Bob Hodgkiss

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Volunteer Experience

  • Boy Scouts of America Graphic

    Scoutmaster, Troop 788

    Boy Scouts of America

    - Present 9 years 2 months

    Children

    Adult leader for mentoring a Scout Troop of 45+ boys ages 10-17 in planning and executing program and outdoor activities to fulfill the aims of Scouting. Coordinates the efforts of seven Assistant Scoutmasters and more than a dozen adult Troop Committee members to insure all activities are compliant with BSA policies.

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    Business Leaders Breakfast Committee Member / Greater Los Angeles Area Council

    Boy Scouts of America

    - 4 years 1 month

    Children

    Member of 15-person team planning, organizing and conducting an annual Business Leaders Breakfast to raise funds for the Greater Los Angeles Area Council and to raise awareness of Scouting's contributions to developing the next generation of youth leaders. I lead a sub-group coordinating sponsorship of Merit Badges and hosting of Merit Badge Days by businesses and community organizations.

  • Delivery Driver

    San Pedro Meals on Wheels

    - Present 3 years 10 months

    Health

    My wife and I deliver meals to clients who need assistance with buying and preparing healthy food.

Publications

  • Returning Competition to the EELV Program

    AIAA

    Keynote presentation to the Orange County (CA) Chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) at their 18th Annual Southern California Science and technology Conference.

  • Nine payloads queued to launch in 2014

    Colorado Springs Gazette

    Article describing the National Security space launch activities planned for 2014 by the Launch Systems Directorate I led.

  • Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Systems: A Revolutionary Approach to Launch Satellites

    International Astronautical Congress 2004 (IAC-04-V.2.02)

    Paper I presented and co-authored at the 2004 International Congress. It discusses the revolutionary capabilities employed by the Atlas V launch systems.

    Other authors
    • Peter L Portanova
    • Albert L Laxdal
    • Michael G Jacobs
    • James V Sponnick
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Courses

  • Advanced Program Management Course (DAU)

    PMT362

  • Executive Program Management Course (DAU)

    PMT 402

  • National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar (BSA/Order of the Arrow)

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  • Wood Badge (BSA Adult Leader Training)

    W4-33-15

Honors & Awards

  • Silver Beaver

    Greater Los Angeles Area Council

    Highest level recognition a BSA Council can present to a Volunteer.

  • Founders Award

    Tuku'ut Lodge (Order of the Arrow)

    National-level award presented by Tuku'ut Lodge "For outstanding service embodying the spirit of the Scout Oath and Law exemplifying the traditions of the Order of the Arrow.

  • Vigil Honor (Order of the Arrow)

    Tuku'ut Lodge

    The highest honor in the Order of the Arrow. I was selected for this honor by the Youth members of Tuku'ut Lodge.

  • Medal of Distinguished Performance (NRO Gold Medal)

    National Reconnaissance Office

    The NRO's highest level award; presented for outstanding meritorious actions across multiple assignments and missions.

  • General Bernard Schriever Award

    National Space Club

    “…for leading the DoD’s fourth largest program with a direct impact on supporting the warfighter & protecting the nation.”

  • Lt Gen Kenneth Schultz Award for Program Manager of the Year

    Schriever Chapter, Air Force Association

    Program Manager of the Year at the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB CA

  • Chief of Staff Flight Member

    Squadron Officer School (USAF)

    Member of the top-ranked Flight for Class 91A

  • Mission Support Staff Member of the Year

    Air Force Weapons Laboratory

  • Distinguished Graduate

    AFROTC

  • Eagle Scout

    Boy Scouts of America

    Boy Scouting's highest award. Earned as a member of Troop 1012 in Washington, PA, Catawba District of the (then) Allegheny Trails Council.

Organizations

  • US Space Force Association

    Member

    - Present

  • Southern California Aerospace Professional Representatives

    -

    - Present

  • Military Officers Association of America

    Life Member

    - Present

  • Penn State Alumni Association

    Life Member

    - Present

  • Air Force Association

    -

    - Present

  • National Eagle Scout Association

    Life Member

    - Present

  • Chadwick Parents Association

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