In April the chapter welcomed Kathy Wood, communications director for the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Wood's information brief, titled "Center for Domestic Preparedness-Alabama's Crown Jewel," provided an overview of the training opportunities and services offered to the state- and local-level first responders. She said that the CDP is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's only federally chartered weapons of mass destruction (WMD) training center. The CDP is charged with training emergency responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and others, to deal with a terrorist attack involving WMD or incidents involving hazardous materials. The center is located on the site of the former Fort McClellan. Also during the meeting, the slate of officers and directors for 2007-2008 was approved. Kenny Watts, outgoing chapter president, welcomed Maj. Gen. John Urias (R) as incoming chapter president. Thomas Gwaltney, AFCEA regional vice president, Mid South Region, presided over the election.

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