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Presidents Corner - January 2010
January Speaker
Our speaker for January was Mr. Ned Sanders, Chairman of the Houston County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Sanders has had a most interesting life. A native Georgian, graduate of both the Citadel and Air Force Academy, he served in many assignments with the USAF prior to retiring as an O-6. Since then he has been active in many events promoting the welfare of Houston County.
Mr. Sanders presented a most interesting and informative discussion on current endeavors within the county. Among the topics covered were: county population growth, new animal shelter, expanded detention facility, addition to the county health department, a new library, new Little League facilities, County Airport improvements, road projects and G-RAMP.
January Door Prize Drawing
Terry Paulk and John Hunter both missed getting the $175.00.
Robert Stock walked away with the $25.00 consolation prize as George DePuy wasn’t present to collect.
Mike Calloway won the special “History of EW – Volume III” prize provided by ITT.
New Members and Visitors
Soon to be member Ed Leigh was introduced as a visitor.
Membership Drive
Our annual membership drive runs from January to June. All new members (not renewing) will be given their choice of available polo shirts featuring the DC logo.
Three cash prizes for recruiters range from $100.00 first place to $50 third place will be presented at the July meeting.
See Greg Cannington, Membership Chairman – with any questions. William.Cannington@robins.af.mil
Personnel Changes
Dixie Crow supporter and past advisor Colonel Tim Freeman will PCS to the Pentagon as Asst SECAF for Acquisition in March. He will spend his last few days at Robins with us in our symposium golf tournament and at our Tuesday Plenary Session and Exhibitor Reception .
Tim will be replaced by Colonel Chris Davis currently commander of the A-10 Maintenance Group at Hill AFB.
Our advisor and friend, Colonel Stan VanderWerf is deploying to Iraq for 6 months as Chief of Air Force Operations, Baghdad.
Museum of Aviation EW Exhibit Assistance:
The Dixie Crows are working with the museum on a long term plan for the EW exhibit. A lot of people are suggesting a basic history of EW, but I would like to tailor it more to stuff directly related to Robins. The only problem is that I didn't get here until 1982 when it was well established. It was suggested I find someone from when stuff moved from Ohio (Chantilly?, Gentilly? Didn't catch...) sometime in the 1960's. But I would appreciate anyone who remembers anything from then, or even early 1970s, would to let me, Mike Hopf, at Michael.Hopf@robins.af.mil know what they remember, or even what think they remember (my memory is fading and I am too young for this) like first systems, approximate time frame, system management as well as engineering aspects start ups, people, etc. I would like to focus on that, as opposed to a Marconi display, too much WWII, or something. And I especially need info on early weasel support so we have something to get people's attention and not bore them.
2010 AOC Upcoming Conferences
March 17-18 - Joint Suppression of Enemy Air Defense-NV
March 21-25 – Dixie Crows - GA
May 11-13-EW Gaps Conference - IN
May 12-13 –InfoWarcon
July 13-15 – Passive Covert Radar Conf.
August 17-19 – Space Protection
October 3-6 - Annual AOC Convention – Atlanta GA
2010 AOC Upcoming Educational Courses
February 15-18—Advanced EW Course
February 22 – Cyber Warfare Tutorial
February 23-24 – Cyber and Spectrum Integration
Update to Calendar Events
21-25 Mar 2010 – Dixie Crow Symposium 35
14 August Family Picnic, Vinson Valley
3-6 Oct 2010 – National AOC Convention – Atlanta, GA
Crow Notables/Prayers:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Diane Benoit (Terry Benoit’s wife) for a speedy and safe recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the wife of Chris Glaze (National AOC President) for a speedy and safe recovery.
Symposium 35
Theme – “Moving EW Technology to the Forefront” Call for Papers, Schedule of Events and Exhibitor Registration are available on line at www.dixiecrow.org. The Ramada Inn will be the host hotel. Make your reservations now via the Dixie Crow website or by phone. Please remember to reference either DC10 or Dixie Crow when making reservations to receive the reduced room rate.
It appears that we have a full slate of speakers for the Technical Sessions. Lisa read a summary of those accepting so far.
ELECTION
February is Dixie Crow elections. Ballotts are accompanying the snail mail issue of this Doodles. Vote your choices and return your ballott to Wes H+10, or any board member not up for election. The President opened the floor for any additional nominations. As no one came forth, John Shawhan made a motion to close the nominations. This was duly seconded and passed. The following BoD Members are up for re-election this year: John Wayne Carter, Denny Julius, Greg Cannington, Adam Delestowicz, and President Lisa Frugé Nominations to date include:
Board – Mike Callaway, Matt Bryant, Jim Hundley, Andy Lethco, Nikki Davis and Rick Drury
Museum of Aviation Donation
The Dixie Crows have made a $500 donation to the Museum of Aviation’s Education Program. The $500 will directly contribute to the Museum’s ACE program providing participation opportunities to over 90 children.
“Most Radiant and Radiated Dixie Crow Awards”
A significant part of EW is about radiating someone or getting radiated. So the Dixie Crows are trying again with the EW "Most Radiant" and "Most Radiated" Awards to be presented at the Symposium in March.
The "Most Radiant" award is for the person who you feel is the most radiant in any interpretation of the word, visual radiance and/or that radiance that comes from within. Last year's winner was a great example of both.
The "Most Radiated" award is for the person you think must have been the recipient of the most accidental radiation in a lab or something, again whether visually affected or mentally affected. Last year's winner was a great example of both.
Nomination and voting is simple. There are envelopes at the visitor desk in building 231 (FMS). One penny is one vote. (We take cash or check and will consider credit card for the right amount.) If the name you want is on an envelope there, just put money in. If not, write "Radiated" or "Radiant" and the name on a blank envelope and put some money in it. Consider nominating someone who may never win an award otherwise. Money is collected daily until about March 12th and goes directly into the scholarship fund. Leader order (not amount) will be posted a couple of times a week.
This is meant to be kept light and fun. Please stop by and vote sometime, if only to drop in your change for the day.
Opening day Radiant Leader Board – 9 way tie, so alphabetical order
1. Agosto, Carmen, 579 SMXS/Flt A (Defending Champion)
2. Baker, Pam, 579 SMXS/Flt H
3. Bethea, Jayme, 579 SMXS/Flt H
4. Brazier, Kelly, 542 CBSG/GBEBA
5. Cornell, Denise, 542 CBSG/GBEBA/MERC
6. Goehring, Rachel, 579 SMXS/Flt H
7. Letson, Hope, 579 SMXS/Flt H
8. Lopez, Suzy, 579 SMXS/Flt H
9. Mickalonis, Kim, 579 SMXS/Flt H
Opening day Radiated Leader Board: 6 way tie, so alphabetical order
1. Delestowicz, Adam, 579 SMXS/Flt H
2. Folse, Dave, 579 SMXS/Flt A (Defending Champion)
3. Leslein, Mark, WRALC/XPQ
4. Losert, Rich, AFSOC ECSF
5. Mason, Suzanne, 542 CBSG/GBEAB
6. Rhinerson, Joe, 542 CBSG/GBEAB/BAEv