2008 Annual Forum & Expo; Reno/Tahoe, Nevada.

SEPT. 20-24, 2008

"The Global Enterprise--Transformation & Competition"

THE STAKES ARE HIGH

Our logistics community faces change and challenge in the air, over ground, and at sea--not just at home, but beyond our borders as well. How do we BALANCE infrastructure needs? How do we maintain our competitive EDGE in the global arena? Can we better utilize RESOURCES to mitigate rising fuel costs? What's our BEST BET when it comes to ensuring visibility, security, service, and savings for our stake-holders? These are just some of the issues that will be addressed at the 62nd Annual NDTA Forum & Expo!

The Stakes may be HIGH in Reno/Tahoe but we're keeping costs LOW ... The 2008 Registration Package price remains the same as in 2007! We are doing what we can to offset your travel expenses. We don't want you to miss out on any of the Programs or Events at this year's Forum!

SCHEDULE

Special Guests and Topics in order of appearance

Special Guests

Mr. Douglas Tilden, Chairman, Ports America Group

Mr. Timothy E. Carroll, VP Global Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, IBM

RADM Robert D. Reilly, Jr., USN, Commander, MSC

Lieutenant General Robert T. Dail, USA, Director, DLA

Mr. Kip Hawley, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, TSA (Invited)

Ambassador James W. Pardew, Deputy Assistant, Secretary General for Operations, NATO Headquarters

General Duncan McNabb, USAF Nominated as Commander, USTRANSCOM

General Kip Ward, USA, Commander, AFRICOM (invited)

Special Topics

Infrastructure - Public/Private Partnerships

Mr. Andrew Clarke, CEO, Panther Express

The Pacific Rim - Change & Challenges

CAPT Janice Wynn, USN, Chief of Staff, US Naval Forces, Marianas

Travel in Today's Economy

Dr. G.R. Mobaraki, Director, of Gov't Sales, The Hertz Company

Human Capital Development

Mr. James Hall, Ass't. Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics Plans and Studies, OSD

Retrograde OEF/OIF- Business Opportunities

BG Mark Scheid, USA (Ret), IBM

DTCI - Today and Tomorrow

DTCI Program Manager, USTRANSCOM

Fusion Cell & Best Value Solutions

Ms. Jill Kale, VP, Enterprise Applications and Systems Infrastructure, Defense Group, Northrop Grumman

Geographic Combatant Commands - Operational Update

RADM Mark Harnitchek, J4-5, USTRANSCOM

Core Competencies and Education for the JDDE

VADM Ann Rondeau, Deputy Commander, USTRANSCOM

Mentoring Session

Mr. Larry Larkin, Director, Defense Supply Chain Management Solutions, Northrop Grumman

Roundtable

"International Issues"

SPECIAL EVENTS/TOURS/GOLF

Limited capacity for some Events. Reserve early--Avoid being disappointed!

Sunday Evening Scholarship Dinner

The National Automobile Museum

(The Harrah Collection)

www.automuseum.org

In 1908 the Thomas Flyer won an amazing rece that included teams from the Superpowers of the day-the US, Germany France and ltalyand reporters traveled alongside the contenders to provide briefings for their own country's newspapers Even though the event was considered madness by many it captured attention around the world because the newly invented automobile was a novelty of the day.

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The Flyer takes center stage in a special centennial celebrtion at the National Automobile Museum (NAM) stie of the NDTA Scholarship Event sponsored by YRC Worlwide The Thomas Flyer won the 1908 New York-to-Paris Automobile Race with a team that embraced change and challenge. Their determination to succeed in an intense, global competition embodies the spirit and the reality of today's transportation and logistics leaders," explains Greq Reid CMO & EVP Enterprise Solutions Group of YRC Worldwide. The sentiment and the venue are most fitting for the NDTA Scholarship event. Pboto: Thomas Flyer, courtesy of NAM.

THE THOMAS FLYER--a 4-Wheeled Legacy in Global Competition

* The course was a 22,000 mile odyssey around the world over the wildest stretches of the world's uncharted realms at the time.

* The US leg from New York to San Francisco (in winter) was a feat never before accomplished by automobile.

* In Japan, the race offered the first glimpse of a car ever seen in that country; entrants continued the journey across Siberia, Manchuria Russia Germany and France.

* Teams drove relentlessly without rest worked late into the night making repairs, changed tires all too often, and tested the limits of their enndurance, health and sanity.

* The Thomas Flyer claimed victory after 169 days of fierce competition on July 30,1908.

Monday Evening Scholarship Event

Sponsor:

FedEx

"Back Stage Pass" at the Celebrity Ball room, Nuggest Casino Resort

TRANSFORMATION is the buzz word across the board--even in the world of show business! At the 2008 Scholarship Event, hosted by FedEx, you'll experience a clever behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of a chorus line show girl, Karen Burns. "Back Stage Pass" takes you along her unique and creative journey, complete with feathered boas and rhinestone costumes and headpieces. During her transformation, Karen speaks in a humorous and fast-paced style about her lively life experiences including her stint as a dancer in the world-famous MGM Hello, Hollywood, Hello production. When MGM closed its doors, she purchased the costumes, which became one of the most comprehensive collections of the genre. Karen went on to found the Karen Burns Production Company, a successful entertainment venture. "Karen will share an insightful background from the Ziegfeld Follies to MGM Musicals to lend historical perspective," notes Kirstin Knott, Director of Government Sales, FedEx.

SECRETS OF AN OLD SHOWGIRL and Her Costume Collection

The Karen Burns' Costume Collection includes over 1200 pieces.

The most captivating are those from the world-famous MGM stage show Hello, Hollywood, Hello--opening in 1978 and running for 11 years.

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The collection is much more than eye candy. It has been a platform for study of American Culture by the American Costume Society and the Nevada Historical Society.

Select items are planned to join the upcoming touring exhibit. Entertainment Nevada Style!

Photo: Karen Burns and Lou Anne H. Chessik with Show Girls (x2). Photo courtesy of Nevada Historical Society.

SPOUSE/GUEST TOURS

Historic Virginia City

Tour the place where it all BEGAN--"the richest place on earth," as Virginia City was dubbed in the 1800s. Stroll the wooden sidewalks and explore original saloons, gambling halls, and antique shops. Lunch will be served at the Delta Saloon (opened ca. 1863), complete with ambiance of the day.

Our trip to Virginia City will also take us through Carson City.

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More Exciting Options!

Several Do-It-Yourself Tours of venues in Reno are arranged! And, we're planning a cruise on Lake Tahoe. Lunch included.

NDTA GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by Northwest Airlines

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The Resort at Red Hawk - The Lake's Course

www.ResortAtRedHawk.com

Less than 20 minutes from John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort, the official Forum Hotel.

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The 18-hole Lakes Course, set in the historic Wingfield Ranch, is certified as Nevada's first Audubon International Signature Sanctuary (one of only 35 in the world!). At 7140 yards, it was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. to challenge your game in an artful setting that meanders around natural lakes and springs.

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* Voted Best Public Golf Course 8 times by Nevada Magazine

* Two-Tiered Grass Driving Range

* No cart fees

* 10,000 sq. ft. chipping area

* PGA Staff

Photos courtesy of Wingfield Nevada Group

Hotel

John Ascuaga's Nuggest Casino Resort

www.ResortAtRedHawk.com

This world-class resort sort casino is family-owned and operated. John Ascuaqa roadside coffee shop at opened in 1955. is touch is notice- and small, such as hand-picked friendly staff, welcoming ambience, and a reception desk separate from the casino area.

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John Ascuaga's I Nugget offers a full array of casino entertainment, nine restaurants, and four live music venues, including the incomparable Celebrity Showroom. The spa offers an extensive selection of body treatments and beauty services. A fitness center adjoins the pool.

CONGRATULATIONS

NDTA Chairman's Award Recipients

* NDTA National Transportation Award Mr. Joseph Carnes BAX Global-Schenker Logistics

* NDTA Leadership Award Gen Norton Schwartz, USAF

* NDTA Distinguished Service Award LTG William Mortensen Former Deputy Commander, AMC

* NDTA Distinguished Government Service Award Mr. Jeffrey Shane Former Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Policy, DOT

* NDTA President's Award MG Charles Fletcher Former J-3, USTRANSCOM

Honors will be presented at the Annual NDTA Forum in Reno/Tahoe