CELEBRATION of GIVING 2018 ANNUAL REPORT for EAA & the EAA FOUNDATION Greetings!
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CELEBRATION OF GIVING 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FOR EAA & THE EAA FOUNDATION Greetings! 2018 was another banner year for EAA and the EAA Foundation. In the following pages, we are proud to present some of our fiscal and programmatic achievements. We hope that you enjoy the stories of the givers and recipients. These vignettes demonstrate the spirit of the nearly 10,000 members who give each year to launch or sustain an EAA initiative. Each year, philanthropic dollars fuel our most vital education, safety, and training programs. It allows our chapters to continue the amazing legacy of introducing more than 2 million young people to personal aviation since 1992, and now connecting adults to flight through the Eagle Flight program and Flying Club initiative. It also funds the scholarships that create pathways for aviation careers, and helps us to preserve and steward aviation history as well as to inspire the innovators of tomorrow who will carry us through the next century. While membership dues and EAA® AirVenture® Oshkosh™ supply the basic operational support for our programs and activities, further innovation and outreach depend on two additional keystones: the tremendous commitment of our dedicated EAA-member volunteers and philanthropic support. We are humbled and grateful for those who continue to give of their time and treasure to further our mission of growing participation in aviation. From educational programs in our museum or workshop, to summer camps and other learning activities at the Air Academy, to a ride in one of our historic aircraft, all of these things and many more rely on the support of donors. I hope that you enjoy this look into our work and can see how your commitment to EAA directly builds the future of flight. We are inspired by your generosity! Yours truly, Jack J. Pelton CEO/Chairman, Experimental Aircraft Association Celebration of Giving 2018 1 CANADA (12) PLATFORM FOR IMPACT– Alberta: 2 British Columbia: 1 Manitoba: 1 Nova Scotia: 1 Ontario: 5 Saskatchewan: 1 Quebec: 1 NATIONWIDE & BEYOND WA 24 NH MT EAA’s Grassroots Network ND VT 7 ME 7 5 4 7 EAA’s local chapters are increasingly delivering OR the services and experiences that introduce new 18 MA people to personal aviation. We are dedicated to ID MN 7 SD 30 WI NY 9 growing the number of chapters and their capacity 3 through Chapter Leadership Academies and WY 38 MI 25 RI 4 other initiatives. 40 CN 2 NV IA PA 6 Chapter members are passionate about aviation NE 15 27 and have dedicated their time and talents to 6 12 OH UT MA NJ providing countless hours on such projects as IL IN 35 11 the B-25 restoration, youth builds, and supporting CA 5 CO 39 29 WV 7 youth through the Young Eagles program. 76 13 KS MO 4 VA 12 24 KY 12 DE New Chapters in 2018 11 2 EAA 1594 ........... Hattiesburg, MS AZ NC EAA 1607 ........... Lago Vista, TX TN 12 22 EAA 544 ............. Hastings, NE NM OK 21 EAA 1606 ........... Monticello, UT 10 AR 10 SC EAA 366 ............. North Bay, Ontario 24 11 EAA 1608 ........... Castroville, TX MS AL GA EAA 1605 ........... Clarksville, TN 13 EAA 1592 ........... Jacksonville, TX 4 26 EAA 1593 ........... Yuba City, CA TX LA EAA 1610 ........... Brainerd, MN HI 53 13 EAA 1402 ........... Sullivan, MO EA A 1611 ........... Newburgh, NY 2 EUROPE (10) EAA 1614 ........... Chandler, AZ FL Denmark: 1 EAA 1615 ........... Truth or Consequences, NM 52 EAA 1609 ........... Bolivar, MO Germany: 2 EAA 1612 ........... Tuttle, OK EAA 1613 ........... Lebanon, MO Iceland: 1 EAA 1616 ........... Vichy, MO EAA 753 ............. Provo, UT AK Ireland: 1 IAC 132 ............... Oslo, Norway 3 SOUTH AMERICA (3) AFRICA (1) ASIA (4) IAC 131P ............. Redlands, CA Argentina: 1 South Africa: 1 China: 1 Indonesia: 1 Italy: 2 IAC 288 .............. Deland, FL UL115.................. Calico Rock, AR Chile: 1 AUSTRALIA (1) India: 1 Malaysia: 1 Netherlands: 1 VAA 41 ............... Tere Haute, IN Peru: 1 Norway: 2 WBA 32 .............. Oshkosh, WI 2 Experimental Aircraft Association Celebration of Giving 2018 3 NEXT GENERATION Leaving A Legacy Through Aviation The gift that keeps on giving They say that all good things must come to an end, but that is not the case for a special Sonex Waiex aircraft that will continue Doug De Loach’s legacy and passion for aviation. Doug, and his father Ed, were building a Waiex aircraft when Doug’s life ended much too soon. In an effort to carry on his memory and passion for flying, Ed contacted the EAA Philanthropy team. < Ed De Loach explains to EAA Chapter 59 The Philanthropy and Chapter Services teams put out a request members how his son organized the build. for proposals from chapters in Texas with an interest in completing the homebuilt and, most importantly, engaging youth in the build. Chapter 59 located in McGregor, Texas, met all of the requirements and then some. When reviewing Chapter 59’s proposal, Ed noted, “I don’t think I could have come up with a better plan if I’d written it myself.” Founded by 20 charter members on April 1, 1959, EAA Chapter 59 has been in continual operation for nearly 60 years and has grown to more than 75 members. Collaboratively, the membership has built or restored several aircraft, including a Wag-Aero, two RV-10s, one Velocity XL, and one turbine-powered RotorWay Exec helicopter. The chapter owns and operates its own hangar, which will house the Waiex aircraft. Upon completion of the Waiex, EAA Chapter 59 members will form a flying club that will own the aircraft and use it to introduce youth and adults to aviation through the Young Eagles and Eagle Flights programs. Doug and Ed’s names will be placed on the aircraft to ensure that their vision lives on with the plane. Chapter 59’s pay it forward plan will help us engage more youth and promote aviation. “Our vision for engaging the next generations of aviators is something we are very excited about,” noted Phil Perry, president of Chapter 59. EAA Chapter 59 intends to fly the completed Waiex aircraft to a future EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to honor Doug and Ed’s legacy. Chapter 59 member, Ken Beene, wraps up control surfaces before packaging them for transport. 4 Experimental Aircraft Association Celebration of Giving 2018 5 DONOR SPOTLIGHT President Circle (January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018) DAVE LAU EAA’s President’s Circle recognizes individuals who give annual leadership gifts of $10,000 or more to support EAA’s mission of growing participation in aviation. Platinum Robert and Susan Wilson Ben and Audra Lee Dave Lau became a member of EAA in the mid-1960s after a chance Gary Ackerman Robert A. and Susan C. Wilson Foundation Eric Lindberg Estate of John Burnham* Todd Winter meeting with founder, Paul Poberezny, on the south side of Milwaukee. John Lindberg Ron and Diane Fagen Charlie Lyons That meeting has led to a life-long connection and service to EAA as a James Hagedorn Bronze Daniel and Cate Majka Foundation Trustee, EAA Corporate Board Member, and donor. Clarence Schreiber* John and Deborah Baugh David Marco Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (The) Richard and Adrienne Beattie Marco Family Foundation (The) Hal and Sandy Shevers Eileen Bjorkman Dave learned to fly in a J3 Cub, had a North American T-6 Texan (that he Phil and Stephanie Martineau Brent Blue Joseph Masessa has subsequently donated to EAA), and for many years flew a Beechcraft Gold Marc Bourdon Bradley Mottier Bonanza and a Daher TBM for corporate and leisure travel. “I’ve seen all Foster Bachschmidt Beau and Debra Bradley Jim and Miriam Mulva of the United States and Central America. I had the opportunity to fly to Tom and Hetty Ball Joe Budd Joe Brown William Buerschinger Michael Murdock Europe and spent several weeks flying around Australia,” said Dave. Joe Clark Ernie Butcher John O’Connor In addition to his passion for flying, he is also passionate about making Michael Hare Jon and Christie Callaghan Jack and Rose Pelton a difference through his giving. Over the past fifty years, Dave has built Donald and Nieves Jones James Cavanaugh Neil Perkins* an impressive legacy of supporting EAA and its programs Keith Kocourek Mark Clark William Penn Foundation (The) Clay Lacy John David Crow Darren and Lisa Pleasance John and Adrienne Mars Terry Cunningham Charles and Lynne Precourt When he reflects on his giving to EAA, he says, “I don’t feel like John and Kay McCann Norman DeWitt Clay and Carol Presley I’m just giving money – I feel like I am making a difference by Hank Menke and Corky Dugan Paul Ehlen Jim and Cathy Read introducing the next generations to aviation. Aviation is Ed and Pat Noel Stephen Elop David and Andrea Robertson Richard Swenson* Sharon Elske Robert Ruckman something that I love and has impacted my life greatly. Jon Vesely Alan Eustace Dan and Keena Schwinn I want my contributions to be used for something, so Steuart Walton Tracy Forrest Elizabeth Seibold Randy Foutch over the years I have given for flight simulators, exhibit Scott Seibold areas in the museum, the development of Compass Silver Thomas Frasca Stuart Auerbach and Marilyn O’Reagan Marie Fraser Louis and Christine Seno Hill, and for the Young Eagles program.” Dave feels JoAnn Bachhuber Harry and Shelia Fruehauf Donald Smith that it’s particularly important to support youth related Ted & Grace Bachhuber Foundation, Inc. (The) Robert and Diane Gingell Phil Soucy programs. “Kids need some direction and EAA can Charles R. Behnke Irrevocable Trust* Michael and Wendy Graham Rachelle Spector David and Jan Stadt provide that for them.