https://c.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/falcon- heavy.jpghttps://c.slashgear.com/wp- content/uploads/2017/08/falcon- heavy.jpghttps://c.slashgear.com/wp- content/uploads/2017/08/falcon-heavy.jpg 67th Annual Awards Dinner May 17, 2019 Event Program Jackson Center Huntsville, Alabama Shaping the Future of Aerospace The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the principal society and voice serving the aerospace profession. Its purpose is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics and to foster and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. Founded and based in the United States, AIAA is a global organization with nearly 31,000 individual professional members, thousands of customers worldwide, and an active international outreach. AIAA is the world's largest professional society devoted to the progress of engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. The Institute continues to be the principal voice, information resource, and publisher for aerospace engineers, scientists, managers, policymakers, students, and educators. The AIAA is the U.S. representative on the International Astronautical Federation and the International Council on the Aeronautical Sciences. Founded as the Alabama Section of the American Rocket Society in 1952, the current Greater Huntsville Section of the AIAA works to provide a professional forum for the local aerospace community. The Greater Huntsville Section is one of the largest in the AIAA with approximately 1000 members representing industry, government, and academia. The Section operates year-round, conducting lunch or dinner events with guest speakers, offering continuing education opportunities, and providing a means for professional recognition within the aerospace field. Information is provided through e-mail, our website, and various social media outlets. Annual activities include Engineers Week, Science Fair Judging, Sponsorship of the Regional Student Conference & College Scholarships, presentation of awards for the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the US Space & Rocket Center, and playing an integral role in the aerospace community through events including NASA on the Square, the Space and Missile Defense Symposium, and International Drone Day. Look for even more exciting events in the coming year. Program 5:00 Registration, Social 6:30 Welcome ................................................ Greg Simpson, Vice Chair Presentation of the Colors .......... Bob Jones High School AFJROTC National Anthem Invocation ................................................................ Lisa Philippart Toast and Dinner .................................................... Greg Simpson 7:15 Invited Speaker ............................................................. Joe Vallely 7:50 Awards Program ...................................................... Greg Simpson Recognition of Science Fair Winners Recognition of Essay Contest Winner Robert L. Sackheim Scholarship Award Michael L. Tinker Scholarship Award Recognition of 2019 AIAA Associate Fellows AIAA Public Service Award Section Awards................................ Alex Jehle, Joe Majdalani - Ed Pruett Young Professional of the Year Award - Earl Pearce Professional of the Year Award - Konrad Dannenberg Educator of the Year Award - Students of the Year Award - Martin Schilling Award - Holger Toftoy Award - Hermann Oberth Award 8:25 Section Council Installation ........................................... Alex Jehle Recognition of Past Council and Year In Review Presentation of Section Chairperson’s Plaque New Section Officers and Directors 8:45 Retrieval of colors ....................... Bob Jones High School AFJROTC Adjourn .................................................................... Greg Simpson Dinner Menu Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter Mixed Greens Salad with House Dressing Choice of Entrée Pre-reserved Butcher’s Tender with Burgundy Wine Sauce Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce Vegan Stuffed Bell Pepper All Entrees Served with Seasonal Vegetable and Creamy Mashed Potatoes Dessert Chocolate Layer Cake Limoncello Mascarpone Cake Beverages Iced Tea, Water, Coffee Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine and Cocktails for Purchase Mr. Joe Vallely Vice President, External Affairs US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL Mr. Joe Vallely is the Vice President of External Affairs for the U. S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama; home to Space Camp®, Aviation Challenge® Camp, Robotics Camp, and the newly created U. S. Cyber Camp. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) is the largest spaceflight museum in the world. It is commissioned by the State of Alabama as the Alabama Space Science and Exhibit Commission to excite and inspire people to better appreciate, learn, and enjoy space exploration, aviation, learn about science and engineering systems, and associated technologies. Joe is working with the Rocket Center and the Space Camp Education Foundation and individual, corporate, and government supporters to meet this mission. Joe previously served as Government Relations Director for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company at the federal, state and local level, and was responsible for Lockheed Martin’s government relations programs in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Joe also worked as a broadcast journalist for 18 years, as a news anchor and reporter. At WHNT-TV (CBS affiliate), in Huntsville, Joe covered extensively Huntsville’s high-technology community including NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the U. S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal. Joe has done special assignment reporting for CBS News, CNN, BBC, and CBS Radio. Joe is a past recipient of The National Space Club’s Wernher von Braun Media Award for his news reporting and analysis of the space program and high technology. Joe attended all but his last semester at Auburn University in the College of Business as a Finance major. He received his B. S. degree in Business Administration from Athens State University and has completed the Alabama Intensive Economic Development Training Course at Auburn University. AIAA Greater Huntsville Section Honors & Awards 2019 AIAA Associate Fellows Mr. Mike Bangham Ms. Allison Cash Mr. Scott Claflin Mr. Robert Champion Mr. Jeffery King Dr. Lisa Monaco Mr. Peter Paceley Dr. Ernest Wu 2017-2018 AIAA Section Honors Third Place, 2017 – 2018 Outstanding Section Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Naveen Vetcha, Chair and Alex Jehle, Vice Chair First Place, 2017 – 2018 Public Policy Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Chris Crumbly, Public Policy Director Third Place, 2017 – 2018 STEM K-12 Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Naveen Vetcha, Chair First Place, 2017 – 2018 Young Professional Activity Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Tammy Statham, Young Professional Director First Place (tie), 2017 – 2018 Outstanding Activity Award: Greater Huntsville Section Activity: Young Professionals Symposium Second Place, 2017 – 2018 Communications Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Erin Walker, Communications Director First Place, 2017 – 2018 Membership Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Candice Dalton Membership Director Alabama Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF) Arjun Iyer, 7th grade at Homewood Middle School Project title: “Rover Wheels: Which Works Best?” Samuel Nameniuk, 8th grade at Clark Shaw Magnet Middle School Project title: “Spinning Toward Efficiency” Victoria Whitehead, 9th grade at Holy Spirit High School Project: “G Force: Angles Making Pilots Go Faster” North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NARSEF) Makaila Simone Jennings, 6th grade at Key Destiny Academy Project title: “How Star Luminosity Impacts the Identification of Exoplanets Using the Transient Photometry Method of Detection” Sarah-Kate Drown, 9th grade at Providence Classical School Project title: “Go With the Flow: Smoky Wind Tunnel Flow Visualization” Jeremiah Davis, 11th grade at Oakwood Adventist Academy Project title: “How Does Adding Nozzles to a Solid Rocket Motor Affect its Performance” 2019 AIAA Greater Huntsville Section Robert L. Sackheim Engineering & Science Scholarship This $1000 scholarship, named for the late industry giant and Section member Bob Sackheim, promotes careers in the aerospace industry by encouraging students to pursue a related engineering or science degree. Ryan Dunn Ryan Dunn is a graduating Senior from James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama. While working a part-time job he maintained a 4.3 GPA and is in the top 1/5th of his graduating class. He is a four year member and two year Team Lead of the GreenpowerUSA racing team at his high school. He is a four year member of the StellarXplorers team and in the 2018-2019 season, they competed against 215 other teams and were crowned National Champions. He plans on attending the University of Alabama-Huntsville beginning this fall where he will pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. 2019 AIAA Greater Huntsville Section Michael L. Tinker Engineering & Science Scholarship This $2000 scholarship, named for the late MSFC Chief Technology Officer and Section member Mike Tinker, promotes careers in the aerospace industry by encouraging students to pursue a related engineering or science degree. Abigail Vanderslice Abigail Vanderslice is a student from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama. She is involved in a number of activities and honor societies, including the Bob Jones Student Government Association, Beta Club, Bob Jones Patriot Singers, the National