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George Perise, President 2010-2012
April 2012 www.ndiaapg.org Volume 1, Number 1
Welcome to the new NDIA APG Chapter Newsletter… we hope that you will find it to be both informative and interesting. You, the NDIA APG Membership define the needs and goals of this Chapter through networking, sharing of information, and socializing in enriching environments. The Board of Directors and I welcome your suggestions as to how we can make this newsletter more useful and valuable to you. Please contact me directly if you would like to make a submission for the newsletter.
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NDIA Scholarship Banquet April 20th
Clarion Inn, Aberdeen 6:00 pm
NDIA Luncheon May 1
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AAI Corporation, Hunt Valley 10:00am – 1:00 pm
NDIA Night Out with the Ironbirds
July 28th
@ Ripken Stadium 6:15 pm
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Inside the Newsletter
Events Schedule ............................ 1
2011 NDIA Scholarships ................ 1
Local Robotics Team ..................... 2
Small Business Spotlight ............... 3
NDIA History Lesson ...................... 4
AAI Luncheon Announcement ...... 5
NDIA Scholarship Dinner ............... 6
NDIA Ironbirds Baseball Outing .... 7
Chapter Officers & Chairs.............. 8
2011 NDIA Scholarship Awards
The NDIA APG Chapter awarded scholarships to the winners of the inaugural David C. Robinson Memorial Scholarship essay contest. From Left are: George Perise, NDIA APG Chapter President; Dorian Robinson, honored guest and widow of David C. Robinson; scholarship winners Hailey Elizabeth Cramer, Geneva Honeyman, and Jacob Samuel Rosenthal; Ms. Sarah Voskuhl, Program Specialist from the Aberdeen Science & Math Academy; and guest speaker Dr. John Wood, Optics Engineer from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
The good times were rolling for the NDIA members & guests at the annual Aberdeen Ironbirds ball game in 2011. Good ballpark food, libations, a team win & spectacular fireworks all made for a perfect evening. But who's that Board Member hogging the camera?!
In 2012, our “Night Out with the Ironbirds” will be held on July 28th with fireworks following the game. Ticket purchase forms are included at the back of the newsletter. Hope to see you there!
NDIA Membership: The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is the
premier association representing all facets of the defense and
technology industrial base and serving all military services. For
more information, please call our Membership Department at
703-522-1820 or visit us on the web at
www.ndia.org/membership
NDIA-APG Night Out with the Aberdeen Ironbirds
What is the Brigade?
Team 1980 The Brigade is the lone FIRST Robotics Team in Harford County, Maryland. We are headquartered at the Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, Maryland and are neighbored by the Aberdeen Proving Ground, which is also the home of the first digital computer. Aberdeen High School houses the Science and Math Academy, a magnet program which promotes STEM education and attracts students throughout the county who are interested and have a strong ability in science and mathematics.
This is currently the team's 6th year since it began in 2006, after breaking off from another FIRST Team, Team 1719.
Our History
Team 1980 "The Brigade" has its beginnings in another FIRST Team, Team 1719 "The Umbrella Corporation". Team 1719 started as a joint effort between the Park School of Baltimore and the Science and Mathematics Academy of Aberdeen High School for the 2005-2006 season. After a successful rookie year, including a trip to the FIRST World Championship in Atlanta, Team 1719 split in two. Thus Team 1980 of the Science and Mathematics Academy of Aberdeen High School was formed. Mentors came from Black and Decker and the local military base, Aberdeen Proving Ground. Team 1980 was also fortunate enough to receive a grant from the Army Research Laboratory and resources from countless other sponsors.
We are always looking for volunteers and sponsors, so if you or your company is interested, please contact us at:
Aberdeen High School
251 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(Phone: (410) 273-5500
Email: [email protected]
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RTR Technologies, LLC (RTR)
RTR Technologies, LLC (www.rtr-tech.com) is recognized as a leader in data, logistical, and workforce analysis, innovative operational test and evaluation practices, and outstanding customer service to the Federal Government and industry. We have in depth experience in air, sea, and land border design and management and have supported Department of Defense readiness and logistics planning and budgeting. Most notably, RTR continues to be an integral contractor for developing and managing proven application of simulation models for U.S. Border operations, in support of Department of Homeland Security’s mandate to intensify security aspects of U.S. Border operations.
RTR developed and maintains the Aviation Maintenance Model (AMM) a simulation model that considers the entire Naval aviation logistics system. AMM enables the user to relate weapon systems (recently Naval Aircraft) resources, maintainability, and supportability to readiness, operational availability, and combat sustainability. It accurately simulates real world conditions and projects desired alternatives. It provides the user with information to resolve complex logistics problems.
RTR Technologies, LLC (RTR) is a technical services firm, organized in Maryland, July 2003. The company’s founders, Randy Rippin, Reed Rippin, and Earl Thies are experienced managers and technical experts in the field of operations research. The principals have over 120 combined years of experience in the industry and have worked together in business for approximately 25 years. Since inception, RTR has consistently grown its business and is on the leading edge of performing operational test, data analysis; simulation based testing and analysis tasks, and independent evaluation of unique technical solutions for its customer base.
The RTR team provides subject matter expertise in the following areas:
Border and security processes and technologies including RFID and biometrics
DOD Operational Availability and Maintenance & Supportability Analysis
Manpower requirements & sensitivity studies and analysis
Independent Verification, Validation and Accreditation
DHS and DOD Operational Test and Evaluation
The RTR team facilitates data collection and analysis of U.S. Ports-Of-Entry:
Experienced in on site data collection utilizing logs, surveys, and videotaping methods
Efficiently collect data, evaluate systems and methodically analyze information
Statistically analyze data and present survey results to our customers in a systematic manner
We have visited and studied virtually every U.S. land, sea, and air port-of-entry.
The RTR team produces detailed simulation models of:
Workforce analysis and staffing for federal government agencies
Airports
Seaports
Border Crossings
Aircraft Carriers, Littoral Combat Ships, DDX
Specialized Transportation
The RTR team generates comprehensive analysis results targeted to our clients:
Quantitative results to support Lean/ Six Sigma processes
2D and 3D Visualizations
Customized charts, graphs and spreadsheets
Detailed qualitative reports
Aberdeen Office Corporate HQ
998 Hospitality Way, Suite 203 Aberdeen, MD 21001
Contact: Randy Rippin Office: 410-273-1269
Arlington VA Office
1655 North Fort Meyer Dr. Ste 910 Arlington, VA 22209
Contact: Chris Canaday Office: 703-243-4400
NAS, Pax River, MD
46610 Expedition Dr, Ste 101 Lexington Park, MD 20653
Contact: Michael Beanland Office: 301-862-7387
A Brief History of the NDIA
By John Sobczyk
Chapter Secretary and Historian
War broke out in Europe in 1914. When the United States entered the war in 1917, it was ill prepared in spite of nearly three years of battle in Europe. The U.S. Army Ordnance Department in 1917 faced a monumental task of building a war machine after many years of isolationist policies. The entire Ordnance Corps had 96 officers. The Chief of Ordnance, B.G. William Crozier, quickly recruited prominent civilian industrial leaders to build the giant military-industrial complex needed to equip the Allied forces and end the war.
As a lesson-learned, the U.S. military & its industrial partners agreed that some instrument was necessary to bring about a lasting bond between the military & the defense industry. All parties wanted to retain the massive knowledge learned from developing the weapons & munitions of war.
It was a logical next step to form a civilian group dedicated to industrial preparedness. The Army Ordnance Association was founded in 1919 by captains of industry, finance, and the Army Ordnance Department. The first annual meeting of the Association was held at Aberdeen Proving Ground on October 24-25, 1919. The Association established local chapters called “Posts.” The first 5 Posts were:
New York – 15 June 1922
California – 17 Oct 1923
Chicago – 3 May 1924
San Francisco – 14 May 1924
Boston – 30 June 1925
You might wonder why the first Posts originated in major cities/areas rather than industrial centers. The answer lies in the fact that building one of the world’s largest war machines from nothing required a huge inflow of cash. And these cities were the finance capitals of the country. Or, as Willie Sutton once said when asked why he robbed backs, “cuz that’s where the money is”. Aberdeen Proving Ground, known as the birthplace of the Association, formed a chapter in August 1944.
The Army Ordnance Association became the American Ordnance Association in 1948 and the American Defense Preparedness Association in 1973. The final name change, to the National Defense Industrial Association, took place in 1997.
The basic purpose of the Association has remained the same over the last 90 years: to maintain a strong industrial preparedness through professional relations between government & industry.
Today, the NDIA has 1772 corporate members & 123,704 individual members in 50 chapters across the
country. The APG Chapter provides opportunities for industry & government networking through several
professional & social meetings throughout the year.
The NDIA APG Chapter is pleased to announce a luncheon at AAI, an operating unit of Textron Systems, in Hunt Valley, Md. The event will include speakers from AAI UAS, AAI Test & Training and Textron Systems Advanced Systems. All NDIA members, friends and associates -- U.S. Citizens only please -- are invited to attend. Camera-equipped cell phones and laptops are not permitted in the facility. The cost is $16 per person. This event is an excellent opportunity to network with Government and NDIA Membership. The luncheon is planned for Tuesday, May, 01, 2012.
AAI and its indirect wholly owned subsidiaries Aerosonde Pty Ltd and ESL Defense Limited design, produce and support industry-leading aerospace and defense products and services, including unmanned aircraft and ground control technologies; high-fidelity training and simulation systems; automated aerospace test and maintenance equipment; armament systems; and logistical, engineering, supply chain and operational support services. Attendance is limited to 60 guests. Please register for this event by sending a check in the amount of $16.00 and completed registration form to Richard Bucci at 304 Amherst Court, Bel Air, MD, 21014 by Friday, April 13, 2012. For further information, please call Mr. Joe Andrese at 410-327-7080.
Directions to AAI: visit AAI’s site www.AAICorp.com, click on the “Contact Us” tab and select “Locations.” The luncheon will be held at 124 Industry Lane, Hunt Valley, Md. in Bldg 112, Conference Room 325.
** Please arrive between 10:00 and 10:30 to accommodate parking and visitor security badging. Upon arrival, you will be directed where to park.
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Name(s) of Attendee(s): ___________________________________________________________________
Total number of reservations: __________
Organization/Company: ___________________________________________________________________
Organization/Company Address: ____________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Email: __________________________________________
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10:30-11:30 Seminar
11:30-12:30 Catered Lunch
12:30-1:00 Seminar
1:00 Conclusion
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND CHAPTER
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS & TECHNOLOGY SPEAKER DINNER
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Guest Speaker: Mr. David E. Scharett
Dept of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
TOPIC: The Role of Nanotechnology in Future Space Exploration & Exploitation LOCATION: Clarion Hotel, located at I-95 Exit 85, Aberdeen, MD. TIME AND AGENDA: Social 6:00-6:45 PM, Dinner 6:45-7:30 PM, Awards/Speaker 7:30-9:15 PM. PRICE: $30.00 per person includes buffet dinner with Roast Beef Diane and Chicken Cordon Bleu entrees, salad, garlic-mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert, coffee tea, and a cash bar. ATTENDEES: Everyone with an interest in Science, Technology, and/or Engineering. The APG Chapter of NDIA will be presenting the annual David C. Robinson Scholarship Awards to three deserving students from the Harford County Science and Mathematics Academy here in Aberdeen, MD. These students plan to pursue careers in engineering, science, or mathematics. Following our Scholarship Awards we are very pleased to have Mr. David E. Scharett as our guest speaker. He has been with the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the past 23 years researching advanced technologies to meet defense and national security needs. He has also been a Command Pilot, Top Gun, and an Air Combat Tactics Instructor with more than 3000 hours of fighter aircraft and rotor wing experience. Mr. Scharett will cover the discovery of nanomaterials and expound upon three applications of nanotechnology for future space exploration and exploitation.
Return this registration form with your check not later than 13 APRIL 2012. Checks made payable to NDIA-APG Chapter are to be mailed to: Mr. Richard Bucci, 304 Amherst Court, Bel Air, MD 21014. Phone Number: 410-879-1204 Your Name (s): _________________________________________________________________________
Organization/Company: __________________________________________________________________
Total No. of Reservations, including yourself: ________
Your Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________e-mail: ____________________________________________ NDIA-APG Chapter Officers and Directors: President, George Perise; Vice President, Dan DeMarinis; Secretary, John Sobczyk; Treasurer, Dick Bucci; Chairman of the Board, Pat Endres; Directors: Joe Andrese, John Gregory, Jerry Nook, Jack Roth, Randy Rippin, Jenn Smith and Susan Myers.
ANNUAL OUTING AND BASEBALL GAME
RIPKEN STADIUM, ABERDEEN, MD
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Total number of tickets desired:
Organization/Company represented (Optional):
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NDIA-APG Chapter Officers and Directors: President, George Perise; Vice President, Dan DeMarinis; Secretary, John Sobczyk; Treasurer, Dick Bucci; Chairman of the Board, Pat Endres; Directors: Joe Andrese, John Gregory, Jerry Nook, Jack Roth, Randy Rippin, Jenn Smith and Susan Myers.
The Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is pleased to announce the annual all-you-can-eat picnic buffet and Ironbirds baseball game at Ripken Stadium on Saturday, July 28th. The APG Chapter and the Central New Jersey Chapter members, family, and friends are welcomed to attend. We will be in the reserved tier left field area with excellent views of the entire field and ballpark. Cost is $40 per person and includes:
All-you-can-eat buffet: hot dogs, burgers, Italian sausage & peppers, pasta salad, chips, baked beans, slaw, cookies, brownies, watermelon, iced tea, sodas, and draft beer from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Baseball ticket to the night game included, which starts at 7:05 p.m., a free Ironbirds baseball cap, and fireworks spectacular after the game
This event is a great opportunity for NDIA members from both the APG and the Central New Jersey chapters to network with members in both the government and contractor sectors. The Ironbirds will be playing the Vermont Lake Monsters, an affiliate of the Oakland A’s. Please visit www.ironbirdsbaseball.com for directions to Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD. For more information about the APG Chapter of the NDIA, please go to www.ndiaapg.org. Profits from this event will help fund science programs and scholarships for high school students interested in science and engineering careers.
For reservations, call 410.879.1204 or provide information on the form below by e-mail to [email protected]. Please send your check for $40.00/pp (payable to NDIA, APG Chapter) to Mr. Richard Bucci, 304 Amherst Court, Bel Air, MD 21014 by the July 7th deadline.
Thank you and hope to see you at the stadium!
John Sobczyk
Event Chairperson
President
George A. Perise CSC
Vice President
B. Daniel DeMarinis Mitre
Secretary
John Sobczyk DAC Retired
Treasurer
Richard A. Bucci DAC Retired
Membership
Susan R. Myers Mantech International
Scholarships
Randy R. Rippin RTR Technologies, LLC [email protected]
Events/Facilities
Jerry Nook DAC Retired
Chairman
Patrick A. Endres Jacobs
Director
John Gregory DAC Retired
Communications
Joseph Andrese DAC Retired
Director
John F. Roth DAC Retired
WID Liaison
Tamera Rush STG, Inc.
Programs
Jennifer Smith AAI Corporation
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