Sijan Highlights 2015-2020 (Page 5)

Veterans Economic Communities Initiative

    Sijan Chapter Members, Chapter member Dr. Rebecca A. Decker, a Volunteer for the Veterans Economic Communities Initiative is reaching out to e-introduce you to Rachel Chaparro who has recently come to our city to implement the Veterans Economic Communities Initiative, a new national effort recently launched by Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald. The…

2015 Pitsenbarger Awards

United States Air Force Academy: Award Recipients: Technical Sergeant Tim Tichawa represented the Sijan Chapter at the Community College (CCAF) of the Air Force graduation ceremony for Peterson, Schriever and Air Force Academy graduates.  The Air Force Association sponsors the Pitsenbarger Awards, which provide a one-time grant of $400 and a one year complimentary AFA…

Foundation Discovery

AFA Members: Want to make a difference in lives while giving back to the community?  Here’s an opportunity. The Space Foundation has meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunities at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. The Center is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction.  It is an interactive Discovery Center comprised of the El Pomar…

2015 Teacher of the Year Scholarship Winners Reception

Chapter Scholarship and Teacher of the Year Reception at the Space Foundation The Chapter recognized the selections for Teacher of the Year at the reception.  Each year the Air Force Association honors teachers from across the country who are impacting the newest generation of STEM scholars.  The Space Foundation and the Challenger Learning Center assist…

Stellar Xplorer

Recognizing Leaders in Student Learning Sijan Chapter Aerospace Education Vice President, Tim Tichawa, had the privilege of notifying Mr. Thomas Russell, a teacher at Falcon High School, of his selection to receive an Air Force Association Educator Grant. AFA believes that one of the most significant means to affect student learning is to fund grants…