RECENT NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT
Albin Cofone, Flotilla Commander, F 12 7 advises that 3 new members were sworn in at the September meeting and we will be swearing in 5 more at our upcoming Flotilla meeting this month. Outstanding!
FLOTILLA 12 7 WEBSITE
Richard Lucente, DIV12 SO-CS & FSO-CS, F 12 7 has been instrumental in utilizing his computer expertise to attract new members with the addition of a New Member form to the Flotilla 12-07 Website. The inclusion of this simple inquiry form & web-based submittal form has increased member interest of highly qualified people from a much larger geographical area then before. The forms afford a quick response to interested parties - presenting our Flotilla as an organized and professional group and alerts more than one member of a new potential member. In addition, since inception the Division 12 blogger page has received a total of 2739 readers. Most from the US but also from other European countries as well as Russia, China & Japan.
Rich advises that the article that had the most visits is "Boaters Use a Checklist Before Getting Underway". This article describes the value and potential lifesaving technique of using checklists. Statistics of how many lives or mishaps this article prevented are unknown but it is certain that 452 people read this article.FLOTILLA PHOTOS
AuxAir member Photos are available for viewing on our Official Website.Click on Public Affairs or try this direct link:
http://www.airstationrepublic.org/photo-albums/Public%20Affairs/album/index.html
OCT 3rd - Golf Outing Crab Meadow Golf Course, Northport NY
Wednesday October 03 - Flotilla 01-06 will be hosting their annual Golf Outing Crab Meadow Golf Course, Northport NY, 1200hrs. Cost: $120.00 per person. Price includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, driving range, buffet dinner after golf, soft drinks included. Cash bar is available. Non-golfers: $35.00 per person for the dinner. Agenda: Arrive early to enjoy a lunch at your leisure (and expense) then head out to the driving range to loosen up. Foursomes will be assigned unless a request is made. Tee off will either be a shot gun or sucessive tees at 1300. Reservations: Kindly RSVP to Eric Sachs @ eric@esachslaw.com or by phone @ 516-679-0400to Christine. Please respond by 09SEP12. Contact Eric for any additional information
OCT 4-5th, 2012 - AVIATION CAREER FAIR at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY
The goal of this event is to introduce both middle and high school students to the various careers available in the aviation industry.
James G. Plackis of Flotilla 12-07 is scheduled to be one of the Guest Speakers and FAA Safety Counselors.
The focus will be a "hands on" approach to give young people a more vivid picture of different aviation careers presented by professionals working in these fields. The Aviation and Aerospace Career Fair will be hosting exhibitors, aircraft on display, and aircraft simulators. Exhibitors at our past events include the FAA, Navy, 106th Rescue Wing, Northrop Grumman, News 12, JetBlue, and many more.
This event is open to middle and high schools and to the public. While there is no fee for entrance to the event, all attendees must be registered for the event in order to attend. To register click on the Contact Us/Register page. Please note that a valid photo ID will be needed for entrance. If you know of a school, exhibitor, or volunteer that would be interested in attending, please see the corresponding website pages.
OCT 13th FAA Safety Seminar on October 13th, Saturday, at 09:00 hours.
Host: Mid Island Air Services, at MacArthur Airport, Islip, N.Y., with complimentary coffee, donuts, bagels and muffins being served from 08:30 hours.
James G. Plackis of Flotilla 12-07 is scheduled to be a guest speaker. The topic will be: "FAA Certification Flight Testing", based upon his 38 year career with the FAA as a Test Pilot, Aerospace Engineer and AEA Manager of the Flight Test Branch.
http://www.midislandair.com/index.php
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mid-Island Air Service, Inc. MacArthur Airport
MIAS is sponsoring Poker Run it's 3rd annual Pilots Against Breast Cancer Poker Run - a weekly reminder. It's just about two weeks to the Run - registration started September 8, fund raising will be going on now through October 29, the actual poker run to pick up your cards starts on October 13 and runs for two weeks - you can register anytime online or at the Desk. So you have a little time, but not a lot – as we all know how fast time passes by. And our objective is to raise money for breast cancer, which requires some talking and telling your friends what you are doing to encourage them to support you and donate to a very good cause
http://www.midislandair.com/index.php
OCT 27th 2012 - Airpower Museum - 3 PM to 7 PM
Halloween Event for Kids
American 'Scare'(Air)power Museum Halloween Scare
A child safe place to spend Halloween
Jacket & treats courtesy of Cockpit USA gift shop
- Trick or Treat in the safety of our "Haunted Hangar"
- Scavenger Hunt for Kids with treats
- Best Child's Costume Contest (12 & under)
- Take a tour if you dare of our "Haunted Bomber"
- Have your picture taken in AAM "Phantom Fighter"
NOV 10th, 2012 US Marine Corps 237th Birthday
NOV 11th, 2012 NYC Veteran's Day Parade honoring the US Coast Guard
As per Hope Wright, SO-PA, November 11th the annual Veterans Day Parade will honor the United States Coast Guard and members of the USCG Auxiliary are asked to march that day with their Flotillas. A ceremony is usually held at 9 a.m. at Madison Square Park on 23rd Street honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor and other veterans, and the Parade heads north from there on Fifth Avenue to 59th Street. Those marching in the Parade, and not attending the ceremony, usually muster up on 44th Street in front of the NY Yacht Club at about 10 a.m. UOD is dress blues, blouse and combination hat. In case of rain, trench coats will be required. More specific details will be available at the next Division meeting.
Anne Marie KellyFSO-PA, F12-07Air Station RepublicDiv. 12 1SR