1. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 SECOORA Business

2. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 SECOORA - Terms of Reference Operating Outcomes 1.Finalize the governance plan and processes under which SECOORA will initially operate 2.Adopt the initial business plan and processes under which SECOORA will operate 3.Establish initial user-focused regional priorities, including: a.National backbone enhancements b.Regional observation enhancements c.Research and development needs d.Information infrastructure requirements e.Outreach and education strategies Operating Outcomes 1.Finalize the governance plan and processes under which SECOORA will initially operate 2.Adopt the initial business plan and processes under which SECOORA will operate 3.Establish initial user-focused regional priorities, including: a.National backbone enhancements b.Regional observation enhancements c.Research and development needs d.Information infrastructure requirements e.Outreach and education strategies

3. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 SECOORA - Terms of Reference Participants 1.Steering Committee a.Specified in Terms of Reference b.Sector and geographic representation 2.Members a.Institutional-based (voting) b.Affiliates (non-voting) 3.Working groups a.Continuing or ad hoc b.SC established WGs for the purposes of moving the development of business plan forward Participants 1.Steering Committee a.Specified in Terms of Reference b.Sector and geographic representation 2.Members a.Institutional-based (voting) b.Affiliates (non-voting) 3.Working groups a.Continuing or ad hoc b.SC established WGs for the purposes of moving the development of business plan forward

4. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 SECOORA Members  Broward County EPD  Coastal Carolina University (CNAS)  COSEE SouthEast  Dialytics, Inc.  Elizabeth City State University (RSER)  FL Dept of Environmental Protection  FL Fish and Wildlife Research Institute  Florida Institute of Oceanography  Florida Institute of Technology  Florida International University (SERC)  Florida Sea Grant  Florida State University (BSRC)  Florida State University (Dept of Ocean)  Georgia Sea Grant  Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution  International SeaKeepers Society  Kennesaw State University (DBPS)  Lockheed-Martin (TSS)  Mote Marine Laboratory  North Carolina Sea Grant  Nova Southeastern University  OMS Tech  Broward County EPD  Coastal Carolina University (CNAS)  COSEE SouthEast  Dialytics, Inc.  Elizabeth City State University (RSER)  FL Dept of Environmental Protection  FL Fish and Wildlife Research Institute  Florida Institute of Oceanography  Florida Institute of Technology  Florida International University (SERC)  Florida Sea Grant  Florida State University (BSRC)  Florida State University (Dept of Ocean)  Georgia Sea Grant  Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution  International SeaKeepers Society  Kennesaw State University (DBPS)  Lockheed-Martin (TSS)  Mote Marine Laboratory  North Carolina Sea Grant  Nova Southeastern University  OMS Tech  Raytheon Corporation  Roffer’s Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service  Science Applications International Corp (SAIC)  SEACOOS  Skidaway Institute of Oceanography  South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council  SCDHEC-OCRM  SCDNR-Marine Resources Division  S.C. Sea Grant Consortium  Southeast Atlantic Chapter - ACT  University of Florida  University of Florida – IFAS  University of Georgia - Marine Extension Service  University of Miami – Rosenstiel School  University of North Carolina  University of North Carolina – Coastal Studies  University of North Carolina – Wilmington  University of North Florida  University of South Carolina – Arts and Sciences  University of South Florida  National Park Service – South Florida/Caribbean  Raytheon Corporation  Roffer’s Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service  Science Applications International Corp (SAIC)  SEACOOS  Skidaway Institute of Oceanography  South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council  SCDHEC-OCRM  SCDNR-Marine Resources Division  S.C. Sea Grant Consortium  Southeast Atlantic Chapter - ACT  University of Florida  University of Florida – IFAS  University of Georgia - Marine Extension Service  University of Miami – Rosenstiel School  University of North Carolina  University of North Carolina – Coastal Studies  University of North Carolina – Wilmington  University of North Florida  University of South Carolina – Arts and Sciences  University of South Florida  National Park Service – South Florida/Caribbean

5. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Rules of Engagement  Review agenda for the day  Views of the Steering Committee  Overview of Business Plan Elements  Working Group structure  Working Group appointments  Breakout Sessions  Members are formally engaged  Each WG has a designated chair  All are invited to participate in WG deliberations  Review agenda for the day  Views of the Steering Committee  Overview of Business Plan Elements  Working Group structure  Working Group appointments  Breakout Sessions  Members are formally engaged  Each WG has a designated chair  All are invited to participate in WG deliberations

6. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Expectations and Deliverables By the end of today – 1.Review Ocean.US business planning guidance document 2.Evaluate current status of the SECOORA business plan draft 3.ID gaps and areas that require improvement 4.Identify tasks, responsibilities, and six-month timeline for (Sub-) Working Group efforts 5.Begin work on the business at hand 6.Report out on these elements during plenary report-out (at 1:45 pm) By end of April 2007 1.Workshop briefing materials include identification of deliverables By the end of today – 1.Review Ocean.US business planning guidance document 2.Evaluate current status of the SECOORA business plan draft 3.ID gaps and areas that require improvement 4.Identify tasks, responsibilities, and six-month timeline for (Sub-) Working Group efforts 5.Begin work on the business at hand 6.Report out on these elements during plenary report-out (at 1:45 pm) By end of April 2007 1.Workshop briefing materials include identification of deliverables

7. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Business Plan Development Timetable August 15, 2006Solicitation of interest – WGs September 8SC TeleCon to select WG reps September 12Working Groups established November (Date TBD)Integration WG TeleCon February 2007 (TBD)Integration WG TeleCon/Mtg April/May SECOORA members meeting (review, revise, adopt Business and Governance Plans) Timetable August 15, 2006Solicitation of interest – WGs September 8SC TeleCon to select WG reps September 12Working Groups established November (Date TBD)Integration WG TeleCon February 2007 (TBD)Integration WG TeleCon/Mtg April/May SECOORA members meeting (review, revise, adopt Business and Governance Plans)

8. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Business Plan Elements

9. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Business Plan Elements 1.Introduction 2.Goals and Objectives 3.Needs, Benefits, Product Development and Marketing 4.Linking Observations to Models and Other products a.Observations and Data Transmission b.Data Management and Communications c.Data Analysis d.Data Products 5. Research and Development a.Priorities b.High Priority Projects 6. Training 7. Funding a.Budget b.Planning and Budget Development c.Income 8. System Performance a.Maintaining Operational Continuity b.User Satisfaction c.Gap Analysis d.Cost/Benefit 1.Introduction 2.Goals and Objectives 3.Needs, Benefits, Product Development and Marketing 4.Linking Observations to Models and Other products a.Observations and Data Transmission b.Data Management and Communications c.Data Analysis d.Data Products 5. Research and Development a.Priorities b.High Priority Projects 6. Training 7. Funding a.Budget b.Planning and Budget Development c.Income 8. System Performance a.Maintaining Operational Continuity b.User Satisfaction c.Gap Analysis d.Cost/Benefit

10. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Working Group Structure  Governance and Funding WG (SC + 3)  Product Development and Marketing WG (5)  Operational and Systems Performance WG (15)  Observations and Data Transmission Sub-group (5)  DMAC Sub-group (5)  Data Analysis and Data Products Sub-group (5)  Research and Development WG (5)  Integration and Enterprise Architecture Team  Steering Committee + chairs of Working groups and Sub-groups  Governance and Funding WG (SC + 3)  Product Development and Marketing WG (5)  Operational and Systems Performance WG (15)  Observations and Data Transmission Sub-group (5)  DMAC Sub-group (5)  Data Analysis and Data Products Sub-group (5)  Research and Development WG (5)  Integration and Enterprise Architecture Team  Steering Committee + chairs of Working groups and Sub-groups

11. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 SECOORA Working Groups

12. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Governance and Funding WG (SC + 3)  Refine RA goals, objectives, needs and benefits  Revise Steering Committee-approved Governance Plan framework based on feedback from members, including a timeline to implement the plan  Present final framework to audience at reconvening  Work toward By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation  Identify budget needs and current and future sources of funding  Refine RA goals, objectives, needs and benefits  Revise Steering Committee-approved Governance Plan framework based on feedback from members, including a timeline to implement the plan  Present final framework to audience at reconvening  Work toward By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation  Identify budget needs and current and future sources of funding

13. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Product Development and Marketing WG (5)  Revise and enhance Outreach and Marketing section of business plan  Based on participation in Operational and Systems Performance Working Group  Determine best ways to incorporate SEACOOS Extension and Education efforts into SECOORA Outreach and Education functions  Revise and enhance Outreach and Marketing section of business plan  Based on participation in Operational and Systems Performance Working Group  Determine best ways to incorporate SEACOOS Extension and Education efforts into SECOORA Outreach and Education functions

14. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Operational and Systems Performance WG (15)  RCOOS Design Document completion

15. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Operational and Systems Performance WG (15) Observations and Data Transmission Sub-group (5)  Identification of current assets and future needs  Describe system performance milestones and metrics  Identification of current assets and future needs  Describe system performance milestones and metrics

16. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006  Development of Ocean Data Partnership  Document standards and protocols  Identify means to interface with national DMAC effort  Describe system performance milestones and metrics  Development of Ocean Data Partnership  Document standards and protocols  Identify means to interface with national DMAC effort  Describe system performance milestones and metrics Operational and Systems Performance WG (15) DMAC Sub-group (5)

17. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Operational and Systems Performance WG (15) Data Analysis and Data Products Sub-group (5)  Develop Strategic Plan for Modeling and Forecasting Implementation  Develop user interfaces  Coordinate with private sector data producers  Describe system performance milestones and metrics  Develop Strategic Plan for Modeling and Forecasting Implementation  Develop user interfaces  Coordinate with private sector data producers  Describe system performance milestones and metrics

18. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Research and Development WG (5)  Develop priorities for regional research and pilot projects to improve the RCOOS  Develop and describe high priority research that should be initiated, upon which pilot projects can be based.  Develop plans for growing and sustaining the workforce of trained system operators  Develop priorities for regional research and pilot projects to improve the RCOOS  Develop and describe high priority research that should be initiated, upon which pilot projects can be based.  Develop plans for growing and sustaining the workforce of trained system operators

19. The SouthEast Coastal Ocean Observing SECOORA Workshop Regional Association (SECOORA) September 12-13, 2006 Appointment, by Steering Committee, of SECOORA Working Groups and Chairs