The PNGAS Board of Directors will meet at 0800 on 31 July 04 at Biddle Hall (PNGAS), Fort Indiantown Gap.  Executive Director's Report: I have had an exciting time as your new Executive Director over the past couple of months! I had no idea how many moving parts there are to this job and have a new found respect for all of you “volunteers” in each of your roles. This is a very important organization particularly during this war against terrorism. Our purpose is more relevant than ever as we provide support to the soldiers and airmen of the largest National Guard in our country. Many of you know how I like to get straight to the point. My report is no different. Below are highlights of my activities since becoming the Executive Director, and what I plan to discuss with you on the 31st, in bullet format: - Provide 2004-2005 PNGAS officer directories to all board members present. Mail to those absent. - Provide copies of the PNGAS Constitution and Bylaws to all members. - Plans for PNGAS 2005 Legislative Visit/Breakfast -- Dates: 1-2 March 2005 -- Hosted by Rep Tim Holden -- Breakfast: 2 Mar 2005, Rayburn Bldg, Wash D. C. -- Lodging: Old Colony South, Alexandria, VA - Capitol Day at Harrisburg -- 8 June 2004 -- TAG remarks in rotunda -- Displays in Soldier’s Grove -- PNGAS Presentation to Governor -- PNGAS sponsored picnic - Brief process for PNGAS officer’s reimbursable expenses -- Explain expense voucher - Future conference plans --2005: Sheraton Society Hill, Philadelphia --- hosted by: 56th Bde --- 29 Apr – 1 May --2006: Toftrees, State College --- hosted by: 112th AOS - Discuss application, costs, and procedures to request use of Biddle Hall - PNGAS participation 17-19 Aug 2004 Adjutant General’s Congressional Staff Visit - Discuss Pennsylvania National Guard Scholarship contribution - Discuss efforts to improve PNGAS corporate membership program - Cyber Café’ update - Biddle Hall Maintenance Dean W. Oswald, Brig. Gen (PA-Ret) PNGAS Exec Dir