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FALL 2014AEROSPACE RETIREES’ CLUB - NEWSLETTERAerospace Retirees’ ClubPAGE 1NewsletterVOL. XXIII NUMBER 1FALL 2014In This Issue!Board NotesPresident’s ColumnPresident’s ColumnFrom the EditorARC Officers ElectedARC Board Highlights1223Proposed ARC Bylaws Revision82014 June Luncheon6ReportPhotos72014 Holiday LuncheonAnnouncementReservation FormMap & Directions89backMember ArticlesCruise of a LifetimeBoeing Santa Susana Field Laboratory1113Orbiter ReprintsCEO’s Report14News from CorporateAFCU –5In Every IssueARC Board of DirectorsWebsites of InterestRecent RetireesAEA Clubs ReportTravel TipsMembership Application FormOdds & EndsIn MemoriamNewsletter DeadlineHow to Contact Us28101013161718backbackNOTICEThe expressions of opinion in theAerospace Retirees’ Club Newsletterare the opinions of the writers andnot necessarily those of theAerospace Retirees’ Club or TheAerospace Corporation. Dave EvansI’m pleased to send you thislatest issue of our Aerospace Retirees’ Club (ARC)newsletter for Fall 2014.he objective of ARC isto promote the interests ofAerospace retirees andto provide benefits andservices to our membersthrough oursocialevents and meetings,our semiannual newsletter, and our memberwebpage. Have youhad a chance to look atour ARC website lately? If youhaven’t, please check it out ataeroretirees.org. The websiteis updated frequently, and it’sloaded with useful information and links to corporate and other resources thatprovide value to you, ourmembers. One of our newinitiatives will use the websiteto tell you about other clubactivities sponsored by theAerospaceEmployeesAssociation (AEA) that mightbe of interest to you.’m pleased to report on theresults of the recent elections for our new slate of officers and directors. Ken Holdenhas been elected vice president, Jerry Hashimoto hasTIbeen elected treasurer, andJim Carroll has been electednewsletter editor, each for atwo-year term. They replacePat Downing, John Stevens,and Linda Step henson,respectively, in those positions.Pat, John, and Linda will continue to serve on our Board asAppointed members. Mythanks and sincere appreciation to them fortheir years of participation and commitment tothe success of ARC inthese key roles.ther Board members continue toserve in leadership positions. Dick Farrar remains asBoard secretary, and BobWyman continues as membership chair. Tina Pool also retains her role as programschair, directing programs andsocial events for ARC members in Southern California.Janet Hiatt and Lisi Jacksonorganize and conduct member events for ARC retirees inthe Washington, DC, region,an expanding role for ARC.thers continuing to serveas Appointed Boardmembers are Leila Jennings,Sharon Waterous, and PatBohlke. We are also verypleased to have Tom FreitagOO(CONTINUED ON PAGE 3)
PAGE 2AEROSPACE RETIREES’ CLUB - NEWSLETTERFALL 2014Aerospace Retirees’ ClubBoard of DirectorsFY 2014-20152-yr Term EndsExecutive Committee:President:Dave Evans9/16Vice President:Ken Holden9/16Secretary:Dick Farrar9/15Treasurer:Jerry Hashimoto9/16Membership:Bob Wyman9/15From the Editor. . .Jim CarrollWelcome to the fall 2014 Aerospace Retiree’s Club (ARC) Newsletter.My name is Jim Carroll and I’ve been elected as your new editor.First of all I want to thank Linda Stephenson for doing such anoutstanding job on this publication over the past two years. Shedefinitely sets a high bar, and without her help, I would have beenstruggling for many long additional hours trying to figure out how touse the Microsoft Publisher program that is used to produce thisnewsletter. She has made the transition relatively easy and virtuallypainless. Thank you, Linda, and thanks also to all the previouseditors who have left a rich legacy for me to refer to whenever I getstuck or blocked. As I stated in my bio on page 4, I joined the ARCBoard with the primary intention of contributing to the Club as bestas I could while continuing to learn and grow as a person. This job aseditor will definitely allow me to grow, and I eagerly anticipate andaccept the challenge.As customary, the Fall issue introduces you to the newly elected ARCBoard Members and provides reports from the Treasurer and theMembership Chairs.Newsletter:Jim Carroll9/16Programs:Tina Pool9/15Appointed:Pat Bohlke9/16Pat Downing9/16Tom Frietag9/16Janet Hiatt9/15Lisi Jackson9/15Leila Jennings9/15Linda StephensonJohn Stevens9/169/16Sharon Waterous9/16Ex-Officio:Bill DeaconLinda DrakeShirley McCartyJoe MeltzerWe also have two excellent articles submitted by members: BettinaBabbit and Chuck Sorenson. I’m happy to see this type of participationfrom our membership. After all, this is your newsletter, and we loveto hear from you. We want you to share your various stories, adventuresand tidbits of wisdom that will benefit the entire membership. Andit’s so easy to do. Just go to Contact Us on our website, or send it tous via email. And for those that are not as technically inclined, youcan always use good old USPS mail. BTW: please send us your emailaddress if you didn’t receive this newsletter via email—it means wedon’t have your current email address. ARC Officers ElectedIn accordance with the Aerospace Retirees’ Club Bylaws, electionswere held this year for the offices of President, Vice President,Treasurer and Newsletter Editor. The four candidates nominatedwere Dave Evans, Ken Holden, Jerry Hashimoto and Jim Carroll,respectively.Of the 728 ballots mailed out, 159 were returned. Of those 156 votedfor the slate as presented. Therefore, Dave Evans will serve asPresident, Ken Holden as Vice President, Jerry Hashimoto asTreasurer and Jim Carroll as Newsletter Editor, all effective October1, 2014 through September 30, 2016.
FALL 2014AEROSPACE RETIREES’ CLUB - NEWSLETTERPRESIDENT’S COLUMN (CONT’D FROM PAGE 1)join the Board as a newlyAppointed Board member.sincerely appreciate thecontributions of all of ourBoard members for their time,dedication, and commitmentto make your club a success.What a great group we have!Join me in thanking them fortheir efforts.et me remind you onceagain that ARC is yourclub. I’m sure each of you hassuggestions or ideas thatwould make the club moreeffective or enhance its role.It’s been a treat for me tomeet so many of you at ourluncheons and hear what’s onyour mind. I also welcomethe comments that you sendto our ARC email box. Let’shear from you! ILIs Your MembershipCurrent?Check the address label on this issue of theNewsletter or your emailto make sure y o u a r eg o i n g t o receive futureissues!If you need to renew ormake changes to theinformation we have onyou, please see themembership form onpage 16 or on our website.Remember, you mayrenewformultipleyears—or for life! PAGE 3Board HighlightsMembership ReportBy Bob WymanAs of September 1, 2014 theRetirees’ Club had 796members. Of these, 174 werelife members, 83 free first-yearmembers, and 39 survivors ofdeceased members.Our membership is spreadover 37 states, the District ofColumbia, and Australia. Mostmembers are in California with612. Our presence in the Washington D.C. area is continuing togrow with Virginia being second with 41 members augmented by 11 in Maryland and2 in D.C. In other areas whereAerospace has a significantpresence; we have 13 membersin Florida, and 14 in Colorado.Other states with double digitmembership are Arizona with16 and Nevada with 15. Theremaining states have lessthat 10 or none. Treasurer’s ReportBy John Stevens for Jerry HashimotoThe primary sources of theclub’s operating income aremember dues and an annualallotment from the AerospaceEmployees’ Association (AEA).At the end of the fiscal year,September 30, 2014, we collected 4,510 in members’ dues ofwhich 3,660 was dues paid inadvance. The annual AEAallotment was 1,500 this year.Printing and mailing the twonewsletters cost 4,544. Otherexpensesincludedballotprinting & mailing, mailboxrental, web license andmanagement, and miscellaneousoperating costs. The net resultwas an approximate decrease inavailable funds over last year of 385.Expenses for our two luncheonswere close to break-even. Wespent about 8,329 for the twoevents with a net balance of 103.As of September 30, 2014, thetotal of the Retirees’ Club creditunion and bank balances was 20,918.77. This is an increaseover last year’s total of 128. Thebulk of this, 13,845 consisted ofprepaid dues that must be setaside for use in future years.Thus, our net available fundswere 7,074.We continue exploring ways toreduce the costs of printing anddistributing the ballots and newsletter. Starting in FY15 we willprovide our annual fiscal reportto the AEA electronically therebysaving copying costs. We havemodernized our Club website,aeroretirees.org which now incorporates hyperlinks to sites wefeel may be of interest to retirees. We will continue to pursuethe establishment of satellite retiree groups such as the verysuccessful D.C. group. And finally we will try to improve our capture of recent retirees by innovations such as incorporating articles by recent retirees in thenewsletter and distributing thenewsletter in the Corporation’sannual data package to prospective retirees. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
PAGE 4AEROSPACE RETIREES’ CLUB - NEWSLETTERBOARD HIGHLIIGHTS (CONT’D FROM PAGE 3)with the current cadre of dedicatedand talented board members.New Board MembersDave EvansJim CarrollNewsletterEditorI retired in April2008 as managerof Measurement and QualityAssurance after 34 years ofworking in the same department.Since then, I’ve continued to workas a part time retiree casual inwhat is now known as theCorporate Metrology Office.Now that I’m retired, I’m doingwhat I love to do and living life tothe fullest. Between my wife, Samia,and me, we have 6 children, 8grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. We enjoy dancing,hiking, tennis and traveling. ThisMay we went with friends andfamily (25 of us in all) on a 10day CIE Tours trip to Ireland.Afterwards, Samia and I visitedParis on our own for a little quiettogether time.I am an Optimist. I’ve been amember of the Gardena EveningOptimist Club for 32 years andrecently helped form the newPlaya Vista Optimist Club. Themotto of Optimist Clubs is:“Bringing out the Best in Kids”and I enjoy wo rkin g for anorganization that provides hopeand positive vision for our youth.I joined the ARC board as anAppointed Member in September2013 with the primary intention ofcontributing to the Club as best asI could while continuing to learnand grow as a person. ARC is apremier retirees’ organization,and I am looking forward to workingPresidentI retired fromThe AerospaceCorporation in January 2010. Ijoined Aerospace in 1987 after acareer in the US Air Force,with assignments managingresearch and technology programsin El Segundo and Albuquerque,NM. I also spent ten years as atenured professor in the physicsdepartment at the U S A i r ForceAcademy. At Aerospace, I heldseveral program office jobssupportingnationalsecurityspace. In December 1995 I wasselected to be the Executive Directorof The Aerospace Institute, a positionI held until retirement.Since my retirement, I havepursued a variety of volunteeractivities. I serve on the PlanningCommission for the city of PalosVerdes Estates and help militarymembers and their families atthe USO at Los Angeles InternationalAirport. I also volunteer in theEmergency Room at ProvidenceLittle Company of Mary Hospitalin San Pedro.I was elected president of theAerospace Retirees’ Club inSeptember 2012, and I am honoredthat I have been reelected for anothertwo year term in September 2014.My wife, Rita, is a recent Aerospaceretiree, Our daughter, Cara, lives inRedondo Beach and also works atAerospace. Our son, Matt, anddaughter-in-law, Stacie, live inWashington, D.C. with theirone year old son, Jack. Weare so excited to have aFALL 2014grandson, and now a secondgrandson is on the way! Ritaand I love to travel, and we arealways planning our next trip, eitherto some exotic destination or toWashington to visit our family there.JerryHashimotoTreasurerI retired in 2010 asDirector of FacilitiesEngineering and Constructionafter 26 years of employment. Icontinue to do work as a retireecasual. I’ve been keeping busywith home improvement projects,local sightseeing trips, exercisingevery week by hiking andparticipating in a bowling league.We travel to Oahu twice a year tosee our now 18-month-old grandson,my daughter and her husband.Travel this year included anenjoyable two-week trip to Italy(first time to Europe) and campingtrips to Joshua Tree, Canyonlandsand Arches National Parks,and Monument Valley. A trip toJapan is planned for October. Iwas appointed to the ARC boardin September 2013 and was recently elected treasurer for a two-year term. It has been anenjoyable experience getting toknow and working with the otherboard members this past year.Ken HoldenVice PresidentI retired as GeneralManager, LaunchOperations Division,Space Launch Operations, inMarch 2011 after 8 years in thatposition with responsibility for(CONTINUED ON PAGE 5)
FALL 2014AEROSPACE RETIREES’ CLUB - NEWSLETTERPAGE 5NEW BOARD MEMBS (CONT’D FROM PAGE 4)independentreadinessassessments of launches of DoDspacecraft aboard Atlas V, DeltaII and Delta IV launch vehicles.From 2001 through 2003, I wasGM for the Launch VerificationDivision, which providedindependent readiness assessmentsfor launches of DoD spacecraftaboard the heritage launch vehicles:Atlas II, Atlas III, Titan II, Titan IVand Delta II. During my career, Ihave been On-Console on Day-of-Launch for more than 130 launches.I joined the Engineering &Technology Group of AerospaceCorporation in 1980 and haveheld numerous positions ofincreasing responsibility overthat period. I began my career in1968 with McDonnell-Douglas,providing engineering supportto multiple space programs,including Advanced ManeuverableReentry Vehicle (AMaRV), Spartan,Skylab/Orbital Workshop, SaturnIVB and Manned Orbital Laboratory.Since retirement, I’ve takengreater advantage of time fortennis, beginning golf, enjoyingthe sunshine, and volunteeringwith Meals-on-Wheels and servingon their Board of Directors inWest LA. My wife Betty and I areboth active church members,and I’ve held numerous positionson church committees.Retirement has also offered usmore chances to visit daughter,son-in-law and granddaughter inLondon, England. After retirement,I remained on Casual status.In October 2012, I was calledback to support an Accident Investigation Board chartered byGen Shelton at Space Command.That effort spanned nearly 19months, and only recently concluded this past May 2014. By Molly RobertsVice President MarketingCredit Union UpdatesThe credit union has implemented a number of beneficial productand service changes over the past few months. I wanted to take aminute to share a couple of the highlights:Electronic Signatures - Beginning late September 2014, AerospaceFederal Credit Union started accepting electronic signatures foraccount documents. Using DocuSign electronic signaturetechnology and a secure identification check process, the creditunion eliminated the need for members to print, fax, mail orbring in most completed forms. Your interactions with the creditunion will now be streamlined and processing times will beshorter. Plus, our identification process and data encryption keepyour personal information entered on these forms safe and secure!Mobile and Scan Deposit Limit Raised – When we first launchedthe scan and mobile deposit services, there was a “daily limit”of 5,000 for checks deposited using these new methods. Due tomember feedback, we have increased the daily limit to 50,000.Approved members are now able to deposit multiple high valuechecks at once using the Scan or Mobile Deposit services. Enjoy!Youth Account Program Changes -– To accommodate requestsfrom parents and grandparents, AFCU changed the agerestrictions for two existing youth products. Minors age 12 andolder (with a parent or guardian co-signer) may now open aYouth Checking Account or a Student Visa Credit Card. This is agreat opportunity to impart your money managementknowledge on the younger generations!Visa BONUS Rewards – If you haven’t been taking advantage ofour monthly Visa bonus rewards campaigns all year, now is agreat time to start. Get extra CURewards points or cash back onyour upcoming holiday shopping! Visit our website for completedetails. If you have a Platinum Visa Rewards Credit Card, don’tforget to check your monthly Visa statement for points that willexpire December 31, 2014.Online Bill Pay Sweepstakes – Each time you pay a bill online usingAeroAccess through November 30, 2014, you’ll automatically beentered to win a 1,000 grand prize. The more bills you pay, thebetter your odds of winning. If you have not paid any bills onlinebefore, view the short “how to” videos on our website to helpyou get started.In addition to the changes mentioned above, AFCU rates continueto make the credit union an intelligent place to bank. With aboveaverage rates on savings, and loan rates well below the nationalaverage, AFCU is hard to beat
PAGE 6AEROSPACE RETIREES’ CLUB - NEWSLETTERFALL 2014ARC Spring LuncheonJune 11, 2014By Tina PoolThe Aerospace Retirees Club Spring Luncheon was held on June 11,2014. We returned to the Ports O’Call Restaurant, because of itsspectacular view of the harbor, capacity, good food, and free parking.The menu choices were chicken piccata, baked king salmon, andfettuccine. Included with the entrees, were: steamed vegetablemelange, garlic mashed potatoes, rolls and butter, green salad, coffee,hot tea, and iced tea, and for dessert New York cheesecake withstrawberry coulis drizzle. The charge for the luncheon was 32.The Bridgeview Room hadbeen redecorated beautifully and really enhanced this year’sspringtime theme, which was also reflected in the napkins in pastelcolors; and floral centerpieces. A bar with two bartenders was setup in the dining room at 11 A.M. and remained open throughout theluncheon.Tables were set up for check-in in the foyer. The Aerospace CreditUnion set up a display in the foyer with gifts and information for theattendees. Pat Downing displayed pictures from past luncheons inthe dining room. Before lunch was served, Dave Evans, ARC president,welcomed the attendees and invited guests. From Aerospace: Sharon Whitehead, our AEA liaison; JudyGonser, Director of Employee Benefits; Maryann Bailey, Retirement Manager; and Molly Roberts and JeriSmith from the Credit Union. He also recognized the new retirees, and those attending the luncheon forthe first time.After lunch, Dave reminded the members of the new and improvedwebsite. He also reported on the status of ARC-East. Dave openedup the floor for questions, and Judy Gonser answered questions regarding the status of the retirement fund and benefits. The Boardwas introduced, and memberswere invited to become active.L-R Joy Egan, Sally Junge, Evelyn Sotack,Martha Diaz & Dot HinoThen Dave introduced TinaPool, Program Chair, whocoordinated the luncheon withthe assistance of ARC members. She thanked our Aerospace guests,photographers Frank Goroszko and Walt Sturrock,Pat Downing andall of the members who helped. She then introduced hospitality chairPat Bohlke who introduced andthanked her committee.The Credit Union raffled off two 25Visa gift cards. Norma Veta and KenHolden won the raffle. Roman Escoto and Ernie Wade won the ARC rafflefor two 25 Trader Joe’s gift cards. The center pieces were given to theattendee at each table whose raffle ticket had the lowest number at thetable.Tina thanked the attendees for coming and invited them to the December holiday luncheon.
FALL 2014AEROSPACE RETIREES’ CLUB - NEWSLETTERPAGE 7Photos from the Spring LuncheonMolly Roberts and Jeri SmithMarion Brownsberger, Angela & WaltForman, and Ella & Paul BelliaSharon WhiteheadJerry & Kinuko Hashimoto andMig MignotGene &Marcia Hellie and Julie & RomanEscoto and Norma VetaJudy GonserMary Durand, Herb Schraibman,and Frank GoroszkoPat BohlkeDave EvansTina Poo
Aerospace Retirees’ Club Board of Directors FY 2014-2015 2-yr Term Ends From the Editor. . . Jim Carroll Welcome to the fall 2014 Aerospace Retiree’s Club (ARC) Newsletter. My name is Jim Carroll and I’ve been elected as your new editor. First of all I want to thank Linda Stephenson for doing such an
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