EAA Air Academy Offers 25 Scholarships!
Up to 25 scholarships valued at $900 each are available for current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to attend “Spread Your Wings”, a special camp session at the EAA Air Academy resident camp in Oshkosh, August 11-15, 2008. Participants will spend four nights at the Air Academy Lodge immersed in hands-on aviation activities, including real flight experiences. All high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Racine, and Washington counties are eligible to apply.
Thousands of young people have attended EAA’s summer camps since 1984. For many it became an important stepping-stone in both their personal development and their appreciation for aviation. These scholarships have been provided by people who wish to make aviation opportunities available to deserving youth in the Milwaukee area. Do you know a young person who could benefit? Call 888-322-3229, or e-mail airacademy@eaa.org to obtain an application.
January 1, 2008: Remember to Renew that Membership!
Did you forget something recently?
Maybe it’s because of the holidays. Or the bitter cold. Or sudden warm spells. It could be that you were excited by the prospect of winning the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes (not me, my envelope clearly stated “You may have already lost!”…thank you, Ed McMahon).
Whatever your perfectly rational reason, it seems that a number of folks still need to renew their 838 membership! And hey, if you’re thinking of joining, there’s few things better to do in this weather than get in out of the cold and hangar fly with a bunch of plane crazy folk. Fill out our membership form (76 K PDF; Acrobat Reader) and send it in with your dues.
Get A Student into Aviation through the Explorers!
If you know of a high school student with an interest in aviation, please print out this letter and pass it along. After all, the best advertisement is word-of-mouth!
As an Explorer, these students will be joining an outstanding program. We give the leadership experience to plan and follow through on their schedule with adult assistance. This is the next step in leadership from Scout Troops where the adult leadership still runs the program. The Explorers welcome young men and women and offer the chance to become truly outstanding young adults.
A number of our Explorers go on to Military Academies (such as the Air Force Academy, Annapolis, and West Point). Explorer member Jim Baker just graduated this year, and we more Explorers in the pipeline! Many others go to colleges and universities across the country, often benefiting from our scholarship opportunities. One example is Justin Horvath, a regular Young Eagles volunteer, who won a $3,000 scholarship this past summer (more details on this program will be in the next issue of Contact, the 838 newsletter).
Explorers have unique volunteer opportunities at the annual Airventure Fly-in and Convention in Oshkosh. Whether it’s the experience of having adults rely on their judgement…or simply being there to give Harrison Ford a hand after he lands, Explorers will find these priceless experiences.
If you’re an adult interested in working with the Explorer Post, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Ken Sack, Carolyn Heifner, and Marla Smith
Ongoing: 838 Cell Phone Drive
Chapter 838 is holding a cell phone collection drive to raise funds to purchase new projector for the classroom. We ask your help, but there’s no products to sell or doors to knock on. Just bring in any old cellphones you have at home (most people have a couple!). If you know of any businesses distributing cellphones to their employees, see if they have old cellphones they could donate as well. We have a box set up at the chapter house for donations…and yes, it’s tax deductible. See the May 2006 newsletter for more information.
Personal Email Accounts
Get your own eaa838.org email address! We have personal email accounts available for an annual $5.00 donation. This is for members and their families only.
