Region V Directors Report Laura Richard 303-269-5963 Region V Report to RSAC 9 May 2012.

Region V Director’s Report

Laura Richard 303-269-5963Region V Report to RSAC9 May 2012

Laura RichardRegion V

Region V Report to RSAC9 May 2012

• Membership• Deputy Directors and Section Chairs• Financial Status

• Region V• Student Paper Conference

• Communication• Highlights from the Region & Sections• Items for RSAC • Regional Health

Region V Summary



Membership

• From March 2012 Membership Report• Long term trends are on following pages

• Professional Membership: 1940 • Increase of 72 since last RSAC (Jan 2012). Slightly up from last year• Rocky Mtn Section exceeded 1000 members for first time • All Sections, except for Twin Cities, show slight up trend since last year

• Student Membership: 604• Decrease of 21 since last RSAC (Jan 2012) • Most sections are down. Rocky Mtn shows continuing significant increase• Numbers for Feb 2012 show a sharp spike up for one month only

• Educator Associate Membership: 320• Increase of 4 since last RSAC (Jan 2012)• Most Sections show flat trend



Region V Professional Membership



Region V Student Membership



Region V Educator Membership



Professional Membership Observations• Region V membership has been trending flat from 2000 to 2008, followed by a

slight decrease; the up trend which started last year appears to be continuing into 2012

• Rocky Mtn exceeded 1000 members for first time• Short term trends over the past six months:

• Iowa + 2• Rocky Mountain + 26• St. Louis + 9• Twin Cities - 6• Wichita + 3

• Long term trends: • Regional membership has slight uptick from downturn in 2008

– Iowa, St. Louis, Rocky Mtn show a reasonable up tick since last year– Wichita showing steady membership– Twin Cities appears to be giving up some of the increase seen in the Fall

• Continuing focus on calling “drop”, “new” and “transfer” members• Sections not fond of having dedicated membership drives, prefer to

concentrate on associating good meetings with new members



Student & Educator Member Observations

• Region V Student membership continuing Upward Trend• The Monthly Report for Feb 2012 shows unusual single month up spike

for Student membership; not seen in Professional or EA • Educator Associate membership continuing Upward Trend over past year• Significant variation in number of student members over the year• Past Year trends: Students Educators

• Iowa - 17 + 5• Rocky Mountain + 68 + 72• St. Louis - 25 + 6• Twin Cities + 2 + 3• Wichita - 48 + 4

• Student Long term trends: • Regional membership tending to for up trend for the past few years• Rocky Mtn show consistent increase with an increased growth rate since 2009• Wichita showing marked Student Member decrease over past year

• Educator Long term trends: • Increasing since renewals no longer required



Region V Deputy Directors• DD-Career & Workforce Development: Karen Copper [email protected] 314-234-5742

• DD-Education: Martiqua Post [email protected] 719-333-7574

• DD-Finance: Larry Frutiger [email protected] 316-733-1572

• DD-Honors and Awards: Andy Carlson, [email protected] (763)-218-4854

• DD-Membership: Gary White [email protected] 314-705-2312

• DD-STEM K-12 Outreach: Billy Crisler, [email protected] 719-333-4317

• DD-Public Policy: Unfortunately Still Open – In Work

• DD-Technical Activities: Dr. James Casler, Associate Professor, University of North Dakota

• DD-Young Professionals: Lindsey Wagner [email protected] (651)674-0222

• Associate Fellow Rep Reg V: Brandon Wegge [email protected] 314-232-2933

• Student Paper Conference: Donna Gerren [email protected] 303/939-8826

• Staff Liaison: Chris Jessee [email protected] 703-264-3848

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Region V Section Chairs

• Iowa: Sridher Kaminani [email protected]

• Rocky Mountain: Roger McNamara [email protected] and Chair-Elect Jim Rendleman [email protected]

• St. Louis: Brad Sexton [email protected]

• Twin Cities: Kristen Gerzina [email protected]

• Wichita: Dave Levy [email protected]



Region V Financial Summary

• As of 5 April 2012

• Checking Account: $ 7,569.91

• Certificate of Deposit : $ 10,048.86

– CD renews 15 October 2012



FY12 Financial Summary

• Category I Allocated: FY11• Iowa $ 942.11• Rocky Mountain $ 7,902.38• St Louis $ 2,842.58• Twin Cities $ 1,632.46• Wichita $ 2,152.24

• Category I Available: $15,471.77• Category III Allocated: $1,390.00 • Category III Approved: $ 900.00

• Rocky Mountain ($500): Space Vision 2011 in Boulder• St Louis ($400): 1st Annual AIAA-STL New Member Appreciation Event

• Category IV Requested: $0• Category IV Approved: $0



Financial Summary 2011/2012 Student Paper Conference

• SPC 2011 - The report has not been submitted & do not anticipate a report to be provided

• On 2 April balance of $2,511.98 has been returned to Region V

• SPC-2012 - Draft report has been submitted

• Small Surplus expected depending on donation from the Boeing Co.

• Surplus will be refunded to Region V when final balance is determined

– Rocky Mountain and St Louis had provided donations to SPC but due to surplus funds donations were returned to the two sections



Communications

• Section and Deputy Director Communication

• Monthly Teleconference

– 1 March 2012

– 7 April 2012

– 3 May 2012

• Next one Scheduled for 14 June 2012



Highlights of the Region• RAC Meeting on 1 Mar 2012

• Type: Meeting / Telecon• Attendance: 11• Major Highlights

– Section By-Law Status for Iowa– Congressional Visit Day– SPC 2011 Late Report & Funding– SPC 2012 Budget Issues– DBF in Wichita 13-15 April

• RAC Meeting on 7 April 2012• Type: Meeting / Telecon• Attendance: 10• Major Highlights

– 2011 SPC: Outstanding Funding Received– 2012 SPC Summary: 121 Participants– Lessons Learned

• Web site Portal is excellent• Spread sheet has limitations• Update Rule Book and provide summary

• RAC Meeting on 3 May 2012• Type: Meeting / Telecon• Attendance: 9 (Moved from 26 April 2012)• Major Highlights

– Section Award Webinar 17 May– Section Officer Election Results– Section Annual Reports, audit/budget awards

• Due 30 June– RLC 2-3 August Atlanta GA– Category III Funds Remaining– SPC 2012 Draft Report provided – YPC: Chicago Red Bull Flugtag

• Human Power Flight Competition – DBF: Tornado ~1/4 mile from location Sat 14 April

• Competition did not continue but picked first, second and third place winners after judges decided how to proceed



Section Highlights

• Iowa

• Sent representative to CVD

• Reviewing Bylaws

– Received email indicating they do not have any changes

– Will engage with them since last update was 1995 so they are not current and do not follow the approved format

• The Final Report for the Student Paper Conference has not been submitted do not anticipate it will ever be completed



Section Highlights

• Rocky Mountain• Quarterly newsletter “Rocky Mountain VIEW” still going strong

• 23 Feb Speaker Program: Space Weather Storms: Impacts on Critical Infrastructure NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (At Boulder)

• 6 Mar Speaker Program: Race Car Aerodynamics Tom Ramsay Senior Engineer Honda R&D Americas (At Boulder)

• Request for Support of First Robotics 2012 Colorado Regional Competition 22-24 March University of Denver

• Early Call for Abstracts for First Annual Technical Symposium scheduled 26 Oct at Denver Museum of Nature and Science

• 11 April Speaker Program: Development of High Energy Laser Airborne Weapon Systems Bob Hindy Deputy Director for Weapon System Integration (At Colorado Springs)

• 2 May Annual Honors and Award Banquet



Section Highlights• St. Louis

• 1 March Technical Specialist Meeting: Dr Gotz Bramesfeld “100 Years of Modern Soaring”

• 9 March Friday Night Flight Film Series “Hell’s Angels”• 10 April Technical Specialist Meeting: Scott McCall “The Polysonic Wind Tunnel: A Vital

Tool in the Development of Future Weapons Systems• 13 April Friday Night Flight Film Series “P29 Frozen in Time”

– Documentary accompanies famed test pilot Darryl Greenamyer and his intrepid crew on a perilous mission to repair and re-fly a B-29 bomber stranded on the Greenland icecap since 1947. In the face of incredible hardships, the team struggles to bring the old warbird back to life

• Section March/April Newsletter• 26 April Dinner Meeting: “The Brief, Bright Aviation Career of St Louis’s Tom Benoist”• St Louis University Student Chapter Talk/Dinner Meeting 23 April with DL Greg Meholic• 24 May Honors & Award Banquet



Section Highlights

• Twin Cities• 21 Feb Dinner Meeting and Lab Tour: “The Future of Engineering” at U of M Campus

• 6 March Bowling for Ballots

• 3 April AIAA Professional Development Event at Aeroteck

• 2012 Election Ballot: Opened 30 March through 14 April



Section Highlights

• Wichita

• Supported Wichita Council of Engineering Societies Annual Banquet

• DL Speaker 5 April “Innovation is No Vacation” was co-sponsored with the Student Section

• Supported meeting on Automation in Manufacturing at the National Center for Aviation Training week of 9 April

• Design/Build/Fly (DBF Competition Fly-off13-15 April : Tornado 1 / Students 0

– Everything started out fine with teams flying on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. All teams that were ready had an opportunity to fly twice. Then a tornado hit about ¼ mile from the competition. Luckily there was no damage to equipment. However the roads to the airfield were closed the rest of Saturday and Sunday. Teams were eventually able to get back in to pick up their equipment but the competition was over. A situation like this has never occurred before. The judges had to decide how to proceed. A first, second and third place winner were chosen.



Section Highlights

• Student Paper Conference (Dr Donna Gerren and Judging Chair Ms Laurren Kanner)• Total of 121

• Number of Students was 50% more than expected

• There were 50 papers and 48 oral presentations

• Surplus of $810.90 (assuming $1,000 sponsorship from Boeing) therefore returning $750 to St Louis Section

• Luncheon Speaker Terry McVenes, The Boeing Company

• Tour of Digital Globe: David Record

• Dinner Speaker: Joe Tanner Ex-Astronaut and University of Colorado

• Sponsored by: The Boeing Company and United Launch Alliance

• Number of Lessons Learned: Will be shared with AIAA Staff

• Next Year will be at St Louis University: Faculty Advisor Sanjay Jayaram



Section Highlights, cont’d• Student Paper Conference: Winners

• Community Outreach:– 1st Place: Victor Lopez, United States Air Force Academy– 2nd Place: Brandon Seifert, University of Colorado at Boulder

• Freshman/Sophomore Division:– 1st Place: E. Bonick, S. Deakins, T. Gamble, K. Kim, United States Air Force Academy– 2nd Place: J. Brodacz, A. Alexaitis, N. Dickey, C. Schulter, United States Air Force Academy– 3rd Place: Nolan Bader, United States Air Force Academy

• Undergraduate Division:– 1st Place: M. Carlos, R. Bosworth, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs– 2nd Place: Ryan Kolesar, United States Air Force Academy– 3rd Place: Mark Boyer, Cody Deacon, United States Air Force Academy



Section Highlights, cont’d• Student Paper Conference: Winners, cont’d

• Graduate Division:– 1st Place: Bharat Mahajan, Missouri University of Science and Technology– 2nd Place: Ross Elder, University of Colorado of Colorado Springs– 3rd Place: Victoria Prokopf, Missouri University of Science and Technology

• Team Division:– 1st Place: N. Truesdale, K. Dinkel, M. Skeen, University of Colorado at Boulder– 2nd Place: M. Bonnici, N. Penmetsa, W. Shaw-Cortz, University of Colorado at Boulder– 3rd Place: C. Helfenbein, N. Schlatter, University of Colorado at Boulder



Section Highlights, cont’d• Breakdown of Registration

• Iowa State University: 7• Missouri University of Science and Technology: 2• St Louis University 21• United States Air Force Academy 49• University of Colorado at Boulder 36• University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 4• No Affiliation 2

• Breakdown of Presentations by Category (Total: 48)• Undergraduate 19• Graduate 3• Team 17• Community Outreach 2• Freshman/Sophomore 7



Items for RSAC

• Section Awards Webinar, 17 May 1500 ET/1400 CT/1300 MT/1200 PT• Dial in #: 1-866-740-1260• Access code: 2643848• Please encourage your section members to support

• Larry Brase will represent Region V in the Aug 2012 Nominating Committee



Regional Health

Section Membership Trend (2 yr)

Financial Health

Section Activities

Communication Outreach

RAC Attendance

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Overall Health

Comments

Iowa +2%

OK Unknown

Monthly Telecon Yes Challenged I need to work closer with them as I am very concerned. Bylaws Update Under Review

Rocky Mountain

+5% Good Meetings

Monthly Telecon Yes

Successful Will apply for Section

Awards – first time in many years

St. Louis -1% OK Meetings

Monthly Telecon Yes Good

Hosting SPC next Year

Twin Cities

+6% OK Meetings

Monthly Telecon Yes Good Strong Teaming and support of RAC V

Wichita -9% OK Meetings

Monthly Telecon Yes Recovering Hosted DBF

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