In This Issue Inspiring Memories Membership Program Bonnie Hilory, Executive Director Member Events Volunteer With FoFF With Thanksgiving around the corner I find myself Family Zone reflecting about my "firsts."
Salesforce User Group I vividly remember my first staff meeting, my Holiday Event Planning first board meeting, our 4day Design Charrette Photo Credits (to listen to our community and capture feedback), our weekend family workshops which Inspiring Memories entertain all generations, my first book signing Chris Hadfield Book Signing (with the amazing women featured in the Gala & Auction a Success Trailblazers book), our first member event (private tour of Flying Heritage Collection and New in the Gallery watching Space Ship One being hung), our first Northwest Event Show After Hours event for members on the Strato Education Planning Guide Deck, my first Boeing airplane delivery at Future of Flight (Air New Zealand), my first Wine, Wings Teacher Advisory Board & More event, my first Gala & Auction (our non Financial Assistance Program profit's 4th), and last week my first Astronaut Weekend Family Workshops event with Chris Hadfield (which was sold out at The Innovator 400). Aviation Roundup I am reminded that our future is bright. Our FoF Gift Store dedicated staff, talented volunteers, thoughtful What Our Visitors Say board leaders, and supportive partners continue to work together to create positive experiences for our members, visitors, and guests. Future of Flight MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM As we enter Thanksgiving and the holiday season, please consider spending some time with us at Join Today! Future of Flight on a Boeing Tour, joining our Education team with Maker Mondays and our 3D printer lab (3 to 8 p.m.), or Weekend Family Workshops (held each Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., or our next FoFF member event which is on December 2, a breakfast here and then a private tour of Historic Flight Foundation.
With appreciation,
After Hours on the Strato Deck, Bonnie Hilory one of the fun benefits of Executive Director becoming a member [email protected] 4254388100 x221 Join in the fun! Choose the membership that fits you and your family: Student $25, Educator $30, Adult $50 and Family $75. The ASTRONAUT CHRIS HADFIELD'S Family membership includes a BOOK SIGNING EVENT second adult in the same household and two children/grandchildren. Discounts are offered to military What a great and seniors; ID required. And Yes, event! More than $5 discounts are available for 400 people veterans or Seniors over age 65. attended the presentation and For more information, or to join, book signing on please click here. Saturday, Nov. 8. Commander Unlimited free visits for one Hadfield was year into the Aviation Center Chris Hadfield has the awesome and Strato Deck viewing access undivided attention of his audience. inspiring. for the best view of Paine Field Click here to view photos from the event. Can you Advanced notice of upcoming find yourself getting your book(s) signed? events and special offers Discounts on selected FOFF educational programs FOFF informational eblasts "I BELIEVE I CAN FLY" 10% discount on purchases at 4TH ANNUAL GALA & our Future of Flight Gift Shop AUCTION IS A SUCCESS! One annual tour guest pass to be used off season for the The Future of Flight Foundation 4th Annual Gala & Boeing Tour Auction raised Special Offer for over $182,000 to Small Businesses further our mission of inspiring and Corporations students to select Offer expires Dec. 31, 2014 STEAM (Science, Twelve to 23 people paying with Technology, one check for any of the four Engineering, Arts Membership levels listed above and Math) establishes a small business or careers and building a workforce with capable, even a group of friends to receive prepared, diverse talent. an amazing introductory offer and receive 25% off. Twentyfour or John Curley of KIRO 97.3 FM was the auctioneer more people paying in one check extraordinaire and Russ Cimber, Production for any of the four membership Director for KIRO 97.3 FM, 710 ESPN, and 770 levels listed above establishes a KTTH, was Master of Ceremonies. After the business or even a group of friends cocktail reception and silent auctions, the guests to receive an amazing introductory moved to the exhibit gallery for dinner and an offer and receive 40% off. exciting live auction. Email [email protected] or call 4254388100 x224. Honorary Chairs were Elizabeth & Dr. Jim Lund. Elizabeth is the Vice President & General Manager of the 777 Program & Everett Site, The Boeing Company, and Jim is a physician in Internal Medicine at Pacific Medical Centers. Our Honorary Chairs MEMBER EVENTS ensured the FundaNeed was the most memorable portion of the evening and led the Member Mornings way to raising $46,275 for the Financial View Our Calendar Assistance Fund for students and schools in need so they can experience our aerospace related STEAM education programs. View the video here. MEMBER EVENT If you were unable to attend the Gala & Auction, and would like to contribute to the FundaNeed Tour the Historic program, please click here. Flight Foundation Sponsors included: UPS Provider Supply Chain Solutions, The Boeing Company, Snohomish County Paine Field Airport, Aero Law Group, Emirates Airlines, NW Duty Free Stores, Inc, Alaska Airlines, People's Bank, ABC Rentals by CORT, Airfield Estates Winery, Staybridge Suites, Gobe Design and Production, and El Gaucho Events. Exclusively for Future of Flight Click here to view images of the Gala and Auction Foundation Members! Share the for 2014. rush of viewing international treasures from all angles. Whether To become a sponsor for next year's event please you're an experienced aviator, a write to [email protected] student of history, or a newcomer, spark and fuel your passion both for aviation and for epiphanies born from hard labor. NEW FANS IN THE GALLERY
Where: Please join us at the Future of Flight in the Flightline Two new large, Room for a light continental innovative fans breakfast at 7:00 a.m. We will then have been caravan over to Historic Flight for installed in the our private tour. Preregistration is Gallery. They are required. At the time of this designed to printing we have 12 spaces left. destratify air and save money, and When: Tuesday, December 2, are part of a 2014 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Countyfunded energy conservation effort, including updated controls and HVAC Who: Members and their guests. improvements. To register, click HERE
2014 NORTHWEST EVENT SHOW 3D PRINTING MAKERSPACE! Paine Field Join us for Maker Mondays Attractions received a recent (Member Program) exposure boost at the 2014 Northwest Events Show at the Washington State Convention Center on October 21, 2014. Event Pictured from left: Christine Russell, professionals from Future of Flight; Vanessa Dunn, Historic Flight Foundation; Kristi Douglas, all over the region Flying Heritage Collection. attended this one day event. Thanks to the generous support from The Makerspace is now open to all Paine Field Snohomish County Airport, the during Maker Mondays, 3:00 p.m. Historic Flight Foundation, Flying Heritage to 8:00 p.m. in the FoFF Gallery! Collection, Museum of Flight Restoration Center, Learn 3D modeling and how to use and The Future of Flight joined together for a fun a 3D printer from FoFF staff and promotional event. All four venues are featured in other skilled users, and print your the B & E Resource Guide, designed by category first piece free. Makerspace access for planning weddings, meetings, and special is free to members, and $5 with a events. Each attendee received this important gallery pass to nonmembers. planning resource guide, thought to be an event Dropins are welcome! For planner's best friend. information or to register, contact [email protected] Makers under age 15 must have an adult chaperone present at all times. EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE
Are you unclear what a 3D machine Our education team and can do? Check out this link which supportive volunteers shows inspiring examples. have been distributing our Education Planning Guide Note: Our Makerbot Replicator is throughout Snohomish and excellent at printing complex parts North King counties. If quickly, but the larger a part is the you would like a copy for longer it will take. If your design yourself, or know of a needs to be printed overnight, we school or youth program will hold it for you to pick up later! that has not received theirs yet, please contact ADULT VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Gus at Those interested or experienced in [email protected] or 3D printing, we need you! Please 4254388100 x231, and consider applying here. As we grow we will get them delivered! our volunteer team, we can expand our hours or days. We have developed a wide range of new programs designed to address teachers' needs for additional learning in their classrooms. These engaging programs are aligned to Science, PAST MEMBER EVENTS Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math according to subject matter. Museum of Flight Restoration Center, November 5, 2014 Our Education Planning Guide is a tool designed to help teachers identify the appropriate programs for their classes, while also learning more about what's happening at the Future of Flight in terms of events, membership, and other unique opportunities. Please request your copy today, or view it here!
ALL CALL FOR TEACHER ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS CLICK HERE for upcoming events We are seeking new members for our brand new Teacher Advisory Board (TAB). If you have VOLUNTEER WITH participated in a Future of Flight education program sometime in the last two years, or are THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT! planning to participate in education programs in Ed Kaplanian, the near future WE WANT YOU! Exhibits Researcher Come share about your experiences, and provide and Gallery Guides Manager valuable feedback for us as we reflect on, and
The Future of Flight Foundation is create, educational programs. accepting volunteer applications for the several volunteer positions Be the first to join our Teacher Advisory Board including: (User Group)! The Teacher Advisory Board is Data Entry Specialist; comprised of educators and youth leaders who Grant Prospector/ Researcher; have experience using our programs. We'll be Membership Committee Volunteer; meeting quarterly to provide feedback and Event Support; recommendations for curriculum alignment, ideas Special Projects; for teacher professional development workshops, Estate Planning Attorney; and suggestions for educationally relevant Science of Flight Explainer; programs and events. As a TAB member, you will Social Media Specialist; be helping the Future of Flight Foundation 3D Printer Volunteer for Makerbot maximize the efficacy of our efforts to meet the Replicator 2; needs of our educational community. TAB Gallery Guides; members also qualify to receive program Videographer; discounts when they register their class. The first Graphic Designer. two meetings will be a deep dive on up to two programs, and the third meeting will be focused on planning for the 201516 school year, including For the complete volunteer job reviewing and recommending professional descriptions please click here or development options, changes in 20142015 for contact [email protected] for the 201516 Education Planning Guide, and more information. financial assistance modifications and educational program offerings. We look forward to having our first TAB meeting on Saturday, January 24, from FAMILY ZONE 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Future of Flight In Our Aviation Center Aviation Center. Contact [email protected] to express your (in the Gallery near the elevator) interest. Daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Our philosophy: Future of Flight Foundation will never deny a child (under 18) participation because of an inability to pay.
We dream of inspiring students to consider a Explore with your children "How career in a STEAM related field, and further in an Planes are Made." A perfect option aviationrelated career. We aim to develop for children who do not meet the educational programs which are consistently high height requirement for the Boeing quality. To achieve this, more student impact is Tour or for families who enjoy needed. We will achieve this by offering a learning and playing together. Led classroom or nonprofit financial assistance for by Gus, Amanda and Kyle groups as well as individuals. Thanks to the (Education Staff), participants will generous support of our donors we are able to explore how planes are made fulfill our goal to inspire young people to explore through experimenting with careers in STEAM fields. To request a financial carefully selected toys. assistance application, please contact 7 days a week [email protected]. Free for members and those under five years old. All others, the admission fee is $10 per person for WEEKEND FAMILY WORKSHOPS access into the Aviation Center
Gallery. These fun and Notes: We are seeking volunteers informative from 18 years and up! Sponsorship programs have opportunities are available. Special added a significant thanks to The Boeing Store and the component for Future of Flight Gift Store for hundreds of donating the majority of "toys." visitors, providing a unique connection with CALLING ALL flight and the science of aviation. SALESFORCE USERS Specific topics will be identified and explored on the day of the program, with a constant emphasis Future of Flight Foundation will be on the basic science that makes flight possible, hosting a Salesforce User Group the power and educational value of organic flight, meeting monthly starting and a sense that aviation technology is continuing Monday, December 8 from 7:30 to evolve. a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Flight Deck room. The Salesforce Workshops are free with Gallery or Tour Foundation provides grants for non admission, and free for members. Workshops are profits for up to 10 licenses (yes, scheduled for every Saturday and Sunday from we have one!). Those interested in 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. attending please connect with our For more information, please call Gus Posey at Executive Director Bonnie at 4254388100 x231. [email protected] who will put you on her invitation list. The format of these meetings is a blend of show and tell, Q & A and HAVE YOU RIDDEN supporting each other. THE INNOVATOR LATELY? WOULD YOU LIKE A PHOTO OF YOURSELF IN THE FACTORY? Visit the Boeing Store's Gray Screen in the Gallery 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Innovator, a virtual reality ride located in the Gallery, has a new experience: The Blue Angels! Tickets for the Innovator are $8, in addition to your Boeing Tour or Gallery ticket.
AVIATION ROUNDUP The Boeing Store's gray screen gives visitors to the Future of Flight Ed Kaplanian, Exhibits Researcher an opportunity to commemorate and Gallery Guides Manager their visit with a free souvenir photo. When you visit, be sure to Boeing, COMAC Open Facility to stop by the booth, located in the Transform "Gutter Oil" into Aviation Fuel Gallery. Pose for a photo, choose a On October 22 Boeing and Commercial Aircraft background from the factory tour, Corp. of China (COMAC) opened a demonstration and email it from our onsite facility that will turn waste cooking oil, referred kiosks or later from home. You to as "gutter oil" in China, into sustainable may also join our mailing list, to aviation biofuel. The two companies estimate that keep up to date on information and 500 million gallons (1.8 billion liters) of biofuel offers from the Boeing Store. could be made annually in China from used Note: When hosting a private event at the cooking oil. Read more here. Future of Flight, this photo booth resource is available for your group for a fee for this service. For information, contact Boeing Begins Production [email protected] on First 737 MAX Parts Boeing has started production of the first 737 MAX fuselage stringers at the Boeing Fabrication HOLD YOUR HOLIDAY Integrated AeroStructures in Auburn, Wash. PARTY AT THE Stringers run the length of the fuselage structure giving it stability and strength. Read more here. FUTURE OF FLIGHT
Planning a holiday party? Or know of somebody looking for a FUTURE OF FLIGHT GIFT STORE fabulous, educational and Seiko Watches! undoubtedly fun venue? The Future Now available at of Flight Aviation Center still has the Future of Flight some prime dates available! We Gift Store! can offer our Aviation Gallery for Every day, Future up to 999 guests! The rental of Flight and includes use of our Grand Lobby Boeing employees, entrance space as well. We will members and already be dramatically decorated, military get a 10% and the theater lighting creates a discount on stunning evening space. Contact regularlypriced Christine Russell, Events Associate items! Director, to book your holiday celebration now: WHAT OUR VISITORS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT & BOEING TOUR
The Future of Flight & Boeing Tour has been awarded Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
"I was thoroughly impressed with the Boeing operation. Worth a visit if you're [email protected] or 425 in the Seattle area. You 4388100 x225. get to see several planes in production too." Visited November Photo Credits 2014. The Leading Edge Masthead photo: Peter Bro Membership Program: Christine Russell Read more Member Event: Historic Flight Foundation reviews here 3D Printing Makerspace: Kyle BatesGreen Museum of Flight Restoration Center To purchase tickets, Member Event: Bonnie Hilory click here. Family Zone: Pablo GonzalezGandolfi Boeing Store Gray Screen: The Boeing Store/Briana Pinckert Holiday Party Planning: FoF Chris Hadfield Event: Liz Matzelle (Link is to photos by Pablo GonzalesGandolfi and Liz Matzelle) 4th Annual Gala & Auction: Northwest Photo, Print & Design, Inc. Gallery Fans: Toni Olson 2014 Northwest Event Show: Vanessa Dunn Weekend Family Workshops: Pablo GonzalesGandolfi Innovator: FoF FoF Gift Store: Seiko
The Future of Flight Foundation (an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) opened the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour on December 17, 2005. In its nearly nine years of operation, the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour has attracted more than 1.5 million visitors. In addition to operating and managing the Future of Flight, the Foundation embraces the important role of stewardship of an active and healthy Culture of Philanthropy. Education, events, Aviation Center exhibits, and financial assistance for needy schools and nonprofits are key areas of impact. The Future of Flight Foundation is proud to partner with The Boeing The Future Company and Snohomish County. Under the leadership of the County, the of Flight Future of Flight facility is partially funded by the Snohomish County Public Foundation, Facilities District. The Foundation is governed by a 24member Board of in Directors, with representation from The Boeing Company and Snohomish partnership County. with The Boeing The Future of Flight is located at 8415 Paine Field Blvd. Mukilteo, WA 98275, Company on the northwest corner of Paine Field, Snohomish County Airport. and Snohomish From Interstate 5 North of Seattle or South of Vancouver, BC, take Exit 189 County, and head west. Just past the Boeing assembly building, turn left at the four serving as way stoplight where Highway 526 intersects with 84th St. SW and Paine Field operator of Blvd. The entry drive for the Future of Flight & Boeing Tour will be on your the Future left. of Flight Aviation Admission ranges from $9 to $20 depending on the audience and time of Center & year. Check our pricing: Tickets Boeing Tour The Foundation offers four annual memberships, which provide a guest pass annually for a Boeing tour (during the value season) and access to the Aviation Center during our operating hours without an additional charge. Other benefits are a monthly enewsletter, and special invitations to events ranging from free to discounted memberrelated events rates. The Future of Flight Gift Store provides a 10% discount to Foundation members who have their card at time of purchase.
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