Below are a few of the highlights of the CFF activities this week:

• The CFF Finance Committee met on Tuesday, January 20th at MFCU for a breakfast meeting (thanks to Debra Schwartz for hosting).  The Committee reviewed and modified its charter and will present it at the Board meeting next month.  Thanks also to the other committee members, Lora Duzyk, Tom Dillon and chair Laura Metzger.

• The CFF Executive Committee met on Thursday, January 22nd to discuss the agenda for the February 5th Board meeting; and committee update reports from Program, Finance, Nominations and the annual event.  There was also an important conversation regarding the fundraising challenges for the annual event given the current economic crisis.  It was noted that the Board would need to make a concerted effort to identify and recruit additional event sponsors this year in order to meet the fundraising goal.

• Todd and I met with Blake Miller, vice president, Marketing, Cymer to explore his interest in becoming a CFF Board member.  He agreed to visit the JRRTC for a tour and seriously consider participating with CFF as a board member.

• Next week schedule will include:  meeting with The San Diego Foundation (1.26); visitation to Lemon Grove and Cajon Valley School Districts with Qualcomm representatives (1.27); and lunch with the Santee Superintendent and the Santee Board president (1.30)

Regards,
Bruce