The recipient entity's physical address:
           3333 Texas St., Ste 1112
Shreveport, LA. 71101

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 625
Shreveport, LA 71162-0625

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          N/A

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8137

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $5,000,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Trey Giglio
3333 Texas St., Ste 1112
Shreveport, LA 71162-0625

John Atkins
3333 Texas St., Ste 1112
Shreveport, LA 71162-0625

Doug Rogers
3333 Texas St., Ste 1112
Shreveport, LA 71162-0625

Eric Barkley
3333 Texas St., Ste 1112
Shreveport, LA 71162-0625

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Proposed project is to promote Northwest Louisiana, Barksdale Air Force Base, Air Force Global Strike Command and the strategic deterrent, cultural, community and economic impact of each, through the media production of "The Watch."

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $2,500,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The Barksdale Forward mission is to grow the role of Barksdale Air Force Base in our economy and national security, protect the operational integrity of the base, advocate for its continued growth and investment, and educate the public on its strategic importance.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goals and objectives are to highlight and promote the history, culture, national security & strategic deterrent, and economic impact of Northwest Louisiana, Barksdale Air Force Base, and Air Force Global Strike Command.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           2 years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 No
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               No

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 No

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Robert Tibi 
                                       address:  415 Texas St., Ste 402
Shreveport, LA 71101
                                       phone:  318-751-2465
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  executivedirector@sbmilitaryaffairs.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director, SB Military Affairs Council