Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
News from the Cockpit p.2 Members Matter Most p.4 & 5 Recruit a Member & Win! p.7
B-17 Hangar Dance Info p.3 Hangar 2 Update p.6 What's Your Wing Span? p.7
St. Patrick's Day Parade p.3 Events Dept. Honored with Award p.6 Summer Camps Ready to Fly! p.8
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eran of four space flights and former
will never forget stories from my folks about living Ours is a mission that transcends generations. The Wings’ Members were recently mailed our “Each
Chief of the Astronaut Corps, presents
through the Great Depression. My father lived on a fastest-growing aspect of our mission is our Spreading One, Reach One" (EORO) membership promotion.
the next program in Wings’ popular
makeshift house boat, traveling up and down the Wings educational outreach, expected to serve up to
Mississippi River so my grandfather could look for “Stories from Space” series Tuesday, Designed to support the museum through our best
27,000 young people in 2009, twice the impact as in
work. Nowadays, when things seem to be going badly, 2008 and five times the impact over the last five years! April 21 at 7 p.m. spokespeople the “EORO” campaign would double
it’s good to have a little perspective. Precourt piloted the first Space Shuttle our ranks – if each member found one new member
One recent example suggests the power of our purpose, mission docking with the Russian – and sustain our mission of educating and inspir-
Flying is all about perspective. I want to share some and the return on your investment in Wings Over the Space Station Mir in 1995, and com- Charlie Precourt (Ret. Col ing people of all ages.
perspective on Wings Over the Rockies. Our new exhibit, USAF) brings his stories
manded the final Shuttle-Mir docking
Rockies and how your support “Colorado’s Astronauts, In Their Own from space to Wings
mission in 1998. He has graciously Museum April 21.. Help us grow our member ranks and encourage
is helping us to fly through the Words”, recently inspired a young
loaned a glove from his Russian coun- your friends and family to support us through an
economic turbulence of our man with the story of Denver’s Jack
terpart to Wings’ exhibit. Join us for an annual membership. For each membership recruit-
time. Swigert, who graduated from Regis ed by our current member, your name will be
High School and CU, became an incredible evening and hear fascinating tales from these
As you already know, entered into a drawing for:
astronaut who helped return Apollo 13 historic flights and from his perspective as Chief of the
economic headwinds are
blowing. We have taken to Earth, and later a US Congressman, Astronaut Corps.
only to die from bone cancer before “Stories from Space” has been a popular extension of • A Ride on the B-17 “Aluminum Overcast”
prudent measures in several
areas. We have consolidated being sworn in. Wings’ exhibit, “Colorado’s Astronauts, In Their Own • One of two tickets to the 2009 Spreading Wings
positions, deferred planned Young Ryan Schillinger, a sixth-grader Words,” opened in mid-2008. Precourt is the fifth of six Gala
hires, cancelled staff pay at Franktown Elementary, wanted to planned programs. Previous astronauts have been Jim • One of three $50 gift certificates to the Wings
raises, implemented give his class a report on Swigert. Voss, Brian Duffy, Duane “Digger” Carey and Dale
maintenance and facility Museum Store
After research from our exhibit, he Gardner. Feedback from attendees for the “up close and
expense controls and modified and his mother purchased a flight suit personal” stories and autograph sessions is outstanding.
exhibit plans. in the Museum Store. We put Ryan in Each presentation has been unique and better than the For more information please call 303-360-5360.
But Wings Over the Rockies is touch with Jack’s sister, Virginia, for last. Admission is $15 for the general public and $7.50
still climbing! Through Franktown Elementary sixth-grader, Ryan Schillinger, poses with Greg
additional interview information. It for members.
February, our Museum
Anderson, Wings Museum president & CEO, in front of the Jack Swigert was a pleasure to kindle the
Display at the museum.
admissions were up, and store enthusiasm of a 12-year old, shown in
sales are strong. Although challenges with fundraising the accompanying photo, who is now determined to do What's Your Wingspan? Favorite Plane: AV8B Harrier
and corporate events have caused a change in our flight well in math and science, in order to follow his hero’s Wingspan of Favorite Plane: 30 feet 4 inches
plan, our mission remains the same: to inspire and footsteps into a career in aerospace. Every day, Ryan
and countless others receive the inspiration and My Wingspan: 70 inches
educate people of all ages through aviation and space.
The veterans, families and students we serve remain our education provided by your support of Wings Over the Nonprofit Experience: More than 10 years nonprof-
highest priority and our goal remains to provide the Rockies. it experience in the Denver Metro Area
finest museum experience and educational outreach of Thank you for sustaining our mission and sharing our First Time on a Plane: Small plane from Stapleton
any aerospace museum in the Rocky Mountain Region. perspective. Your support is more important than ever.
to Durango, Co., during winter time and rough
Greg Anderson, President & CEO Kevin Smith, Education Program Manager
Matthew Burchette, Curator & Grants Manager Courtney Walsh, Director of Sales & Corporate Events New Staff Member at Wings Best Flight Experience: Flying with the doors open
Liz Ann Fischer, Volunteer Coordinator
Jeff Franta, Facilities Manager
Darci Wert, Director of Education
"What's Your Winspan?" is designed to introduce our mem- in a UH-60 Blackhawk over the Puerto Rico coast-
Yael Franzen, Grant and Program Development Manager Directors & Officers:
bers and supports to our new staff and key volunteers. Joseph line with a crazy warrant officer at the stick
Kristin Love, Director of Administration Harold Smethills, Chairman
Ed Massman, Controller Pat Wiesner, Co-Vice Chairman "Moo" Muniz started in March as the new marketing director Quick Fact: Spent eight years in the US Marine
Nancy McCurdy, Museum Store Manager John France, Secretary
Joseph ‘Moo’ Muniz, Director of Marketing; Editor Wingspan Jack Cronin, Treasurer for Wings over the Rockies. Corps as a combat correspondent
Wingspan is a quarterly publication of Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum • 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver, CO 80230-6929 • (303) 360-5360
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Behind the Scenes at the Wing News and Info from Wings
Hangar 2 Redevelopment Ready for Pre-Flight Air Power Heritage Week Features B-17, Hangar Dance
Wings Over the Rockies signed a Letter of Intent submitted by complement its recently enlarged parking lot.
Hangar 2 Partners March 18 for proposed redevelopment of
Wings will apply funds from the redevelopment to continued Wings Over the Rockies and the EAA present members, volunteers and the general public an opportunity to
the Hangar 2 site. Terms of the LOI remain confidential, as a the 2009's Air Powere Heritage Week with a visit take flight “missions” of up to 30 minutes on this spectacular air-
museum improvements at Lowry. Long-sought upgrades
formal agreement awaits finalization.
include a new entrance, enhanced from a B-17 Aluminum Overcast. Heritage week craft. Guests can also take part in guided ground tours. Join us
Culminating several years of B-52 display, electrical work,
effort to redevelop the Hangar 2 Reaching this milestone during the current energy conservation and exhibition commemorates the end of World War II and hon- June 2 – 9 at Signature Flight Support at Centennial Airport to
space, we hope, and expect, this economic climate represents a significant gallery improvements. This ors those who sacrificed during that time. take part in this historic event.
proposal to be successful. In achievement. re-investment into the Lowry The Hangar Dance
Be one of the few to see a still flying, fully oper-
addition to preserving and facilities and operations will sustain
enhancing Hangar 2, proceeds the long-term viability of Wings ating historic aircraft at Centennial airport and On Saturday night join us at the X-Jet facilities to dance under
from the sale will provide funds Over the Rockies and justify our listen to B-17 veterans share their stories. the wings of the Aluminum Overcast and support Wings Museum
to continue capital improvements for the Museum. designation as Colorado’s Official Air and Space Museum. This heritage event, its fifth year here, offers our at our Air Power Heritage Hangar Dance. This year we are
Redevelopment plans were suspended last summer with initial Watch for more updates and details as the entitlements process pleased to announce our featured guest speaker for the event and
partners, International Risk Group (IRG). Following a continues. – Greg Anderson, President & CEO
the first female pilot on any U.S. jet demonstration team as a
comprehensive marketing effort with bidding going out to
approximately 12 firms, Hangar 2 Partners emerged as an member of the Air Force Thunderbirds. Air Force Maj. Nicole
outstanding team. They are represented by Joe Vostrejs of Malachowski, current White House Fellow has a distinguished
Larimer Square Partners and Jim Hartman of Hartman/Ely
career as a military pilot with more than 2,100 hours, including
Investments. Both are experienced with redevelopment
projects featuring historic buildings in Denver and Lowry. 185 combat hours over Kosovo and Iraq.
The current plan is similar to past proposals, retaining features Tickets for the dance are $25.00 and guests will dine on USO-
favored by the community while also addressing points raised style food and dance to the “big band” spins from our house DJ.
by the Landmarks Commission. Top priority in this endeavor Come in your best vintage WWII attire and support your official
remains preserving and enhancing Hangar 2, with adaptive
re-use plans including storage, office and retail establishments Colorado Air and Space Museum! For more information visit
Wings staff members pose with the Belles Performance Team at 2008's Hanagar Dance.
within and around the Hangar. Wings also retain storage space More than 500 attendees donned 40s attire and enjoyed food, fun and dance while learn-
ing more about the B_17.
WingsMuseum.org or call 303-360-5360. - Joseph Muniz, Editor
inside Hangar 2, as well as improved parking spaces to An aerial view shows Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space museum (right) and Hangar 2 (left).
Wings Voted Readers Choice “Best Attraction” Award Wings Join Denver's 2009 St. Patrick's Day Parade
Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade invaded
More than 500 of Colorado’s the annual Colorado Meet- dants at the many private and next event or to book your by Wings Museum and Darth Vader
top meeting and event profes- ings + Events magazine Best corporate events at Wings get event, trade show, reception,
sionals gathered at Infinity of 2009 Awards. Wings Over the opportunity to experience or any other need, please The Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the second
Park ballroom March 16 for the Rockies was named Edi- the museum at its best with call 303-360-5360 for more largest in the nation. Each year Wings Over the
tor’s Choice for Best Attrac- the help of a fabulous crew of information. Rockies participates. This year the Museum chose to
tion in the venue category for event volunteers. team up with some of it volunteers to create one of
the entire state. The award This award is an
the largest entries in the entire parade. The Museum
represents years of hard work honor from the
stewarding our corporate events industry in chose to use the Star Wars X-Wing fighter as its
events department into a first Colorado because float and enlisted the help of members of the Star
class operation. of the efforts of an Wars fan clubs: Rocky Mountain Fan Force, and the
Industry event planners and amazing team of 501st Legion. When all the costumed characters
our vendor partners agree staff and volun- were totaled up, there were over 85 participants in
Wings is a great place to host teers – it’s OURS
this year’s float entry! The entry was certainly a
a party or meeting accompa- for 2009.
Beth Buehler, editor Colorado Meetings + Events nying a thorough and profes- To find out what crowd favorite and with more than 200,000 specta-
Magazine (left), gives the Editor’s Choice Award
to Wings' Director of Sales & Corporate Events sional event staff able to assist we have avail- tors, gained the Museum valuable notoriety. Wings Museum volunteers and staff dressed in Star Wars garb while showing off the X-Wing Fighter (actually
Courtney Walsh and Wings' President & CEO used in the making of Star Wars) float sponsored by Wings Museum during this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Greg Anderson. - Steve Crecelius with every event need. Atten- able for your - Matthew Burchette, Curator & Grants Manager through Downtown Denver.
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