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9-9-11 National Space Club – Huntsville

NATIONAL SPACE CLUB – HUNTSVILLE


National Space Club – Huntsville

• What we are– Since 1985 a non-profit organization dedicating to promoting United

States space leadership through conferences, workshops, and other media and educational means without attempting to influence legislation

• Who we are– Members come from government, industry, educational institutions, the

press and other walks of life

• What we do– Stimulate civilian and military applications of human and robotic space

technology for the benefit of all mankind– Educate the technical and non-technical population to the benefits of

space exploration– Honor and recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to the

advancement of aerospace and rocketry


Von Braun Memorial Dinner

• Sponsor the annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner (vBMD) to honor unique contributions to Spaceflight, Aerospace Engineering, Community Service, Media Relations, and Education

• Feature a keynote speaker from industry, governmentor Department of Defense

• Provide complimentary tickets to government leaders and aerospace teachers


Von Braun Memorial Dinner (cont.)

• 600-800 attendees at Davidson Center from civil and military space communities

• Present Community Service Award, Media Award, Astronautics Engineer Award, and Dr. Wernher von Braun Space Flight Trophy

• Partner with AAS to sponsor the von Braun Symposium, just before VBMD, with attendance by major policy makers, industry leaders and NASA MSFC leadership


Von Braun Memorial Dinner (cont.)

• 2011 Keynote Speaker is Captain (USN Ret.) Bob Crippen, Naval aviator and Shuttle astronaut who piloted the first Space Shuttle mission

• October 26, 2011 at the Davidson Center

• Theme:

Leveraging the Past to Launch the Future: A Celebration of the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station


Educational Activities

• Annual educational budget of $25,000

• Fund annual NSC scholarships to UAHuntsville, Alabama A&M, Calhoun Community College, and Athens State University to promote aerospace education (2010 total was $13,000)

• Award special grants to Huntsville City and Madison County schools (K-12 space project funding) and NSC “Aerospace Educator Award” that support space-related education

• Partner with AMSTEC, Sci-Quest, NASA MSFC, Huntsville Chamber of Commerce and USS&RC to provide financial aid for educational activities


• National Space Club and ASMDA sponsored the Outreach Program to reach Title-One schools in Winston and Walker Counties, Alabama

• The Road Show took place May 12-14, 2010 and May 20 & 21, 2010

• Over 1,140 students participated over the 6 days

• “Future of Spaceflight” themed workshops and demonstrations targeted all students in Grades 3-6

USS&RC Road Show 2010

“I like to build things at home. I bet I could build a rocket at home.” – Charlie, Addison Elementary

“I want to explore the galaxy someday!” – Brittany, Addison Elementary


Robotics Team Recognition Day 2010 – Partnered with MSFC

Academic Affairs


Expanding Your Horizons Education Conference 2010 – Partnered with Sci-Quest


Students Attending DC Fly-In Day 2011: Partnered with

Huntsville Chamber of Commerce


Member Programs and Activities

• Sponsor the annual Leadership Lunch where leaders of Huntsville’s civilian (NASA) and military (Redstone Arsenal) space/missile agencies brief industry and community on the “state of the union”

• Support and co-sponsor space related conferences of national and international significance (e.g., AIAA, International Space Camp, robotics competitions, etc.)

• Conduct NSC member meetings and receptions in recognition of key space events (e.g., meet the new NASA Administrator)

• Heighten community awareness of space activities by sponsoring NSC activities (ex. blue screen space pictures) at Panoply Arts event


Panoply Community Activity

Children received CD with their picture projected onto Moon Landing scene


Our Plans for the Future

• Increase participation from those DoD agencies in Huntsville and RSA who are involved in military space

• Develop strategic plan to maximize benefit from educational funds

• Increase membership across civil and military space in Huntsville

• Increase community awareness and activities

• Market and brand National Space Club, so that people are aware of the educational focus, in order to increase participation

Von Braun Memorial Dinner October 26, at Davidson CenterBob Crippen, Keynote Speaker

Corporate Sponsor Tables & Limited Individual Seating AvailableVisit www.spaceclub-hsv.org


Help Needed to Fulfill the Plan

• Support from Government– Membership in NSC– Physical participation in the Von Braun Memorial Dinner– “Advisor” membership on the NSC Board to develop programming– Endorsement and co-sponsorship of the Space symposium,

when possible– Donations of in-kind of educational material to schools and the public

• Support from Industry– Membership in NSC– Physical and financial participation in the Von Braun Memorial Dinner– “Director” membership on the NSC Board to develop programming– Financial support and co-sponsorship of the Space symposium,

when possible– Donations of in-kind of educational material to schools and the public


2011-2012 NSC Board

• Jan Davis, Chair Jacobs • Mike Howell, VC Programs Oak Ridge NL, Huntsville• Terry Abel, VC Education Lockheed-Martin• David A. Smith, VC Membership Victory Solutions• Al Killen, Treasurer Intuitive Research• Tom Koshut, 2011 VBMD Chair UAHuntsville• Richard Amos, Director Colsa• David King, Director Dynetics• Ed Buckbee, Director Consultant• Tracy Lamm, Director ERT• Jack Lee, Director Lee & Associates• Randy Lycans, Director Jacobs• Jim Odom, Director SAIC• Rodney Robertson, Director Auburn University• Sarah G. Lincoln, Director Accredited Consultants• Sharon Cobb, MSFC Liaison NASA• Deborah Barnhart, Ex-officio USS&RC• Cyndi Morgan, Ex-officio Sci-Quest• Barbara Jo Webb, Administrator


More Info?

• Jan Davis, 256-716-4704 or 256-714-2555

[email protected] or [email protected]

• Barbara Jo Webb, 256-431-7947

[email protected]

• www.spaceclub-hsv.org

mailto:[email protected]



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