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In addition to our annual International Space Development Conference, the NSS hosts a number of events to further facilitate space-faring conversation.
Looking to get involved in the conversation? There are numerous ways to make it happen. From joining local chapters to volunteering, there are many opportunities.
This page allows you to quickly locate and contact the Chapter Coordinators and key Chapters Committee members. Click on a Coordinator’s name to take you to the contact information. If you are searching for a specific chapter, use the NSS Chapters Directory.
Vice-President for Chapters: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
Function
Responsible for the growth, relationships and servicing of NSS chapters, and for enhancing value that Society delivers to its chapters. Chairs the Chapters Committee.
Chairs meetings of the Chapters Committee. Oversees committee activities and ensures actions are assigned and tracked.
Location:
Seattle, WA
Phone
206-241-6165
Email
Chapters Resources Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
Function
Identifies new/existing resources for use by chapters. Coordinates the creation and distribution of common resources (banners, signs, presentations, etc.) for Chapters. Instrumental in planning resource-related events, projects, contests, etc.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Phone
773-373-0349
Email
Chapters Internet Coordinator: Ronnie Lajoie (NSS Bio)
Function
Provides Internet (email and Web site) support for the Chapters Committee, leads maintenance of chapter pages on NSS Web site and in Ad Astra magazine, and provides guidance to chapters seeking Web support.
Location:
Madison, AL
Phone
256-509-3833
Email
Chapters Assembly Chair: Bennett Rutledge
Function
Chairs meetings of the NSS Chapters’ Assembly, and provides an independent pathway for chapters to share information and voice concerns.
Location:
Centennial, CO
Phone
720-641-7987
Email
International Chapters Coordinator: Robert Aillon
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in the "International" areas outside the United States.
Location:
Miami, FL
Phone
954-943-0803
Email
U.S. Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
Function
Oversees support for new and existing chapters in the United States via the Regional Organizers (see below).
Location:
Centennial, CO
Phone
720-641-7987
Email
Northeast District Chapters Coordinator: Dennis Pearson
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Location:
Allentown, PA
Phone
610-434-1229
Email
Southeast District Chapters Coordinator: Dennis Pearson
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Location:
Allentown, PA
Phone
610-434-1229
Email
North Central District Chapters Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Phone
773-373-0349
Email
South Central District Chapters Coordinator: Sean Freeman
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Location:
Carrollton, TX
Phone
214-493-9757
Email
California District Chapters Coordinator: Mario Anzalotti, Jr.
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in California.
Location:
Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
602-292-0325
Email
Independent District Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
Function
Provides support for new and existing remote chapters in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Puerto Rico. South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Location:
Centennial, CO
Phone
720-641-7987
Email
Attn. Chapter Coordinators: If your contact information is no longer valid, it is vital that you provide updated information to the
This page allows you to quickly locate and contact the Chapter Coordinators and key Chapters Committee members. Click on a Coordinator’s name to take you to the contact information. If you are searching for a specific chapter, use the NSS Chapters Directory.
Vice-President for Chapters: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
Function
Responsible for the growth, relationships and servicing of NSS chapters, and for enhancing value that Society delivers to its chapters. Chairs the Chapters Committee.
Chairs meetings of the Chapters Committee. Oversees committee activities and ensures actions are assigned and tracked.
Location:
Seattle, WA
Phone
206-241-6165
Email
Chapters Resources Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
Function
Identifies new/existing resources for use by chapters. Coordinates the creation and distribution of common resources (banners, signs, presentations, etc.) for Chapters. Instrumental in planning resource-related events, projects, contests, etc.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Phone
773-373-0349
Email
Chapters Internet Coordinator: Ronnie Lajoie (NSS Bio)
Function
Provides Internet (email and Web site) support for the Chapters Committee, leads maintenance of chapter pages on NSS Web site and in Ad Astra magazine, and provides guidance to chapters seeking Web support.
Location:
Madison, AL
Phone
256-509-3833
Email
Chapters Assembly Chair: Bennett Rutledge
Function
Chairs meetings of the NSS Chapters’ Assembly, and provides an independent pathway for chapters to share information and voice concerns.
Location:
Centennial, CO
Phone
720-641-7987
Email
International Chapters Coordinator: Robert Aillon
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in the "International" areas outside the United States.
Location:
Miami, FL
Phone
954-943-0803
Email
U.S. Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
Function
Oversees support for new and existing chapters in the United States via the Regional Organizers (see below).
Location:
Centennial, CO
Phone
720-641-7987
Email
Northeast District Chapters Coordinator: Dennis Pearson
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Location:
Allentown, PA
Phone
610-434-1229
Email
Southeast District Chapters Coordinator: Dennis Pearson
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Location:
Allentown, PA
Phone
610-434-1229
Email
North Central District Chapters Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Phone
773-373-0349
Email
South Central District Chapters Coordinator: Sean Freeman
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Location:
Carrollton, TX
Phone
214-493-9757
Email
California District Chapters Coordinator: Mario Anzalotti, Jr.
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in California.
Location:
Cave Creek, AZ
Phone
602-292-0325
Email
Independent District Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
Function
Provides support for new and existing remote chapters in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Puerto Rico. South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Location:
Centennial, CO
Phone
720-641-7987
Email
Attn. Chapter Coordinators: If your contact information is no longer valid, it is vital that you provide updated information to the
