From Your 2004 NMA Vice Chairman...

Food for thought... How does one build a successful team?
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Wendell M. Pichon, CM
2004 Vice Chairman
Lockheed Martin Leadership Association
Fort Worth, Texas

I recently read an article by Paul Preston and Thomas W. Zimmer and thought that I would share with you some of their ideas about building a successful team.   I hope you will find it as nourishing as I did.

The challenge of turning dedicated, intelligent people into a team can be very satisfying.  Many of the steps and techniques outlined in this article are already being used by many leaders.  I personally feel that the key to successful team building is a common sense use of these techniques.

1. Communicate your real goals.  Establish your desired goals and communicate those goals to your staff.  Explain them.  Ask for and listen to suggestions.  Be flexible.  Don’t assume you know what people are thinking.

2. Be liberal with feedback.  Provide feedback.  Let your people know how they are doing and how you feel about what they are doing.  Let people know your good thoughts, but don’t overdo it.  Too much praise can seem phony.  Too little, though, can make even the most motivated employee unwilling to contribute to a total team effort.

3. Persuade.  A persuasive leader is one who is supportive.  He or she provides plenty of reassurances and feedback and does so by listening and asking questions.

4. Remain Positive.  There are two ways of communicating with people, positively or negatively.

   1. A Negative message states such things as “don’t do this,” “avoid that,” “and try to watch out for this problem.”  It alerts people to a problem, but it gives no direction.

   2. A positive message accomplishes much more.  It sets out targets for people, it tells them what you want them to do, and it motivates.

           Be creative in the way you communicate.  Let people know in a positive way what you expect of them. 

5. Become a resource.  When the leader is a resource, people come to you for advice, help, support, information, and decisions.  This is not an easy task.  We are tempted to jump in to try to settle things instead of relying on people to follow through.  In a team operation, leaders, although an important part of the overall effort, cannot be the sole decision maker or expert.

A group’s involvement can help the quality of the decision being reached.  Many times, the group’s commitment to the decision is necessary for successful implementation.  Remember, Team Spirit and Team Work is valuable beyond decision making.

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 HAVE YOU HEARD?

…NMA’s Annual Silent Auction is going to be held in New Orleans, September 18-20, 2004!

It is time to make your plans to attend the 2004 NMA National Conference in New Orleans…and also time to put on your thinking cap for items and/or ways to help us have a successful Silent Auction. 

 WHAT IS THE SILENT AUCTION?

The Silent Auction is a fun event, held in conjunction with the National Conference, which takes the involvement of many to make it a success. This will be the third year for NMA to hold an Auction.  Those who have attended in the past understand that this is an exciting and entertaining addition to the conference — where attendees can mingle with others, while checking out the various items available for bid.   This event is held with the purpose to generate funds for the NMA Educational Foundation and the American Enterprise Speech Contest.  Last year, the Auction proceeds totaled over $6,500. 

We are pleased to announce that the 2004 Auction will be dedicated to the memory of two very special people, and heroic volunteers of the IMC organization.  Dot Shorey had a vision that would strengthen the purpose and programs of the organization — championing the original IMC Silent Auction in 1992.   Forrest Shorey served the IMC in many capacities, most notably as National President of IMC.  As well, Dot Shorey, wife of Forrest, was an ambassador to his memory in efforts to provide outstanding programs involving the development of youth.  Dot was a visionary and an energetic team player — serving in a broad range of positions in her 35 years as an IMC Member.  She was a remarkable person and a dear friend to all who knew her — and attended 22 consecutive IMC National Conferences.

The 2004 NMA Shorey Silent Auction will carry on the original intent established by Dot where all the proceeds will be used to support activities involving youth…specifically the American Enterprise Speech Contest.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

NMA members, Chapters and sponsoring companies are encouraged to donate items, as well as solicit donations from other companies and/or organizations.  For instance, any supplier to your chapter or company is a potential donor.  There’s incentive for a company to do this because their products will get good marketing exposure to a wide audience of consumers.  We’ll also highlight their donations in our conference materials. 

Here is a sampling of donated items from previous years, however the list is endless.

• Pictures, apparel, or other items personally autographed by nationally known sports figures.

• High-quality, hard-to-get models of today’s most famous airplanes and space craft.

• Books, often signed by the author

• Handmade items like jewelry, quilts & pillows, holiday decorations, etc.

• Golf items and apparel

• Framed artwork

• Special themed baskets filled with items to pamper yourself, party with friends, and partake in regional specialties.

The idea is to have a wide diversity of items…and things that appeal to a variety of tastes and pocketbooks.  Keep in mind, items should be relatively portable, since conference attendees will have to carry them back home in a suitcase or carry-on.  If you cannot think of anything to donate, remember monetary donations are always welcome and contribute greatly to the overall success of our Auction. REMEMBER, CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!

WHERE DO I SEND MY DONATED ITEMS?

We have made arrangements for you to ship donated items prior to the conference, or you may also bring and/or send with someone to the conference.  To help insure proper delivery, please clearly mark your package for the NMA SILENT AUCTION and ship before September 10^th to ensure your package will arrive on time. 

SHIP TO:      Audrey Badon
                    328 Galatas Road
                    Madisonville, LA  70447
                    985-845-4913

In order to do some planning for space and materials needed for the Auction room, we would also like to hear from you.  If possible, please contact Jodeen Sterba (402-330-6310 or jodeen@nma1.org) prior to shipping to Louisiana or before September 1^st if you intend to bring items with you to the conference.   Monetary contributions should be made payable to NMA Educational Foundation and sent to Headquarters in Dayton, and be clearly marked that the funds are for the 2004 Silent Auction. 

Thank you so much for your consideration.  We look forward to seeing everyone in New Orleans!

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2004 Conference Commemorative Shirt

 We are pleased to offer the opportunity to pre-purchase a 2004 Conference shirt with a high-quality, multi-colored embroidered New Orleans themed logo, on a white shirt.   

 
Cotton Short Sleeve Pique
Sport Shirt

• Pre-shrunk, 100% cotton,
  extra heavyweight 6.8 oz.
• Soft fashion knit contoured collar,
  welt sleeve bands, and three buttons on placket.
• Double needle bottom hem.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X (unisex sizes)

Pre-order Cost is $25.00

We are taking advance orders and the shirts will be distributed at the conference.  A limited number of sizes will be available at the conference and the shirt cost will be $28. 

Orders must be received by August 15^th and paid for at time of ordering. 

Please go to NMA's Conference Web Site (http://nma1.org/conference) and follow the Tee Shirt Order Form link.

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From Your 2003 NMA Chairman of the Board...

We've Got to Continue Meeting Like This!
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Dan R. Robertson, CM
2003 Chairman of the Board
Lockheed Martin Leadership Association
Fort Worth, Texas

As a chapter officer or member, did you attend one of NMA’s three regional Leadership Development Conferences (LDC) in April or May?  If that answer is yes, then you undoubtedly came home with your batteries charged and your briefcase full of new ideas and lessons learned.  If you did not attend, then you missed some great opportunities.   But, another opportunity awaits you in September!

Chapter leaders are often asked what they got out of the LDC and how is that different from the NMA National Conference?    Allow me to provide my answer and perspective to that very question.

I have been going to LDCs for many years and have always been able to take away something meaningful from them.  It’s almost unfair, because I feel as though I take away more than I give or leave behind.  The LDCs are primarily for training newly elected chapter officers, so they can go back to their chapters and provide effective leadership as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chairman of Professional Development, Youth and Community Activities, American Enterprise, or any position for that matter.   

Generally, there will be about six or eight workshops that concentrate on chapter leader positions.  No matter which ones I attend (and for me that varies since I have been to so many) I always learn something new or find a better way of doing things.  I have often heard attendees say “Why didn’t I think of that?” or “I didn’t know National could help with that”.  The LDCs are designed to provide the chapter leaders with all the tools needed to fulfill their responsibilities for next year and lay groundwork for the future.  So there you go… like me, you will always take away new ways to help my own chapter and those I support as a Director.

Next, the LDC provides personal and professional development seminars that will help me hone my leadership skills and put more tools in my tool kit.  In addition, these sessions offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that I need to maintain my certification as a Certified Manager, and the topics always seem to broaden my leadership perspective. 

Next, I take away the experience of having witnessed outstanding young high school students present their views of the American Enterprise System as they participate in the American Enterprise Speech Contest.   The Speech Contest is the highlight of every LDC.  They are always outstanding and the only saving grace for me is that I don’t have to judge and decide who the first place winners are.  In my mind, they are all winners.

The LDC would not be complete without the networking opportunities -- the chance to meet and interact with new and exciting people who may become lifelong acquaintances and friends.  I would say networking is one of those intangibles that is absolutely priceless and only those participating can put a value to it. 

So how’s the LDC differ from the National Conference?  Both provide important personal development for you through workshops or educational forums.  We want you to go home refreshed, energized, and a better employee because of exposure to new ideas, trends, and lessons learned.  While the LDC concentrates on training chapter leaders, the focus of the National Conference is on recognizing chapter leaders… and everyone responsible for the accomplishments of the chapters. 

At the National Conference, NMA recognizes the NMA Member of the Year, Executive of the Year, Hall of Fame Inductee, and McFeely Award recipient.  At the Recognition Luncheon, we highlight chapter successes and awards.  The first day always kicks off with a dynamic keynote speaker and on the last day, the Association shares its Annual Report.  And just like the LDC, the networking opportunities are endless…one needs only to participate.

Both of these key NMA meetings should be an ongoing part of your own growth plan… and on your calendar.  Remember, September is just around the corner! 

See you all in New Orleans!

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Notes from the June Board Meeting

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Bill Mahaffey, CM
2004 Chairman of the Board
Columbus Public Service Chapter
Columbus, Ohio

 

This past weekend (June 10 -13) the Board of Directors met in Dayton.  I want to express my thanks to all the directors for their participation and diligence… and thank their chapters and companies for their support.  The weekend was a busy one with many accomplishments:

 

• The Executive board spent 5 hours on Thursday going through the Policy & Procedure Manual, suggesting many changes and updates.
• The Board approved the two Bylaws changes, aligning the fiscal year to the administrative year (at the national level only; chapters are free to maintain their own “years”) and authorizing the Chairman with concurrence of the officers to make changes enhancing new chapter development initiatives. 
• The Board approved a 6-month budget to take us through December 31.  A 12-month budget for 2005 will be addressed at the September meeting.
• The Board voted to extend the current wavier of the $20 registration fee through July 31 to help reach the challenge issued by Dan Robertson to reach 23,000 members this year.
• The Association Name Change Committee appointed by the NMA Chairman continues to research, refine, and narrow its recommendations for a possible name change for NMA.  The Committee was appointed this past year to examine NMA’s mission and brand in the contemporary workplace and make any recommendations for changing our identity via our official name. 

While the NMA Board of Directors continues to examine this important issue, we are putting chapter leaders on notice that any name change will need to be approved by the NMA membership, either by voting delegates at the upcoming National Conference in New Orleans, or later, via electronic ballot.  Keep tuned to Breaktime for additional information.

It was a busy and productive weekend.  Thank You All!!!

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Recognition
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2004 Executive of the Year Selected
Robert J. Stevens - Lockheed Martin Corporation

Robert J. Stevens is President and Chief Operating Officer of Lockheed Martin and is a member of the Corporation's Board of Directors. Additionally, in February 2001, Mr. Stevens was appointed to serve on President Bush's Commission to examine the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry. From October 1999 through March 2001, Mr. Stevens served as the Corporation's Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr. Stevens held positions as Vice President of the Corporation's Strategic Development organization since November, 1998 and President and Chief Operating Officer of the former Lockheed Martin Energy and Environment Sector. In addition to restructuring Lockheed Martin's energy businesses, he provided leadership for more than 30,000 professional employees principally engaged in Defense Programs, Energy Research, and Environmental Management activities. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sandia Corporation, Energy Research Corporation and Energy Systems Corporation. Prior to joining the Energy and Environment Sector, Mr. Stevens was President of Lockheed Martin Air Traffic Management where he led a major, successful turnaround. He had served previously as both Executive Vice President and as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for that organization commencing in December 1993. From 1988 to 1993, Mr. Stevens was the General Manager of Loral Systems Manufacturing Company, having been promoted from Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he held a variety of increasingly responsible management positions in program management, finance, manufacturing, and operations. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Mr. Stevens is a summa cum laude graduate of Slippery Rock University. He earned a masters' degree in engineering from the Polytechnic University of New York and, with a Fairchild Fellowship, earned a masters' degree in business from Columbia University through the Masters' Degree Program for Executives. He is a graduate of the Department of Defense Systems Management College Program Management Course and also served in the United States Marine Corps.

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2004 Member of the Year
Edward Schwier - Hanford Chapter

This year's Member of the Year, Mr. Edward Schwier, from the Hanford Chapter in Richland, Washington, lives the spirit of the National Management Association’s commitment to leadership and professional development for the chapter, Area Council, national organization, and community. His exemplary dedication to NMA, along with a managerial position at work and a variety of veterans and community activities, keeps him very busy.

Ed serves on the Board of Directors as chapter immediate past president and, although not an officer this year, remains among the most visible members by virtue of constant involvement in chapter and community-related activities. He is a key player and major contributor in Professional Development, Recognition, Awards, American Enterprise, and Programs and Operations activities. Ed Schwier volunteers to handle large tasks, such as filling officer and support staff vacancies – sometimes filling more than one such assumed role at a time. He also assists with routine tasks, such as labeling the monthly newsletter, creating table decorations, and handling awards documentation.

He always ensures that at least one professional development opportunity is available at every monthly membership meeting, and, personally developing and presenting mini-seminars prior to meetings, he also selects management or leadership theme books, CDs and tapes for door prizes.

Ed believes strongly in personal salesmanship and the importance of good public speaking skills. This belief fosters a special interest and dedication to the success of NMA's American Enterprise Speech Contest. Drawing on a lengthy and distinguished Toastmasters background, Ed has, for the sixth consecutive year, conducted an eight-week workshop called Public Speaking Class for High School Students. The goal of this program is to ensure students have the opportunity, not only to participate, but to grow and excel through the Speech Contest program.

Some of the workshop participants are home-schooled. Ed provides the workshop lesson plan and curriculum information to the student's home school director or principal. Home-schooled students receive high-school graduation credits for attending the workshop, even if they don't participate in the Speech Contest. Thus, he contributes directly to the immediate success of the students and, indirectly, to their anticipated success in adult life.

As a tireless NMA booster, he encourages the participation of others with good-natured admonishment to join committees, buy fundraiser tickets, attend professional development courses, and to bring a friend to the meeting.  He's provides a notable example of participation by being willing to emcee a chapter meeting, greet people at the door, deliver the invocation and pledge of allegiance, or whatever the need may be.

As a member involved in every aspect of the chapter, the nominee is truly an effective ambassador of the NMA within the chapter, to associated businesses, and to the community at large. In the typical successful professional organization only a few participants provide the lubricant that enable smooth-running success. Ed Schwier is one of these people.  Congratulations, Ed!!

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2004 Hall of Fame Inductee
Willis M. Hawkins - Retired, Lockheed Martin Corpoation

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2004 Publications Contest Winners

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Recognition Size Groups Updated

In a continuous effort to maintain an up-to-date recognition program that is equitable to all chapters and councils, the National Recognition Committee voted to update the size groups for chapters and councils effective July 1, 2004.

The new size groups will be:

Size Group 1 / 1001 and over
Size Group 2 / 301-1000
Size Group 3 / 151-300
Size Group 4 / 101-150
Size Group 5 / 61-100
Size Group 6 / 60 or fewer
Size Group 7 / Community Chapters 40 and more
Size Group 8 / Community Chapters 39 and Fewer
Size Group 9 / Councils (Publications only)
Size Group 10 / Electronic Publications

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ICPM Notes

Summer Sales Starts June 1st

The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) is offering a Summer Sale on their Bundle package. The Bundle includes everything needed to become CM certified (application fee, 3 study manuals, online learning center, and assessment exams).

The sale starts June 1^st and ends June 30^th, 2004.  Purchase 8 bundles and get 1 bundle FREE.  Save $110 so each bundle now costs $475! Save money by purchasing the bundles while on sale.

Order today by calling ICPM at 800-568-4120 or emailing your order to icpmcm@jmu.edu

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Boeing's Silver Knight of Management Award - Boeing Leadership Association #171
Monster Garage and Geeks & Gadgets - Lockheed Martin Leadership Association #525
Two of LMs Aero's Finest Tell of Their Experiences as America's Finest - Lockheed Martin Leadership Association #525

NMA Executive Board Member ReceivesTop Engineering and Top Management Awards - Boeing Aerospace Leadership Chapter #701

How do YOU celebrate Management Week in America? - City of San Diego Chapter #195
   

Boeing’s Silver Knight of Management Award
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Jean L. Christopher
Boeing Leadership Association
Richardson, Texas

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Two Butterball Turkeys on a stand, swaying gently in the breeze. Does this bring up images of Thanksgiving?  Well, these turkeys were not exactly swaying in the breeze. In fact, they were being buffeted severely by hot, high velocity exhaust gases exiting from the homemade tailpipe of a 6,000 lb thrust Rolls Royce Viper jet engine running with full afterburner in the back alley of the Monster Garage in downtown Long Beach.  Sound interesting?  There's more.  Two of our intrepid engineers, Joe Ruggless (F-22 IPT Lead), and Matt Swain (ADP APC staff), were perched on the roof of the building across the alley enjoying the whole show.   Until... they heard the sirens of the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments.  Then it was time to make a hasty retreat into the confines of the Monster Garage.  What was this fire breathing monster doing in the back alley?  Joe and Matt had something to do with it.  They were both invited to participate in the design and fabrication of a true Monster Car, dubbed the "Helica", a 2003 Toyota Celica which was transformed from a factory stock sedan into a jet car in seven days.  Matt was a member of the design team, and Joe was a member of the fabrication team. The duo had sole responsibility for the design and fabrication of the protective roll cage and other safety equipment.  The whole story was recounted at the LMLA "Monster Garage/Geeks and Gadgets" Family Night held at the Park Plaza in Lancaster, complete with sensational TV show footage, charts and pictures, and stimulating commentary.  Both Joe and Matt did a fantastic job, not only on the Jesse James Monster Garage project, but also in delivering a very interesting and engaging presentation which the whole audience enjoyed. 

During LMLA family night, Joe and Matt were the main attraction. but they were not the only stars of the show.  The evening started out with displays from several LM Aero engineers, who were invited to bring samples of their unique hobbies or projects.  Ron McCormick (JSF designer), brought his entire collection of tiny match box size cars (we're talking hundreds of vehicles), which included some rare and valuable models such as a 1967 Sand Crab still in the original blister pack.  Bruce Fox (U2 avionics), brought a sample of his fascinating, action-packed and colorful kinetic artwork collection.  Each piece had its own unique personality, challenging the observer to search for the interpretation and meaning behind the design.  His kinetic art work has been displayed in the Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles.  Garret Moose (ADP Conceptual Design, FPASS Technical Lead), brought and described a Desert Hawk system, complete with aircraft and control station - which is part of the LM Aero ADP family of UAV products. 

While most of the attendees enjoyed the displays and social hour, ten children were focused on designing and fabricating the tallest self-supporting structure they could - using only marshmallows and drinking straws.  All the children did a great job. Michael Gaylord, son of Sean Gaylord (computer security), won the contest outright for tallest structure, and Garrison Angebrandt, a personal friend of Celeo Wright (contracts), was recognized for unique structural design creativity.  Both of these fine young lads were recognized by Dale Metcalf (Palmdale Engineering Site Lead), who served as the master of ceremonies. Many attendees left with something in their hand, including individual packets for the kids and raffle prizes.  Ed Wells won the door prize.  The food was good, the presentations enjoyable, and over 26 kids livened up the crowd with their enthusiasm and energy.

In addition to her master of ceremonies talents, Dale did a superb job organizing the LM Aero-Palmdale Engineers Week activities including a number of programs at the local elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the local colleges and universities - Antelope Valley College, UCLA, USC,UC Berkeley, Cal Poly SLO, and CSULA, .  There were 30 volunteers from LM Aero, and the programs were attended by 3,415 students.  A number of engineering luncheons titled, "Geeks and their Gadgets" provided interesting information to those who attended.

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Two of LM Aero’s finest were called into Active Reserve duty in the Global War on Terrorism to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Palmdale’s own Ward Albin and Ralph Rodriguez shared their experiences at the April LMLA dinner meeting.

 Ralph, serving in Naval Combat Intelligence from December 2002 through August 2003, told of his tour through Kuwait and Iraq, working with a 39 country coalition (including six Islamic countries). “What you saw on CNN made it look like a cake walk”, Rodriguez said, “but that was due to a lot of preparation” including training for chemical and biological terrorist attacks. He shared the surreal feeling when the first scud alarm sounded, saying that eventually, the scud alarms “became routine.” Through the 24/7 soldier’s experience, Rodriguez cited that he was most appreciative of his family’s support.

Ward, serving in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations from April 2003 through January 2004, told of his tour through Northern Iraq, including Baghdad. He shared how appreciative the people were for being liberated from “36 years of oppression.” Of the images, Albin showed one of 170+ mass grave sites where genocide victims were found, the many opulent palaces that Saddam Hussein had, and the location where Hussein’s sons, Oudai and Kusai, were found and killed, as well as evidence of terrorist training and terrorist weapons. He also shared some of the lighter moments, including driving Oudai’s and Kusai’s Porsches; but even during “rest and relaxation”, he was always on alert.

 In closing, Ralph and Ward presented Rick Baker with three United States flags, one for each LM Aero Site that they carried through Kuwait and Iraq. Rick, in turn, expressed appreciation for the Lockheed Martin spirit that Ralph and Ward demonstrate and for their outstanding support of the United States.
 

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NMA Executive Board Member Receives Top Engineering and Top Management Awards
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Dr. Peter R. Kurzhals was recently recognized by the Orange County Engineering Council as the 2004 James E. Ballinger Engineer of the Year, the top engineering award for Orange County. The award was based on Pete’s pioneering space flight contributions including early work on artificial intelligence and robotics, digital fly-by-wire DFBW systems, and advanced electronics for both unmanned and manned missions. Many of the technologies he developed or managed, such as DFBW and CCD sensors, were the first of their kind in the world and spawned major new markets and applications. Pete holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and attended both the Program for Management Development at Harvard Business School and the Federal Executive Institute. He is the author of more than 80 technical papers and reports on spacecraft and aircraft control, electronics technology, information systems and space operations and utilization. Pete has also edited two books on Aircraft Flight Control and Control Configured Vehicles and holds several patents, one of which is for the Skylab attitude control system.

In addition, the NMA Southern California Area Council (SCAC) has selected Dr. Peter R. Kurzhals as its 2004 Gold Knight of Management, the highest NMA award a council can bestow. Pete was recognized for his active participation in the NMA and for his long and distinguished career. He has served as past president of the Boeing Aerospace Leadership Chapter (BALC), and oversaw the merger of the 600 member Huntington Beach Management Association (HBMA) with the NMA while he was president of HMA. Pete served as a National Director last year and was elected Pacific South Area Chairman for 2004. Currently, he oversees 16 chapters, 3 councils and 4,600 NMA members. He also serves as Director at Large on the SCAC Board of Directors.

In his National Director role, Pete initiated and guided a number of new NMA initiatives including the NMA Outreach Webservice (NOW), the first accredited “Supervisory Management Skills” courses, the pilot program for the NMA/Dale Carnegie “The People Side of Process Improvement” course focusing on Employee Involvement Teams, CMMI and LEAN production, and NMA support of Boeing’s Pre-Management Assessment Process. He also served as General Chairman of the 2004 Pacific South/Pacific North Leadership Development Conference

Pete has held senior executive and director-level positions for over 30 years. He was a charter member of NASA’s Senior Executive Service and held a broad range of leadership roles in Boeing’s Space Station and Space Shuttle Programs. At NASA, he worked on early manned space programs and designed the Skylab attitude control system. He managed NASA’s Electronic Research Center and developed a 25-year electronics technology plan for NASA, for which he received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. He also led all electronics and spacecraft technology activities at 10 NASA Centers.

After joining Boeing (then McDonnell Douglas) in 1985, he directed Space Station Freedom (SSF) operations, utilization and international integration teams and developed many of the flight procedures which evolved to current operational practices. When SSF was integrated to the current International Space Station (ISS) program, he led the transition of all SSF suppliers and successfully implemented over 60 related subcontracts (~$3B) within schedule and budget requirements. He also managed Advanced Human Space Flight strategy at four company sites, and led the McDonnell Douglas proposal team for NASA’s Space Flight Operations Contract (SFOC).

Subsequently, Pete managed ISS logistics and maintenance activities for Huntington Beach (HB), including a $600M spares program at 8 Boeing sites with 16 major subcontractors and 42 minor subcontractors. In 2002, Pete was selected as director of HB Systems Engineering with responsibility for all HB systems engineering, configuration management and product support. In 2004, he also resumed responsibility for the remaining Shuttle software work in HB.

Pete has received many awards including the NMA Silver Knight of Management and has been listed in numerous Who’s Who: in the World, in America, in the East, in the South, in the West, in Government, in Aeronautics, in Space, in Technology Today, as well as in Men of Achievement, Leaders in Electronics, American Men and Women in Science. He has received a number of AIAA and NASA awards and was named BALC Leader of the Year for 2002, when he also received NMA’s first Teamwork award. In 2003, he was named as an AIAA Fellow.

The Gold Knight was presented to Pete by Charlie Duke, SCAC President, at a joint BALC/SCAC Awards dinner, patterned after Hollywood’s Academy Awards, with many of the attendees coming as actors, and with Entertainment by Frank Sinatra and Lt. Columbo impersonators. Charlie noted that Pete too was known for his imitation of fellow Austrian immigrant Arnold Schwarzenegger; and Pete promptly accepted the award in his best governator accent. Pete pointed out the fantastic opportunities this great country provided to anyone willing to work hard. He thanked the National Motion-Pictures Academy (NMA) and the attendees for their support, and acknowledged the many leadership experiences made possible by becoming a member of the NMA family. Pete ended his remarks by pledging his continuing commitment to the NMA and its goals, just as soon as he cleaned up Kalifornia.

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Leadership Development Conference
American Enterprise Speech Contest
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Wendell M. Pichon, CM
2004 Vice Chairman
Lockheed Martin Leadership Association
Fort Worth, Texas

Each year, one of the highlights of the Leadership Development Conference is the American Enterprise Speech Contest.  Representatives from the six areas compete for the honors of representing their respective areas at the 2004 National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 18, 2004.

Top honors in each of the area competition are as follows:  

Central Area- James Taylor, representing the Lockheed Martin Colorado Front Range Chapter and the Colorado Council 

Northeast Area - Bryan C. Barnhill, II, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Pacific North Area - Crystina M. Feduk, representing the Hanford Chapter and the Columbia Basin Area Council 

Pacific South Area - Jessica Leigh Killens, representing the San Luis Obispo City Employees' Chapter

Southeast Area - Andrew C. Cooper, representing the Gulfstream Management Associaton and the NMA  Peach Council

Southwest Area - Daniel Alders, representing the Hernandez Engineering Houston Chapter and Texas Gulf Coast Council

We extend congratulations to all our contestants and wish them much success in the upcoming NMA National American Enterprise Speech Contest in September.

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How do YOU celebrate Management Week in America?
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Donna Cottingham
City of San Diego
San Diego, CA

On June 7, 2004, the San Diego Mayor and City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming June 7-11, 2004, Management Week in America.  The proclamation highlighted the purpose of NMA and the accomplishments of the local Chapter.  Several City of San Diego Chapter Board members accepted the resolution at the televised City Council Meeting attended by over 400 people and viewed by thousands of citizens.

 The City Of San Diego

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the National Management Association (NMA) is a professional, not-for-profit association dedicated to improving the quality of leadership and management through the education and development of its 249 members; and

WHEREAS, NMA is dedicated to managerial excellence, personal and professional growth, and leadership development.  The following principles identify NMA's core beliefs and provide the basis for the Association's Mission Statement.  NMA believes in the highest standards of personal and organizational integrity and respect for the individual.  They believe in lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and the development of a workforce capable of sustaining a competitive posture in the global economy.  NMA believes management is a creative, dynamic, and essential process enabling people to achieve personal and organizational objectives.  They believe that managerial responsibility is shared among all individuals at all levels of the organization and that leadership is critical to management success; and 

WHEREAS, NMA encourages professionalism in management by conducting over 30 annual noon time professional development programs, promotes the American free enterprise system through a youth speech contest, and intensifies internal communication inside the organization and community involvement outside the organization; and

WHEREAS, NMA and San Diego State University entered into a partnership educating over 140 City employees in a nine month “Frontline Management” course; and

WHEREAS, NMA hosted two University/College Fairs for City of San Diego employees; and

WHEREAS, NMA organized the City Employee Disaster Relief Effort collecting over $10,000 and thousands of household items for the 47 City employees who lost their homes in the October 2003 fires; and

WHEREAS, the City of San Diego Chapter of NMA has received the nationwide rating of Excellent-Superior-Outstanding which is the highest honor a Chapter can attain; third place nationwide for their newsletter, the City Scene; and third place nationwide for community involvement activities; and

WHEREAS, during the week of June 7 – 11, 2004, members of NMA nationwide will join together to emphasize the role of leadership and management in our society and to encourage the promotion of the American free enterprise system;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THIS MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL do hereby proclaim June 7 – 11, 2004, to be “MANAGEMENT WEEK” in San Diego and encourage individuals, industries, businesses and professional bodies to participate in its observance.

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND, THIS DAY, AND HAVE CAUSED THE SEAL TO BE AFFIXED HERETO:

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"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit."
                                                                                                                                                     -Helen Keller

From the Editor...
Sue Kappeler, CM
VP Management Information Systems
sue@nma1.org

REMINDERS:

Our final "Each One Reach One" drawing will be held July 15 for all those recruiters received during the last quarter ending June 30!! 

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Don't forget that MANAGE magazine is available ON-LINE ONLY.  Visit the NMA Homepage and click on the following icon:

Use this link regularly to access useful information for your personal and professional endeavors.  The current May 2004 issue covers everything from "Eradicate the Irrelevant" to "Six Principles for Promoting Responsibility"... and a lot more!  CHECK IT OUT!

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