TASC is an organization dedicated to excellence in contracting in the public and private sectors. The membership consists of conscientious business persons working together to ensure the highest standards of performance in their specialized fields. Advantages to members include the following:

• Local Association meetings, programs and activities
• TASC Monthly Newsletter
• Opportunities for direct participation on committees
• Professional networking
• Monthly speakers on topics of interest to service contractors
• Annual Membership Directory
• Participation in the Tidewater Government / Industry Council
• Technical Seminars and Symposia
• Participation in Government / Industry Exchange Briefings
• Continuing Education Credit Opportunities

Some Key dates in the organization’s history are listed below:

	TASC officially founded under an approved charter
	Tidewater Government/Industry Council initiated
	TASC Monthly Speaker Program initiated
	First meeting of the Tidewater Government/Industry Council Executive Committee
	Tidewater Government/Industry Council Charter approved
	TASC Incorporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia approved
	TASC Corporate Bylaws adopted
	TASC receives IRS not-for-profit status
	Tidewater Government/Industry Council Exchange Briefing Program initiated
	TASC/TGIC/ODU Joint Annual Service Contracting Symposia initiated
	Tidewater Government/Industry Council Charter revised and approved
	TASC long range strategic plan was developed and adopted
	Improved TASC monthly newsletter initiated
	TGIC and NCMA jointly sponsors Exchange Briefing Program
	TGIC Executive Committee expands to include representatives from 14 government activities and 8 private companies.
	Tidewater Government/Industry Council Charter revised and approved
	TASC amended and restated Bylaws approved
	TASC develops an initial Home Page
	TASC and TGIC support Acquisition Reform Day III
	TGIC expanded to include 12 Industry Representatives
	TGIC Exchange Briefing Program expanded to 6 sessions annually
	TASC initiated Meritorious Service Award recognizing outstanding members
	TASC assisted Government Reps to establish TGIC Exchange Briefing Program outside the Tidewater area
	TGIC expanded to include representatives from 16 Government Activities
	TGIC received the National Achievement Award sponsored by NCMA
	TGIC Executive Committee expands to include two additional Industry Representatives from educational institutions