cooperation with Penn State University/Harrisburg, Work Shop participants will be awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for each session they
complete. CEUs measure the value of continuing education programs, and can be applied to various industries and services in both private and public sectors. In the workplace, an employer may find CEUs helpful in measuring an employee’s occupational competency. Credited course topics include: • Network Optimization Planning • Key Performance Metrics • JDDE Relationship Management Senior leadership from military and government sectors will attend the Regional Forum. Speakers and special guests include RADM Alan Thompson, USN, SC, Commander of NAVSUP and Chief of Supply Corps; LTG Robert Dail, USA, Director of Defense Logistics Agency; and Mr. Andrew Dyer, Menlo Worldwide Logistics, Government Services. Mr. Ed Kelly, General Manager Office of Air Cargo Security, Transportation Sector Network Management—TSA, will address the “Certified Cargo Screening Program,” which mandates 100 percent, piecelevel screening of cargo originating in the US that is transported aboard passenger aircraft. Implementation is expected by August 2010. A spokesperson from Menlo Worldwide Logistics is expected to attend with updates on the DTCI initiative from an industry perspective.
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JUNE 2008
Hershey SCHEDULE JUNE 26, THURSDAY MORNING/AFTERNOON • • • •
A-35 Brunch Meeting (Mentor Meeting to follow) Distribution Committee Meeting (5-6:30pm with LTG Robert Dail, USA) CEU-Credit Workshop (1-4pm) NDTA Atlantic Region Golf Tournament (Shotgun Start at Noon; finish 5pm) Hershey Country Club
EVENING • Reception • Networking & Table Top Displays (6:30-8pm, Nigerian Room, Hershey Lodge) • A-35 “After Hours” (starting at 8pm)
JUNE 27, FRIDAY MORNING • •
Regional Forum Breakfast (7-8am, Nigerian Room, Hershey Lodge) Opening Ceremony & General Sessions (8:30-10:40am, Nigerian Room, Hershey Lodge) – Welcome and Introductions from: LTG Kenneth Wykle, USA (Ret.) President, NDTA COL Joe Torsani, USA (Ret.) President, NDTA Atlantic Region – Forum Co-Chairs: Captain James P. Naber, USN (Supply Corps), Commanding Officer, Defense Distribution Center – Susquehanna Mary Ann Wagner, President & Founder, XIO Strategies, Inc. – Pennsylvania State Rep. – TBD – NDTA Distinguished Service Award: Morrill Worcester, President Worcester Wreath Company – General Session (9-9:25am): LTG Robert Dail, USA, Director, Defense Logistics Agency “The DLA Enterprise” – General Session (9:25-9:50am): Senior Leadership, TBD US Transportation Command – General Session (9:50-10:15am): Mr. Andy Dyer, VP, Vice President, Menlo Worldwide – Government, “DTCI“ Updates on Operations and the Initial Implementation Sites – General Session (10:15-10:40am): Mr. Ed Kelly, TSA, General Manager, Air Cargo Security, Certified Cargo Screening Program
