ABOUT THE AERO CLUB
ACSC membership is open to everyone with an interest in aviation and aerospace — from research and technology to piloting, education, manufacturing, commercial and military aviation, and much more.
HISTORY OF THE AERO CLUB
The Aero Club has a rich history dating back to 1908. The Aero Club of Southern California and its predecessor organizations have supported aviation since that time. In 1910, the Historical Air Meet Show at Dominguez Hills in Los Angeles showcased aircraft from both the U.S. and Europe to enlighten the public about the burgeoning technology of flight.
By 1930, the ACSC launched its official newsletter, The Aileron, and played a pivotal role in the dedication of a new airport, originally known as Mines Field, which we now recognize as Los Angeles International Airport.
The impact of World War II, with its unparalleled utilization of air power, attracted military speakers and large crowds to Aero Club meetings. In the post-war era, the ACSC shifted its focus to the expanding domain of commercial flight, maintaining a significant interest in airports as key hubs for industrial and civilian traffic as the organization continued to grow.
With the rise of space flight and the significant contributions of Southern California companies in the realm of space exploration, the ACSC broadened its mission to include both aerospace and aviation. Today, the ACSC remains committed to its objectives, providing an annual scholarship program for students aspiring to careers in aviation and aerospace.
Meet Our Leaders
OFFICERS
The Aero Club of Southern California is led by a committed Board of Directors, each offering distinct expertise and a deep passion for aerospace and aviation. The Aero Club of Southern California (ACSC) operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable aviation industry non-profit.
Meet Our Board
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Suzanne Fuentes
Stephen Perry
Carol Marinello
Arthur W. McAllister, Jr.
Chris Pannacciulli
George G. Butts
J. Bruce Camino
Jean-Christophe (J.C.) Dick
Amanda Meeks
Kevin Mickey
Rod Pierce
Members of the Board of Directors serve three-year terms. Elections take place each autumn during the Annual General Meeting. The terms are staggered, ensuring that around one-third of the Board’s members are up for election each year.
A legacy of leadership shaping aviation since 1908
PAST PRESIDENTS
Compiled by ACSC Board Member and Historian Mark Shoemaker through extensive research of club records, this is the most comprehensive list of Aero Club Presidents assembled to date. The list reflects the organization's evolution from the Aero Club of California (ACC) in 1908, to the Aero Club of Southern California (ACSC), and later the Aero Club of Southern California, National Aeronautic Association (ACSC-NAA), following its 1925 charter from the National Aeronautic Association. Presidents are listed by the year they were first elected, with multiple terms consolidated into a single entry.
