1 Patrick B. Nixon “A Modern Best Practice Trade Association” President’s Update 12 March 2008 President’s Update 12 March 2008 Effective Legitimate Progressive American Logistics Association

2 Effective Legitimate Progressive American Logistics Association ― Developed and Posted Strategic Plan to the Web ― Developed Member’s Bill of Rights ― Posted Legislative Focus Items ― Visited Resale Commanders/Directors ― Delivered Association Testimony to Congress ― Re-engerized the Executive Briefing (EB) ― Developed new MWR Approach ― Committed to a Base Access Solution ― WEB Page Update Under Review The First 100 Days A Modern Best Practice Trade Association

3 WEB Refresh: ― Much information…Not Easy to Find ― Add some “Flash” Characteristics ― Sort and Simplify Exchange Information ― Build a Meaningful MWR Data Platform ― Create Link and Sponsorship Opportunities A Modern Best Practice Trade Association Effective Legitimate Progressive American Logistics Association

4 MWR Show: ― ALA Out of August Show ― Want to Drive a Successful Buying Show in 2009 ― MWR “Specialist” on-board- Pete Issacs Seek to Reestablish ties with MWR Leaders Seek an All-Service buying show Look to expand to MWR/Quality of Life A Modern Best Practice Trade Association Effective Legitimate Progressive American Logistics Association P rofessionalismIn all Association interactions with members, colleagues, customers and the public R esponsibility To fiscal programming and execution and accountability for results. Insist on and exercise only the soundest business practices I ntegrityIn communications, representation and relationships. Loyalty to the Association and its members in all business dealings D edication To improve, adapt, inform and represent. Enthusiastic and informed representation! E xpertiseIn responsible advocacy. Seek to be the single source of truth in business dealings and representation “PRIDE” The values of the Association, when applied to daily business dealings will set the foundation of a modern best practice trade association. This solid foundation, coupled with the compelling goal of improving quality of life, forges a powerful engine for positive change and meaningful results. P rofessionalismIn all Association interactions with members, colleagues, customers and the public R esponsibility To fiscal programming and execution and accountability for results. Insist on and exercise only the soundest business practices I ntegrityIn communications, representation and relationships. Loyalty to the Association and its members in all business dealings D edication To improve, adapt, inform and represent. Enthusiastic and informed representation! E xpertiseIn responsible advocacy. Seek to be the single source of truth in business dealings and representation “PRIDE” The values of the Association, when applied to daily business dealings will set the foundation of a modern best practice trade association. This solid foundation, coupled with the compelling goal of improving quality of life, forges a powerful engine for positive change and meaningful results.

5 Effective Legitimate Progressive American Logistics Association Base Access: ― Executed a Basic Ordering Agreement ORC/FIXs ― Engaged in AMC/ORC/FIXs Test at Fort Belvoir ― Will Seek Credential Acceptance with Resale Commands ― Approach is Sound and Approved ― Need to Achieve a Policy Tipping Point A Modern Best Practice Trade Association

6 Focus Items: ―ASER Restrictions ―MWR and 2nd Destination Transportation Funding ―BRAC and Restationing Impact ―Kudos for Exchange Cooperative Ventures ―Pending Legislation: H.R. 1974, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act ―H.R. 4071, The Disabled Veteran’s Right to Commissaries and Space Available Travel Act Congressional Testimony Update 7 February 2008 Subcommittee on Personnel, HASC Congressional Testimony Update 7 February 2008 Subcommittee on Personnel, HASC