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“Human Exploration: From the Moon to Mars”

1st Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter meeting on September 19

Meeting Location: Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center
UCEN Room 301
College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia, CA 91355
Meeting Date: September 19, 2019
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

NASA has accepted the mandate to land U.S. astronauts on the Moon before the end of 2024, and the Artemis Program has been created to implement this challenge. It is a Moon to Mars program, and Congress has put forth a goal to NASA to send U.S. astronauts to Mars by 2033. NASA’s procurement strategy for these future human space flight developments has been to encourage commercial innovation and involvement through Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), and the pace of selections for vehicle development has picked up to meet the faster timeline of the 2024 mandate.

Please join us in Valencia, CA, on Thursday, September 19, 7:30am–9:00am (breakfast and networking at 7:00am), when Humphrey (Hoppy) Price, Mars Program Chief Engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will describe the Moon and Mars architectures, a potential time frame for implementation, and how the Lunar missions could be extensible to Mars.

The meeting is free for all. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfscvsep19.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

This chapter meeting is sponsored by Hedman Partners, Certified Public Accountants. The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

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“Business Opportunities with the US Army”

Joint meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter, National Tooling and Machining Association, & Small Manufacturers Association on September 17

Meeting Location: Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP
15260 Ventura Blvd., 20th floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Meeting Date: September 17, 2019
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, September 17, 7:30am–9:00am (breakfast and networking at 7:00am), when Hon. Mario Guerra, local business leader and aide to the Secretary of the Army, will present about business opportunities with the US Army. In a region dominated by commercial aerospace and space programs, the modernization, growth, challenges and new weapons of the Army present many opportunities for local companies.

Many know Dn. Mario Guerra as a successful businessman serving as President and Co-founder of one of the Top 100 largest insurance brokers in the country and is currently an executive with Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance, the 3rd largest in the world. Dn. Mario was appointed by Army Secretary Eric Fanning and currently serves as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). He was sworn in at the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in January 2017 with new CASA duties that carry the protocol of a 3-Star General. Mario maintains an office in the Pentagon and here locally. He serves as a liaison between business, civilians, our elected officials for the Secretary. He reports directly to the acting Secretary McCarthy (Replaced Secretary Esper who was just sworn in as Secretary of Defense).

Mario’s background provides tremendous influence into the Pentagon because of his vast experience in business, government leadership and non-profits. He is a published author, has been a guest or keynote speaker at USC, UCLA, LMU, Azusa Pacific University, and has received several Professional and Humanitarian awards.

Join us for this special morning event bringing together members of the Aerospace and Defense Forum, National Tooling and Machining Association and Small Manufacturers Association. Space is limited so please RSVP early to insure you have a seat at this important networking event.

The meeting is free for members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 10). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvsep19.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP and sponsored by RSM, Chubb, and Bolton & Company.

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“Professional Paranoia: Leadership & Management Lessons from the USS Zumwalt”

San Diego Chapter meeting on September 24

Meeting location: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130-2006
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 24
Meeting Time:
Registration and Networking: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting: 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Captain Scott Tait served as Commanding Officer of the USS Zumwalt from 2016 to November 2018. During his tour, the ship transitioned from a pre-commissioned unit at the building yard in Bath, Maine to an operational ship in the Pacific Fleet.

Zumwalt is arguably the most technologically ambitious project undertaken by any Navy since HMS Dreadnought was launched by the British in 1906. The ship incorporates a host of new capabilities, operating concepts and a drastically reduced manpower model. Its radical and innovative design introduced significant tension with the Navy’s existing framework of training, certifying, organizing and operating.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (registration & networking: 5:30-6:15pm, meeting: 6:15-7:45pm PST), when Captain Tait will provide a brief overview of the Zumwalt’s background and capabilities, then discuss lessons in leadership and management gained from bringing a small, diverse crew and a unique, technologically advanced platform into a Fleet dominated by legacy processes. The tools and insights that helped him succeed should be of benefit to anybody leading a fast moving, tech-centric organization in today’s dynamic business world.

He will also discuss how changes in the international environment are changing the nature of business competition.

The meeting is free for members & $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 17). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdsep19.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Diego chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton.

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“The Right Program Performance Metrics”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on September 12

Meeting location: Lee & Associates
3200 E Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Thursday, August 8
Meeting Time:
Networking: 5:30-6:00pm
Meeting: 6:00-7:30pm

Is your company leveraging the right metrics to guide programs to success?

Aerospace and DoD Suppliers are required to develop products to various performance measures offering progress visibility to their customer.

Please join us in Phoenix, AZ on Thursday, September 12, 6:00-7:30pm (networking and refreshments at 5:30pm), when David Dietz, Senior Director, Program Management Office, Honeywell Aerospace, will explain why in today’s world most customers require more than Earn Value Metrics.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum, AZTC, and Americans Aerospace Cluster members ($30 for non-members until September 5, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep19.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The meeting is hosted by Lee & Associates.

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Tour of the James Webb Space Telescope

Joint Meeting of South Bay & Los Angeles Chapters at
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Space Park, Redondo Beach
on September 11

Agenda

9:00am Badging in Building E2 Lobby & Networking
9:15am Introductions and Announcements
9:30am James Webb Space Telescope Tour
10:30am Turn in badges and Adjourn

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most ambitious and technologically advanced assembly of a space telescope is currently under way at the Northrop Grumman Space Park in Redondo Beach. While the JWST is still on earth, come join us to tour the assembly bay of this scientific marvel. The JWST is being developed through a collaboration of NASA, Northrop Grumman and other foreign Space Agencies. With an estimated overall cost greater than 10 billion dollars, this will more than likely be the most expensive assembly that you will ever see.

The Webb Telescope is the successor to the Hubble Telescope. Currently, the Hubble Telescope travels 354 miles from earth and orbits around the earth. The JWST will travel to a distance just under 1 million miles from earth and will orbit around the sun. It will take the Webb around half a year to travel to its end point. Because the Webb Telescope will end up so far into space with its advanced infrared telescope, it will be able to view galaxies never before seen.

The current planned launch date for the Webb Telescope is March 2021.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members (exclusive access until August 22), and $35 for Non-members (after August 22). Registration closes at 2pm, Thursday, August 30. Limited to 30 attendees
Must be a US citizen Register to attend at: https://adfsbsep19.eventbrite.com.

The South Bay Chapter is hosted by California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and sponsored by Moss Adams, Chubb, and Bolton & Company. The Los Angeles chapter is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by RSM, California Bank & Trust, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, and Stanton Chase.

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“Doing Business with Northrop Grumman”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on August 16

NOTE: Building security policy. All attendees must register no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting or they will not be allowed entrance to the building.

Beginning with Jack Northrop’s early pioneering collaborations with the Loughead (Lockheed) Brothers, Northrop Grumman has a storied legacy. The company is one of the preeminent players throughout Los Angeles’ aviation history and remains an aerospace leader in Southern California today. In 2018, supplier contracts were valued at over $3.4 billion in Los Angeles County alone. 50% of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers in Southern California are Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned Small, Hub Zone, or Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Doing business with Northrop Grumman requires a basic knowledge of the company as well as an understanding of how to engage with Northrop’s supplier management system.

Please join us in Century City on Friday, August 16, 7:30–9:00am (breakfast and networking at 7:00am), when Arnie Streland, Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Space Systems Group, will provide you with an overview of Northrop Grumman and it’s major organizations and products, giving you the background and understanding you need to do business with the company. Emphasis will be placed on Northrop Grumman activities in Southern California, including main locations and projects.

Most importantly, you will be provided with valuable information on how to contact and work with the Northrop Grumman supply chain process to gain access to upcoming supplier opportunities. If you’re serious about building a relationship with one of the premiere aerospace companies, you do not want to miss this meeting.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after August 16). Guests may attend two chapter meetings for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflaaug19.eventbrite.com.

The LA chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by RSM, California Bank & Trust, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, and Stanton Chase.

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“Technological Trends: Moving from Awareness to Preparedness”

South Bay Chapter meeting in Torrance on August 14

Our job as business leaders is to create long term value. The challenge is building value despite the constant onslaught of change and disruption from advances in technology. How should leaders ensure their teams are not just aware of these trends but more importantly are effectively prepared?

Please join us in Torrance on Wednesday, August 14, 7:30–9:00am, when Larry O’Toole, Founder, Yosemite Associates, will present a session designed to help executives take away the uncertainty of steps they can take now to move their organizations from awareness to preparedness in navigating technological trends. Participants will leave the session with actionable insights, including proven templates, they can use to have meaningful planning discussions with their teams.

Session Outline
• Situational awareness & operational effectiveness
• Relevant learnings from the 2008 financial crisis
• Understanding the technology versus the strategic impact
• Impact on company enterprise value enablers
• Is your strategic plan effectively addressing trends
• Taking away the uncertainty of how to prepare
• Introduction of planning tools/templates

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $40 for Non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 7). Guests may attend for free for a max of two chapter meetings. Register to attend at: https://adfsbaug19.eventbrite.com.

The South Bay Chapter is hosted by California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and sponsored by Moss Adams, Chubb, and Bolton & Company.

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“Space 2030- New technologies for manned exploration”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on August 8

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Thursday, August 8
Meeting Time:
Networking: 5:30-6:00pm
Meeting: 6:00-7:30pm

Please join us in Phoenix, AZ on Thursday, August 8, 6:00-7:30pm (networking and refreshments at 5:30pm), when Dr. Troy Howe, President, Howe Industries LLC will cover new advances to thermoelectric power generation which can be used for deep space exploration in radioisotope batteries, long lived power sources for drones, or waste heat pickup on earth.

Solid state power conversion offers steady and reliable electrical power with little to no maintenance, making it ideal for extended lifetime applications.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum, AZTC, and Americans Aerospace Cluster members ($30 for non-members until August 1, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazaug19.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The meeting is hosted by Spencer Fane LLP.

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“A Personal History and Perspective on the Southern California A&D Industry”

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on August 20

Meeting Location: Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP
15260 Ventura Blvd., 20th floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Meeting Date: August 20, 2019
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, August 20, 7:30am–9:00am (breakfast and networking at 7:00am), when Brian Gamberg, Executive Vice President, DCX-CHOL, will describe the historical evolution of the Southern California A&D Industry through the perspective of his career in aerospace. Brian began as a stock clerk in the electronic component industry and became an owner of one of the largest and most prestigious companies in our industry, specializing in the development and design of electrical connectors, electronic systems and cable assemblies.

The meeting is free for members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 13). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvaug19.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP and sponsored by RSM, Chubb, and Bolton & Company.