Category: Meeting Notices

TIME: 5:30 PM – Social Mixer, 6:00 PM – Dinner Meeting

FAMILY-STYLE CHINESE BANQUET: $10 for current members with RSVP. Guests are $15.

LOCATION: Szechwan Palace Restaurant, 431 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

DESCRIPTION:
Priscilla Tasker is a public relations ambassador for one of the world’s most recognizable brand icons, the Goodyear blimp. She is a graduate of Kent State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, having earned a Bachelor of Science in public relations in 2008.

Today, Priscilla is one of three public relations specialists who manage the Goodyear blimp’s broadcast network, news media, customer and community relationships. In her current role, she manages the blimp’s west coast sports coverage schedule and acts as an on-the-ground liaison to network production teams on event days. She has coordinated aerial coverage for a number of the nation’s most-watched events, including the U.S. Open of golf (2015), the NBA Finals (2016-2018), the Academy Awards red carpet arrivals (2015-2018), the Grammy’s (2017) and the Rose Bowl Parade and Bowl games (2015-2018). She has overseen external media efforts that have garnered national coverage of milestone events, including two airship retirements, three new Goodyear Blimp christenings, multiple cross-country tours and the ground breaking facility upgrades at the Goodyear Airship Operations Base in Carson, California.

Feel free to invite your fellow co-workers and friends.

Please RSVP by email to Yi-Ling Tam at yi-ling.c.tam@aero.org by Tues, Sept 25th, 2018.

TIME: 5:30 PM – Social Mixer, 6:00 PM – Dinner Meeting

COST: FREE for current members with RSVP by April 19. Guests are $10.

MENU: Garlic Shrimp, Kung Pow Chicken, Mongolian beef, White rice, and Beverages. Dinner catered by Szechwan Palace and generously sponsored by Maribel Zisch.

LOCATION: Northrop Grumman – Aerospace Systems, S-Cafe
1 Space Park, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Enter from Marine Ave between Aviation and Redondo Beach Blvd)

DESCRIPTION: LIFE NEVER STANDS STILL. It evolves, changes direction, and leads to new possibilities. That means your approach to financial security cannot be static, because as your life changes, so do your needs and goals. As a trusted advisor, Maribel can help you identify your financial goals and objectives along with preparing and protecting yourself if life takes an unexpected turn.

Feel free to invite your fellow co-workers and friends.

Please RSVP by email to Yi-Ling Tam at yi-ling.c.tam@aero.org by Thursday, April 19, 2018.

TIME: 5:30 PM – Social Mixer, 6:00 PM – Dinner Meeting

COST: $15 for members, $18 for guests

MENU: Chicken or Tri-tip Shawarma, Chicken, Beef Shish, or Veggie Kabob Plates. Dinner catered by Aristo Café Mediterranean Cuisine

LOCATION: Northrop Grumman – Aerospace Systems, S-Cafe
1 Space Park, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Enter from Marine Ave between Aviation and Redondo Beach Blvd)

DESCRIPTION: Take a photo-journal trip across the globe in search of Martian terrain.  The quest to understand the history of water, and possibly life, on Mars takes shape here on Earth, as NASA scientists seek out Mars Analogs.  Ride in the backseat as we visit the Atacama in Chile and the Great Salt Lake in Utah, and discuss some engineering behind the search.

 Non-members and guests are welcome to attend. Feel free to invite your fellow co-workers and friends.

Please RSVP by email to Yi-Ling Tam at yi-ling.c.tam@aero.org by noon Monday, 1/29/18.

 

 

 

Announcements

• • Stay tuned for our annual holiday event in December
  • LA Chapter is hosting the Southwest Regional Conference in Temecula, March 8-10
  • Mojave Desert and San Diego Chapters will also be co-hosting

Agenda

1. Discussed current conference details.  Venue, contract, etc
2. Discussed conference event agenda, etc. in general
3. Discussed publicity – we need to put out public announcements
4. Assigning some follow up event details, such a meals, and menu’s  (make a committee for this)
5. Update plan for training and include date for final decision of what to offer – we’ll need to get this into updated announcement
6. Discussed technical presentations – select committee, etc
7. Discussed vendor coordinator and get that solicitation into action
8. Open discussion

Blog post on meeting: https://www.sawe.org/blog/2017/09/20/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-speaker-dr-jeffry-padin/

September Meeting Flyer

TIME: 5:30 PM – Social Mixer
6:00 PM – Dinner Meeting

COST: $10 for members, $15 for guests

LOCATION: Northrop Grumman – Aerospace Systems, S-Cafe
1 Space Park, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Enter from Marine Ave between Aviation and Redondo Beach Blvd)

DESCRIPTION: The arrival of new companies such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin created a new buzz in the aerospace industry.  These companies have decided to deviate from the classical aerospace philosophies that have been in use for decades and innovate their way into a competitive position.  Some companies like SpaceX have even taken the lead.  This briefing exposes a potential future for the aerospace industry based on current knowledge and facts. Dinner is included with Vegetable Chop Suey, Chicken Low Mein, and cold beverages.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Jeffry Padin is a Senior Engineering Specialist with Aerospace Corporation currently working as a member of NASA’s Space Mission Assurance Team for the Dragon 2 manned spacecraft since May of 2016.  Dr. Padin is currently resident at SpaceX observing and reporting to NASA all manufacturing and integration activities related to the Dragon 2 spacecraft.

 Non-members and guests are welcome to attend. Feel free to invite your fellow co-workers and friends.

Please RSVP by email to Yi-Ling Tam at yi-ling.c.tam@aero.org by noon Monday, 9/11/17.