BIFAD Chair Robert (Bob) Easter opened the meeting, welcomed those present, and introduced the those present at the table, including Board members William (Bill) DeLauder, H.H. Barlow, Timothy (Tim) Rabon, and Catherine Bertini; and Allen Christensen (past Board member), Kerry Bolognese, and Ron Senykoff. He briefly reviewed BIFAD activities over the last year and topics that would be discussed in the meeting that day.