Air Force Association’s Aerospace Education Programs September 2013 Review

Air Force Association’sAerospace Education Programs

September 2013 Review

Aerospace Education Council(AEC)

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• National Aerospace Grants, Scholarships, and Awards

• Other AE and Field Programs• CyberPatriot


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Air Force JROTC GrantsManaged by Lynette Cross


Continuing AFA’s long tradition of support for JROTC programs, this program helps promote aerospace education activities in the classroom with grants to JROTC instructors. For the past several years, 20 Grants were awarded each year. Funding was increased to $7,500 for 2013, so there will be 30 awards.For the next cycle, JROTC HQ has already received 36 applications, more than ever before!

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“Thank you very much for the great news! AFA has long been an outstanding organization and it continues to place its priorities in the right place. We look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.”Gratefully Yours,Jim Miller

“Because of the budget cuts by Congress in the military, our budget was cut in half this year so our field trips had to be cancelled and we are now scrambling for funds to send cadets to Leadership Camp this Summer. The cost is $125 per cadet. We want to take 100 cadets. This grant will help two cadets. Thank you greatly!!” Mr. Ira McKinney

“Thank you Lynette! This will really help our cadets.” BRIAN M. BROWN, Col, USAF (Ret)

Civil Air Patrol and Unit Grants Managed by Lynette Cross


AFA supports CAP aerospace education activities. The $250.00 grants go to teachers who are members of CAP to help them further aerospace knowledge among their students and to CAP units to support STEM education activities. Recipients are selected by CAP Headquarters. Also, funds are allocated for Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) - related programs and professional development (STEM Outreach).

2013 Program YearBudgeted: $22,500.00In March, 16 grants were awardedIn August, 20 grants were awarded

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“I would like to thank you for donating to the Civil Air Patrol’s Aerospace Education Programs. It is with your support that my students will be participating in the e-missions Program entitled, “Moon, Mars and Beyond.”Note: Astronaut Sheppard got in touch with her about this program.

“This is very beneficial to all students particularly in these times of financial hardships. Thank you again and I hope you continue to support programs like this.”

“Your generous grant provides me with resources that allow my students to investigate, design and create in science.”

Pitsenbarger AwardsManaged by Lynette Cross


Each year AFA awards grants and a certificate of achievement to selected Air Force enlisted personnel who have graduated from the Community College of the Air Force in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Recipients exhibit distinguished activity encompassing leadership, teamwork, citizenship, community service, dedication, personal development and academic achievement. They also must have a commander’s endorsement and are selected by the Base Education office with AFA participation.

2013 Program YearBudgeted: $160,000.00 2013 YTD: 252 awards at $100,800

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SSgt Tyyrone McNeace: “When I submitted my NCO of the quarter package for Base Honor Guard and listed that I won, my OIC went to your site to authenticate this.”

Discussion at the Louisiana State Convention: there must be a presentation of the award and the AFA chapters need to be involved.

Discussion between a Region President and a Chapter: We offered to furnish the cake and punch but they preferred to have them presented at the various Commander’s Call.”

A chapter had seven applicants and AFA HQ only provided six. That chapter funded the seventh.

Capt Jodi Callahan Memorial ScholarshipManaged by Lynette Cross


The Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship to an active duty Air Force, full time Air National Guard or full time Air Force Reserve (officer or enlisted) pursuing a Master’s Degree in a non-technical field of study. This scholarship is in memory of Captain Jodi Callahan who was an AFA Under-Forty National Director and a Trustee of the former Aerospace Education Foundation. This scholarship is made possible through contributions to the Jodi Callahan Memorial Fund by her family and friends. Scholarship applicants are judged by a panel of experts outside of AFA HQ.

2013 Program YearBudgeted: Endowed Account2013 recipient is SSgt Rebecca Allard

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Rebecca is a single parent who earned her bachelor’s degree even through deployment and other Air Force courses, such as Airman Leadership School. She has switched her GI Bill to Post-9/11 and transferred it to her son.

She is working on an MBA and plans to become an ALS instructor and then to move on to the Medical Service Corp.

Grantham University ScholarshipManaged by Lynette Cross


The mission of the Air Force Association includes promoting aerospace education, specifically the study of science, mathematics and technology. Through AFA's affiliation with Grantham University, AFA is pleased to provide an online degree scholarship to an Active Duty Dependent, an AFA Member, or a dependent of an AFA Member. One full scholarship to earn an undergraduate degree, bearing a total value of approximately $38,600 to Grantham University, also includes required books and software.

2013 Program YearBudgeted: Funded by Grantham University2013 recipient is Ms. Cherilyn Danzer

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Cherilyn is interested in a career in cyber operations and security. She is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Information Security and plans to transfer those credits into a Master’s degree in Information Security.

Michael Wilson ScholarshipManaged by Lynette Cross


This scholarship program was created by the Air Force Association (AFA) in partnership with Brian Wilson. Two scholarships, in the amount of $15,000 each are awarded each year for five years to highly qualified AFROTC cadets entering into their junior or senior year. Selection is made at ROTC HQ.

2013 Program YearThis year’s recipients will be decided in October.

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Lt Col Romeo and Josephine Bass FerrettiManaged by Lynette Cross


This scholarship is made possible by a bequest from the estate of Lt Col Romeo and Josephine Bass Ferretti and was established for minor dependents of active duty or retired Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard enlisted airmen. It is for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the area of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has graduated from high school and who is entering their first year at an accredited institution of high learning. Applicants are judged by a panel of experts outside of AFA HQ.

2013 Program YearDue to earnings accrued, we are able, with donor permission, to make a $5,000 scholarship this year.2013 recipient is Brianna Bowen

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Brianna has always wanted to be a doctor. She has consistently made honor roll every trimester. She works up to 30 hours a week at the local Market Basket.

No one in her family has ever earned a college degree. She wants to be a doctor.

Spouse ScholarshipManaged by Lynette Cross


The Air Force Spouse Scholarship program is designed to encourage Air Force spouses worldwide to pursue associate, bachelor or graduate/postgraduate degrees. The number and amount of scholarships awarded depends on available funding and applicant results. Applicants are judged by a panel of experts outside of AFA HQ.

2013 Program YearBudgeted: $30,000Recipients are listed hereOne MAJCOM participant: PACAF

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2013 Recipients:

Stefanie HowellHolly MeyerKristen EwingKristy O’NeillAnna WilsonKimberly SchnurbuschVictoria SaldivarLichelle BevettKari HollidayKelly CrociNicole Daniels

Gen Carl A. “Tooey” Spaatz AwardManaged by Lynette Cross


AFA presents the Spaatz award annually to the Air Command and Staff College graduate with the paper that best advocates Air Force aerospace power (selection is made by ACSC). This award is made possible through an endowed gift by Rebecca Spaatz-Nagel to honor her father, General Spaatz, who not only served as Air Force Chief of Staff but also, after his retirement, as AFA Chairman of the Board, continuing his strong advocacy of telling the airpower story.

2013 Program YearBudgeted: Endowed AccountScholarship Amount: $1,000.00Scholarship Awarded in May to Armand Fondren, Capt, USAF

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Gen Carl A. Spaatz

Outstanding CAP, JROTC, ROTC CadetsManaged by Lynette Cross


AFA works each year with the CAP, JROTC, ROTC officials to honor individual cadets who have demonstrated outstanding focus and energy in aerospace endeavor. Each detachment, squadron, or unit selects an outstanding cadet and presents an AFA medal, ribbon, and certificate to the cadet.

2013 Program YearTotal Awarded: 1,357Breakdown of Awards

•CAP: 335 •JROTC: 877•ROTC : 145

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Northwest Cabarrus HS Principal presents to JROTC Cadet Chris Finley

Lt Col Carl Wooten at Baylor Univ presents to cadet Kathryne Richardson

CAP Cadet from squadron PR-066

Chairman’s Award for Aerospace Education AchievementManaged by Lynette Cross

- This educational recognition will only be awarded when the Aerospace Education Council identifies a deserving recipient, and forwards the recommendation for approval by the National Awards Committee.

-The award is for special or sustained achievement in support of the AFA education mission statements; namely, advocate for STEM Education and/or support and promote aerospace education.

-Designed to recognize international, federal, state or local government; industry; community partner; any scholarly enterprise, or any private or public business.

-This award shall be presented at the National Convention or the Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition at the discretion of the Chairman of the Board.

Past Winners - • 2009 ExxonMobil Foundation• 2010 USA Today• 2011 National Science Foundation• 2012 Military Channel• 2013 Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Programs

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Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Education AwardManaged by the Field Operations Department

– Presented to an individual AFA member whose AFA record overwhelmingly demonstrates distinguished sustained service in support of the educational mission of AFA over a period of years

– Recommended by the Aerospace Education Council, approved by the National Awards Committee in those instances when a candidate meets the requirements detailed above

– Past Winners:• 2009 – Mary Anne Thompson• 2010 - No Recipient• 2011 – Susan Mallett• 2012 - Gregory White• 2013 – Bonnie Callahan

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Educator Grant Managed by the Field Operations Department


Each year AFA Promotes aerospace education within K-12 classrooms through its Educator Grant program, which awards up to $250 grants to meet the unmet and unfunded educational needs of students. AFA selects projects it believes will significantly influence student learning through development of innovative aerospace activities within a school’s prescribed curriculum. This is a competitive grant judged by professionals in the Aerospace and STEM community.

2012 Program YearBudgeted: $28,000.00Total Amount Awarded $19,750Awarded: 79

2013 Program YearBudgeted: $30,000.00Total Amount Awarded: $28,056Awarded: 116

2014 Program YearEducator Grant Application Forum is now open; applicants may submit grant proposals until mid-October. Grants will be awarded in January 2014. 15

Brandon, a student at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, Florida, shows off a paper plane constructed in a learning module funded by an AFA Aerospace Educator Grant.

“We are still doing the airplane project that was funded by an AFA grant two years ago. Brandon’s plane flew for 5.15 seconds and was a school record until today. This experience led to a great class discussion about how products are developed, re-designed and continually improved. I am especially grateful to have the AFA support for programs that have a real and practical effect on how my students view STEM strategies.”Judy HouserLower School LibrarianHoly Trinity Episcopal Academy

Chapter Teacher of the Year Managed by Field Operations Department


AFA believes in recognizing those who educate America's youth.

AFA chapters nationwide work very hard to ensure our youth receive education in math and the sciences. We believe it is important to recognize the educators who teach and support these programs.

This award is designed so that AFA may recognize exceptional performance in education at the local level.

Chapter Teachers Receive: $250.00 award

2012 Program Year*National, State and Chapter Teacher of the Year programs are budgeted all together

Budgeted: $41,250.00Amount Awarded: $18,500.0074 teachers were recognized.


Budgeted: $58,500.00Amount Awarded: $24,000.00 96 teachers were recognized. 17 chapters selected two teachers.

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Holly Curtis, 2010 Cape Canaveral Chapter Teacher of the Year, is pictured with Chapter Leaders and her Teacher of the Year Certificate.

State Teacher of the YearManaged by Field Operations Department


AFA believes in recognizing those who educate America's youth.

AFA chapters nationwide work very hard to ensure our youth receive education in math and the sciences. We believe it is important to recognize the educators who teach and support these programs.

This award is designed so that AFA may recognize exceptional performance in education at the state level.

State Teachers Receive: $500.00 Award


Budgeted: $41,250.00Amount Awarded: $18,000.0036 States recognized a Teacher of the Year.


Budgeted: $58,500.00Amount Awarded: $14,000.0028 States recognized a Teacher of the Year. 17

2010 Texas State Teacher of the Year, Paula Uland is presented with an embroidered jacket and award.

National Teacher of the YearManaged by Field Operations Department


•AFA believes in recognizing those who educate America's youth.

•AFA chapters nationwide work very hard to ensure our youth receive education in math and the sciences. We believe it is important to recognize the educators who teach and support these programs.

•AFA's prestigious award presented annually to the educator who has gone “the extra mile” to increase student interest in math, science and technology.

2012 Program Year*National, State and Chapter Teacher of the Year programs are budgeted all togetherBudgeted: $41,250.00Amount Awarded: $6,000.00

•First Place: Lori Bradner, Florida ($3,000) •Second Place: Heidi Steinbrink, Ohio ($2,000)Third Place: Peter Schurke, Washington State ($1,000)


Budgeted: $58,500.00Amount Budgeted for National Teacher of the Year: $7,500.00

•First Place: Margaret Spigner, South Carolina ($3,000)•Second Place: Virginia Knudsen, Florida ($2,000)•Third Place: Vincent Hughes, Virginia ($1,000)

This year the AEC designed and implemented brand new, high-quality pins for the national Teacher of the Year.

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2013 National Teacher of the Year: Ms. Margaret Spigner, South Carolina

Chapter Matching Education GrantsManaged by Field Operations Department


The Chapter Matching Education Grant program is designed to promote aerospace education activities at the AFA chapter level. The program allows AFA Headquarters to reward aggressive chapters with annual grants for creating/promoting community educational activities and events in math and sciences.

2012 Program YearBudgeted: $12,000Amount Awarded: $9,110 Grants Awarded: 15

2013 Program YearBudgeted: 12,000Amount Awarded as of August 2013: 11 for a total of $7,270

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Galileo High School student conducts an experiment made possible by Danville Chapter’s contributions through a Chapter Matching Grant.

Visions of ExplorationManaged by the Field Operations Department


Visions of Exploration lessons are designed to enhance students’ reading, writing and comprehension skills, while introducing them to topics in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each contains a recent article found in USA TODAY along with discussion questions and an activity. The lessons prepare students for the world beyond the classroom and inspire them to become explorers.

2011 Program YearBudget from Revenue: $110,000.00Budgeted (program materials): $160,000.00

Total: $158,873.51

786 Classrooms were sponsored by 31 Chapters

2012 Program YearBudget for Revenue: $100,000.00Budgeted Expenses (program materials): $164,820 478 Classrooms have been sponsored so far by 23 Chapters

2013 Program YearBudget for Revenue: $100,000Budgeted Expenses (Program Materials): $160,000

For the 2013 – 2014 Program Year, we are returning to the 50/50 Chapter and AFA National split for the cost of sponsoring a chapter. 20

CyberPatriotCommissioner: Bernie Skoch


CyberPatriot is the premiere national high school cyber defense competition created to inspire high school students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. The competition was conceived by the Air Force Association. The Northrop Grumman Foundation is the presenting sponsor. CyberPatriot is open to high schools, middle schools, scouting units, Boys and Girls Clubs, as well as CAP, JROTC, and US Naval Sea Cadet Corps units.

2011 Program YearTotal Revenue: $990,081Total Expenses: $1,242,3021014 teams registered

2012 Program YearTotal Revenue: $2,057,368Total Expenses: $2,061,3371225 teams registered

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Air Force Association’s Aerospace Education Programs September 2013 Review