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Celebrating Inspiring Honoring HONORING the past CELEBRATING the present AN AVI IG AT H IO C I N M INSPIRING what will be H A E L M L O F FA presented by WMU_FINAL_AIRZOO2019.pdf 1 3/29/19 4:50 PM 131 BUSINESS START UPS Virtual Event $1,006,250 presented by C HIGH TECH M START UP Y SUPPORT CM MY CY 16 HIGH TECH CMY START UPS K Thursday, October 15th, 2020 A UNIVERSITY ON THE MOVE 7:00 pm Welcome, Troy Thrash, President and CEO Broncos are committed to making a dierence in our 7:10 pm Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame Induction presented by, communities and our world. With $25.8 million in research Tim Keenan, Chairman of the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame funding and state-of-the-art facilities, we challenge our thinking 7:35 pm Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards, Presented by Troy Thrash every day to discover relevant solutions to real world problems. 8:10 pm Closing & Thanks, Troy Thrash www.wmich.edu 2020 has no rules. This has become somewhat of a mantra for all of us at the Air Zoo and, we know, beyond our walls as well. This year has thrown us curveballs that none of us could have predicted, putting to the test our ability to creatively solve issues that we never saw coming. Make no mistake, we are solving them – here at the Air Zoo and beyond, I am proud to say that our community is coming together in innovative ways to make this year a little more manageable. I also know that many of us are struggling. At the Air Zoo, we began 2020 ready to crush attendance records and reach more people than ever before ABOUT THE AIR ZOO with our hands-on education programs. Now, we are in the process of Over the past four decades, the Air Zoo has grown from five airplanes in a small hangar constantly reevaluating what success looks like for our organization. We are to a stunning world-class aerospace and science education center housing over 100 rare A LETTER FROM THE looking ahead to 2021 and recognizing that our measures of success may aircraft & spacecraft, inspiring interactive exhibits, and cutting-edge educational programs not be what they have been in the past and wondering how a hands-on for people of all ages. AIR ZOO’S CEO aerospace and science education center thrives in a time of social distance. In the late 1940s, it seemed that Suzanne and Pete Parish (co-founders of the Air Zoo) were content to leave airplanes behind. After service in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), Sue met and married Pete, a former WWII Marine Air Corps aviator. In 1959, Pete But we will thrive. We will channel our fearlessly innovative purchased half interest in a single-engine 35C Bonanza, and, before long, they purchased a imaginations – the type of creativity, innovation and forward thinking Stearman biplane. Next came an SNJ Texan, followed by a Grumman Wildcat. When word traveled about a partially assembled P-40 in Addison, Texas, Sue couldn’t resist. It was the that drives the individuals we honor at the Science Innovation Hall of Fame combat plane she had always dreamed of flying as a WASP, and, after a detailed restoration, Awards – as we look for new and innovative ways to support our commu- this pink Flying Tiger became Sue’s trademark aircraft. That very airplane hangs in the Air nity. This year, we promise to continue to be present for our community Zoo’s atrium today. – providing a safe space to visit (as long as allowed), partnering with Sue and Pete had always wanted to share their enthusiasm about World War II airplanes with the public, so when a friend offered to give them his Grumman Bearcat if they agreed schools, families and organizations to provide STEAM education program- to open a museum, they jumped at the chance. The Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum ming that is fun, interactive and hands-on for kids, and looking for even opened its doors to the public at 3101 East Milham Road on November 18, 1979. The more ways that we can support our community during this time. Together, museum became popularly known as the “Air Zoo” because of the distinct animal names of the aircraft in the original collection, including a Wildcat, Hellcat, Bearcat and Flying Tiger. with your support, we will come through 2020 stronger than ever. From that day forward, the Air Zoo has been constantly evolving and expanding both its Ad astra! facilities and its educational impact in our local communities. While the Air Zoo of today looks much different than its modest beginnings in 1979, the core principles and goals have remained the same. Over the years, the Air Zoo’s mission has grown in both scope and depth, and in 2020, we’re thrilled to host the seventh annual Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards, virtually. Thank you for streaming with us tonight Troy A. Thrash as we celebrate the outstanding men and women. Air Zoo President & CEO 2020 SCIENCE INNOVATION HALL OF FAME GALA SPONSORS AN AVI IG AT H IO IC N AN M V PRESENTING A I EstablishedG in 1987, the THE AIR ZOO CONGRATULATESA OUR SPONSOR Michigan AviationI Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the 2020 Michigan TAviation history of outstanding air and H H A Hall of EFame EnshrineesI space pioneers. Gilbert Cargill, LL M O William E. Gehman, Warren M. O F FA AWARD SPONSORS INSPIRING SPONSORS Hoyt,C Herbert E. Swan and Jim Pete & Barbara Parish DeMent & Marquardt PLC GreshelI founded the organization Lt. Col. Kelvin W.A. Bailey as a non-profit corporation in the N The Tyler Little Family Foundation Kalamazoo Community Foundation state of Michigan. Dearborn Donna Ward Miller Canfield M Michigan has made major Plante Moran contributions to aviation Professor Harm Buning history. Since the days of the Ann Arbor PARTNER SPONSORS Quality Air first flight, many individuals with deep Michigan roots have Bowers Aluminum WowToyz, Inc. made aviation their life’s work, Capt. Ralph “Randy” Hotton, USN, Retired Eric Dougal while others have given their time, talent, energies and Ypsilanti Kalamazoo/Battle Creek FRIEND SPONSORS insight. While the scope of their contributions vary, many of International Airport KSS Enterprises them are exemplary, and all have Col. James W. Smolka, USAF, Retired Schupan Barbara and Jerry James changed the world. Las Vegas Zoetis These are the individuals we wish to recognize through induction into the Michigan Col. Robert F. Staake, USA, Retired SUPPORTING SPONSORS Aviation Hall of Fame. There is no competitive evaluation Kalamazoo Cliff Mulder Retirement and Investment Hmade of the importance of one achievement against another; E Planning of Raymond James Each individual is honored for the specific contributions he or she Dar & Mary Wellington FAME OF HALL AVIATION MICHIGAN THE A has made to the advancement of Eaton Cummins Automated aviationL and space. M Transmission Technologies L A Esper Electric O F F First National Bank of Michigan THE AIR ZOO SCIENCE INNOVATION HALL OF FAME OF HALL INNOVATION SCIENCE ZOO AIR THE MICHIGAN AVIATION HALL OF FAME THE AIR ZOO CONGRATULATES OUR The Air Zoo welcomes you to the sixth annual Science 2020 Science Innovation Hall Innovation Hall of Fame SCIENCE INNOVATIONAwards! Combined with of Fame Award RecipientsHALL OF FAMEthe AWARDS Michigan Aviation Hall . of Fame, these important Kelvin WA awards recognize and further Lt. Col. Kelvin Bailey was born on December 29, 1920 in Canada. His family soon STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS encourage West Michigan high school students, K-12 moved to Dearborn, Michigan, where Bailey would graduate from Dearborn High John Dirkse level educators, and local School in 1941. During high school, Bailey made his first solo flight in 1939. Hudsonville High School organizations and individuals Bailey who have innovated and Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Kelvin Bailey joined the United Meegan Heerlyn excelled within, or shown States Marine Corps, hoping to be a Marine aviator. He completed boot camp and Vicksburg High School exceptional support of, Lieutenant Colonel, United States education in the areas was assigned to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Property Office. He applied for flight Hung Huynh of Science, Technology, training and was accepted into the Navy’s Flight Training Program. Bailey received his Marine Corps Reserve Portage Northern High School Engineering, Art, and Naval Aviator Wings and was commissioned a Marine Corps 2nd Lt. in October 1943. Kalamazoo Area Mathematics & Science Center Mathematics (STEAM). He was assigned to the south Pacific flying the SBD Dauntless. During World War II, Ranya Liu In order to remain competitive Bailey flew 116 combat missions. He was awarded three Asiatic/Pacific Battle Stars, Portage Central High School in today’s global economy, it is the Presidential Unit Citation, Distinguished Flying Cross, and several Air Medals. Kalamazoo Area Mathematics & Science Center critical for our youth to excel in these vital disciplines. After World War II, Bailey flew for the Marine Corps Reserve and as a pilot for STUDENT ART & SCIENCE AWARD With over ninety innovative educational programs, Air California Airlines. During the Korean War, he was ordered to active duty and Shelby Alexander including classes, camps, field deployed to Korea, earning two Battle Stars on his Korean Service Ribbon. After the Comstock High School trips, and off-site outreach, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics & Science Center the Air Zoo is spearheading Korean War, Bailey was selected as the staff pilot for Medal of Honor recipient Major STEAM initiatives in our General Christian Schilt. He flew as an Agency Pilot at Washington National Airport, region and highlighting local where he transported presidential candidates.
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