Meeting Notices

“Myths and Realities in the Fight for America’s Future”
San Diego Chapter April 25, 2013 meeting

Conventional wisdom, popularized by the 1972 Club of Rome Report, holds that there are Limits to Growth for the world. A few years earlier, in 1965 Moore’s Law was enunciated. Since then we have had the demise of the Soviet Union, the Arab Spring and burgeoning nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran.

Please join us on Thursday, April 25, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Linden Blue, Vice-Chairman of General Atomics, will discuss whether we are on a new road to serfdom, a road to Armageddon, or a road to a new era of world prosperity and peace. A lot will depend on the “operating system” we choose.

The meeting will consist of Mr. Blue’s presentation and opportunities for open group discussion and networking.

For more information see the file “Invitation to A&D Forum (SD) (April 2013)”.

The meeting is free. Click here to register to attend the meeting. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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

The San Diego chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and Sheppard Mullin.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on April 19

Astronomical discoveries have followed the development of new telescopes and instrumentation. In the last few decades alone, we have discovered over 800 new planets outside of those in our own Solar System, observed galaxies colliding and merging out to tremendous distances, and observed the entire universe to be expanding at an increasing rate, pulled apart by a cosmic force, unexplained by any of our current physical theories.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, April 19, 2012, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Wendy Freedman, Director, Carnegie Observatories and Chairperson of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) will describe how astronomical telescopes have led to our current understanding of cosmology — the universe on the largest scales. In addition, Wendy will give a current status of the GMT project, and discuss its exciting science goals.

For more information see Invite to A&D Forum (LA) (April 2013).

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 12). Click here to register to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream for free.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, Salem Partners, Aero2PR, and UK Trade & Investment.

“Unifying an Organization Through a Shared Vision”
OC Chapter April 4, 2013 meeting

During the summer of 2011, Ducommun Incorporated made a transformational acquisition, nearly doubling the size of the company overnight.

Please join us on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Joel Benkie, Chief Operating Officer of Ducommun Incorporated, will describe the company’s critical journey to integrate and unify the two organizations.

For more information see the file Invitation to A&D Forum (OC) (April 2013).pdf.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members, $30 for non-members until March 28 and $40 thereafer. Click here to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, BOBsearch, aero2pr, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on March 15

This special meeting will convene at the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Museum in Canoga Park, full of historical rocket engines and components. The museum will be closing by the end of March, so this will be the last opportunity for a long while to see this unique material.

After a continental breakfast, the meeting will start at 7:30am with a short presentation on the history of Rocketdyne, followed by a presentation by Bill Bellows of a valuable enhancement to lean manufacturing.

After the meeting ends at 9:00am, attendees can wander around the museum, where there will be people to answer questions and explain the exhibits. Upon leaving, people can take a tour through the Rocketdyne offices, seeing some of the unique wall displays in the hallways.

Attendees must be US citizens or hold a Green Card. All meeting registrations must be done by March 7. Because of the pre-event screening required, no walk-ins will be allowed.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members. Click here to register to attend the meeting.

For more information see “Invite to A&D Forum (LA) (Mar 2013)”.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, Salem Partners, TBL Strategy, and UK Trade & Investment.

OC Chapter March 7, 2013 meeting

Many A&D companies have a substantial portion of their business in the aftermarket – repairing and refurbishing aircraft parts and assemblies. For those who currently don’t, the aftermarket may offer an opportunity to grow the business. Traditionally these services are charged on a per event basis. However other models exist for supporting aircraft systems and equipment during service that offer benefits for both customers and suppliers.

Please join us on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Peter Collins, Director of Strategic Planning and M&A for Parker Aerospace, will describe how value-added services can provide growth beyond the core business for any supplier and some lessons-learned in delivering such programs.

For more information see the file Invitation to A&D Forum (OC) (Mar 2013).pdf.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members. Click here to register to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, BOBsearch, aero2pr, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

San Diego Chapter February 28, 2013 meeting

Please join us on Thursday, February 28, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Dr. Gene W. Ray will be the speaker for the inaugural meeting of the San Diego Chapter. The meeting will consist of Dr. Ray’s presentation and opportunities for open group discussion and networking.

Dr. Ray was one of the founders of The Titan Corp., where he served as CEO and a director of the corporation since the company’s inception in 1981. The company merged with the L-3 Communications family last year.

Prior to launching Titan, Ray was executive vice president, general manager and a director of Science Applications International Corp. Inc. for 11 years. Ray served for two years as Chief, Strategic Division, U.S. Air Force. He held the position of Senior Appointee on the staff of the chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, where he led a team of military and civilian analysts and scientists. Earlier in his career, Ray was with the Aerospace Corporation where he contributed to weapon system analysis programs and specialized in the area of nuclear survivability.

For more information see the file Invitation to A&D Forum (SD) (Feb 2013).pdf.

The meeting is free to all. Register to attend the meeting at http://www.sheppardmullin.com/events-582.html.

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

The San Diego chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and Sheppard Mullin.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on February 15

Are you embedded in a larger aerospace firm or enterprise and enticed by all of the news about the hot new space start-ups, perhaps contemplating a career change? Or, are you an investor or service provider trying to sort out the rapid-fire developments in the entrepreneurial space arena, trying to figure it all out and maybe pick some winners? Then this presentation might be just for you.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, February 15, 2012, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Rex Ridenoure, founder and CEO of IZUP and co-founder and former CEO of Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation (home of the RocketCam™ product family) will recap and highlight the important market trends and developments that are shaping today’s commercial space sector and will connect some of his memorable experiences during the past 25-odd years to them, focusing especially on his entrepreneurial ventures during the past 15 years–and especially on what can go wrong.

For more information see “Invite to A&D Forum (LA) (Feb 2013)”.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members. Click here to register to attend the meeting in person. Click here to register to access the WebEx live stream.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, Salem Partners, TBL Strategy, and UK Trade & Investment.

OC Chapter February 7, 2013 meeting

The availability of raw materials is critical to the ability of suppliers to deliver on time. With increasing volume demands and the tight coupling of lean manufacturing, almost every raw material shortage propagates as significant delays throughout the supply chain. Because on-time delivery is so important, every supplier must be conscious of their vulnerability to fluctuating prices and a limited global supply which can be easily diverted to non-aerospace applications.

Please join us on Thursday, February 7, 2013, 7:30am – 9:00am PST, when Bill Leavelle, General Manager of Castle Metals Aerospace, will describe the operation of the raw materials market, project what is likely to happen over the next year, and suggest what suppliers can do to assure themselves of needed materials.

For more information see the file “Invitation to A&D Forum (OC) (Feb 2013).pdf” at http://tinyurl.com/bfjpsmr.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members. Register to attend the meeting in person at http://leavelleocfeb13.eventbrite.com. Register to access the WebEx live stream at http://tinyurl.com/anvejnr.

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

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, aero2pr, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

Aerospace & Defense Forum Meeting in Los Angeles on January 18

Challenges in defense acquisition programs make strategic planning and strategic management more important than ever.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, January 18, 2012, 7:30 am – 9:00 am, when Dr. Stan Rosen, Professor of Acquisition Management at the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), will describe research being conducted by the DAU to identify how Department of Defense (DoD) program acquisition officials are using a variety of strategic planning and management tools and techniques to improve acquisition effectiveness and to anticipate changing conditions in the national security environment. Dr. Rosen will also explore implications for members of the A&D Forum who work with DoD program offices.

The meeting is free to A&D Forum members, and $40 for non-members. Register here (rosenlajan12.eventbrite.com/#) for the meeting . Click here for the meeting invitation.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, Sheppard Mullin, and TBL Strategy.