AIAA St. Louis Section

Council Meeting Minutes

 7 May 2001


 

Attendees: Larry Brase, Peggy Holly, Karen Copper, Ray Cosner, David Peters, Andrew Cary, Dick Pinckert, Ron Smith, Gary White, Dianne Chong, Fred Roos, Mark Johnson

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

·        Minutes from last meeting –  Minutes were accepted.

 

·        Treasurer’s Report – Karen submitted a Account Balances Report, a Transaction Report, and a Summary Report (for activity from 7/1/00 to 5/7/01).

 

·        Region V Representative – Larry attended the RAC V meeting on 21 APR 01.  Next RAC V meeting is via telecon, 5 SEP 01.  Honors and awards meeting to be held in Washington next week.

 

·        Committee Reports

Arrangements – Karen

-         St. Louis Airport Marriott for 17 MAY 01

-         5 awards and 4 science fair winners to be honored

 

Attendance – Andrew

26 APR 01 Headcount – Sheila Widnall honored guest

There were 35 in attendance (we co-sponsored this event with BSLLA and INCOSE).

 

Career Enhancement – Steve (no report)

 

Education – Marty (no report) 

 

Historian – Fred

Fred will follow up on possible Cat 3 funding, which is available for project requests. 

 

Honors and Awards – Catherine

Awards banquet- all nominees have been notified.

-         plaques on order

-         biographies in work

 

Membership – (Still Open)

 

Newsletter – Dave (no report)

 

 

Pilot Education – Jeff  (no report)

 

Programs – Ray 

17 MAY 01 Honors and Awards Banquet

-         W.U. student chapter and continuous membership certificates

-         Recipients will be invited (but will have to purchase tickets)

 

 

Public Policy – Dick

Dick will write a public policy report by end of June, when it is due.  

 

Service Projects – Gary

Science Fair

-         60 projects evaluated; 4 awards given

-         students invited to the 17 MAY Awards Banquet

 

Tech. Specialist / Mini Symposium – Joe (on travel)

17 APR 01- Paul Czycz spoke at SLU on “History of Hypersonics in St. Louis.”  23 people attended.

 

Webmaster – John (no report)

 

Young Professional Award – Ron (no report)

 

 

Evolution of Flight – Karen

Paper airplane demo/ workshop held 5 MAY 01.

Great success- many children were involved, and the parents were very thankful.

 

Nomination Committee/ Election – Peggy/ Mark

Ballots to be sent 8 MAY 01, due 31 MAY 01.

Teller’s Committee to consist of Peggy and Mark, will meet first week of June.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

·        Strategic Planning Committee

-         Additional volunteers needed.

 

·        CAT 3- Fred to follow up.

 

·        Section Reports and Awards Nominations due 30 JUN 01.

 

·        Around the Room

 

-         Peggy will solicit committee chairs to retain positions, or find replacements.

-         Dianne Chong and Mark Johnson on travel week of 17 MAY 01 and will not attend the Awards banquet.

 

 

·        Larry thanked all Council members for their support.

 

 

·        Next Meeting is 4 JUN 01; agenda items:

 

-         Will begin transition of new officers (Peggy)

-         RLC

 

 

Motion to adjourn was received from Ray Cosner and seconded by Peggy Holly.

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Johnson

St. Louis Section Secretary