August 2009
Meet the Member: Eric Hehs
ISnAP
Comments from the Chair
Much to report since the last ISnAP. Slight delay in getting this issue out is the result of waiting for feedback on plans for our next Symposium. The latter is now officially locked-in for March 4, 5, 6 of 2010. Mark it on your calendars as itâs going to be a good one. Weâll be staying at the Las Vegas Hampton Inn Tropicana (for you Texas A&M graduates, thatâs in Las Vegas, Nevada). Same place we stayed during ISAP-IV in 2004. Weâre in the middle of reviewing the contract with the Hampton Inn as I write these words. By next ISnAP weâll have reservation information for you as well as a phone number to call. Weâve guaranteed 75 rooms on a first come, first served basis, so take advantage of the offer while you can as these rooms will go in a very big hurry. Rate is an incredible $79 a night. Recommend that you reserve for Wednesday night through Saturday night. Believe me when I say itâs unlikely youâll find anything better or less expensive in Sin City. Weâre getting a very special deal! Iâve received confirmation from Dr. Paul Bevilaqua that he will be our banquet speaker. If that name doesnât ring a bell with you, try Manager, Advanced Development Programs, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. Paulâs as far up the food chain at the Skunk Works as one can go. More importantly for us, heâs an excellent speaker and as intimate with the history of this legendary company as anyone on the planet. Most recently - at least in the public domain(!) - he honchoâd the design development of the X-35 - and now the F-35. Paul has promised some interesting insights into Skunk Works lore. Iâm saddened to announce that our ever-persevering and eternally jolly secretary, Mr. Denny Lombard, has asked to be excused from his position on the ISAP board. Denny has had a rough couple of years health-wise, and his doctors have advised a reduction in stress, among other recommendations. We have accepted Dennyâs resignation with regret but are pleased to be able to tell you he will remain very active with ISAP and is already making plans to attend ISAP-IX. The board, after reviewing options, has asked Larry Grace to fill Dennyâs mighty big shoes. Larry has formally accepted and is officially ISAP secretary as of mid-July. Weâre all convinced Larry will accommodate the organizationâs needs with all the enthusiasm he shows for life in general! All of you who know Larry know what weâre talking about. Heâs totally gung-ho ISAP and spreads the gospel wherever he travels. Feel free to contact Larry with any ISAP membership-related questions. His e-mail address is: lgrace@mm.com About it for this go-around. Promise that the next ISnAP will be a little more punctual!
Jay