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Retirees and PublicJohn Mohr . . . . . 314-567-3398Washington UniversityMike Swartwout . 314-935-6077Parks College ofSt. Louis UniversityKay Bopp . . . . . . 314-977-8240University of Missouri - RollaDavid Riggins . . . 573-341-6684

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Featuring Paul Ross Jr.

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Go behind the lines, Mr. Ross will talk about aviation operations in the Grand Canyon and western United States and show video footage shot during forest fire and rescue operations in recent years.

A St. Louis native, Mr. Ross has worked since 1996 as a Firefighter/EMT in the Northern Rockies and Southwest on Forest Fire and Helicopter Firefighting/Rescue assignments.

MemuPizza & Soda

19 April 20076:00 to 8:00 pm

Museum of Transport

Ticket Information$10 for Non-members $5 for AIAA members $0 for Student

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Criteria: The Missile Systems Technical Award is presented for a significant accomplish-

ment in developing or using technology that is required for missile systems.

The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in aerodynamics, guidance,

thermo/physics, navigation, control, propulsion, or other fundamental technical

disciplines that has led to substantial improvement in missile systems.

Who May Nominate:

Any member of AIAA in good standing.

Eligibility: Nominees must be AIAA members in good standing.

How to Nominate:

All award nominations must be submitted on the AIAA form available on St. Louis

AIAA web. A summary of the nominee’s accomplishments must accompany this

nomination form. Additional pages may be used to provide the nominee’s justifi-

cation, education, professional assignment, honors, etc. The submitted material

should not exceed ten (10) pages. A minimum of three and a maximum of five

letters of endorsement from AIAA members in good standing must support the

nomination. These should be from individuals not in the candidates’ organiza-

tion. Nominations involving more than one individual should be combined.

Nomination Deadline:

June 1, 2007

Where to Submit Nominations:

The complete nomination package must be sent to Honors and Awards Liaison,

AIAA, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20191-4344. It is also

possible to submit a nomination online via the AIAA website (www.aiaa.org).

Missile Systems Technical Award Nominations Sought

award with national recognition for the individual, the project and his organization. We need at least three (3) nominations by June 1 in order to make the award. Information on the award and the nomination process are given below

Nomination Form Available at

www.me.wustl.edu/~aiaa

This year the AIAA Missile Systems Technical Committee is presenting the Missile Systems Technical Award. The award is presented biennially at the AIAA Missiles Sciences Meeting, which will be in Monterey CA in November 2007. This is a prestigious

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Tracing the Course of the AIAA Over 75 YearsFeaturing: Dr. Tom CrouchSenior curator, National Air and Space Museum

Thursday, 17 May 20075 pm to 9 pm

Location: TBDDr. Tom Crouch, author of a

new history of the AIAA and its predecessor organizations will trace the history of the Institute.Starting with Ameriacan Society of Mechanical Engineers through the American Rocket Society and Institute of Aeronautical Sciences merger. The program will emphasis the people who shaped the AIAA and the American aerospace enterprise.

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AIAA St. Louis Section Presents:

Resume Writing Workshop

Presented by Andy Minor, Boeing Career Transition Center

“Put your best foot forward, and learn to market yourself better in the ever competitive job market.Learn how to write a professional resume and cover letter. Also, you’ll learn about the different types and styles of resumes, how to write to the audience, resume appearance, and resume do’s and don’ts. This workshop is geared toward new or experienced professionals who wish to develop a resume for internal and external company use. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself.“

Please Join Us in Building 100/Briefing Center, Thursday April 12th

4:45-5:00 Snacks/Refreshments, 5:00 to 5:45pm PresentationRSVP to Sal Liguore (232-3109 or salvatore.l.liguore@boeing.com) or Darin Haudrich 233-7554, darin.p.haudrich@boeing.com)

This presentation is available via WebEx and TeleconAudioConferenceToll Free number: 866-720-7393Passcode: 3833678

https://boeing.webex.com/boeing/number: 894 128 654Meeting password: aiaastlouis

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on the Flightline9 June 2007, 9 am to 2 pm

St. Charles Smartt FieldAirplane rides (Youth 8 - 17 yrs),

food, & fun

Senior Design NightAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, St. Louis Chapter Presents the University Senior Design Night Come hear graduating engineering students from the St. Louis area exhibit and discuss their current senior design projects. Presentations will be infor-mal and consist of poster board presentations and prototype displays. Students will be interested in industry feedback and suggested improvements.

Time: Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Location: B100 (Headquarters) Price: Free if reserved by April 24th, otherwise $1.00 at the doorFood: Pizza and soda

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AAvviiaattiioonn && SSppaacceeTTrriivviiaa NNiigghhttSaturday 21 April 2007

Washington University McMillan Cafe

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Round 1 Begins 6:30 p.m.

Anything connected with “flight” (however subtle) is fair game! Topics can include technology, history, science, geography, movies, television & airplanes too!

This fund-raiser will help send Gateway Elementary School students to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. More info: http://www.me.wustl.edu/~aiaa/aiaa_precollege_outreach.htm

Send Checks payable to AIAAc/o Karen Copper 1 Shaker Leg Court O’Fallon, MO 63366 Or Internal Boeing: S106-4250

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, St. Louis Section

$80 / Tableor $10 / Individual*

(Maximum of 8 people per table) 10 Rounds / 10 Questions

Individuals will be grouped to form a table

Gather your Team &Challenge your Colleagues!!

Reserve your table today!Call Karen at (636) 272-6340

Or (314) 234-5742 E-mail at kkcopper@intergate.com

TERRIFIC DOOR PRIZES! Feel free to bring Snacks & Drinks

(Hall Rules: Beer & wine are OK)

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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS St. Louis Section2007 – 2008 Term Officer Nominations

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If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for one of these positions, please contact St. Louis Section Chairman Chris Tavareschristopher.m.tavares@boeing.comor (314) 232-8503

The deadline for nominations is April 13.

*******************************ELECTED OFFICERS:

Section ChairpersonDuties include overseeing all section activities, coordinating with national AIAA office, conducting section meetings, leading section officer meetings, submitting annual report.

Vice-ChairpersonDuties include supporting section chair whenever required, training to become future chairperson, assisting chairperson with annual report, possibly overseeing section programs.

SecretaryPrepares agendas and takes minutes at meetings, keeps the permanent section records, assists with completion and submission of reports, handles RSVP’s for section activities.

TreasurerConstructs the section budget, monitors budget performance and maintains bank account, submits requests for incentive rebates from national office.

AdvisorServes on the St. Louis Section Executive Council and advises as needed.

APPOINTED CHAIRS: (Contact current Chairperson if interested)

Arrangements ChairPrincipal person for organizing time, place, location, food, etc. for events held by Programs Chair, Technical Chair, and other council chairs.

Career Enhancement ChairPlans and executes programs and activities to aid in career development, surveys membership to determine career development interests.

Education ChairMaintains contact with student branches and faculty advisors, invites student members to meetings, encourages section to support annual student conference.

HistorianKeeps records of St. Louis Section history as well as aviation history in St. Louis. Also interfaces with History Committees at Regional and Institute level.

Honors and Awards ChairPrincipal person for organizing and soliciting nominations for the five St. Louis Section Awards.

Membership ChairMonitors the section membership reports, encourages membership upgrades, establishes a team of facility representatives.

Newsletter ChairCreates a timely section newsletter including events, history articles, and other articles pertaining to the St. Louis Section.

Pilot EducationProvides insight into education opportunities for member pilots.

Pre-College Outreach ChairImplement pre-college outreach programs, maintain contact with section Educator Associate Members, establish relationships with teachers and students.

Programs/Attendance ChairPrincipal person for organizing activities and programs, submits request for Distinguished Lecturer from Institute, determines program interests of membership.

Public Policy ChairWorks with section to promote involvement in Congressional Visit Day in D.C., implement activities to promote public awareness of aerospace issues.

Retirees/General Public ChairPrimary contact for members outside of Boeing.

Service Projects ChairLeads all service projects done by St. Louis Section, including Greater St. Louis Science Fair.

Technical ChairEncourages local section members to be active in technical committees, invites national paper presenters and journal authors to local meetings.

WebmasterUpdates and maintains St. Louis Section website.

Young Professional ChairEstablish programs for young professionals (35 years and younger), nominates young professional for Lawrence Sperry Award.

Young Professional Award ChairCoordinates with Young Professionals Chair to solicit and select nominations for the St. Louis Section Young Professionals Award.

Strategic Planning ChairFocal for updating and maintaining the future vision of the St. Louis Section.

Chris TavaresF-15SG Program Management OfficeEngineering Skills Rotation ProgramThe Boeing CompanyMC: S106-4700314/232-8503 (desk) 314/517-3029 (cell)Christopher.M.Tavares@Boeing.com

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Sever Institute Programof Continuing Studies (SCS)

SCS Preview NightThursday, May 35:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Washington University in St. LouisDanforth (Main) Campus, located just west of Forest Park

For more information and to register:Visit: scs.seas.wustl.edu

Call: (314) 935-5484E-mail: scs@seas.wustl.edu

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Florissant, MOPermit No.

0447958-ABE2006 – 2007 St. Louis Section Officers and Council Members

Chairperson Chris TavaresVice Chairperson Tom MroczkowskiSecretary Anita Askman Treasurer Trent DuffAdvisors Carrie Kniker

Michael McCoy Walt Reschke

Fred Roos

New address?? Forward newsletter address corrections to: David E. Morgan, Boeing M/C S245-4055, 314-234-1919, david.e.morgan@boeing.com

APRIL 2007

Upcoming EventsAerial

FirefightingFeaturing Paul Ross Jr.

Museum of Transport

7th Annual Trivia NightSaturday, 21 April 2007Washington UniversityMcMillan Café6 to 9 pm

Resume WritingWorkshopThursday, 12 April 2007Boeing Bldg 100 Briefing Center4:45 to 6 pmNet Meeting: 894 128 654 (pass>aiaastlouis)Toll Free: 866-720-7393 (pass>3833678)

Tracing the Course of theAIAA Over 75 Years

Thursday, 17 May 20075 to 9 pm

Location: TBD

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