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The Washington Chapter Mini-PDI
[formerly our Spring Symposium]

J. W. MARRIOTT Hotel
March 30, 2004

"Sustaining Transformation"

As usual, this event will provide a chance to engage in a dialogue with members of the Financial Community, as well as defense industry and media leaders.

This Mini-PDI will be focused on Sustaining Transformation.  We plan to include:

• A panel discussion on the Business Management Modernization Program (BMMP) to discuss the DoD's financial system milestones
• Guest speakers to discuss the Transformation of the Homeland Defense and DoD personnel systems

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Dov S. Zakheim Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer

[Bio]

Mini-PDI Agenda

0700-0800	Continental Breakfast
0800-0810	Opening Ceremony
	Remarks George Asseng, Captain USCG, Washington Chapter President
	Presentation of Colors
	National Anthem
	Invocation, Reverend Ireathea J. Hill, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Occoquan,VA
0810-0815	Introduction of Keynote Speaker by George Asseng, Captain USCG
0815-0915	Keynote Address The Honorable Dov S. Zakheim Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer
0915-0930	Break, sponsored by
0930-1045	Business Modernization and Systems Integration (BMSI) Ms. Elizabeth (Beth) McGrath, Deputy Director
1045-1230	Sustaining Transformation, a Corporate Perspective Panel Discussion Rob Fitzgerald, Executive Director Defense Programs, Defense Enterprise Solutions, Northrop Grumman IT Beth A. Ewing, CCM, Relationship Manager, Federal Government Banking Division, Vice President, Global Government Group, Bank of America Richard P. (Gus) Gustafson, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations and Technology, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters U.S. Air Force Mark Jendzejec, VP & General Manager Mission Support Systems, Defense Enterprise Solutions, Northrup Grumman IT Norwood J. (Woody) Jackson, Jr., Managing Director, KPMG LLP
1230-1345	Luncheon Luncheon Speaker: Col (Ret) Al Runnels, CFO, Coalition Provisional Authority, Iraq Topic: Transformation in Iraq
1345-1435	Transformation of DoD and DHS Personnel Systems Panel Discussion Ms. Ginger Groeber, OUSD, Personnel and Readiness, Civilian Personnel Policy Ms. Kay Frances Dolan, Department of Homeland Security Mr. John Gage, AFGE President Panel Moderator; Mr. Mike Causey, Senior Correspondent, Federal News Radio
1435-1450	Break
1450-1620	Breakout Sessions: 1)  Lean Thinking / Six Sigma,      Mr. Jack Rouch      Acting Director, DFAS Internal Review 2)  CDFM Training,      Mr. Richard J. Arns,      CDFM Instructor, USDA Graduate School
1620-1630	Wrap Up          Closing Remarks          Announce Raffle Winners

When:	Tuesday, March 30, 2004 Registration: 0700-0800 Continental Breakfast: 0700-0800 Mini-PDI: 0800-1630	Download vCalendar file:
Where: JW Marriott Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20004		Map	Directions
(Near the Metro Center and Federal Triangle Metro Stops)

Additional Community Service Project:  “Presents for Patients.”  When service personnel are injured in our wars, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan and flown to either Walter Reed or Bethesda Naval hospitals, they do not get to bring their personal belongings with them.  So we will be collecting the following items or anything that compares to them:  telephone cards, note cards & stamps, disposable cameras, and electric razors.  Items need to be new.  Please bring them to the February Luncheon or to the mini-PDI. 

CPE:        Qualifies for 8 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.  NASBA Sponsor Registry No.106719.  In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.

Parking:    Valet parking is $25, but several self-service parking garages are located in the immediate vicinity for $10+.  Street parking is available if you look hard, cross your fingers and be prepared to walk some distance.  Metro is the best transportation method.  See "Directions" above.

No Refunds Or Cancellations After March 19, 2004; However, Substitution Will Be Allowed.
Payment By Credit Card or Check Must Accompany the DD 1556.

*Late Registration: 19 Mar 2003
After 19 March registration will be on a space available basis.

Download Registration Form: 

• Registration Form (MSWord format) 
• Registration Form (Adobe PDF format) 

Registration POC:

Ms. Maryla Engelking

maryla.engelking@dfas.mil

(703) 602-4932

Submit Registration Forms to:

Email:	maryla.engelking@dfas.mil
Fax:	(703) 607-0588
Mail:	Washington Chapter Attn: Mini PDI P.O. Box 70776 Washington DC 20024

Exhibitor spaces are 10' by 10' space without electrical power.

• $250 for our chapter members
• $300 for members of other chapters.

Booths are limited, so reserve one ASAP by contacting:

• Craig Silcox, csilcox@kpmg.com or
• Richard Pineda, Richard.Pineda@psgs.com.

Download Corporate Booth Registration Form 

The Washington Chapter Mini-PDI is looking for volunteers to assist on several committees.   Your assistance is requested either as a new volunteer or as a repeat committee member so the chapter can take advantage of lessons learned from last year and ensure the 2004 Mini-PDI is as well-executed as possible.   We have immediate openings and need for volunteers on the following committees:

1. Registration.
2. Publicity
3. Protocol
4. Corporate
5. Program
6. Facilities
7. Finance

Request that all volunteers call or email Wayne Ebaugh at 703-607-2660, email richard.ebaugh@dfas.mil to identify which committees are desired.   Any and all assistance is much appreciated.

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