October 25, 2013 Rockville MD ASSOCIATION FOR CONFIGURATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT (ACDM) DC REGIONAL CHAPTER KICKOFF MEETING

WELCOME Purpose Introduction into ACDM Introduction into DC Regional Chapter Charter Review Q/A

PURPOSE The purpose of this meeting is to generate interest in a DC Metro Area Configuration and Data Management Regional Chapter Seek participation from the private sector, vendors, defense industry, and the government Determine what kind of programs (i.e. Symposiums) should the DC Regional Chapter offer throughout the year

INTRODUCTION INTO ACDM Background Executive Board Purpose

ACDM The Association for Configuration and Data Management, founded in the early 1990s, is an organization focused on the advancement of the profession and field of configuration, data and change management. With a membership base that spans the entire globe, the ACDM serves its members with education, advocacy, intellectual resources and the setting of standards to achieve excellence. ~From the ACDM Website

EXECUTIVE BOARD Cynthia Hauer – President Joe Roman – Vice President of Services Bonnie Johnson – Vice President of Education Ram White – Treasurer Brian Roeder – CM Chairperson

ACDM NATIONAL CHAPTER PURPOSE Promote configuration management (CM) and data management (DM) through education, advocacy, intellectual resources, and standards of excellence Use multiple social services (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) to promote healthy discussions of CM and DM for both members and non-members Hold Annual Technical and Training Conference

DC REGIONAL CHAPTER The regional chapter allows both configuration and data managers, software engineers, and vendors in the DC metro area to come together in different settings to discuss and share information on CM and DM. Hold monthly half-day meetings on pertinent CM and DM topics Hold semi-annual Symposiums based on community involvement

DC REGIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD Adam Allex – President Michael “Bo” Gourley – Vice President Meeting Coordinator - Open Treasurer- Open

BENEFITS Develop a network with other configuration and data managers and users in the DC metro area The ability to work with vendors in the configuration and data management realm Attend symposiums to learn and share CM and DM experiences Provides the opportunity to hold certification training sessions for interested managers and users

CHAPTER CHARTER G:\ACDM DC Regional Kickoff Meeting\ACDM DC Regional Chapter Charter.docx

CHAPTER SOCIAL MEDIA SITES National Chapter Website – Facebook – LinkedIn – Twitter DC Regional Chapter Facebook – LinkedIn –

OPEN DISCUSSION