Region I Public Policy Colloquium

1. Region I Public Policy Colloquium 20 October 2012 ATK Missile Defense and Controls Division Elkton, MD

2. Agenda • Introduction 09:00 • Opening Comments –“The Importance of PP to Our Industry” 09:10 • Invited Speaker: Carol Cash – AIAA Vice-President Public Policy • Public Policy within AIAA 09:30 • Public Policy Committee • Grass Roots Activities – Duane Hyland, AIAA Staff • Key Issue Process/Timeline • Public Policy Awards • Break 10:30 • Section Workshop (briefings of PP activities past, present, and future) 10:45 • LUNCH & Networking 12:30 • Region I Plans for 2013 CVD 13:30 • Making Public Policy a Year Round Endeavor – John Rose, R6 DD PP 14:00 • Q&A 14:30

3. Introduction Tim Dominick AIAA Region I Deputy Director Public Policy

4. Why a Public Policy Colloquium? • Reinforce the importance of public policy participation by the sections in the region • Share the many ways within AIAA to participate in public policy • Provide a forum for sections to share ideas on public policy activities • What has worked well • What hasn’t worked • Discuss future opportunities to grow public policy within the region

5. What is AIAA’s Involvement in Public Policy • Congressional Visits Day (CVD) • August is for Aerospace (A4A) • Conferences and Committees • Public Policy Committee • Inside Aerospace • Roundtables and Panel Discussions • Key Issues (KI) • Testimony • Policy Watch and Policy Papers • Honors and Awards • Local engagement

6. How AIAA Benefits from Public Policy • Put a Face to a Name – AIAA’s Exposure • As a Resource – AIAA becomes the “Go To” technical and policy organization • Health of the Industry – Advocate for the industry and highlight its importance and contributions.

7. “The Importance of PP to Our Industry” Carol Cash AIAA Vice-President of Public Policy

8. Public Policy within AIAA:Public Policy Committee Tim Dominick AIAA Region I Deputy Director Public Policy

9. About the Public Policy Committee- Our Why • Aerospace policy leadership • AIAA’s vision is to be the shaping, dynamic force in the aerospace profession- the forum for innovation, technical excellence, and global leadership. • The Public Policy Committee is charged with realizing that vision by making AIAA the forum for aerospace policy leadership. • One of eight formal standing committees • Scope: Develops and recommends policies and procedures concerning government relations and public information programs conducted by AIAA

10. About the Public Policy Committee- What We Do • Grassroots advocacy • Congressional Visits Day (CVD) • August is for Aerospace (A4A) • Aerospace policy vision • Key Issue Development • Policy Position Statements & Information Papers • The forum for aerospace policy • Capitol Hill Discussion Forums • Conference Keynotes and Panel Sessions • Conference Policy Workshops • Public Listening Sessions for Federal initiatives • Expert Testimony and Witness for Congressional Oversight Hearings

11. Public Policy Committee Structure • Public Policy Committee • VP Carol Cash (Term: 2010-2013) • VP-Elect Mary Snitch (2013-16) • Space Subcommittee • (Chair Dr. Phil Hattis) • Aeronautics Subcommittee • (Chair Carol Cash) • National Security Subcommittee • (Chair John Rose) • Workforce & Education Subcommittee • (Chair Dr. Annalisa Weigel) • Technical Activities Committee Representative • Region Deputy Directors

12. Public Policy Committee Staff Contacts Public Policy Committee Steve Howell 703.264.7625 steveh@aiaa.org Aeronautics Policy Subcommittee Steve Howell 703.264.7625 steveh@aiaa.org Education & Workforce Policy Subcommittee Duane Hyland 703.264.7558 duaneh@aiaa.org National Security Policy Subcommittee Ross B.G. Bell 703.264.7517 rossb@aiaa.org Space Policy Subcommittee Ross B.G. Bell 703.264.7517 rossb@aiaa.org

13. Public Policy Committee Membership Breakdown • 6 Regional Deputy Directors for Public Policy • 7 Standing Committee Liaisons • 1 Liaison Corporate Membership Committee • 2 Past VPs for Public Policy • National Aerospace Policy Leaders • Two Former Associate Administrators from NASA • One Former Staff Director of congressionally designated aerospace policy commission. • Four current university professors of aerospace policy • Retired government program leaders • Business and technical leaders

14. Region DD for Public Policy Responsibilities • Represent the sections to the Institute in terms of public policy issues and engagement • Attend the quarterly Public Policy Committee meetings • Provide pertinent information back to the sections • RAC meetings and direct contact with the sections • Support AIAA PP efforts as the conduit to the sections/region • Congressional Visits Day • August is for Aerospace (A4A) • Presidential Campaign Questionnaire • PP tracts at local/regional conferences • Support the sections and region in establishing a year round message and presence on Public Policy

15. Public Policy at the Section Level • Participate in AIAA Grassroots Events • Congressional Visits Day (CVD) • August is for Aerospace (A4A) • Host Public Policy events that highlight the importance of the aerospace industry to the membership and general public • Need to consider PP efforts when doing budget planning • CVD costs, A4A, and section events usually require some funding • Suggest topics for AIAA sponsored Key Issues • Provide feedback through the Region DD on public policy activities • Types and numbers of events • Number of members participating

16. Public Policy within AIAA:AIAA Grassroots Training Program Duane Hyland AIAA Public Policy Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator

17. The Four Core Missions • To foster AIAA as the voice of, and advocate for, the aerospace profession; • To contribute to society by acting as a catalyst for information flow and creative exchange • To create high value to our members; and • To strengthen the profession by stimulating workforce development and retention. Public Policy Grassroots programs Encompass All Four Missions!

18. Grassroots Programs – YOU ARE THE KEY! • YOU can bring attention to issues: write public policy articles in the section newsletter, muster your fellow members to rally for the cause; reach out to the public – make them aware of why aerospace matters. • Pick up YOUR phone, or use YOUR E-mail to notify section members of pending local/federal legislation that will affect aerospace issues. YOUR voice matters! • Track and report the results of votes on key issues and how your legislators voted. This helps us know who supports us, and who might need further education about the issues.

19. AIAA Grassroots Programs • Congressional Visits Day (CVD) – Meet with Congressional Decision Makers in Washington, D.C. • August is for Aerospace (A4A) – Invite Congressional Decision Makers to your place of business or local section meeting – let them see Aerospace in Action

20. Congressional Visits Day Structure • CVD is a stand-alone event • CVD will typically occurs the second or third week in March • Participant training and background/issue briefings are provided via telecons in February and • Event is spread across two days with additional issue briefings and state team meetings in DC the first day with Congressional office visits typically occurring on the second day • Office visits followed by the Annual AIAA Congressional Reception in the evening • Office visit teams are organized by geographic origin (state or region) or by technical committee • Congressional office appointments are made by the visit team members • Coordinated by the state team captain

21. Congressional Visits Day Objectives • Make the voice of aerospace professionals heard on Capitol Hill • Most major professions have organized advocacy activities. • AIAA members interests can only be known by bringing the message directly to the nation’s elected leadership. • Educate elected officials and staff on the specifics of aerospace issues through individual congressional office visits • Identifying key issues each year assures that the AIAA message is focused and clear. • Apply CVD attendee numbers effectively by combining experienced and inexperienced participants on small visits teams. • Many small teams means many congressional office “touches” • Gain insight into the current congressional perspective on issues impacting aerospace today and in the future

22. Who Should Attend CVD? YOU Should! • If you are an AIAA member. • If you are a Region/Section Chairperson. • If you are a Public Policy Committee member. • If you are a Technical Committee member. • If you have a vested interest in the future of aerospace (and all of you do) then: YOU need to Attend CVD!

23. CVD Brings Our Members to the Hill

24. CVD Means Your Lawmaker Hears Your Voice

25. Building on the Relationships – August is for Aerospace • About August is for Aerospace (A4A) • August is for Aerospace is the second part of the Grassroots Outreach program. It continues the dialogues you start at CVD. CVD and A4A go hand-in-hand – both are vital to the continued promotion of our public policy goals. • August was chosen for this program because this is the month that members of Congress typically spend back in their districts, and are searching for activities that allow them increased exposure to their constituents. • Activities can vary, and can include anything from having local members visit elected officials, to holding policy forums to shed light on specific national or local aerospace issues, to facility tours and technology exhibits. • Members may work with other organization to broaden the appeal, message and attendance of an activity.

26. August is for Aerospace-Support • Funding for August is for Aerospace Activities • HQ provides funding to help defer some of the costs for a planned A4A event, up to $500 per section. • Neighboring sections who team-up on activities would be eligible to apply for additional funding. • A4A activities can also be used in consideration of a section’s public policy award application, which may in turn provide some additional funding for the section at the end of the year. • Applications can be found online, and have been sent electronically to all Regional Deputy Directors of Public Policy, and Section Policy Officers. • For more information, please contact Duane Hyland at HQ, 703.264.7558 or via email at duaneh@aiaa.org.

27. Grassroots Questions • Websites • www.aiaa.org/publicpolicy • www.aiaa.org/cvd • www.aiaa.org/a4a • www.aiaa.org/governmentfellows • For more information: • Duane Hyland • 703.264.7588 • duaneh@aiaa.org

28. Public Policy within AIAA:Key Issues Process/Timeline & Public Policy Awards Tim Dominick AIAA Region I Deputy Director Public Policy

29. Key Issue Process Key Issue Sources Corporate Members Key Issue Developed (Nov) BoD Approval (Jan) AIAA Public Policy Committee AIAA Board of Directors TAC PPC subcommittees DD Regions/Sections AIAA PPC Not just for KI’s, but for ALL PP communications! White Papers CVD

30. Key Issue Timeline NOW

31. Public Policy Awards • AIAA Public Service Award • The Public Service Award honors a person outside the aerospace community who has shown consistent and visible support for national aviation and space goals • Section Public Policy Awards • The section Public Policy Award is presented for stimulating public awareness of the needs and benefits of aerospace research and development, particularly on the part of government representatives, and for educating section members about the value of public policy activities

32. AIAA Public Service Award • Nominees may not be current AIAA members but may be a public figure who is widely known outside of aerospace community, positive public image, a supporter of the aerospace industry who has shown consistent and visible support of national aeronautics and/or astronautics research and development, shown unhesitant willingness to be identified with aerospace programs/supporters, and is not a member of the aerospace community or who has no personal vested interest for advocacy • This annual award is generally presented at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala • Nomination Deadline: 1 October

33. Previous AIAA Public Service Award Winners • 2010 – Mr. Miles O'Brien • Aviation Space and Technology Journalist • 2008 – Ms. Amanda Wright Lane • Great Grand Niece of Orville and Wilbur Wright • 2007 – Cong. David L. Hobson • U.S. Congress, Ohio 7th Congressional District • 2005 – Harold W. Gehman • Chair Columbia Investigation Board • 2004 – Hon. Robert S Walker • The Wexler & Walker Public Policy • 2003 – Dr. Eilene M Galloway • Intl Inst of Space Law • 2001 – Rep. James F. Sensenbrenner • U.S. House of Representatives • 1999 – John Holliman • 1998 – Rep. Barbara A. Mikulski • U.S. House of Representatives • 1997 – Mr. Michael DeBakey • 1996 – Norman Y. Mineta • Department of Transportation • 1994 – Gerald L. Baliles • 1993 – Hugh Downs • 1991 – Douglas S. Morrow • 1990 – Walter Cronkite

34. Section Public Policy Awards • Along with the submittal of the annual report, sections can apply to win various awards, one of which is the Public Policy Award • Award is given out based on size of the section and comes with a cash prize • Section size categories are Very Large, Large, Medium, Small, & Very Small • $500 – First Place • $200 – Second Place • $100 – Third Place • Out of the 60 AIAA sections, less than 20 apply for the award • Three sections in Region I applied in 2012 (all 3 won 1st place!) • If you’re already hosting/participating in Public Policy activities, take credit for them and apply!

35. Section Public Policy Awards (cont’d) • Application asks for the following information • List of events/activities that informed section members and/or public about AIAA policy issues or that supported government officials • Section participation in CVD • Number of officers and members attending • Did section make a local position on Key Issues? • Did the section host an A4A event? • Describe involvement with science organizations, vocational guidance, speakers’ bureaus, etc. • Region DD’s review applications and vote for Public Policy Award winners Section Public Policy Award is about developing and maintaining relationships with lawmakers

36. Section Workshop

37. Region I Plans for 2013 CVD Tim Dominick AIAA Region I Deputy Director Public Policy

38. 2012 CVD Recap – Region I • 52 members from Region I attended CVD • NCS – 21 • DE – 2 • Mid-Atl – 7 • New Eng. – 4 • Long Isl. – 3 • Central P.A. – 8 • Philly – 3 • Hampton Roads – 2 • Niagara Frontier– 1 • 9 out of 13 sections (69%) in Region I participated • 58 Congressional offices were visited • 43% of Region I • 7 out of 13 states received a visit (54%)

39. 2013 CVD Details • March 19/20th, 2013 • Day 1: Orientation/Training @ Ronald Regan Bldg. • Day 2: Capital Hill/Reception • Registration is currently open! • Goal of 200 attendees (176 in ‘12, 205 in ’11, 174 in ‘10) • Travel assistance available for each section • Four (4) online webinars in February/March for regions/section to use for CVD preparation • Ten (10) Key Issues (KI) to be approved by the board at ASM 113th Congress

40. 2013 CVD Participation Goals – Region I • Every section in Region I send at least one member to CVD (100% participation of all sections) • Visit 10 out of the 13 states in Region I (~75%) • NJ, CT, WV, RI likely targets to meet goal • Visit 50% of the Congressional offices in Region I • 2 additional meetings/state from states not at 100% coverage, or • 8 additional meetings from states not currently visited

41. 2013 CVD Activity Timeline – Region I • October – January • Start pulling your CVD team together and register for CVD (registration now open) • February • Have every member of your CVD team participate in a Key Issue briefing to learn more about the key issues backgrounds and CVD logistics • Early March • Region DD will be meeting with State Captains to coordinate appointments across the region and disseminate CVD registration lists • State Captains should touch base with their respective CVD registrants to coordinate participation in meetings and team logistics • Mid-March • Final tune-up of meeting logistics with State Captains and teams at CVD • Attend CVD & have fun! • April • Post-CVD reviews and comments to Region DD for forwarding to PPC

42. CVD Guidelines • All meetings during the two days of CVD (Tuesday and Wednesday) must focus on the Board-approved key issues. Other materials that relate to the key issues may be used as anecdotal or supporting information but must meet the guidelines below. • Local constituent/state team appointments will take precedent during CVD. All appointments must be coordinated with state team captains or PPC staff. • Technical Committees (TCs) and/or Program Committees (PCs) are encouraged to participate in state team meetings during CVD and to schedule meetings on topics not covered by the key issues on the days following CVD (Thursday or Friday). These meetings must be coordinated with PPC staff. • All materials (with the exception of the Board-approved Key Issues) presented to Congress or the Administration on behalf of AIAA during the week of CVD must be approved in advance by the Technical Activities Committee (TAC) and the Public Policy Committee (PPC). These materials must be submitted to PPC staff no later than 15 February.

43. CVD Coordination • Federal Employees • AIAA has a white paper laying out ability of fed employees to participate (personal decision) • Commercial Companies – Coordinate with your company’s Gov’t Ops team to avoid any issues • Example from Boeing company policy PRO-6393: Employees may express their personal views to Congress.  In doing so, they should take pains to avoid being viewed as agents of Boeing.  In other words, no Boeing badges, Boeing hats, Boeing clothing, and if asked, they should emphasize that they are expressing their personal views (or views of AIAA). Boeing may not pay for or reimburse them for any expenses incurred in lobbying. PRO-43: They should be aware that the Company may be taking a position on the same issues.

44. Making Public Policy a Year Round Endeavour John Rose Deputy Director, Public Policy Region 6 Chairman, National Security Subcommittee, AIAA PPC

45. Varying Levels of Engagement AIAA CVD Public Policy Committee August is 4 Aerospace (A4A) Dep. Director Public Policy August is 4 Aerospace (A4A) Sect. Public Policy National Regional Local

46. AIAA Public Policy Focus • CURRENTLY: • Mainly Nationally Focused • CVD • Inside Aerospace Conference • National Public Policy Committee • Centered around DC • Peripheral engagement with regions • Focused on support of institute/industry (30,000 ft view) • A4A • GOING FORWARD: • More Balanced Approach • State version of CVD • Stronger A4A effort • Better regional engagement (thru DD’s)

47. Working at the State Level • ASA is a bi-partisan representative of the grass roots of American Aerospace. • Organization of Lieutenant Governors and state appointed delegates. • Formed to promote a state-based perspective in federal aerospace policy development and support state aerospace initiatives that enhance student/teacher education outreach and economic development opportunities.

48. Working with R6 States Washington State Department of Commerce

49. Teaming Up R6 AIAA participated in 2010 CA Space Day with CSA

50. Local & State Engagement is Key! “California Aerospace: Bigger and Brighter than Hollywood, for Now” • “Mini” CVD style • Panel discussion – day 1 • Office visits – day 2 • Engagement for follow up • Create relationships • Panel on CA aerospace • Approx 85 staffers • Rep from Governors office • Held at the Capitol Getting the message out Getting the message out #2