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NIS Report to TAC AIAA SciTech 2016 Jeff Laube – NIS Chair 06 January 2016
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Agenda for NIS Meeting Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 2
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Attendees to 01/05/2016 NIS Meeting Jeff Laube Tom Butash – T David Dress Rick Mange Sophia Bright Robbie Robertson Peggy Hayes David McGrath Steve Risse Tom McLaughlin Jimmy Kenyon Jeff Puschell Megan Scheidt* Joaquin Castro David Maroney Masoud Rais-Rohani John Schmisseur Mitch Ingham Rob Vermeland Terry Morris Abdi Khodadoust Tom Mensa - T Betty Guillie* Norm Wereley 3 T - Teleconference * AIAA Staff ** Visitor/Alumni
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Topics for Next Newsletter Message from Our VP, TAC [Riley] Message from Our Director, Programs & Products [Scheidt] Betty’s Corner Spotlight on Region 5 Article(s) on Proposed Governance/Constitution Changes with links to more info [AIAA Staff] Article/Reminder on CVD [Castro] All Inputs due in by March 1 4
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Action Item #1 Conference Meeting (TC/PC/Etc) Teleconnectivity How do we affordably equip our meetings with the telecommunications capability appropriate for each meeting’s goals? Everywhere in industry, teleconferencing is encouraged. TC’s are moving out on their own without TAC guidance Virtual attendance at Forum meetings, webcams, audio, etc. Possible NIS task to conduct a study of meeting connectivity requirements, Review TC best practices and hardware/software configurations, Recommend an affordable tiered standard for TAC meetings. 5
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TCs are Dealing with the Issue Due to travel restrictions and other factors, it is challenging for some TC/PC members to attend in-person conference committee meetings Hotel teleconferencing equipment rental is very expensive ($300+ before line costs) Several TCs (and NIS) have set up telecons via personal or company resources and/or available commercial options (See next page for a Google list of options) Utilizing personal smartphones and either built in speakers or commercially available Bluetooth devices 6
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Google of Free Teleconference Sites 7
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Path Forward Selecting a single configuration is challenging New products/apps/tools are available all the time Can provide an example set of products Apple iPhone (or other smartphone) Crasher Bluetooth wireless stereo speaker Numerous Teleconference Sites Suggestions for going forward? 8
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Action Item #2 TAC Policy for TC Fundraising Background: TAC does not have a formal policy for TC/PCs raising money. Many organizations are being asked to fund multiple AIAA activities. Should we have a TAC policy? What is the right way to ask for funds? Currently there are limited ways committees can raise money Holding workshops and receiving $10.00 per registrant Instructors of short courses donating their honorarium to the committee. Guidelines and/or process needed. Student receptions - committees are going to companies for funds but also asking for AIAA to write letters to those companies. How many committees are fundraising? We need checks and balances. It was suggested to create a short document (based on the TAC funding document) that committees can complete and return to their Director/PCC for approval. Once approved, the form can be sent to AIAA HQs so we have a record of the fundraising activities within the committees. 9
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Related NIS Action Item NIS will create a form for TC/PC Fundraising similar to the TAC Funding request form, which provides some do's and don'ts along with a form that lists the fundraising activity, amount, and company for Director/PCC signature. Current TAC Funding Request Form –Basic Structure »Descriptions of Funding Sources »Basic do’s and don’ts »Template Solicited suggestions and recommendations from NIS at- large 10
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Basic Recommendation and Next Steps Basic Recommendation Create a decision tree for funding sources that are available to TCs (e.g. TAC Operating Funds, Corporate, etc.) –The decision tree should delineate the type of activity constitutes what type of funding (e.g. Corporate for major initiatives and TAC Operating for promotional shirts, etc.) –The tree would also provide some guidance for the type of funding Create a new template specific for Corporate Sponsorship based on the decision tree criteria Delineate levels of funding that would determine what level of approval would be needed –One level might only require TAC leadership approval –Another level might require both TAC leadership approval and approval/vetting via Corporate Sponsor Member A compiled list of Corporate Sponsors and if they have already sponsored specific initiatives –This list would only be available to the TAC leadership to help with the evaluation process –This could also help to determine how to word the business case for the request Next Steps Review Regional/Local Section process for Corporate Sponsorship Develop decision tree and template for Corporate funding request Provide decision tree and template for approval to TAC during June 2016 F2F Meeting 11
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Form – Page 1: TAC/TC/PC Funding Operating funds are set aside for Technical and Program Committees to use to fund special projects. Requests may be made at any time, and need to be used by the end of the fiscal year. Allotments are made on a first-come, first-served basis at the discretion of the Directors/Program Committee Coordinator (PCC) and the Vice President-Technical. Funds not allocated by the end of the fiscal year will revert to the general operating fund – they may not be cached to use at a later time. There are several types of funding: Technical Committee Funding from Directors Each Technical Director is given a specific allotment of funds. TCs apply to the Technical Director for funding (request form is below). If the Technical Director approves the request, he or she sends it to headquarters for fulfillment. The money will be held for the TC at AIAA headquarters until reimbursement or payment is made. The money is not placed in the individual TC account. The Directors may fund all or only part of a request, at their discretion. Program Committee Funding from Program Coordinator Program Committee Chairs may submit a request to the Program Coordinator to apply for funding. If the Program Committee Coordinator approves the request, he or she sends it to headquarters for fulfillment. The money will be held for the PC at AIAA headquarters until reimbursement or payment is made. The money is not placed in the individual PC account. Vice President-Technical Funds These funds may be used after the Technical Director has allocated all of the funds for his or her technical group. Requests must go through the Technical Director to the VP-Technical and the VP sends an approval form to the Staff Liaison for fulfillment. The Vice President may elect to fund all or only part of the request. The same process should be followed if the Program Committees are interested in applying for these funds. Eligibility Any TC/PC is eligible to apply for these funds, regardless of whether or not it has other sources of funding or whether or not it has other funds on hand. However, any committee applying must have an up-to-date roster on file with AIAA staff. Final Review A final review will be done by the AIAA Staff Liaison for Technical Activities to ensure that the request does not violate any AIAA rule or procedure that may be unknown to the TCs or Directors. 12
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Form – Page 2: Hints on Obtaining Funding Requests will generally be approved if: It is an event that supports/promotes: –The mission of the committee –Aviation/aerospace in general –Student-committee interaction –Student-industry interaction It is an outreach aligned with the Strategic Plan/Vision. It is an enhancement/improvement to an activity or event that requires funding beyond what is budgeted for that year Requests will be turned down if: The funding is of personal benefit to any member or close relative of a member of the committee Any activity that would violate the AIAA Code of Ethics Funding requests for capital equipment (computers, projectors, etc.) Funding requests for travel reimbursement will not be considered 13
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Form – Page 3: Template 14
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Background Following discussion during September 2015 TAC meeting, staff has revisited the retired rate This update includes: Historical trends for retiree attendance Notes about evolving budget process Proposed rate options for consideration 15
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Retiree vs. Full Paid Attendance Notes Retiree attendance has generally trended the same as full paid attendance We assume that some consultants register at the retired rate; it is difficult to track this 16 201120122013201420152016 (12/29) Full paid attendees864478404898462449922056 Total attendees11,79111,2997484760779763525 Retired attendees22323018712413944 (34 in 2015) Percent Total1.92.02.51.61.71.2
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Forum Budget Process Continues to evolve with transition to forums Budget cycle challenging: FY14: New approach to consolidated event budget with forums Budgets developed for next year when we know results from SciTech only We continue to refine how we project attendance, costs, pricing Need to ensure all rates cover costs and find parity between all full paid registrants 17
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Pricing for Retired Rate Pre-forums: $60 (same rate as students; included all catered events but did not include proceedings; rate subsidized by TAC annually) Starting in 2014: $350 (included catered events except awards luncheon but no proceedings) –Price derived from incremental costs and portion of other fixed costs –Retired rate standard across forums even through incremental costs different across forums (based on costs from venue) 18
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Proposed Options for Retired Rate PriceIncludes Base Rate$65Access to sessions and exhibit, internet, final program, coffee* Full Rate~$300-350**Base plus catered events and proceedings 19 Notes *With base rate, retired attendees can purchase catered events and proceedings at published ticket prices **Specific price to be a weighted average for forums determined each year
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Old/New Business Sophia suggested that from the ETM meeting today there are a couple topics actions we might consider: Aerospace Impact Initiative – SATTC is looking for inputs Support of Comic-con… Potential Tie into the TAC Funding Policy discussion Discussion on impact of Constitution and Governance changes Need to understand what is changing, what is remaining in the Constitution How will New Governance approach be approved? Many other issues… 20
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Back-Up Materials 22 Khodadoust
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New Initiatives Subcommittee Meeting AIAA SciTech 2016with Comments In Blue Jeff Laube – Chair 05 January 2016
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 24
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Attendees to 01/05/2016 NIS Meeting Jeff Laube Tom Butash – T David Dress Rick Mange Sophia Bright Robbie Robertson Peggy Hayes David McGrath Steve Risse Tom McLaughlin Jimmy Kenyon Jeff Puschell Megan Scheidt* Joaquin Castro David Maroney Masoud Rais-Rohani John Schmisseur Mitch Ingham Rob Vermeland Terry Morris Abdi Khodadoust Tom Mensa - T Betty Guillie* Norm Wereley 25 T - Teleconference * AIAA Staff ** Visitor/Alumni
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 26
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Topics for Next Newsletter Message from Our VP, TAC [Riley] Message from Our Director, Programs & Products [Scheidt] Betty’s Corner Spotlight on Region 5 Article(s) on Proposed Governance/Constitution Changes with links to more info [AIAA Staff] Article/Reminder on CVD [Castro] All Inputs due in by March 1 27
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 28
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 29
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Conference Meeting (TC/PC/Etc) Teleconnectivity How do we affordably equip our meetings with the telecommunications capability appropriate for each meeting’s goals? Everywhere in industry, teleconferencing is encouraged. TC’s are moving out on their own without TAC guidance Virtual attendance at Forum meetings, webcams, audio, etc. Possible NIS task to conduct a study of meeting connectivity requirements, Review TC best practices and hardware/software configurations, Recommend an affordable tiered standard for TAC meetings. 30
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TCs are Dealing with the Issue Due to travel restrictions and other factors, it is challenging for TC/PC members to attend in-person conference committee meetings Hotel teleconferencing equipment rental is very expensive ($300+ before line costs) Several TCs (and NIS) have set up telecons via personal or company resources and/or available commercial options (See next page for a Google list of options) Utilizing personal smartphones and either built in speakers or commercially available Bluetooth devices 31
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Google of Free Teleconference Sites 32
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Path Forward Selecting a single configuration is challenging New products/apps/tools are available all the time Can provide an example set of products Apple iPhone (or other smartphone) Crasher Bluetooth wireless stereo speaker Numerous Teleconference Sites Suggestions for going forward? 33
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 34
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TAC Policy for TC Fundraising Background: TAC does not have a formal policy for TC/PCs raising money. Many organizations are being asked to fund multiple AIAA activities. Should we have a TAC policy? What is the right way to ask for funds? Currently there are limited ways committees can raise money Holding workshops and receiving $10.00 per registrant Instructors of short courses donating their honorarium to the committee. Guidelines and/or process needed. Student receptions - committees are going to companies for funds but also asking for AIAA to write letters to those companies. How many committees are fundraising? We need checks and balances. It was suggested to create a short document (based on the TAC funding document) that committees can complete and return to their Director/PCC for approval. Once approved, the form can be sent to AIAA HQs so we have a record of the fundraising activities within the committees. 35
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Related NIS Action Item NIS will create a form for TC/PC Fundraising similar to the TAC Funding request form, which provides some do's and don'ts along with a form that lists the fundraising activity, amount, and company for Director/PCC signature. Current TAC Funding Request Form –Basic Structure »Descriptions of Funding Sources »Basic do’s and don’ts »Template Solicited suggestions and recommendations from NIS at- large 36
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Potential Recommendations and Comments Keep the current form structure, but add the following: Another category of funding type to the initial page Requested source field on the template to denote what Corporate Sponsors are being solicited Delineate what types of activities are allowed for TAC Operating Funds vs Corporate Sponsorship TAC Operating Funds for Internal Purposes (e.g. promotional shirts, banners, etc.) and for major initiatives (e.g. workshops, competitions, etc.) Corporate Sponsors would only be solicited for the major initiatives Delineate levels of funding needs that would determine the level of approval or oversight Smaller requests could be managed within the TC but larger requests would need to be approved by TAC Have a list of current Corporate Sponsors and the types of initiatives they have already sponsored We may not need the amounts/donations but at least raising the awareness if this is a duplicate type of request. This could also help to determine how to word the business case for the request The requests could be approved by TAC and then sent on to the Corporate Sponsor Liaisons to work the final approval by the sponsors 37
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Form – Page 1: TAC/TC/PC Funding Operating funds are set aside for Technical and Program Committees to use to fund special projects. Requests may be made at any time, and need to be used by the end of the fiscal year. Allotments are made on a first-come, first-served basis at the discretion of the Directors/Program Committee Coordinator (PCC) and the Vice President-Technical. Funds not allocated by the end of the fiscal year will revert to the general operating fund – they may not be cached to use at a later time. There are several types of funding: Technical Committee Funding from Directors Each Technical Director is given a specific allotment of funds. TCs apply to the Technical Director for funding (request form is below). If the Technical Director approves the request, he or she sends it to headquarters for fulfillment. The money will be held for the TC at AIAA headquarters until reimbursement or payment is made. The money is not placed in the individual TC account. The Directors may fund all or only part of a request, at their discretion. Program Committee Funding from Program Coordinator Program Committee Chairs may submit a request to the Program Coordinator to apply for funding. If the Program Committee Coordinator approves the request, he or she sends it to headquarters for fulfillment. The money will be held for the PC at AIAA headquarters until reimbursement or payment is made. The money is not placed in the individual PC account. Vice President-Technical Funds These funds may be used after the Technical Director has allocated all of the funds for his or her technical group. Requests must go through the Technical Director to the VP-Technical and the VP sends an approval form to the Staff Liaison for fulfillment. The Vice President may elect to fund all or only part of the request. The same process should be followed if the Program Committees are interested in applying for these funds. Eligibility Any TC/PC is eligible to apply for these funds, regardless of whether or not it has other sources of funding or whether or not it has other funds on hand. However, any committee applying must have an up-to-date roster on file with AIAA staff. Final Review A final review will be done by the AIAA Staff Liaison for Technical Activities to ensure that the request does not violate any AIAA rule or procedure that may be unknown to the TCs or Directors. 38
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Form – Page 2: Hints on Obtaining Funding Requests will generally be approved if: It is an event that supports/promotes: –The mission of the committee –Aviation/aerospace in general –Student-committee interaction –Student-industry interaction It is an outreach aligned with the Strategic Plan/Vision. It is an enhancement/improvement to an activity or event that requires funding beyond what is budgeted for that year Requests will be turned down if: The funding is of personal benefit to any member or close relative of a member of the committee Any activity that would violate the AIAA Code of Ethics Funding requests for capital equipment (computers, projectors, etc.) Funding requests for travel reimbursement will not be considered 39
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Form – Page 3: Template 40
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 41
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Background Following discussion during September 2015 TAC meeting, staff has revisited the retired rate This update includes: Historical trends for retiree attendance Notes about evolving budget process Proposed rate options for consideration 42
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Retiree vs. Full Paid Attendance Notes Retiree attendance has generally trended the same as full paid attendance We assume that some consultants register at the retired rate; it is difficult to track this 43 201120122013201420152016 (12/29) Full paid attendees864478404898462449922056 Total attendees11,79111,2997484760779763525 Retired attendees22323018712413944 (34 in 2015) Percent Total1.92.02.51.61.71.2
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Forum Budget Process Continues to evolve with transition to forums Budget cycle challenging: FY14: New approach to consolidated event budget with forums Budgets developed for next year when we know results from SciTech only We continue to refine how we project attendance, costs, pricing Need to ensure all rates cover costs and find parity between all full paid registrants 44
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Pricing for Retired Rate Pre-forums: $60 (same rate as students; included all catered events but did not include proceedings; rate subsidized by TAC annually) Starting in 2014: $350 (included catered events except awards luncheon but no proceedings) –Price derived from incremental costs and portion of other fixed costs –Retired rate standard across forums even through incremental costs different across forums (based on costs from venue) 45
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Proposed Options for Retired Rate PriceIncludes Base Rate$65Access to sessions and exhibit, internet, final program, coffee* Full Rate~$300-350**Base plus catered events and proceedings 46 Notes *With base rate, retired attendees can purchase catered events and proceedings at published ticket prices **Specific price to be a weighted average for forums determined each year
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 47
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Old/New Business From Sophia - Also at the ETM meeting today here are a couple more topics we might consider: Aerospace Impact Initiative – SATTC is looking for inputs (see email I will forward to you) Support of Comicon…might tie a little into the TAC Funding Policy discussion –Tuscon AIAA – Michelle Rouch 48
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Agenda Greetings/Introductions TAC Newsletter Status - Peter Hartwich/Rob Vermeland NIS Action Items AV Guidelines for TC/PC/TAC meetings – Jeff Laube Guidelines and Forms for TC/PC Fundraising – Sophia Bright Student/Retiree Registration Fee – Jeff Laube /Megan Scheidt Old/New Business Wrap-up/Adjournment 49
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Wrap-Up Next in-person meeting will be at Aviation 2016 Week of June 13-17 in Washington DC Annual Meeting and Gala will also occur that week Next telecon Wednesday, February 10 Adjournment 50
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Possible Topics Also at the ETM meeting today here are a couple more topics we might consider: Aerospace Impact Initiative – SATTC is looking for inputs (see email I will forward to you) Support of Comicon…might tie a little into the TAC Funding Policy discussion –Tuscon AIAA – Michelle Rouch 51
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