Harry C. Stonecipher, Boeing's Top Executive

NATIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION May-June 2004 Harry C. Stonecipher, Boeing’s Top Executive

photos, and answering questions. The Program continued with The evening program began a Call to Order by Jim McCaslin, with a Call to Order by Felie Vice-President, Boeing Long Beaty, President, Anaheim Chap- Beach Management Association. ter. Soliciting a “volunteer” to Sigrid Jones, President, Valley stand from each table, Felie an- Chapter, introduced David nounced that these somewhat re- Swain, executive vice president luctant, but lucky, volunteers of The Boeing Company and would be awarded with the table Chief Operating Officer of Inte- centerpieces. Sometimes it pays grated Defense Systems. to volunteer! The Pledge of Alle- Mr. Swain defined four as- giance was led by Mike Patricelli, pects of leadership that Harry Harry Stonecipher spoke about the trans- President, Boeing Aerospace Stonecipher possesses: integrity, formation of the company into a broad- Leadership Chapter. The dinner passion, ownership, and skills. based aerospace company with a bal- service featured an attractively Swain said Harry’s integrity is ance between commerical and military presented grilled chicken dish, characterized by the fact that he programs. topped off by a dessert of flan. always keeps commitments. A resounding welcome was Social interaction over a delicious Those who are close to Harry offered to Harry C. Stonecipher, meal afforded members another never question his passion, be- Boeing President and Chief Ex- opportunity to network and spend cause he is such a firm believer ecutive Officer, at Top Executive some quality time with Boeing em- in the aerospace industry and the Night 2004 on June 22. The at- ployees from all over the South- defense of our country. Harry tendees included nearly 1,100 ern California area. continued on page 4 members and guests of the Coun- cil of Boeing Leadership Associa- tions (CBLA): Boeing Long Beach Management Association, The Boeing Aerospace Leadership Chapter, the Boeing Antelope Val- ley Chapter, the Valley Chapter (Canoga Park), and the Anaheim Chapter. Before locating their seats in one of the two Disneyland Hotel ballrooms, the sounds of Boeing employees networking echoed through the reception areas. Harry circulated through the crowd, greeting guests, posing for Boeing employees and guests enjoyed networking time with Stonecipher. 2

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Alliance for Leadership of Fame recipient is Willis time was had by all. The Leader- Development Hawkins, a retired Senior Vice ship Workshops by ex-astronaut 3. International Leadership President from Lockheed. No Bob Springer and by Dale Development Association Boeing chapter nominations were Carnegie Executive Vice Presi- 4. International Association for received for the last two awards, dent Michael Crow and Eric Leadership Development although we did have a number of Ruckle were particularly well re- 5. Global Organization for excellent candidates for Member ceived, and our own Elaine Leadership Development of the Year. Fafilek did a great job of co-host- All chapters have been asked BALC placed third in its cat- ing the conference, as did Judy to prioritize these and suggest egory for its outstanding newslet- Tejwani in coordinating the Pa- other names or no name change. ter New Horizons despite some cific South and Pacific North A final decision is expected at the tough competition, so I’d like to Speech Contest. The BALC and September Board meeting. offer my congratulations for a job SCAC winner, Justine Kay, The Executive Board voted well done! placed third in the Pacific South unanimously to extend the new The upcoming NMA National Contest. member fee waiver to July 31, Conference in New Orleans, Loui- Next year the NMA will try a 2004 to help achieve NMA’s goal siana on September 18-20, 2004 new LDC arrangement, which of 23,000 members by the end of received a lot of attention and the will combine the Pacific South, the year. We only need around 600 NMA has reserved a great hotel Pacific North and Southwest ar- more members nationwide to in the heart of the French Quarter. eas and the Northeast, Southeast reach that target. Marketing and program informa- and Central areas into two super- NMA’s Professional Develop- tion will be sent to all chapters, sized LDCs. Las Vegas is cur- ment programs continue to ex- and we expect an exceptional turn- rently at the top of our site list pand. McGraw Hill has come out out so practice your French, and since it’s affordable, entertaining with a new NMA CD-ROM get ready for an experience you and easy to reach from all areas, course on The Write Stuff, avail- don’t want to miss! Check it out but a final site selection won’t be able for $20. And Dale Carnegie at http://www.nma1.org/confer- made until this Fall. If you have (DC) has kicked off its first joint ence/. any preferences, let me know! NMA/DC course on “The People A bientot! I’ve just returned from the Side of Process Improvement” June NMA Board of Directors with pilot programs in Anaheim, and Executive Board meeting in Huntington Beach and Palmdale. Dayton, Ohio. Major agenda NMA’s Recognition Commit- items there included the 2004 and tee reviewed this year’s award 2005 budgets where we’re still in nominations. The 2004 Member of the black with no dues increases the Year is Ed Schwier from Moving? in sight, and the revision of the Hanford, Washington and the 2004 Please inform either your booster NMA Policy and Procedures Executive of the year is Robert or call Kathleen Andrews at (714) Manual (PPM) which is being re- Stevens, President and CEO of 896-2009, so we can keep in touch written into an Executive Volume Lockheed Martin. The 2004 Hall with you. 4 Harry C. Stonecipher, Boeing’s Top Executive continued from page 1 However, Harry said that we did that continues to win orders. The not handle all mergers/acquisi- 7E7 has enjoyed a fantastic start tions as well as we could have. In with customer acceptance at a addition to the unexpected loss of high level. Even though our com- commercial market share, we mercial airplane sales dropped didn’t integrate as well as we from $35 B to $20 B per year, the could have with Hughes. How- business has consistently stayed ever, Harry is committed to spend- profitable and produced positive ing the money necessary to get Stonecipher fielded audience questions cash flow. Boeing is ready to put with wit and humor. Boeing Satellite Systems back to production into high gear when top performance. the market turns around. The definitely takes pride in the “own- On the plus side, the business Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft ership” role Boeing employees brought together from the mergers contract will help to enhance prof- exhibit, and his skills as a teacher gave us great intellectual “capital” itability and sales. and coach are to be emulated. assets of the respective employees. Harry has been impressed Swain concluded his introduction As a result, we have won a huge with the transformation of the by stating that Harry Stonecipher victory with the Future Combat Sys- company into a broad-based aero- was “the right guy, at the right tems and the Future Imagery Archi- space company with a balance time, for the Boeing Company.” tecture contract. Our strengths in between commercial and military Stonecipher started his presen- and focus on network centric opera- programs. He exclaimed that, tation by recalling a Barron’s 1993 “You folks did it! Thank you. I’m article that defined Boeing em- so proud to be your leader.” We ployees as problem solvers, with will receive our first payout from integrity that cannot be compro- the Share/Value Trust as a result mised. At this time, there had been of the stock value on June 30. It predictions that Boeing would be appears that every qualified em- in serious financial trouble. Over ployee will receive hundreds of the past three years, the U.S. air- dollars in Boeing stock. Harry line industry has lost more money hopefully predicted that our EIP than over its entire past history. Cindy DeVries enjoys a brief chat with payout in 2005 might equate to 14 Excess airplanes were parked in Harry to 15 days of pay. Since return- the desert, so prospects for new tions should bring billions of dol- ing in the 1st quarter of 2004, planes orders were dire. Contrib- lars of business to Boeing. The C- Harry realizes that we need to get uting to the negativity was the fact 17 continues to please a growing better at defining results. He said that in 1990, there were reductions base of customers, and costs con- we need to be willing to listen, to in the Boeing workforce. tinue to come down. Since All continued to page 12 Stonecipher used the 1993 article Nippon Airways placed the first or- to make the point that we are in a der for a 7E7, more customers are cyclical business. interested in this new aircraft tech- Stonecipher said that Boeing nology. began to transform itself in 1996 Other positive news affects when the company acquired shareholder value. We are cur- Rockwell and merged with rently experiencing a great de- Members from four Boeing NMA chap- McDonnell Douglas. Since then, mand for Connexion by Boeing. ters and the Long Beach Management acquisitions of Hughes, Jeppeson, The C-17 program continues to Association had the opportunity to meet and Autometric have occurred. produce a high-demand aircraft our top executive. 5 BALC Awards Night At the BALC Awards Night, two Initiative. working time before monthly din- management “stars” received man- In recognition of his dedicated ner meetings, Kevin is easily ac- agement awards for their support to support, the 2004 chapter presi- cessible and is often seen engag- BALC and national NMA activities. dent requested that Kevin con- ing members in conversation. On Kevin Niefert received the highest tinue as the BALC Executive Ad- Western Night, Kevin dons his award that a chapter can bestow, the visor in 2004. Western gear to serve up the west- Silver Knight of Management. Pe- Exhibits outstanding leader- ern buffet to BALC members. ter Kurzhals received the highest ship in business and industry Motivates other managers to award that an NMA council can be- management practice the principles of stow, the Gold Knight of Manage- Responding to a Council of NMA’s Code of Ethics ment. Meet our “knights” . . . Boeing Leadership Associations High ethical standards are 2004 Silver Knight of Management (CBLA) initiative for a formal critical for Boeing, especially in Kevin T. Neifert policy/procedure to affirm light of events of 2003. Kevin has Division Director – Transformational Boeing’s support of the seven been consistently rated amongst Space Systems Boeing NMA chapters and six the highest members of the execu- Boeing managrment association tive team in the annual Boeing nationwide, Kevin contacted employee survey perception of his World Headquarters in Chicago to support of the highest level of eth- get corporate level support for this ics and integrity. He has worked request. After interactive telecons together with the BALC to de- with Boeing executives in Chi- velop agenda topics that cover this cago, implementation of this new important area, including the se- company policy/procedure looks lection of Marianne Jennings, pro- promising for 2004. The CBLA fessor of legal and ethical studies which represents thousands of in business at Arizona State Uni- Boeing members will be empow- versity as the April speaker. ered in their leadership roles – Contributes toward the “Knight” Kevin receives his award from thanks to Kevin. “A good leader achievement of the NMA actress Marilyn Monroe (aka Elaine insires others to have confidence principle that indivduals/ Fafilek) in him while a great leader in- organizations have a commu- Supports the BALC and the NMA spires them with confidence in nity and civic responsibility. Due to his recognized leadership themselves.” Unknown author. Kevin is not only qualifies as and respected management style, Well known in the area served a “knight” but he is also a “cham- Kevin T. Neifert was requested to by the chapter pion.” In 2003 he was the site serve as the Executive Advisor of Before the BALC was formed Employee Community Executive the Boeing Aerospace Leadership by the merger of the Huntington Champion. The ECF is the world’s Chapter (BALC) in 2003. An ac- Beach Management Association largest employee-owned and man- tive supporter of chapter activities, (HBMA) and Boeing Beach Cit- aged charitable organization. All Kevin attended most General Mem- ies Chapter (BBCC), Kevin was donations from Boeing employees bership Meetings, encouraged top an active HBMA member and to directly to non-profit organiza- management to join and visibly sup- supporter of both organizations. tions in the locales where employ- ported the chapter, counseled As Chief Engineer for the Hun- ees live and work. Due to Kevin’s monthly with the chapter President, tington Beach/Seal Beach sites, he leadership and involvement, the provided spotlight introductions to attended HBMA meetings fre- Huntington Beach site increased dinner speakers, and hosted dinner quently and was a featured dinner their ECF participation by 60% tables for the Executive Leadership speaker at the BBCC. At net- continued to page 10 6 Leadership Development at the PS/PN NMA Conference Pacific South/Pacific North book and pencil, and to gnaw on (PS/PN) NMA Conference the infamous cigar – a trademark The National Management As- of Columbo’s character. By the sociation (NMA) sponsors three end of their “performance” we Leadership Development Confer- were all imitating a detective’s ences (LDC) for leaders of the walk and deciding that humor can 100+ chapters across the United Kamal Guirgis (Boeing, Canoga Park), be a vehicle to learning. States every year. The Pacific Jerry Blackburn (Boeing, HB), Renee St. Teaming, An Astronaut’s South/Pacific North LDC was held George (Boeing, Palmdale), Sylvia Perspective Adams (Boeing, Anaheim), Steve Bailey in Dana Point during April 2004. (NMA President) and Sue Kappeler Astronaut Bob Springer, pro- Twelve chapters from California (NMA VP MIS) are coached by Colombo vided an overview on the value of and four chapters from Washing- in their detective “roles.” astronaut teamwork in space. We ton and Idaho were represented, an active chapter include: effec- were fortunate to see actual Space with the BALC and the Anaheim tive meetings, an informative news Shuttle videos showing astronauts Chapter serving as local host chap- publication, a good website, and at work . . . and play . . . and to ters. NMA officers from Ohio and activities that foster professional hear the most fascinating descrip- Texas also provided support to development. There are many tion of the exacting training, tech- many events. With almost 100 at- chapter and national NMA awards nical expertise, and emotional tendees, there was ample opportu- to recognize outstanding leaders steadfastness required of astro- nity to network with members and volunteers, and we were en- nauts. He kept the audience en- from other chapters and other in- couraged to submit those awards. thusiastic with his humor, knowl- dustries. Community outreach and educa- edge, and wisdom. Conference NMA Overview & Showbiz tional programs for youth were participants received a decal from Surprise discussed as ways to enhance com- his mission and Bob told us all Steve Bailey, President of the pany and chapter goodwill, to what it was like to be on a mis- NMA, provided a brief overview boost morale, and to add value to sion. We viewed problems, experi- of the NMA because there were another’s life. ments, and games they worked many first-time attendees at the Speaking of boosting morale, and played in space. When we left conference. Entitled NMA 101, Steve’s session was “interrupted” we were in awe of all the astro- Steve highlighted the “basics” that by a surprise visit from Lt. nauts — what they do for this everyone should know in a chap- Columbo. An accomplished ce- world, the dangers they are will- ter leadership role. Steve com- lebrity impersonator, “Columbo” ing to encounter, and the bravery pared a chapter as a “vehicle for investigated all the reasons why he they exhibit. achievement” and it was the lead- should join the NMA. While con- continued on page 8 ers who should be “driving” the ducting his investigation, he chapter in a clear direction. Pas- brought up humorous situations sengers in this journey would pri- regarding members of the audi- marily the chapter members, Hu- ence. Even the NMA members man Resources, and Executive who got a little “roasted” enjoyed Management. Chapter leaders the good natured laughs. Lt. need to be mindful of HR and ex- Columbo invited several members ecutive needs and to offer to fill of the audience to the stage to Astronaut Springer shared videos of as- those needs. “Deliverables” from dress in trench coats, grab a note- tronauts at work in the Shuttle cargo bay. 7 A Big Welcome to Our New BALC Members for April, May and June 2004 Anjomshoaa, Elham Dilellio, James A. Konrad. John Arambula, Rosie Douraghi, Damineh Lange, Adam Armel, Theresa L. Ekblad, Barbara (Barb) Larsen, Maryn Armstrong, Jason R. Fisher, Robert W. Lee, George Austin, Terri L. Gathman, Tom Leon, Jose Barchichat, Deborah Giles, Eric A. Lin, Susan M. Biele, Frank Godinez, Raul H. Malone, John M. Billeter, Barbara Gomez, Glenn McCann, Kelly D. Bolton, Robert E. Graham, Christine McCuleb, John P. Bradford, Richard D. Greenwood, Michael L. McNeil, Sean H. Breckenridge, Thom Grigsby, Kelly Moffett, Thomas Bryan, Cynthia Holman, Candice L. Moore, Spence Cajali, Dennis E. Holper, James M. Morgan-Hickey, Lois J. Cobb, Talmage L. Ikeda, Monica E. Munoz, Albert A. Cochennet, Jerrilynn Johnson, Andrew G. Navarro, Antontio S. Daley, Sandra D. Jorris, Dave Parnell, Toni S. Delgado, Frank A. Kierstead, Kris Pascual, Richard Delune, Michael Kimgalech Peterson, Tom Potter, Alexander W. Preciado, Mary E. Spotlight Member Renton, Margaret Rishmawy, Constantino Rodriguez, Miguel Justin has been working at Selin, Robert I. nuVision Financial Credit Union Shawa, Paula for 3-1/2 years, including 1 year as Shea, Virginia a Business Development Officer. Sidman, David L. He likes to get involved in com- Justin Weiler Silverman, Steven L. munity activities and enjoys teach- As he says, “For only $2.50 Smith, Jo Lynn ing at the Summer Science Camp. a week, what would you rather Sowers, Martha S. He encourages children to dream do: buy a gallon of gas or a fast- Stout, Matthew D. and tells them that you can’t dream food hamburger, or enjoy a great Teodoro, Akiye about stars until you see them. dinner at a first-class hotel with Theodros, Joel Justin has been a BALC the opportunity to hear from Tomzynska, Anna member for just under one year. Harry Stonecipher? And don’t Tracy, John J. He is very energetic and has great forget about the opportunities to Trehy, Joe ideas for gaining new members. attend professional development Vogel, Joseph T. He also is a BALC booster and seminars, network with fellow Vyas, Anita conducts a series of Lunch & employees and friends, and par- Wang, Tony Learn seminars. Justin finds that ticipate in social events spon- Wessing, Christopher J. being a BALC member is very re- sored by BALC.” White, Richard A. warding, with limitless possibili- Justin’s personal pursuits in- Witham, Ryan B. ties for personal and professional clude surfing, kayaking, hiking, Zamboni, Kathy growth. and going to the movies. 8 Leadership Development at the PS/PN NMA Conference continued from page 6 niques for making the Chapter ing; SMS, Faciliskills, and Certi- meetings more successful. Nearly fied Manager. all the chapter representatives Other workshops attended by voiced the same belief that the BALC Board members and alter- General Membership Meetings nates included: Community Ser- (GMMs) represent what the chapter is to the members. The meetings have the highest visibility amongst the members so it’s important for the meetings to be suc- At the Recognition Luncheon, awards for cessful. It was determined that the each chapter were announced. most significant obstacles to hav- Workshop 1: President/VP ing a good meeting are budget and NMA chapter members from the Pacific At the Presidents/Vice location. A lot of great ideas and South and Pacific North applaud the President’s session, it became suggestions were presented to speakers! clear immediately that the timing overcome these obstacles. Les- vices/American Enterprise (facili- of BALC elections was out of sons learned, negative and posi- tated by Marie Mungaray); Recog- phase with many chapters. Each tive, were shared. This was the nition; and Membership. of the attendees was a recently- best exchange of the meeting. BBQ “Networking on the elected President of their respec- Workshop 3: Professional Beach” tive chapters. Attending BALC Development Capitalizing on a beautiful, Board members collected informa- Many exciting opportunities sun-drenched weekend, network- tion to assist the future “incoming” for educational enrichment were ing on the beach never felt so good. president to “start” their term with noted by Jerry Blackburn in the Not only did participants share the necessary information before- Professional Development work- chapter development ideas and les- hand. The key word of the ses- shop. Jerry described the method sons learned, but they enjoyed a sion was PLANNING. For a chap- that Huntington Beach used to es- great meal with new friends from ter to be a success, good up front tablish a company paid curricu- other NMA chapters. The tasty planning is essential. Planning lum, to use local colleges to spon- BBQ included an assortment of included, but was not limited to; sor the class, and to maintain on- barbeque meats and other hearty setting chapter goals, developing plant classrooms to ease the trans- side dishes, which satiated appe- the budget, setting the event cal- portation requirements of em- tites and prompted many to take a endar, setting up training for chap- ployees. Several of the NMA pro- walk on the beach to enjoy the ter leaders, and informing com- grams were highlighted, includ- beautiful seaside city of Dana pany advisors. Point. A nearby “Woodie” station Workshop 2: Programs wagon exhibit further added to the The Programs workshop was ambiance. so popular that it was standing A National Perspective room only until additional chairs Steve Bailey provided an in- could be delivered. Mike formative overview of the NMA Patricelli co-facilitated the work- from a national perspective. shop with Steve McNally, from the Did you know that the NMA Lockheed Martin MS Bangor BALC members Debora Compean- has 74 chapters that are company Chapter. The room was filled with Zrinski, Elaine Fafilek, and Al Getz net- affiliated, with a total membership enthusiasm and excitement for worked with NMA members from of 20,586? Did you know that Lockheed Martin and large city chap- learning new themes and tech- ters continued on page 9 9 Leadership Development at the PS/PN NMA Conference continued from page 8 a company grow the market, in- Chapter) and Avis French (1995 there are 29 community chapters stead of just increasing the NMA Member of the Year.) The representing many large cities? share of existing markets? Pacific South Area Speech Contest National awards include the Hall 3. Believe in yourself – your ca- was held first with Pete Kurzhals of Fame, Executive of the Year, pabilities, self confidence. serving as Master of Ceremonies. and Member of the Year; Elaine Give yourself a two-minute re- The first place winner was Jessica Fafilek received the 2003 Mem- port on achievements you’ve Killens (senior at Ernest Righetti ber of the Year award. Chapters done in your life. Assign your High School); second place went receive award for their publica- people to activities that would to Shannon Bailey (senior at High- tions, for growth, and for profes- build their confidence. land High School), and third place sional development activities. 4. Plan for a balanced approach. was awarded to Justine Kay, (jun- The NMA website (http:// Learn to use stress in a positive ior at Aliso Niguel High School nma1.org) provides information manner. and also winner of the BALC on nationwide NMA programs. 5. Build the right kind of culture speech contest). The NMA is governed by its – and measure your culture. Dinner at Wind & Sea/ Humor members. A small staff of 9 NMA Each conference attendee was @ Work staffers in Dayton, Ohio admin- given Dale Carnegie’s best seller, The last scheduled conference isters policy and the NMA pro- How to Win Friends & Influence event was held at the Wind & Sea grams. NMA National Directors People. Restaurant in Dana Point Harbor. are elected by chapter delegates, American Enterprise Speech A sumptuous banquet dinner af- and the NMA Directors elect na- forded conference attendees a fi- tional officers. An Executive Ad- nal chance to network, compare visory Committee representing notes on what they had learned, many large companies (including and the opportunity to socialize in Boeing) monitors the NMA Stra- a relaxed environment. An en- tegic Plan, reviews progress/fu- tertaining look at Humor @ Work ture plans, and suggest new ap- kept the crowd laughing as Victor proaches/programs. Broski and Kif Anderson provided Learning: Practical Dale a humorous perspective on all the Carnegie Skills, Speaker ways that you can have fun at Michael Crom, Executive Vice work – and improve your produc- President of Dale Carnegie Speech Contestant Coordinator, Judy tivity! A “best seller” after the Mr. Crom’s presentation cov- Tejwani, congratulates the winners on comedy act was their recently ered key drivers for leadership. their performances published handbook, 77 Things to 1. Have a clear focus (exciting vi- Forget When Giving A Presenta- sion) – focus on one thing at a Contest tion. time —the problem in front of The third level American Summary you. Have a central minded, Speech Contest was held on Sat- Feedback from the LDC par- clear focus. When leaders are urday for both Pacific South and ticipants was overwhelmingly not clear, those who are being Pacific North regions. Judy positive, and the combination of led are also not clear. When Tejwani of the BALC was the valuable leadership lessons and the your vision is clear, you get ex- Speech Coordinator; she received fantastic seaside settings made this cited and that excitement is con- outstanding support from speech conference a truly memorable ex- tagious! contest volunteers: Sylvia Adams perience. 2. Be flexibility; think outside the (Anaheim Chapter), Laura Swinth box. For instance, how could (BALC), Kim Talor (Anaheim 10 BALC Awards Night continued from page 5 and raised $695,890 exceeding the mary of activities, promotes atten- Currently responsible for de- goal of $670,000. dance at BALC meetings and pro- velopment and execution of new Promotes understanding and vides information about the business opportunities, Neifert is acceptance of the management BALC that the other executives operating in a $15-20B market profession can use to promote BALC within area with firm plans for $7B in Kevin is a proponent of the their organizations. revenue growth to the business PDP (Performancel Development Contributes to preservation of over the next 10 years. Results Partnership) process and encour- the competitive free enterprise include the 2003 win and transi- ages his management team to use system tion of the X-37 program and sev- this tool to enhance their employ- Through a succession of man- eral proprietary projects with a ees’ development. He is known agement positions, Kevin has en- total value of over $700M. throughout the Huntington Beach gaged in the competitive process Develops the abilities of the site as an active mentor to many with frequent success. Success- people under him of the up and coming members of ful completion of the Delta III Prior to his present assign- management and always has time Rocket Program was crucial to ment, Kevin was the Chief Engi- to meet with them and share his future Boeing contracts. Kevin neer for Boeing’s Huntington expertise. In 2003, he sponsored was responsible for the control of Beach facility from June 2000 to a weekly Lessons in Leadership a $65M budget, management of July 2001, responsible for lead- session that was open to all man- two major subcontracts, oversight ing over 4,500 engineers, scien- agers and provided a forum for of in-house design activitites in- tists, and support personnel. sharing ideas and lessons learned cluding the prepartion of 650+ As Director of Fabrication by his executive team. engineering drawings, and manu- from January 1999 to May 2000, Fosters better understanding facture/assembly of more than Kevin managed 500 union and of NMA 10,000 structural, propulsion, 150 salaried personnel. His lead- At the Huntington Beach Site mechanical and electrical compo- ership inspired employees to the Leadership Team meetings, Kevin nents. Completing this year-be- following accomplishments: a has promoted the goals and activi- hind project to the original sched- 50% improvement in safety; a ties of the BALC. He provides a ule gave Boeing a competitive 20% improvement in quality; a quarterly report of executive sum- edge for future launch vehicles. continued to page 11 Mark your Special Events current as of 7/04 calendars! Member/Non- Reservation BALC Event Location Date Time Section Contact Member Price Deadline Laurne Pritchard Ringling Bros. Circus Arrowhead Pond 07/31/04 3:00pm 200 $21/ 22 07/16/04 714-896-2899 Kelly Merryman Wine Classic Anaheim Hilton 08/15/04 2:00 PM $40/ $45 8/6/2004 714-896-5917 Orange County Orchestra Judy Blando The Producers 08/14/04 2:00 PM $74/ $76 7/30/2004 Performing Arts Level 562-593-7192 Orange County Judy Blando RENT 09/18/04 2:00 PM Orchestra level $52/ 54 9/3/2004 Performing Arts 562-593-7192 Upper Terrace Laurne Pritchard American Idol Arrowhead Pond 09/23/04 2:00 PM $48/ 50 */10/04 Level Center 714-896-2899 2005 New Year's 1/4 way thru $75/$78 bus Kelly Merryman Pasadena 01/01/05 01/00/00 12/19/04 day Rose Parade parade route passes $25 714-896-5917 11 BALC Awards Night continued from page 10 20% improvement in cycle time; Member of the NMA Executive lization programs which maxi- a 9% improvement in efficiency; Board for 2004. Currently, he mized mission return from the lim- a 400% improvement in on-time oversees 16 chapters, 3 councils ited SSF resources. In the early delivery performance. and 4,600 NMA members. He 1990s, he took on the task of In recognition of his respected also serves as Director at Large on transitioning all MDAC SSF sup- management skills and dedication the SCAC Board of Directors. pliers to ISS and successfully to the success of this NMA chap- Exhibits outstanding leader- implemented over sixty related ter, the Boeing Aerospace Lead- ship in business or industrial subcontracts (~$3B) within sched- ership chapter honors Kevin T. management. ule and budget requirements. Dr. Neifert as a Silver Knight of Man- Pete has held senior executive Kurzhals led ISS logistics and agement. and director-level positions for maintenance activities for HB, in- NMA Southern California over 30 years. He was a charter cluding implementation of a Area Council member of the Senior Executive $600M spares program at 8 2004 Gold Knight of Service for NASA. He has also Boeing ISS sites with 16 major Management held a broad range of leadership subcontractors and 42 minor sub- Peter R. Kurzhals, Ph.D. roles in Boeing’s Space Station contractors. and Space Shuttle Programs since When Space Shuttle and Space Director, Systems Engineering and Software, Boeing NASA Systems HB 1985. A few selected highlights of Station activities were combined his professional career at Boeing, into a NASA Systems organization MDAC and NASA include many in 2002, Dr. Kurzhals was selected notable accomplishments. At as Director of Systems Engineer- NASA, he worked on early ing, with responsibility for all HB manned space programs, and he Shuttle and Station systems engi- designed the Apollo Skylab atti- neering, operations and logistics tude control system. He managed and configuration management NASA’s Electronics Research activities. In 2004, he also as- Center. He developed a 25-year sumed responsibility for remain- electronics technology plan for ing Shuttle software work in Hun- NASA for which he was awarded tington Beach. Pete Kurzhals is awarded the Gold Knight the NASA Exceptional Service Is well known in the area by SCAC President Charles Duke. Medal. He initiated and managed served by the council. Supports an NMA organiza- NASA’s Search for Extra-terrestrial Pete serves as Pacific South (PS) tion or program. Intelligence program. He started Area Chairman, in which role he Throughout his long and dis- NASA’s artificial intelligence and continuously interacts with all PS tinguished service, Peter Kurzhals robotics programs which later en- chapters and councils. He has also has been actively involved in abled unmanned rover exploration participated in chapter and council NMA. He has served as past presi- of the moon and Mars. Board meetings and GMMs in the dent of BALC in 2002, and over- After joining McDonnell SCAC area, as well as providing saw the HBMA merger with the Douglas Astronautics Company articles for associated chapter and NMA while he was president of (MDAC, now Boeing) in Califor- council newsletters. In addition to the HBMA in 2001. Because of nia in 1985, he played a key role these contributions, Pete was the his continuous commitment, Pete on the proposal team that won the General Conference Chairman of has also served as NMA National initial Space Station Freedom the 2004 PS/PN Leadership Devel- Director in 2003, and was elected (SSF) Work Package 2 contract by opment Conference (LDC) at Dana Pacific South Area Chairman and developing optimized payload uti- Point. continued to page 12 12 BALC Awards Night continued from page 9 American Enterprise System ac- graduated from the Federal Ex- Urges others to contribute tivities, Pete ensured that the ecutive Institute in 1976. toward the achievement of newly merged chapter would con- Recipient of many other NMA objectives. tinue sponsoring NMA American honors or awards Setting the highest standards Enterprise programs. Pete partici- Pete has received numerous of stewardship for himself, Pete pated in the selection of scholar- awards including the NMA Silver became the NMA National Direc- ship winners by scoring hand- Knight of Management and the tor for Southern California in written essays and congratulating 2004 Orange County Engineer of 2003. In his first few months as winners on the GMM podium. the Year award. Dr. Kurzhals has NMA Director, Pete reached out Personally, Pete’s inventive been listed in Who’s Who: in the to the Presidents of each chapter mind has contributed extensively World, in America, in the East, in under his jurisdiction to ask their to American industry and the the South, in the West, in Govern- opinions about a potential dues nation’s free enterprise system. ment, in Aeronautics, in Space, in increase, to encourage them to He has written 80 technical pa- Technology Today; as well as in contribute to NMA publications, pers, articles and reports on Men of Achievement, Leaders in and to challenge chapters to be- spacecraft control, electronics Electronics, American Men and come involved with NMA initia- technology, information systems, Women in Science. He has re- tives. Pete has suggested several and space operations and utiliza- ceived the NASA Exceptional initiatives that were adopted by tion. Service Medal and many other the NMA Board. He conceived Length of the candidate’s AIAA and NASA awards. He has and oversaw development of an management career. been named BALC Leader of the NMA website template that could Pete Kurzhals’ leadership is a Year for 2002, when he also re- vastly improve nationwide inter- reflection of an impressive edu- ceived the first NMA Teamwork action between chapters, members cational background. Pete re- Award. He has also been named and the NMA. ceived his PhD, AS.E from Vir- as one of the two Boeing 2003 Preserves our competitive free ginia Polytechnic Institute in AIAA (American Institute of enterprise system. 1966; his PMD from Harvard Aeronautics and Astronautics) An avid supporter of NMA Business School in 1973; and Fellows.

BALC Volunteer of the Year SCAC Member of the Year BALC Member of the Year Supporting Member Ed Belen Bob DeVries Dave Andersen Elaine Fafilek

BALC Leader of the Year SCAC Innovation Award BALC Manager of the Year Mike Patricelli Received by BALC President, Mike Patricelli JoAnn Berardo 13 Harry C. Stonecipher, Boeing’s Top Executive continued from page 4 execute on all projects, while keep- USC students probably do not makes profits for their countries. ing costs down. If everyone per- read Aviation Week, where Stonecipher commented that forms their best, then Boeing can Boeing advertises heavily. When Boeing Learning Together in- be the best. Harry predicts a fan- Harry seriously asked the gradu- vested about $80M last year for tastic recovery on the horizon. ate what magazine he would suggest for more Boeing publicity, the graduate responded, the U.S. News and World Report. Harry commented that this young engineer certainly ran with an intellectual crowd! He promised to ask Laurette Kollner to address the Over 1,000 Boeing employees and guests topic of more Boeing publicity at Harry graciously signed programs attended Top Executive Night at the university campuses. for attendees after his presentation. Disneyland Hotel. Another question centered on Harry’s wit and directness was integrating Boeing databases. classes that serviced about 25,000 evidenced in the Q&A session. Harry stressed the need for Boeing employees. The first question centered on to truly integrate databases Regarding the future of whether the McDonnell Douglas Boeing-wide. Boeing will con- Rocketdyne, Harry commented retiree medical benefits would ever tinue to acquire businesses, and that they make great engines and be reinstated. After answering, people and business systems must we are very proud of them. He “No,” Harry explained that this is- be rapidly integrated. says there are always rumors about sue had already been resolved. Questioned about the compe- selling parts of Boeing, so don’t A recent graduate of USC in- tition with Airbus for airplane spend any time worrying about it. quired about why Boeing did not sales, Harry commented that Stoneciper said that Boeing advertise more at university cam- Boeing intends to make profits for stock has a 22 Price/Earnings ra- puses. Harry responded that most the shareholders while Airbus tio. That is good news for Boeing because the standard S&P has a 15 Match the BALC 1. P/E ratio. Some stock analysts are members with their projecting that Boeing could go to $60, others have targets of $50. celebrity “double” It’s up to us to keep performing 1. Steven Speilberg (a) Elaine Fafilek — that’s what will drive the stock 2. Frank Sinatra (b) Bob DeVries 3. Marilyn Monroe (c) Joe Morano price. 4. Matrix Twin (d) John Colthar In appreciation for his presen- 5. Johnny Depp (e) Professional tation, James Nickel, President, Impersonator Answers to the quiz on Page 15 Antelope Valley Chapter, pre- 2. 3. - 4. 5. sented Mr. Stonecipher with a do- nation from the CBLA to his fa- vorite charity – the Chicago Area Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Pro- gram in the name of Harry’s dog, “Sam Francis Stonecipher.” As Harry explained, when he returned to work, Sam wisely remained retired and now lives in Florida! 14 BALC 2004 Scholarship Awards

The BALC 2004 Scholarship mother Janet S. Chan works in garnered two-time All American Awards were presented by Marie Accounting, Cost Policy & Over- and three-time All-CIF player Mungaray and Michael Patricelli. head Claims. His father, now re- honors! tired, worked for Rockwell where On going to college, Michael he spent 8 years in the Aerody- wrote, “I would like to become an namics group for the Space engineer once I am done with Shuttle program. Kevin will be school, and help develop things going to UCLA to major in Po- that can change the world. I re- litical Science with possible ca- ally want to make an impact on reer objectives that could include the world, and I know that with Mike Patricelli, Janet Chan, Kevin either law or public office. It is just a high school education I will Chan and Marie Mungaray Kevin’s deep wish to give back to not have the knowledge or the cre- the community and especially to dentials to do something like 1st Place awarded to Kevin children with less opportunity. that.” Well, at Stanford, Michael Felix Chan from Rowland High will certainly be challenged and School. Kevin’s academic accom- get a promising start toward plishments are numerous and in- whichever career path he might clude: eventually follow. Very likable · International Baccalaureate Di- and with his drive and personal ploma character, we see success for · California Scholarship Federation Michael. His father, Mark C and National Honor Society Bury, is with Space & Intelligence · AP Scholar Systems (S&IS) in Seal Beach. · Student of the Month, September Originally hired in 1990, Mark of his senior year Steven Bury, Marie and Mike began in Huntington Beach on · Extensive Model United Space Station Program. Mike’s Nations (MUN) experience with 2nd Place awarded to mother Cynthia is a Web De- leadership roles and awards that Michael Steven Bury, of Newport signer. include the Eleanor Roosevelt Ser- Harbor High School. Michael’s Three deserving Honorable vice Award, the Kofi Annan Award achievements include: Mention recipients were also as best secretary-general (at UCR · Valedictorian recognized. conference), the Gavel award · Eagle Scout Britta Pittí is from Estancia (highest individual honors in · California Scholarship Federa- High School where her accolades MUN), and the Rapporteur – top tion lifetime honors include: delegate in MUN committee (at · Scholar Athlete · California Scholarship Federation both UCB and UCR conferences) Busy as an Eagle Scout and · Recipient of Toshiba Scholarship On going to college, Kevin well rounded as both a scholar and · Daughter of the American Revo- wrote: “The aspect of college that athlete, Michael consistently lution Patriot’s Award attracts me most is its diversity of elected and succeeded in very rig- · Girls State Program selection in extracurricular activities that can orous college prep courses summer of 2003 definitely enrich my life and per- throughout all his high school. His · Scholar Athlete spectives” … and that such “ac- grade point average put him in the On going to college, Britta tivities help develop [and] define top 2% of his class. Meanwhile, wrote: “I want to be one who who I am and what I love, and help he also managed to excel in swim- changes people’s lives, for the me realize my full potential.” His ming and water polo, where he continued to page 17 15 BALC 2004 Scholarship Awards better. I want to use my personal and the community about her. of becoming an astronaut. I have growth (mental and emotional) to She serves in multiple church and taken a couple of flying lessons benefit society. … I want to con- community programs, one that and went to Huntsville, Alabama tinue to grow as a person and use promotes tolerance both on cam- to the Advanced Space Academy that growth to help others.” Also pus and in the community, plus for five years.” Christie will pur- a scholar-athlete, Britta is well activities her peers can socially sue studies in astronautical/aero- rounded, with multiple honors and relate to, where she takes leader- space engineering or astrophysics awards and service in both elec- ship roles to contribute what she at UC San Diego. The finalist in- tive and appointive leadership can. Amy’s father, Jim terview panelists could not resist roles. She is quite versatile and Barembaum, works for IDS. Her becoming at least somewhat as multi-talented. Besides her mul- mother Susan worked for positive as Christie about the like- tiple sports involvement including Rockwell in GPS Program Con- lihood of her success in a future triathlon and cross-country chal- figuration Management 1979 to career in space endeavors. Her lenges, she has been active in pi- 1986, but left work to be a home- father John D. Carlile serves in ano, dance, stage, and in theatri- maker for Amy and sister Laura Strategic Development and Analy- cal production. who follows Amy by a couple of sis, Phantom Works, at Hunting- With plans for UC San Diego years in her high school pursuits. ton Beach. He has been with this and following an Earl Warren group (although the name has scholarship program, Britta wants changed with a reorganization) 4 to look into the possibilities for years. He also served one year physical therapy, or possibly neu- with MDAC in 1969, before go- rological science. Her father is ing off for a short, 29-year tem- Tom Pittí, with B-1B Sustaining porary job with the Air Force. Engineering Services. Tom has Mom Janette G. Carlile is an 8th served the program since July Christie Carlile poses with her proud grade teacher at Marine View parents, and Marie and Mike 1989. Mom Patricia Pittí is cur- Middle School in Huntington rently employed at Archstone Christie Carlile hails from Beach. Apartments as a leasing agent. Marina High School, and her ac- Thanks to the scholarship Amy Barembaum graduates complishments include being a Committee. Los Alamitos High School where Scholar Athlete and receiving the BALC thanks Gary DuMas her academic accomplishments Girl Scout Gold Award (for which for his outstanding commitment include: she expresses her greatest satis- and leadership in this program. · California Scholarship Federation faction). Mature and concerned, Special appreciation also goes to · Golden State Exam Honors (mul- Christie’s long service was highly all scholarship program commit- tiple categories) valued as conflict mediator, with tee members for their commit- · Governor’s Scholar head mentor and co-leadership ment, time and effort in so deserv- On going to college, Amy roles on campus and with a ing a program. If you are inter- wrote, “College will help me to middle school, and working with ested in service in this program, discover who I am and to be re- the community and local police. please contact either Gary DuMas sponsible for my actions. College On going to college, Christie or Marie Mungaray. will help me to reach my poten- wrote, “I have many ambitions in tial and become a contributing my life, but my number one goal Answers to the celebrity quiz member of society”. Amy has al- is to become an astronaut. I’ve on page 13 ready become an active and re- tried to learn as much as I can 1 (c) 2 (e) 3 (a) 4 (d) 5 (b) sponsible participant in society about the pathway to my dream 16 Golden Corner

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