Page National Space Club – Huntsville NATIONAL SPACE CLUB – HUNTSVILLE

Page National Space Club – Huntsville What we are –Since 1985 a non-profit organization dedicating to promoting United States space leadership through conferences, workshops, and other media and educational means without attempting to influence legislation Who we are –Members come from government, industry, educational institutions, the press and other walks of life What we do –Stimulate civilian and military applications of human and robotic space technology for the benefit of all mankind –Educate the technical and non-technical population to the benefits of space exploration –Honor and recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to the advancement of aerospace and rocketry

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Von Braun Memorial Dinner Sponsor the annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner (vBMD) to honor unique contributions to Spaceflight, Aerospace Engineering, Community Service, Media Relations, and Education Feature a keynote speaker from industry, government or Department of Defense Provide complimentary tickets to government leaders and aerospace teachers

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Von Braun Memorial Dinner (cont.) attendees at Davidson Center from civil and military space communities Present Community Service Award, Media Award, Astronautics Engineer Award, and Dr. Wernher von Braun Space Flight Trophy Partner with AAS to sponsor the von Braun Symposium, just before VBMD, with attendance by major policy makers, industry leaders and NASA MSFC leadership

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Von Braun Memorial Dinner (cont.) 2011 Keynote Speaker is Captain (USN Ret.) Bob Crippen, Naval aviator and Shuttle astronaut who piloted the first Space Shuttle mission October 26, 2011 at the Davidson Center Theme: Leveraging the Past to Launch the Future: A Celebration of the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Educational Activities Annual educational budget of $25,000 Fund annual NSC scholarships to UAHuntsville, Alabama A&M, Calhoun Community College, and Athens State University to promote aerospace education (2010 total was $13,000) Award special grants to Huntsville City and Madison County schools (K-12 space project funding) and NSC “Aerospace Educator Award” that support space-related education Partner with AMSTEC, Sci-Quest, NASA MSFC, Huntsville Chamber of Commerce and USS&RC to provide financial aid for educational activities

Page National Space Club – Huntsville National Space Club and ASMDA sponsored the Outreach Program to reach Title-One schools in Winston and Walker Counties, Alabama The Road Show took place May 12-14, 2010 and May 20 & 21, 2010 Over 1,140 students participated over the 6 days “Future of Spaceflight” themed workshops and demonstrations targeted all students in Grades 3-6 USS&RC Road Show 2010

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Robotics Team Recognition Day 2010 – Partnered with MSFC Academic Affairs

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Expanding Your Horizons Education Conference 2010 – Partnered with Sci-Quest

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Students Attending DC Fly-In Day 2011: Partnered with Huntsville Chamber of Commerce

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Member Programs and Activities Sponsor the annual Leadership Lunch where leaders of Huntsville’s civilian (NASA) and military (Redstone Arsenal) space/missile agencies brief industry and community on the “state of the union” Support and co-sponsor space related conferences of national and international significance (e.g., AIAA, International Space Camp, robotics competitions, etc.) Conduct NSC member meetings and receptions in recognition of key space events (e.g., meet the new NASA Administrator) Heighten community awareness of space activities by sponsoring NSC activities (ex. blue screen space pictures) at Panoply Arts event

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Panoply Community Activity Children received CD with their picture projected onto Moon Landing scene

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Our Plans for the Future Increase participation from those DoD agencies in Huntsville and RSA who are involved in military space Develop strategic plan to maximize benefit from educational funds Increase membership across civil and military space in Huntsville Increase community awareness and activities Market and brand National Space Club, so that people are aware of the educational focus, in order to increase participation Von Braun Memorial Dinner October 26, at Davidson Center Bob Crippen, Keynote Speaker Corporate Sponsor Tables & Limited Individual Seating Available Visit

Page National Space Club – Huntsville Help Needed to Fulfill the Plan Support from Government –Membership in NSC –Physical participation in the Von Braun Memorial Dinner –“Advisor” membership on the NSC Board to develop programming –Endorsement and co-sponsorship of the Space symposium, when possible –Donations of in-kind of educational material to schools and the public Support from Industry –Membership in NSC –Physical and financial participation in the Von Braun Memorial Dinner –“Director” membership on the NSC Board to develop programming –Financial support and co-sponsorship of the Space symposium, when possible –Donations of in-kind of educational material to schools and the public

Page National Space Club – Huntsville NSC Board Jan Davis, ChairJacobs Mike Howell, VC ProgramsOak Ridge NL, Huntsville Terry Abel, VC EducationLockheed-Martin David A. Smith, VC MembershipVictory Solutions Al Killen, TreasurerIntuitive Research Tom Koshut, 2011 VBMD ChairUAHuntsville Richard Amos, Director Colsa David King, Director Dynetics Ed Buckbee, DirectorConsultant Tracy Lamm, Director ERT Jack Lee, Director Lee & Associates Randy Lycans, Director Jacobs Jim Odom, DirectorSAIC Rodney Robertson, Director Auburn University Sarah G. Lincoln, Director Accredited Consultants Sharon Cobb, MSFC LiaisonNASA Deborah Barnhart, Ex-officioUSS&RC CyndiMorgan, Ex-officioSci-Quest Barbara Jo Webb, Administrator

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