The Canaveral AFCEA Chapter Annual Officer's Installation Banquet Friday October 10th 2008 was a great success. Thank you to all our sponsors and especially Bob Henry for sharing his insight into the importance of AFCEA, Industry, and community support of education. Also for Harris Corporation Briefing Center, Beth and her staff for doing a superb job with the refreshments and food. Finally for the Swinging Bavarians with their festive music and authentic costumes.
Chapter Awards $6000 for Science Education
The Canaveral Chapter offers both Scholarships and awards to promote science related education. This year Don McLamb presented 6 Science Teaching Tools and Robotics Competition Awards at the June 19th Chapter Luncheon to Brevard County Schools. Click here for more information on awards and available scholarships.
Excellence Among US!
When you see Sherri congratulate her. Here is article from April 2008 issue of Signal.
2008 Golf Tournament
The 18 Apr annual tourney held at the Savannahs Golf Course was a blast and helped earn $2,400 to help fund the AFCEA Canaveral's scholarship efforts. Results and pictures click here.
A special thanks to Trampas R. Howe, 2d Lt, USAF 45th SCS/SCXPX for his efforts on the Golf Tournament.
Annual Comm and Info Awards Luncheon
Awards were presented by Col Bernie Gruber (45th Operations Group Commander) and Col Donna Rogers (Air Force Technical Applications Center Vice Commander). The luncheon broke the previous year's record with 106 attendees to congratulate the hard work and accomplishments of the C&I winners. Linked names have pictures associated with the award recipient.
Communication and Information Professional Award Winners
INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS
AF C&I Outstanding CGO of the Year: 1Lt Nathan McKinnon (45 SCS)
AF C&I Outstanding CGO of the Year: Capt Billy Myers (AFTAC)*
AF Comm-Electronic System Outstanding SNCO of the Year: MSgt Steven Smith (45 SCS)
AF Comm-Electronic System Outstanding NCO of the Year: SSgt Michael Hughes (45 SCS)
AF Information Management Outstanding SNCO of the Year: SMSgt Reginald Bush (45 SCS)
AF Information Management Outstanding SNCO of the Year: SMSgt Anthony Johnson (AFTAC)
AF Information Management Outstanding NCO of the Year: SSgt Karsten Hardy (45 SCS) *
AF Information Management Outstanding NCO of the Year: SSgt Sidney Johnston (AFTAC)
AF Information Management Outstanding Airman of the Year: A1C Eric Clarke (45 OSS)
AF Comm-Comp Systems Outstanding NCO of the Year: SSgt Larry Graff (AFTAC)
AF Comm-Comp Systems Outstanding NCO of the Year: TSgt DeJohnna Muzzio (45 SCS)
AF Comm-Comp Systems Outstanding Airman of the Year: SrA Christian Segarra (AFTAC)
AF Comm-Comp Systems Outstanding Airman of the Year: A1C Levi Smith (45 SCS)
AF C&I Outstanding Civilian Manager of the Year: Mr. Addison Mitchell (AFTAC)*
AF C&I Outstanding Civilian Manager of the Year: Mr. Mark Stephenson (45 SCS)
AF C&I Outstanding Civilian Specialist of the Year: Mr. Joshua Booth (45 SCS)
AF C&I Outstanding Civilian Asst Specialist: Mr. Wendell Austin (45 SCS)
AF Comm & Information Outstanding Civilian Technician: Ms. Sarah Diaz (AFTAC)*
AF Outstanding Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager of the Year: Mr. Richard Akers (45 SCS) *
AF Outstanding Information Assurance Program Manager of the Year: Ms Debra Storey (45 SCS)
UNIT/TEAM AWARD WINNERS
AF Outstanding Info Assurance Element of the Year: IA Office (45 SCS)
AF C&I Gen Edwin W. Rawlings Team Award: C4I Resource Allocation Team (45 SCS)
* Indicates MAJCOM level award
Mars Attacks! at February Monthly Luncheon
Sheryl Bergstrom, NASA Manager of Jet Propulsion Laboratory Cape Operations, was the distinguished speaker at the February Luncheon. Sheryl worked on the Viking Mission in 1975 and the Mars missions of the 1990s and 2001. She is also an accomplished author, with several papers published (an example on the technical challenges of planetary protection).
AFCEA members enjoy the February luncheon
Jack Ezzel Shares Experiences at January Monthly Luncheon
Jack Ezzel was a dynamic speaker that spoke on his experiences as the founder of ZelTech, Inc - a successful IT company that boasts among its clients the DoD, NASA & various intelligence entities. [posted 13 Feb 08]
Heidi Hughes-Kish thanks Jack for his presentation
AFCEA Communications and ElectronicsTechnology Networking Event
Charlie and Jake's Brewery was an awesome time - Harris brought some of their new wireless toys while we ate appetizers, enjoyed freshly brewed beer, and had a good time with good friends. Don't miss out on the next quarter's networking event! [posted 30 Nov 2007]
Harris Presentation on the New Wireless LAN at PAFB Featured at November Luncheon
LTC (USA, Ret) Jerry Griffith and Don Herndon, from the Harris Corporation spoke on the new Wireless LAN installation at PAFB. PAFB is one of the lead bases for the 2d generation wireless network Combat Information Transport System (CITS) upgrade. LTC Griffith is the Chief Engineer for the Harris Base Infrastructure Group - team lead for the wireless install at PAFB.
2007-2008 Officers Installed at Annual Banquet
At the Annual Installation Banquet on 19 October 2007, the 2007-2008 Officers were sworn in by Terry Castro, Regional AFCEA VP. Outgoing President Mike Arnett (who has assumed a director position within the chapter) was recognized for his support to the chapter throughout his term. The event was a great success with delicious food, good friends, and great music (steel drum duo). The guest speaker, Norm Bobczynski from SpaceX, enlightened the audience about the importance of the commercial space launch industry and about some of the challenges facing the industry today.
Special thanks goes to Lt Col Gray, Janice Hendricks, the Harris staff and the banquet team for setting up a wonderful event
AFCEA Officers Installed for the next year
AFCEA Members enjoy the banquet (Stephanie Murphy, CSR; Tony Hubbard, Zel Tech; Lt Col Janice Gray, AFTAC/LS)
Terry Casto, Heidi Hughes-Kish and Andy Anderson pose