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Page 1 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville NATIONAL SPACE CLUB HUNTSVILLE
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Page 2 Oct. 2014 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
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Page 3 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville Member Programs and Activities 2015 NSC-HSV Corporate membership: –Annual cost of $1,750: 1 table of 8 at 10 monthly breakfast meetings (20% discount) Individual Membership: $25/year Membership Receptions (preceded by speakers) Annual von Braun Symposium in partnership with American Astronautical Association, NASA MSFC & UAH (late October) Annual von Braun Memorial Dinner (late October) Membership Registration: www.spaceclub-hsv.org.www.spaceclub-hsv.org
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Page 4 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville Member Programs and Activities 2014 Speakers: Jason Kessler, NASA Asteroid Grand Challenge TJ Creamer, Astronaut Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Administrator US Representative Mo Brooks US Representative Robert Aderholt Patrick Scheuermann, NASA MSFC Director Steven Walker, DARPA Deputy Director Todd May, NASA Space Launch System Program Manager Ronnie Chronister, SMDC/AFSC Deputy to the Commander Lucia Cape, VP of Economic Development, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
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Page 5 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville Von Braun Memorial Dinner Held Annually Last Week in October –Present Awards for: Educator, Community Service, Communications, Astronautics Engineer Award, Distinguished Science and the Dr. Wernher von Braun Space Flight Trophy & Scholarships –700-800 attendees at Davidson Center from civil and military space communities Partner with AAS to sponsor the von Braun Symposium, just before VBMD, with attendance by major policy makers, industry leaders and NASA leadership Features a keynote speaker from industry, Government, or Department of Defense Funds generated directly support NSC – HSV education programs and activities
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Page 6 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville Von Braun Memorial Dinner (cont.) Past Speakers: Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director General of the European Space Agency Dennis Tito, Inspiration Mars Foundation/1 st Space Tourist Paul Allen, Microsoft Co-Founder/Investor/Pilanthropist Bob Crippen, CPT (USN Ret.) Naval aviator/Astronaut & first Shuttle pilot Gary Payton, LTG. Gen. (USAF, Ret.), Former Astronaut & former USAF Deputy Under Secretary for Special Programs. Charles Bolden, Jr., MAJ Gen (USMC Ret.), Former Astronaut /NASA Administrator, General Kevin Chilton, US Strategic Command Dr. Michael Griffin, former NASA Administrator Helen Greiner, iRobot Leonard Nimoy, Actor – Mr. Spock Olivia Newton John, Entertainer
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Page 7 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville National Space Club – Huntsville Educational Outreach through STEM Partnerships Summer Intern Event HUNCH Team Recognition University & College Scholarship Awards Destination Imagination Team Sponsorship Robotics Team Visit at MSFC NASA’s Rover Challenge Science & Engineering Road Show NSC Day at USSRC with Title 1 Kids HUNCH Teams at USSRC
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Page 8 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville Educational Activities Annual educational budget of ~$55K impacting over 4,000 students. Over last 6 years, total STEM related funding is ~$250K. Since 2008, over 17,000 students impacted: 44 college/university scholarships granted. Fund annual NSC scholarships to UAH, Alabama A&M, Calhoun Community College, and Athens State University to promote aerospace education. 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
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Page 9 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville Our Plans for the Future Increase membership and engagement from: civil and military sectors, community groups/organizations with a focus on college students, young professionals, minorities, women, and retirees. Increase community awareness and activities partnering with organizations to leverage programs and education focus and impact.
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Page 10 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville Help Needed to Fulfill the Plan Support from Government –Membership in NSC – HSV –Participation in monthly meetings and special events –Physical participation in the Von Braun Memorial Dinner –“Advisor” membership on the NSC Board to develop programming –Donations of in-kind of educational material to schools and the public Support from Industry –Membership in NSC – HSV (corporate and individual) –Participation in monthly meetings and special events –Physical and financial participation in the Von Braun Memorial Dinner –Donations of in-kind of educational material to schools and the public
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Page 11 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville 2013-2014 NSC - HSV Officers Chairperson: Tracy Lamm, Lockheed Martin Vice-Chair Programs: Steve Cook, Dynetics Vice-Chairman Education: Terry Abel, Lockheed Martin Vice-Chair Membership: Bob Herman, ATK Treasurer: Edward Faulkner, SAIC Marketing Chair: Sarah Lincoln, Accredited Consultants 2014 von Braun Dinner: Chair: Bruce Morris, Teledyne Brown Engineering Vice Chair: Chrystal Morgan, Martin Federal NSC Administrator: BarbaraJo Webb NSC
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Page 12 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville 2013-2014 NSC - HSV Directors Rick Bachtel. Aerojet Rocketdyne Mary Chambers, MOOG Bob Dalee, Boeing Mark Fisher, Schafer Gene Goldman, Aerojet Rocketdyne James Jennings, Omega Plus David King, Dynetics Tom Koshut, UAHuntsville Jack Lee, Lee & Associates Lisa Monaco, Jacobs Engineering Cindy Nafus, United Launch Alliance Peter Paceley. Draper Laboratory Alicia Ryan, LSINC Charles Scales, Sierra Lobo
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Page 13 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville 2013-2014 NSC - HSV Ex Officio Deborah Barnhart, US Space & Rocket Center Mike Howell, Past Chairman & Consultant Kevin McGhaw, NASA MSFC Cyndy Morgan, Sci-Quest Jim Odom, Consultant Mike Ward, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Mallory Johnston, Huntsville Young Professionals
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Page 14 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville More Info? Barbara Jo Webb, 256-431-7947 barbarajowebb@bellsouth.net Follow the NSC - HSV on these sites! http://www.spaceclub-hsv.org https://twitter.com/NSChuntsville https://www.facebook.com/NSC.Huntsville http://www.linkedin.com/groups/National-Space-Club- Huntsville-4626363?gid=4626363&mostPopular=&trk=tyah http://www.linkedin.com/groups/National-Space-Club- Huntsville-4626363?gid=4626363&mostPopular=&trk=tyah
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