Page 1 Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville NATIONAL SPACE CLUB HUNTSVILLE

Page 1Oct. 2014 National Space Club – Huntsville

NATIONAL SPACE CLUB HUNTSVILLE


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


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.


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


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


Von Braun Memorial Dinner (cont.)Past Speakers:

•Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director General of the European Space Agency•Dennis Tito, Inspiration Mars Foundation/1st 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


National Space Club – Huntsville

Educational Outreach through STEM Partnerships

SummerInternEventHUNCH

TeamRecognition

University & CollegeScholarship Awards

DestinationImaginationTeamSponsorship

RoboticsTeamVisitatMSFC

NASA’s RoverChallenge

Science & EngineeringRoad Show

NSC Day at USSRCwith Title 1Kids

HUNCHTeamsat USSRC


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


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.


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


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


2013-2014 NSC - HSV Directors•

Ri c k Ba cht e l . Aer ojet Rock et dy ne •

M a r y Cham ber s , M O O G •

Bob Dal ee, Boe ing •

M a r k Fi she r , Sch af er •

G e ne G ol dm an, Aer ojet Rock et dy ne •

Jam es Jenni ngs , O m ega Plus •

Dav i d Ki ng, Dyn et ics •

Tom Koshut , UAHunt s ville •

Jac k Le e, Lee & Assoc iat es •

Li s a M onac o, Jac obs Engin eer in g •

Ci ndy Naf us , Unit ed L aunc h Allia nce •

Pet er Pacel ey. Dr a per Labo r at o r y •

Al i ci a Ryan, LSI NC •

Cha r l es Sca l es, Sier r a L obo


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


More Info?

• Barbara Jo Webb, 256-431-7947

[email protected]

• 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-

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