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NGDC Senior Staff Meeting

24 March 2009

Attendees:

Chris Fox, Rashelle Richardson, Carl Groeneveld, Bill Denig, Susan McLean, Marc Ertle, George Sharman, and Suzie Milano-Schoser.

NESDIS AA Staff Meeting Highlights


 * The NESDIS AA Staff meeting for 24 March 2009 was cancelled.
 * CGF provided an overview of upcoming VIP visits.
 * NOAA Administrator, Dr. Jane Lubchenco visit to the Boulder Labs is currently set for March 26, 2009.
 * Abigail Harper visit is set for March 30 and 31, 2009.
 * The MASC Finance Branch is set to close @ the end of the fiscal year.

RSR –


 * FY budget dollars are still not available.

WFD –


 * C. Elvidge is currently attending a NightSat meeting @ GSFS.
 * STP had visits from the Hollings Scholars last week.
 * The MOA with AFRL has been cleared.

SJM –


 * SJM provided an overview/update of anticipated MGG income/spending plans.
 * Provided an update from the IOCM meeting from last week
 * The NOAA Regional Team meeting is set for March 30 - April 2, 2009 to be hosted by ESRL.

GFS –


 * Provided an NGDC awards update and reminder that nominations close on Friday, April 3rd, 2009.
 * GFS provided an overview on the Foreign National Visitor/Guests NOAA Administrative Order NAO 207-12 and rules.

CRG –


 * CDR James A. Bunn is being requested to go out again to the NOAA Ship Sette.

MOE -


 * IT POAM ' s discussion/update was held.