Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter youth in aviation project reports

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Theta Theta Omega Chapter Youth In Aviation Inspiration Flight Report March 3, 2001The Inspiration Flight was a huge success! Theta Theta Omega members were responsible for getting thirty-four students on the flight tonight. One hundred eighty-two passengers boarded the flight - including other school groups, parents, sponsors, and sorors. Thirteen sorors, Pamela Sands, Jacqueline Brown-Harris, Teri Polite, Allison Palmore, Gwendolyn Gates-Bartlett, Patti Hester, Ethel Archibald, Quin Rivers, Dawn Barnes, Lynette Boggs McDonald, Shirley Barber, Gloria Brown, and Billie Rayford participated in the event. Students and adults were treated to T-shirts, Burger King dinner, a bag of goodies provided by United Airlines, Organization of Black Airline Pilots, and the J. B. Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen.Thank you to Honey Do Craig Sands, President of the Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen; Lynda Watson, coordinator of the Inspiration Flight; and the Organization of Black Airline Pilots for inviting Theta Theta Omega Chapter to participate in this wonderful opportunity to introduce students to the world of aviation.A special thank you to Soror Jacqueline Brown-Harris for her assistance with this project.The next activity, the Young Eagles Flight, is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2001 in Jean, Nevada. Details will be presented at the April meeting.Submitted by, Soror Billie Rayford
Youth In Aviation Final Report
Inspiration Flight II - February 17, 2001
Young Eagles Flight - Saturday, May 19, 2001
Soror Billie Rayford, Chair
June 2, 2001
Youth In Aviation Committee: Ethel Archibald, Dawn Barnes, Jacqueline Brown-
Harris, Gwendolyn Gates-Bartlett, Patti Hester, E. Lavonne Lewis, Lynette Boggs-
McDonald, Amanda McWilliams, Grace Mills, Carolyn Parks, Terri Polite,ITina Rimmey,
Quin Rivers, Pamela Sands, Sharon Savage, and Diane Stith.
If smiles and laughter are a measure of success, Sorors Amanda McWilliams, Carolyn
Parks,* Billie Rayford’l Tina Rimmey, Sharon Savage,f and Diane Stith witnessed a
successful event as 46 children ages 8-15 participated in the Young Eagles Flight on
Saturday, May 19, 2001 at the airport located in Jean, Nevada. This second phase of
the Youth in Aviation partnership with the J. B. Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen,
Inc. afforded participants an opportunity to experience the joy of flightin two to four seat
airplanes like a Cessna 172. Thanks to the efforts of Theta Theta Omega Chapter
members, the children were introduced to prominent African-American members of the
Nevada aviation community along with pilots and volunteers from the Experimental
Aircraft Association Foundation that sponsors the Young Eagles Program.
Students had an opportunity to meet "Honey Do" Craig Sands, President of the J. B.
Knighten Chapter ofjTuskegee Airmen,T Inc.; fly with Roy Campbell! a pilot with the
Nevada Civil Air Patrol; converse with Verba Moore, a female Lt. Colonel and doctor
from Nellis Air Force Base; meet George Sherman, an original Tuskegee Airmart|and
make new friends with their pilot of the day. Each participant received a certificate of
participation signed by the pilot and included the model of the airplane for the flight.
Thanks to the fund-raising efforts of Soror E. Lavonne Lewis, Shearing-Westfield *Eye
Institute donated $500 towards the purchase of T-shirts for the Young Eagles Flight
participants. We extend our gratitude to Soror Lavonne and to our new corporate
sponsor, Dr. Kenneth Westfield for their support. Way to go Soror Lavonne!
Participants received an excellent list of resources on aviation and the Tuskegee
Airmen. Soror Grace Mills developed a bibliography of books, videos, and recordings for
participants to access at their school or neighborhood Clark County Library. A rave
review goes to Soror Grace for providing the literacy portion of the project.
Soror Tina Rimmey wins the prize for recruiting the largest number of participants for the
Young Eagles Flight. She accompanied thirteen children and their parents to the Jean
Airport for a morning of memorable activities.
The members of the Tuskegee Airmen and the EAA Organization had only praises for
the efforts of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. jTheta Theta Omega Chapter. A "BIG"
THANK YOU to the Young Eagles Flight Committee and all chapter members for your
endorsement this program. Sorors, YOUR support of this project made it a success.
FINAL REPORT
The Youth In Aviation Project was not a 2001 budgeted program. Committee members
donated in-kind services including transportation for participants, flyers, mailings,
postage, copy services, photographs and time. A total of 80 children - 34 in Inspiration
Flight II and 46 in the Young Eagles Flight participated in the events. Soror Lavoone
Lewis was successful in securing a donation of $500 from DS Kenneth Westfield of
Shearing-Westfield Eye Institute. The Shearing-Westfield logo was placed on the back
of the T-shirts. The funds were forwarded to the Soror Ouida Brown, Pecunious
Grammateus today. The expenses for the Inspiration Flight II held on February 17 and
Young Eagles Flight held on May 19 totaled $755.80.
For future planning:
$644.00 T-Shirts
30.0 Copies
$ 11.00 Postcards
$ 40.80 Postage
$ 30.00 Film/processing
$755.80
I move that I be reimbursed $500.00 for the purchase of the T-shirts for the Youth In
Aviation Project.
Submitted by:
Soror Billie Rayford
Youth In Aviation Project
If smiles and laughter are a measure of success, Sorors
Amanda McWilliams, Carolyn Parks, Allison Palmore, Billie Rayford,
Tina Rimmey, Sharon Savage, Diane Stith, and “Honey Do"
Craig Sands, President of J. B. Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee
Airmen, Inc. witnessed a successful event as 46 children ages
8-15 participated in the Young Eagles Flight on Saturday, May
19, 2001 at the airport located in Jean, Nevada This second
phase of the Youth in Aviation partnership with the J. B.
Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. afforded participants
an opportunity to experience the joy of flight in two to
four seat airplanes like a Cessna 172. Thanks to the efforts of
Theta Theta Omega Chapter members, the children were introduced
to prominent African-American members of the Nevada
aviation community along with pilots and volunteers from the
Experimental Aircraft Association Foundation that sponsors
the Young Eagles Program.
Students had an opportunity to meet "Honey Do" Craig Sands,
President of the J. B. Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen,
Inc.; fly with Roy Campbell, a pilot with the Nevada Civil Air
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC.
J. B. Knighten Chapter
EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION
Young Eagles Program
Jean Nevada Airport
May 19, 2001
Patrol; converse with a female pilot & doctor Colonel Verba Moore
from Nellis Air Force Base; meet George Sherman, an originalTuskegee
Airman; and make new friends with their pilot of the day. Each
participant received a certificate of participation signed by the pibt
and included the model of the airplane for the flight.
Thanks to the fund-raising efforts of Soror E. Lavonne Lewis, Shearing-
Westfield Eye Institute donated $500 towards the purchase of
T-shirts for the Young Eagles Flight participants. We extend our
gratitude to Soror Lavonne and to our new corporate sponsor. Dr.
Kenneth Westfield for their support. Way to go Soror Lavonne!
Participants received an excellent list of resources on aviation and
the Tuskegee Airmen. Soror Grace Mills developed a bibliography of
books, videos, and recordings for participants to access at their
school or neighborhood Clark County Library. A rave review goes to
Soror Grace for providing the literacy portion of the project.
Soror Tina Rimmey wins the prize for recruiting the largest number
of participants for the Young Eagles Flight. She accompanied thirteen
children and their parents to the Jean Airport for a morning of
memorable activities.
SHEARING-WESTFIELD
3 EYE INSTITUTE The members of the Tuskegee Airmen and the EAA Organization had
only praises for the efforts of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. -
Theta Theta Omega Chapter. A "BIG" THANK YOU to the Young Eagles
Flight Committee and all chapter members for your endorsement
this program. Sorors, YOUR support of this project made it a success.
YOUTH IN AVIATION
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sarorlty, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter
Inspiration Flight II
Theta Theta Omega Chapter joins Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. and
Organization of Black Airline Pilots for Youth in Aviation Project
Youth In Aviation Project
February 17, 2001
The Inspiration Flight II was a huge success!
Theta Theta Omega members were responsible
for getting thirty-four students on the flight tonight.
One hundred eighty passengers boarded
the United Airlines 757 aircraft. Students from
other sponsoring organizations including the
Clark County School District, Girls and Boy
Scout Troups, and the Las Vegas Firefighters
boarded the flight. Thirteen sorors, Pamela
Sands, Jacqueline Brown-Harris, Teri Polite,
Allison Palmore, Gwendolyn Gates-Bartlett,
Patti Hester, Ethel Archibald, Quin Rivers,
Dawn Bames, Lynette Boggs McDonald, Shirley
Barber, Gloria Brown, and Billie Rayford participated
in the event. Students and adults were
treated to T-shirts, Burger King dinner, a bag of
goodies provided by United Airlines, Organization
of Black Airline Pilots, and the J. B.
Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen. Members
of the U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Grounds Crew and United Airlines grounds and
flight crews provided a memorable experience
for the students, parents, and sponsoring organizations.
Thank you to Honey Do Craig Sands, President
of the Knighten Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen;
Lynda Watson, coordinator of the Inspiration
Flight; and the Organization of Black Airline
Pilots for inviting Theta Theta Omega Chapter
to participate in this wonderful opportunity to
introduce students to the world of aviation.
A special thank you to Soror Jacqueline
Brown-Harris for her assistance with this project.
The next activity, the Young Eagles Flight, is
scheduled for Saturday, May 19,2001 in Jean,
NV.
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