1. Thank you for joining us Feel Free to Ask Questions as we go

2. Who are we? What is an “Old Crow” – name dates back to WWII
Today: The Association of Old Crows is an international organization for individuals who have common interests in Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Operations (EMSO), Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), Information Operations (IO), and other information related capabilities.
The Association of Old Crows provides a means of connecting members and organizations nationally and internationally across government, defense, industry, and academia to promote the exchange of ideas and information, and provides a platform to recognize advances and contributions in these fields

3. AOC Mission
The AOC advocates the need for a strong defense capability emphasizing electronic warfare and information operations to government, industry, academia, and the public. AOC provides a forum for sharing ideas and experiences through communication, education and leadership.
Our mission is to help defent and protect our war fighters (who are also our fathers, mothers, sons and daughters).

4. The Membership
AOC’s membership includes executives, scientists, engineers, managers, operators, educators, academia, and military personnel.
AOC has 14,151 members in 47 countries, including 65 chapters in 19 countries.
Windy City Chapter currently has 630 members

5. Reasons for you to Join the AOC
Enhance professional skills.
Networking opportunities *1
Subscription to the Journal of Electronic Defense (JED).
Scholarship programs (spread the word) – Local and National
Leadership opportunities.
Huge STEM outreach *2
Advanced technology educational programs.
Representation on Capitol Hill and the Pentagon (important for our business) *3
Awards and peer recognition programs.
Discount programs to some symposia.
Web-based online communications.
*1 Members across all disciplines maintain a unique collegiality and support system with each other given our cutting edge technology and the desire to share best practices
*2 AOC advocates for and maintains close ties with academia and advanced research at many major universities.
*3 AOC is the only professional association that promotes and lobbires for the electronic warfare industry

6. Professional Courses
AOC Professional Development Courses (PDCs) are focused on Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, and related disciplines.
Each year AOC produces 12 to 16 Professional Development Courses attended by 10 to 35 students.

7. Sample Course Listing
Professional Development Courses – Many can be found at AOC On-Line
Emitter Location, Direction Finding, and Frequency Estimation.
Advanced Digitization Techniques & Technology for Reconnaissance and EW Receivers.
Digital Wideband Receivers.
Countermeasures Effectiveness.
Electronic Intelligence & Modern Signals.
Radar Fundamentals for EW Engineers.
EW & Reconnaissance Receiver System Design.
Electronic Protection & Electronic Attack.
Information Warfare in the 21st Century.
Ship Survivability & Electronic Warfare.
UAV’s: Missions, Links, & Payloads.

8. Annual Convention AOC’s Annual International Symposium and Convention.
Annual Convention regularly has 450 to 850 attendees and 85 to 100 exhibit booths.

9. The Conferences
AOC Professional Conferences are focused on Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, and related disciplines.
Each year AOC produces 9-to-12 Conferences and Symposia (2-3 days) attended by 50 to 450 individuals.

10. Journal of Electronic Defense
Monthly publication
Industry News
Tutorials

11. Windjammer Local Windy City Chapter publication Supplement to JED
Local News Stories

12. Scholarships
The AOC Educational Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit, annually offers $60K in educational scholarships and Enlisted Tuition Grants ($2.4M since 1986).
The Windy City Chapter annually gives out $17,500 in scholarships to local area college students studying in a STEM field with an interest in National Defense

13. Membership Awards NOTE: Submittals due by May 1st
Professional & Peer Recognition Awards, including:
Individual awards,
Integrated product team awards,
Outstanding military unit awards,
Life Achievement Awards, and
The AOC Technology Hall of Fame.
NOTE: Submittals due by May 1st

14. AOC (Association of Old Crows) Windy City Chapter Board of Directors
Executive Board of Directors
President, Sharon Lyczak
Vice President, Tom Kus  
Secretary, Adam Broton
Treasurer, Bob Cozzi
General Board of Directors
Tony Brees, Emeritus
Eric Moser, Scholarships
James Conroy *
Robert Palazzo *
Tom Cotter, Century Club
Jeff Stone, Membership Chair
Jerry Dutka, Emeritus
Patty Thompson
Michael Gardner, Elections Chair
Frank Trimble
Doug Goldberg, Speakers/Presentations
Dennis Vaccaro
Niko Lordis *, Webmaster
Open Positions, Local Awards
Patrick Martin *
, Fundraising Chair
Vanessa Martinez *
, Banquet Chair
Steven Michaels, WindJammer Editor
NGC Retired
Non-NGC Member
*Recently Elected 2018
he Windy City chapter of the Association of Old Crows is dedicated to ensuring the future success of the Rolling Meadows campus by enhancing the engagement and job performance of all employees by promoting better awareness and understanding of our missions, customers, programs, and competitors.

15. Upcoming Events
Windy City Chapter is Celebrating it’s 50 Year Anniversary
Watch for postings to come out and help celebrate – Aug/Sept timeframe
National :

18. Not a member yet?

19. The AOC Board of Directors Needs a Few Good People
Looking to get more involved in the business of Electronic Warfare (EW)
Want to shape the direction of the AOC
Want to give back to the Organization that keeps you informed on the happenings in EW
Consider becoming a member of the AOC Windy City Chapter. For more information contact Michael Gardner, Elections Chair or Sharon Lyczak, Chapter President.