62nd Annual Forum & Expo – PREVIEW

2008 Annual Forum & Expo Reno/Tahoe, Nevada

SCHEDULE Special Guests and Topics in order of appearance

Special Guests Mr. Douglas Tilden, Chairman, Ports America Group Mr. Timothy E. Carroll, VP Global Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, IBM

T h e G l o b a l E n t e r p r i s e

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Sept. 20-24, 2008 “The Global Enterprise— Transformation & Competition”

THE STAKES ARE HIGH Our logistics community faces change and challenge in the air, over ground, and at sea—not just at home, but beyond our borders as well. How do we BALANCE infrastructure needs? How do we maintain our competitive EDGE in the global arena? Can we better utilize RESOURCES to mitigate rising fuel costs? What’s our BEST BET when it comes to ensuring visibility, security, service, and savings for our stakeholders? These are just some of the issues that will be addressed at the 62nd Annual NDTA Forum & Expo!

The Stakes may be HIGH in Reno/Tahoe but we’re keeping costs LOW . . . The 2008 Registration Package price remains the same as in 2007! We are doing what we can to offset your travel expenses. We don’t want you to miss out on any of the Programs or Events at this year’s Forum!

RADM Robert D. Reilly, Jr., USN, Commander, MSC Lieutenant General Robert T. Dail, USA, Director, DLA Mr. Kip Hawley, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, TSA (Invited) Ambassador James W. Pardew, Deputy Assistant, Secretary General for Operations, NATO Headquarters General Duncan McNabb, USAF Nominated as Commander, USTRANSCOM General Kip Ward, USA, Commander, AFRICOM (invited)

Special Topics Infrastructure – Public/Private Partnerships Mr. Andrew Clarke, CEO, Panther Express The Pacific Rim – Change & Challenges CAPT Janice Wynn, USN, Chief of Staff, US Naval Forces, Marianas Travel in Today’s Economy Dr. G.R. Mobaraki, Director, of Gov’t Sales, The Hertz Company Human Capital Development Mr. James Hall, Ass’t. Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics Plans and Studies, OSD Retrograde OEF/OIF – Business Opportunities BG Mark Scheid, USA (Ret), IBM DTCI – Today and Tomorrow DTCI Program Manager, USTRANSCOM Fusion Cell & Best Value Solutions Ms. Jill Kale, VP, Enterprise Applications and Systems Infrastructure, Defense Group, Northrop Grumman Geographic Combatant Commands – Operational Update RADM Mark Harnitchek, J4-5, USTRANSCOM Core Competencies and Education for the JDDE VADM Ann Rondeau, Deputy Commander, USTRANSCOM Mentoring Session Mr. Larry Larkin, Director, Defense Supply Chain Management Solutions, Northrop Grumman Roundtable “International Issues”

SPECIAL EVENTS/TOURS/GOLF Limited capacity for some Events. Reserve early—Avoid being disappointed!

Sunday Evening Scholarship Dinner Sponsor: YRC Worldwide

Monday Evening Scholarship Event Sponsor: FedEx

The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) www.automuseum.org

In 1908, the Thomas Flyer won an amazing race that included teams from the superpowers of the day— the US, Germany, France, and Italy—and reporters traveled alongside the contenders to provide briefings for their own country’s newspapers. Even though the event was considered “madness” by many, it captured attention around the world because the newly invented automobile was a novelty of the day.

The “Flyer” takes center stage in a special centennial celebration at the National Automobile Museum (NAM), site of the NDTA Scholarship Event sponsored by YRC Worldwide. “The Thomas Flyer won the 1908 New York-to-Paris Automobile Race with a team that embraced change and challenge. Their determination to succeed in an intense, global competition embodies the spirit and the reality of today’s transportation and logistics leaders,” explains Greg Reid, CMO & EVP, Enterprise Solutions Group of YRC Worldwide. The sentiment and the venue are most fitting for the NDTA Scholarship event. Photo: Thomas Flyer, courtesy of NAM.

THE THOMAS FLYER— a 4-Wheeled Legacy in Global Competition • The course was a 22,000-mile odyssey around the world over the wildest stretches of the world’s uncharted realms at the time. • The US leg from New York to San Francisco (in winter) was a feat never before accomplished by automobile. • In Japan, the race offered the first glimpse of a car ever seen in that country; entrants continued the journey across Siberia, Manchuria, Russia, Germany, and France. • Teams drove relentlessly without rest, worked late into the night making repairs, changed tires all too often, and tested the limits of their endurance, health, and sanity. • The Thomas Flyer claimed victory after 169 days of fierce competition on July 30, 1908.

“Back Stage Pass” at the Celebrity Ballroom, Nugget Casino Resort

TRANSFORMATION is the buzz word across the board—even in the world of show business! At the 2008 Scholarship Event, hosted by FedEx, you’ll experience a clever behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of a chorus line show girl, Karen Burns. “Back Stage Pass” takes you along her unique and creative journey, complete with feathered boas and rhinestone costumes and headpieces. During her transformation, Karen speaks in a humorous and fast-paced style about her lively life experiences including her stint as a dancer in the world-famous MGM Hello, Hollywood, Hello production. When MGM closed its doors, she purchased the costumes, which became one of the most comprehensive collections of the genre. Karen went on to found the Karen Burns Production Company, a successful entertainment venture. “Karen will share an insightful background from the Ziegfeld Follies to MGM Musicals to lend historical perspective,” notes Kirstin Knott, Director of Government Sales, FedEx.

SECRETS OF AN OLD SHOWGIRL and Her Costume Collection

• The Karen Burns’ Costume Collection includes over 1200 pieces. • The most captivating are those from the world-famous MGM stage show Hello, Hollywood, Hello—opening in 1978 and running for 11 years. • The collection is much more than eye candy. It has been a platform for study of American Culture by the American Costume Society and the Nevada Historical Society. • Select items are planned to join the upcoming touring exhibit, Entertainment Nevada Style! Photo: Karen Burns and Lou Anne H. Chessik with Show Girls (x2). Photo courtesy of Nevada Historical Society.

Spouse/guest tours Historic Virginia City Tour the place where it all BEGAN—“the richest place on earth,” as Virginia City was dubbed in the 1800s. Stroll the wooden sidewalks and explore original saloons, gambling halls, and antique shops. Lunch will be served at the Delta Saloon (opened ca. 1863), complete with ambiance of the day. Our trip to Virginia City will also take us through Carson City.

More Exciting Options! Several Do-It-Yourself Tours of venues in Reno are arranged! And, we’re planning a cruise on Lake Tahoe. Lunch included.

ndta golf tournament Sponsored by Northwest Airlines

The Resort at Red Hawk –The Lake’s Course www.ResortAtRedHawk.com

Less than 20 minutes from John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort, the official Forum Hotel. The 18-hole Lakes Course, set in the historic Wingfield Ranch, is certified as Nevada’s first Audubon International Signature Sanctuary (one of only 35 in the world!). At 7140 yards, it was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. to challenge your game in an artful setting that meanders around natural lakes and springs.

• Voted Best Public Golf Course 8 times by Nevada Magazine • Two-Tiered Grass Driving Range • No cart fees • 10,000 sq. ft. chipping area • PGA Staff

Photos courtesy of Wingfield Nevada Group

hotel John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort www.ResortAtRedHawk.com This world-class resort casino is familyowned and operated. John Ascuaga built the Nugget from a roadside coffee shop that opened in 1955. His touch is noticeable in details large and small, such as hand-picked friendly staff, welcoming ambience, and a reception desk separate from the casino area. John Ascuaga’s Nugget offers a full array of casino entertainment, nine restaurants, and four live music venues, including the incomparable Celebrity Showroom. The spa offers an extensive selection of body treatments and beauty services. A fitness center adjoins the pool.

congratulations NDTA Chairman’s Award Recipients • NDTA National Transportation Award Mr. Joseph Carnes BAX Global-Schenker Logistics • NDTA Leadership Award Gen Norton Schwartz, USAF • NDTA Distinguished Service Award LTG William Mortensen Former Deputy Commander, AMC • NDTA Distinguished Government Service Award Mr. Jeffrey Shane Former Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Policy, DOT • NDTA President’s Award MG Charles Fletcher Former J-3, USTRANSCOM

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