President's Corner
LT Gen (Ret) Baptiste talks about the future of Medical Simulation on UCF's Metro Center Outlook TV Program
LT Gen (Ret) Baptiste talks about the future of Medical Simulation on UCF's Metro Center Outlook TV Program
Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was interviewed by Dr. Diane Trees on the UCF Metro Center Outlook TV Program. The focus of the interview was diversification of the Florida economy and the potential of the Simulation Industry to spin-off in other areas such as Medical Simulation. To watch the video click on the attached link.
http://www.ucftv.ucf.edu/shows/ucf_metro/
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: December 11, 2011
4 Oct 2011 NCS Membership Night a huge success!
4 Oct 2011 NCS Membership Night a huge success!
NCS held another semi-annual Membership Night on Tuesday, 4 Oct 2011 at Stoneybrook East Golf Club. The event drew more than 140 Members and invited guests from team Orlando and the local community.
To view the President/Executive Director's Update to the Membership, click on the attached PPT Brief.
Also included are a few photos from the evening.
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: October 7, 2011
NCS President/Executive Director is one of OBJ's 2011 Most Influential Men Nominees
NCS President/Executive Director is one of OBJ's 2011 Most Influential Men Nominees
To read the article and see the list of nominees, click on the following link:
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: September 16, 2011
Breakfast Event with Industry featuring Senator Bill Nelson
Breakfast Event with Industry featuring Senator Bill Nelson
National Center for Simulation
3039 Technology Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: 407.384.6111
Fax: 407.384.0043
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Dolly Rairigh Glass (407) 797-7851
NCS New Initiatives Attract Nelson
May 20, 2011. Orlando, Fla. As part of a push to enlist continued support of state and federal lawmakers through focused engagement and targeted updates about Central Florida’s Modeling, Simulation and Training Industry (MS&T) cluster, the National Center for Simulation (NCS), in partnership with the Central Florida Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), co-hosted a breakfast event featuring U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D) last Friday, May 20, at the Radisson Hotel Orlando (UCF).
Nelson spent time updating the group on current news and challenges in Washington, D.C. and giving them a quick look into issues affecting our Nation’s citizens, as well as those most important to Florida.
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: August 25, 2011
NCS 2011 Accomplishments--A Living Document as of 22 November 2011
NCS 2011 Accomplishments--A Living Document as of 22 November 2011
To provide Members feedback on the activity of NCS on their behalf, the following document captures specific accomplishments since 1 Jan 11. A living document, it will be updated periodically to provide you the most current information possible. To read more click on the attached file which was last updated on 22 November 2011:
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: May 3, 2011
Congresswoman Sandy Adams addresses Industry at NCS sponsored Breakfast Meeting
Congresswoman Sandy Adams addresses Industry at NCS sponsored Breakfast Meeting
On Tuesday, 26 April 2011 Congresswoman Sandy Adams, Florida 24th District, provided a group of more than 60 attendees an update from Washington, D.C. and then fielded about 45 minutes of questions. This was the first time since her election in November 2010 that she has had an opportunity to engage the MS&T Industry. Photo attached.
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: April 27, 2011
Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste is invited to join the prestigious U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's National Security Advisory Council (NSAC)
Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste is invited to join the prestigious U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's National Security Advisory Council (NSAC)
In February 2011, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was invited by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's National Security Advisory Council (NSAC) co-chairs, General Michael W. Hagee, USMC (Ret) and Admiral James M. Loy, USCG (Ret) to join the Council. Since 2008, this distinguished group of Flag and General officers across the armed services has advocated for a foreign policy that combines our strong military with robust, effective civilian tools of international development and diplomacy. Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste joins over 80 former Flag and General officers on the Council. To view the distinguished list of diplomats that sit on the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's Advisory Council and Flag and General officers who sit on the National Security Advisory Council, click on the attached PDF file.
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: April 11, 2011
Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste is interviewed via telephone by News 13 Anchor/Reporter Adam Longo
Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste is interviewed via telephone by News 13 Anchor/Reporter Adam Longo
On 9 Mar, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was interviewed via telephone by Adam Longo, Anchor/Reporter, News 13 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Longo was interested in knowing more about the planned Trade & Investment Mission to Israel, 16-22 Mar. Using Simigon (an Israeli firm) as an example, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste explained the power of the MS&T Industry in Central Florida and the potential opportunities the Industry offers for foreign company presence and investment. Mr. Longo indicated he was intrigued by the discussion and that he would like to follow-up and possibility feature the MS&T Industry in a future broadcast or article for News 13.
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: March 10, 2011
Thoughts on the closure of United States Joint Forces Command (U.S. JFCOM)
Thoughts on the closure of United States Joint Forces Command (U.S. JFCOM)
FYI--attached are some thoughts on the future closure of U.S. JFCOM. Credit for content goes to leadership and staff from a number of NCS Member companies: Science Applications International Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics IT.
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: February 23, 2011
NCS 2010 Accomplishments--A Living Document as of: 31 Dec 10
NCS 2010 Accomplishments--A Living Document as of: 31 Dec 10
To provide Members feedback on the activity of NCS on their behalf, the following document captures specific accomplishments since Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste became the President/Executive Director. A living document, it will be updated periodically to provide you the most current information possible. Information highlighted in blue has been added/updated since the last NCS Board of Directors Meeting on 17 Nov 10. This is the final installment for 2010 and includes an estimate of the Return on Investment (ROI) to Members and Major Stakeholders in NCS. To read more click on the attached file which was last updated 31 Dec 10:
Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: December 7, 2010
