AIAA St. Louis Section

Council Meeting Minutes

 2 December 2002

 

Attendees:  Larry Brase, Karen Copper (phone), Dave Debrestian, John Donigan (p), Bob Dowgwillo, Jeff Larrick, Mike McCoy, Tom Mroczkowski (p), Walt Reschke, Fred Roos (p), Rick Treffeisen (p), Rudy Yurkovich (p)

 

Mike called the meeting to order at 12 noon.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

·        November Minutes – Bob Dowgwillo

Karen moved to accept, Fred 2nd. Motion passed.

 

·        Treasurer’s Report – Karen Copper

 

Karen submitted the following report:

 

Account Balances:

Checking Balance: $6259.71

Savings Balance:    $3506.78

Total                       $9766.49

 

Transactions:

 

October Dinner Program

Airport Marriott:  $756.00

Ticket Sales :      $507.00

SFTE Reimb:      $113.80

AIAA Cost            $135.20     

 

November Program

MO History Museum  $56.00

 

Misc

Self-inking Deposit Stamp  $11.80

 

·        Region V Report – Peggy Holly

No report.

 

·        Committee Reports:

 

Arrangements – Rich Treffeisen

January: Rich is looking for a different venue for the Jan 23 SETI presentation. Mike Swarthwout could help with securing a room at Washington University, perhaps with assistance from their Earth and Planetary Sciences Department. St. Louis University hosted the last student conference and can provide catering.

 

Attendance – Dave Debrestian

All checks have been received for the October meeting.

 

Career Enhancement – Open

 

Education – Mike Swartwout 

No report.

 

Historian – Fred Roos 

The Background and Data Gathering work has been completed for the Jefferson Barracks historic aviation site. Fred met with the curator there and secured maps and photographs. Next, Fred will contact Bob Dowgwillo and Larry Brase to discuss the findings and come to a consensus on the committee's final recommendation to the council. The final package needs to be ready for the annual AIAA meeting in Reno in January.

 

Honors & Awards – Mike McCoy for Ken Blackburn

Ken has several service awards to be given.

 

Membership – Tim O'Brien

No report.

 

Newsletter – Dave Morgan

No report.

 

Pilot Education – Jeff  Larrick

The plans are in place for the event on January 25, 2003, at Parks College.

 

The outstanding issue is Boeing's role in the future, since we can no longer supply the venue.  Jeff suggested we change to being a contributing sponsor instead of an organizing sponsor. He does not believe this will have an adverse affect on the success of the event. Jeff moved the section contribute $250 toward the event. Karen seconded. Passed unanimously.

 

Walt Reschke noted that the security level for Boeing's Bldg. 33 (the traditional venue) has been reduced over the past few months. Mike M. directed that we revisit the possibility of a return to Bldg. 33 next year.

 

Pre-College Outreach - Open

 

Programs – Walt Reschke

December: Richard Hallion's presentation is set for Tuesday, 10 December, at the Airport Marriott. We still need an announcement in the Boeing News. Carrie should handle this.

 

January: The SETI program will be held on Thursday, 23 January.

 

February: This will be a joint meeting with the Society of Chemical Engineering featuring Dr. Sandra Magnus, a Space Shuttle astronaut with a recent mission to the International Space Station. Larry noted that Dr. Magnus' last appearance here was also a joint meeting (among four organizations) and was very successful.

 

May: This will be our annual awards meeting. We will need a Lindbergh Award nominee. (The Lindbergh Award recognizes someone who has improved the local quality of life through aerospace.) The guest speaker is usually associated with the award. Mike will work with Walt and the council Advisors to come up with a nominee.

 

 

Public Policy – Dick Pinckert (temporary)

No report.

 

Publicity (Internal) - Carrie Kniker

No report.

 

Service Projects – Tom Mroczkowski

The St. Louis Science Fair is in April. We traditionally participate on two levels: 1) present and AIAA award of $300-$500 for an aerospace-related topic, and 2) provide three to five judges. Gary White is forwarding an information package to Tom. Winners of the AIAA award are invited to our May awards banquet. Karen noted that we have $375 budgeted this year for this event, and asked that information be placed in our newsletter. Walt suggested that we present to Science Fair participants certificates promoting the EAA Young Eagles program.

 

Strategic Planning – Larry Brase 

Larry needs to follow up on Reg Varga's email expressing his support for the national technical committees. He also plans to meet with department heads at Boeing to get their support.

 

Tech. Specialist / Mini Symposium – Ron Smith

No report.

 

Webmaster – John Donigan

No activity to report.

 

Young Members - Open

No report

 

Young Professional Award - Dwayne Car

No report.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

·        Possible By-Law Amendment

Mike noted our advisors typically are on travel much of the time and have trouble participating in our monthly sectional meetings. He suggested we amend our section by-laws such that the advisors are not considered part of the quorum. Mike will discuss this with Ron Smith. Bob Dowgwillo noted that the 12 attendees at today's meeting are the minimum required under the current by-laws.

 

·        New Section Council Meeting Time

After a review of council members' preferences, Mike suggests we move the monthly section meeting to the first Thursday of the month, and try this for the next three months. So, our next meeting will be on Thursday, 2 January.

 

·        Excess Cat III Funds from Lindbergh Exhibit

 Larry Brase noted that our Lindbergh Exhibit attendance subsidy cost only $56 of the $300 we had received in Cat III Funding. The question is, what can / should we do with the remainder of the money? We would rather put it to good use rather than simply return it. Larry is writing a report on the Lindbergh Exhibit program and would like to include a plan for the excess money. He explained that Cat III money is allocated for "unique circumstances". Whatever we decide to do would be subject to Region V concurrence.

 

Several ideas were floated. Karen suggested 1) we apply the money to another, qualifying activity, like the EAA's Young Eagle program or 2) we purchase education material and donate it to schools. Walt suggested we use the money to purchase a "souvenir" of the Lindbergh Exhibit for presentation to the winner of the Lindbergh Award. Larry suggested we apply the money toward awards for the upcoming Science Fair. 

 

·        AIAA National Design Award Nominee?

Mike that the recently unveiled Bird of Prey (BOP) would be a worthy candidate for this year's AIAA design award. The head of Boeing's Department 352 suggested nominating the entire BOP team. However, the customer doesn't want specific individuals identified with the BOP program. Only the pilot can be so recognized.

 

Walt noted that Ron Smith has had success in the past with awards of this type for McDonnell Douglas and Boeing. Walt will contact Ran to discuss how we might pursue the BOP nomination.

 

·        St. Louis Science Center Engineer's Week Display

This is coming up. Dave Morgan has worked this in the past.

 

·        Election Balloting

Bob Dowgwillo announced that 61 ballots had been received by the closing data. These ballots will be forwarded to the Teller's Committee formed by Mike for counting.

 

·       Next Meeting is 2 January 2003 at 4:30 p.m.

The meet-me call number is 314-xxx-xxxx.

 

Fred Roos moved for adjournment, Walt Reschke 2nd. Motion approved unanimously. Mike McCoy adjourned the meeting at 12:54 p.m.