1. Structures TC Chair Transition 2014 Steven G. Russell Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division Arlington, TX

2. 2 Introductory Remarks It is an honor to serve the TC as chair for the 2014-2016 term!! We have been blessed with outstanding leadership over the past decade  Jeanette Domber, Steve Engelstad, Michael Hyer, Mary Mahler Roybal have made numerous and ongoing contributions to the TC  Tough acts to follow! My plan is to build on their successes and accomplishments

3. Personal Approach to TC Chair Role Management by consensus Open and frequent communication Big tent policy  Diversity of backgrounds and interests  Give everyone a chance to apply their skills and talents Facilitator for TC members and friends

4. Subcommittee Structure The existing subcommittee structure will remain in place  Steering  Awards  Procedures  Education  Student Papers  NEM Transition One additional subcommittee suggested  Strategic Planning Will reach out to current subcommittee chairs individually and schedule rotating telecons Contact me if interested in Strategic Planning subcommittee opportunity

5. Strategic Planning Subcommittee Document the long term goals of the TC (5 year horizon)  Educational outreach to current students  Continuing education for professionals  Liaisons with other technical committees (TCs), program committees (PCs)  Publications, communications with the aerospace community  Interactions with other industry-wide working groups (e.g. CMH- 17, MMPDS) Living document - update every 1 to 2 years Input to be solicited from entire TC

6. Communication Email communications  AIAA announcements, TAC guidance, TC bulletins  Items of special interest Telecon meetings (4 to 6 week intervals)  Rotate through subcommittees  Others welcome to call-in  Start in March 2014  Triumph call-in numbers available – will also research AIAA options Mid-year meeting at selected site

7. Some Near Term Goals 1.Provide input to Harry Hilton for the annual Aerospace America article  Forward structures news items, links to more detailed information  Review your organization’s public communications to work around the approvals issue  Consider writing a longer article on structures developments for the AIAA community 2.Update the Structures TC Guidebook document to reflect the new event model (NEM)

8. Contact Information Steven G. Russell Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division 1401 Nolan Ryan Expressway Arlington, TX 76011 tel. 817-804-9400, ext-5566 sgrussell@triumphgroup.com

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