Margarita Lee, Chair, opened up the meeting/annual luncheon at 1:00 p.m. We conducted our traditional member introductions, and Gabriel Macias, from the City of San Fernando, was welcomed/thanked as having driven the furthest as a new potential member to attend our gathering.

As this was our annual holiday/meeting get-together, we enjoyed the luncheon food items brought by several members for all to enjoy. This serves as a great opportunity for us to establish and renew friendships with our peers, exchange ideas, request guidance with a difficult matter, and to share contracts with one another. It also serves to benefit you and your agency in being a LAMPPAC participating member.

Christopher P. Klein officially served notice that he was stepping-down as our LAMPPAC Treasurer effective immediately. He has served in this capacity since the original inception of this organization. He is thanked for his service.

Kathleen Hodge noted that her school district is moving ahead with their plan to utilize 3M "green" janitorial cleaning products with a contract thru Grainger's. She noted she may invite 3M to provide our group with a presentation at a future meeting. Additionally, her school district also has a 'cooperative' contract that other agencies may want to consider utilizing for:

	Fitness equipment (treadmills/bicycles)
	Athletic mats

Margarita Lee reminded us that there will be no LAMPPAC meetings for January '08 nor for July '08. In addition, our future meetings will revert back to the 'usual' 2:00 p.m. start time.

Cynthia Duprey reminded us that she is still looking for a qualified and interested company to refurbish wood park bleachers. Marc Monforte indicated that he 'may' have a source for her to utilize.

Tracy Hamilton spoke briefly about 'The Great Park' construction in Irvine. She also informed us that her Senior Buyer, Carolyn McIntosh, has resigned, and is moving out-of-state. Tracy will be recruiting quite soon to refill this much needed position.

At this meeting the new officers for the LAMPPAC board were made official:

	Treasurer Gwen Eng, City of Manhattan Beach
	Vice Chair J. Richard Hogate, City of El Segundo

Thank you to both for donating time to further the LAMPPAC organization efforts.

Bill Gellman brought four newspaper articles to share with members that he felt offered valuable/useful information to relate:

	"Volkswagen, Honda Top Resale List"
	o	Car buyers looking for models with the best resale value would be wise to pick a Volkswagen or a Honda, according to a survey by Kelly Blue Book.
	"E-Waste Fuels Toxic Trade"
	o	Estimates are that 50 to 80 percent of the 300,000-400,000 tons of electronics collected each for recycling in the U.S. ends up over seas.
	"Rising Global Demand for Oil Triggers New Energy Crisis"
	o	Prices have been rising steadily as demand for gasoline grows in developing countries, as hundreds of millions of Chinese and Indians climb out of poverty and as other developing economies grow at a sizzling pace.
	"Gradually 'Greener' Home Construction"
	o	New homes in many areas are being built to environmental 'green' standards. Developers say 'green' building adds a little bit to construction costs - - estimated at $2,500 per unit.

Special thanks to various members and retiree for the tasty food, desserts, donated drinks, candy and door prizes. The camaraderie was enjoyed by all attending.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Hope to see you all there.

Reporting:

Bill Gellman
Secretary