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In Hawaiihawaii EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT SPRING 2017 | ISSUE #29 IN THIS ISSUE Commemoration Vietnam 50th Anniversary 75th Commemoration Gala Highlights inin HawaiiHawaii EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2017 has started off with a gust of energy. Our board of directors elected five new members and then voted for new officers with Clint Churchill now Chairman, Michael “Swede” Olson as President, and Darrell “Buck” Welch as Treasurer. We welcome the members and their leadership. Much like 75 years ago in 1942, dramatic changes are evident in the lives of people. So it is with Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, where a growing surge of visitors are upon us. December brought thousands to Hawaii. Veterans, families, history seekers, etc came to honor the past and draw inspiration for the future. Visitors came to Ford Island to see and feel firsthand where the bombs fell in 1941, where aircraft were destroyed, where windows were shattered, where history unfolded and remains preserved today. January has been equally busy with a robust flow of visitors eager to explore America’s history and aviation battleground. We are excited to welcome them to our historic hangars, to connect them to our exhibits that convey the legendary stories of the war in the Pacific. Ken DeHoff Many activities are planned for 2017 that commemorate famous engagements. Events, Executive Director of Operations symposiums, and new displays will pay tribute to Jimmy Doolittle and 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers that flew off the deck of the USS Hornet on April 18th bound for Tokyo. Doolittle’s granddaughter, Jonna, will lead the discussion around the USS Hornet’s bell on loan from the Navy Munitions Command — East Asia Division, here in Pearl Harbor’s West Loch. Then the Battle of Midway Symposium June 2nd–4th will be led by authors Jon Parshall and Craig Symonds with new exhibits made possible by NOAA. These are just the beginning of such stories we will tell over the next 44 months of soldiers, sailors and marines who fought their way across the Pacific. From now until 2020, our programming will focus on recounting the stories of how our nation rose to victory. The stories are endless, the heroes are many, and undiscovered facts are still emerging. We will also take time to mark the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Veterans will be welcomed from the islands, from across the mainland U.S., and from the seven nations that bonded as allies. May 23rd–29th will be a time for reunions, reflection, and reconnections, for so many of us who came here before on R&R. Our 10th Biggest Little Airshow will again take to the skies of historic Ford Island June 2nd–4th. It will feature amazing performances by the Warbirds West Remote Control Acrobatic Airplane team, both in the air and on the ground. This event will include a special surprise this year that will add a whole new level of realism and excitement. You won't want to miss it! You can understand why we’re excited about the year ahead, and where this burst of energy is coming from. You’ll want to come and visit us often! Ken DeHoff 1 NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Annual Meeting of Pacific Aviation Brad Ball: Currently a partner/director of Moroch Holdings Museum Pearl Harbor is held each January International, Mr. Ball has successfully worked with McDonald’s, to review the year’s achievements, challenges, Warner Brothers, and the Disney Company. In theatrical marketing, direction and financial state. It is also the he was involved with over 90 releases, including “Harry Potter” and time when the term of service for some Board “Perfect Storm,” as well as key network and cable programming. As a members expires, new Board members are volunteer with the 475th Fighter Group, he has been instrumental in elected, and new officers are approved. forging a relationship leading to the museum exhibit that will share their story with our visitors. While we remain a very young organization, many Board members, leaders who support Rear Adm. Alma Grocki: Admiral Grocki, USN (Ret.), was the first our long term vision and day-to-day Hawaii woman appointed to the U. S. Naval Academy. She graduated operations, have supported us for over 16 in 1981, later earning a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, and in years. Their efforts provided the leadership 1985 was accepted into the Navy’s engineering community. During that forms our foundation. This was no small periods of active and reserve service she advanced to increasingly task! Leasing negotiations with the Navy responsible military and civilian positions. Admiral Grocki currently alone took over 42 months! Though our works to assist Hawaii and Western Pacific students, fleet sailors, and doors opened on December 7, 2006, just over Marines apply to the Naval Academy. ten years ago, their efforts have been ongoing Anthony DeSanctis: Mr. DeSanctis has over 20 years banking for more than 16 years. experience, including Bank of Hawaii, and previously Bank of America During the 2017 meeting, Admiral R. J. and MBNA. He has a proven track record in managing product, “Zap” Zlatoper stepped down as Chairman operational and analytical organizations, re-engineering processes, of the Board, joining Admiral Ronald Hays, launching products, and generating revenue. Mr. DeSanctis has an the only other leader to take on the role extensive background in product management, customer marketing, of Chairman Emeritus. Admiral Zlatoper sales strategies, and advancing customer relations. provided strong leadership in 2014 during a financially challenging year, and throughout Michael Fetyko: Mr. Fetyko is an entrepreneur and seasoned 2015 and 2016 as we again enjoyed growth. software executive. His passion is connecting people, ideas and Except for 2014, our visitation has grown on resources, and accelerating brand adoption. He has 17 years of average nearly 10% annually, from 96,000 implementing innovative online projects and designed technical visitors our first year to nearly 250,000 solutions for the Wall Street Journal, Bank of America, and visitors in 2016. Admiral Zlatoper will others. As an avid student of WWII aviation history, and an continue to serve in the coming year as a enthusiastic radio control pilot, he provides the vision for Vice President of the Board. Clint Churchill Warbirds West, a performance team featured at airshows across became the new Chairman of the Board and the country, including our own Biggest Little Airshow. Col. Michael “Swede” Olson was named the new Board President. Lt. General Dan “Fig” Leaf: General Leaf, USAF (Ret.) is President of Phase Minus 1, LLC and is an independent consultant As we begin a new year, we welcome the on Indo-Asia Pacific security matters. His key focus areas include talents and commitment of the following effective governance and strategic leadership. He is a command new Board members. combat pilot with over 3,600 flight hours, and retired as Deputy Commander of U.S. Pacific Command in 2008 with over 33 years of service. From 2012–2016 he was Director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. 2 CLINT CHURCHILL TRIBUTE A Job Well Done The history of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor dates back to the late 1990’s when a few passionate volunteers got together and formed a vision for an aviation museum. Over the years that followed, location, mission, collection focus, and vision were all matured. Agreements with the Navy advanced, supporting the formation of a museum using the historic hangars on Ford Island. As they say, the rest is history. It took the support and leadership of many to build the foundation, and without Clint Churchill, the progress and success we now enjoy may not have happened. After 17 years of volunteer service leading what we now know as Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Clint has stepped down as the President Clint Churchill of the organization. He will continue his support as Chairman of the Board, succeeding Adm. R. J. “Zap” Zlatoper, who had the distinction of following Adm. Ron Hayes, the first Chairman of the Board. How do we thank Clint for his leadership and his tireless day-to-day effort to sustain this museum? Seeking government, military, state, individual, corporate and foundation support, both financial and in-kind, has filled Clint’s daily schedules. Permissions, agreements, contracts, acquisitions, donations — Clint has led the way. His efforts, dedication, vision and integrity formed a solid foundation from which our museum will continue to grow. That really is the only gift we can extend — to continue and realize the full vision as originally put forward. Please join us in recognizing and thanking Clint Churchill for his dedicated support and leadership. CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE. At Lockheed Martin, it’s our mission to engineer a better tomorrow. But none of it would be possible without the courageous servicemen and women who have given so much to defend our freedom. We extend our gratitude and congratulations to the U.S. Air Force on a proud legacy spanning 70 years, and for holding true to their core values – Integrity first. Service before self. Excellence in all we do. We salute every Airman past, present and future – and their families – for their commitment to our nation, and for securing our freedom for generations to come. Learn more at lockheedmartin.com © 2017 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Live: n/a Trim: W: 8.5in H: 5.375in Job Number: FG17-16380X Bleed: N/A Designer: Daniel Buck Publication: Pacific Aviation Museum Gutter: None Communicator: Carla Krivanek Visual: F-35 and P-38 Resolution: 300 DPI Due Date: 3/9/17 Country: USA Density: 300 Color Space: CMYK By Shauna Tonkin, Ph.D Director of Education EDUCATION Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future As 2016 drew to a close, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor had across the country in STEM activities.
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