TERN AVIATIDN HERITAGE a UN D A TION Tuesday, March 5, 2024  Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Development Committee MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Braaten, Jimmie Green and Barry Fetzer via Teams  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34  MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Dunn, Adam Persky STAFFPRESENT: Pam Holder and Dianna Vaccarella A. CALMEFINGTOONDER  Acting Chair Tom Braaten called the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) Development Committee meeting to order at 3:30 pm on March 5, 2024 at the Havelock Tourist &  Event Center, Havelock, NC, with a quorum present.  B. APPROVAL OFM MINOTES  Acting Chair Tom Braaten presented the minutes to the committee for their review and approval. Jimmie Green made a motion to approve thel February 6, 2024 Development Committee minutes  with no corrections. The motion carried unanimously.  . OLD BUSINESS . Gala 2024. - February 23, 2024  Tom Braaten reported the Gala was successful and raffle ticket sales went well. Pam Holder provided al link to the Gala video on YouTube. Jack Jachimiak was able to Pam Holder gave an overview of the Gala budget. Tom Braaten noted there were two Title Sponsors that did not come back this year, leaving only one Title Sponsor. Jimmie Green made ai motion to approve the Gala] Budget as written. The motion carried After-Action Discussion: Tom Braaten said he felt Board members could have gotten word out more quickly and get more people. Jimmie Green felt there was a good  get the video posted quickly.  unanimously.  turnout. Pam Holder said attendance was about 330j people.  2. Summer CampJuly 22-26, 2024  Pam Holder reported that Summer Camp applications are open and have received 30 The curriculum is under development with ac culminating activity involving the students Two elementary schools have accepted the offer ofs scholarships. Many applications are  tod date and allt teachers are arranged. creating an object that willl hover.  ECAHF Development Committee Meeting 03/05/2024  Page 1    35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Date approved: 76 77 78  coming ini for AIG. Pam Holdernotedi that about halfareAIG. Tom Braaten confirmed Pam Holder reported Duke Energy has committed to sponsor two students as well as Albert Lester, Chairman of the Rec Advisory Council. She mentioned that the next time she attends Rotary she will request sponsorships. They donated last year.  the AIG commitment was for 10.  D. NEW BUSINESS  1. Possible new static display ofA AV-8B  Pam Holder stated the City was contacted about acquiring an AV-8B. The COH Board of Commissioners has directed the City! Manager to: research the possibility of getting the aircraft. If the City does receive it, would it be cost effective based on possible repairs needed. Itwould also need tol be determined ifi it replaces the AV-8A or would it be in  addition to. More information to follow. 2. Science. Day "Spring Showers. Bring STEMPowers"  Tom Braaten announced ECAHF has been asked to participate with a STEM activity at Craven Community College's annual scientific exhibition. The Committee agreed it would need tol be presented at the ECAHF Board of Directors Meeting.  3. STEM Daya at MCAS Cherry. Point Air Show  Acting Chair Tom Braaten reported on a new STEM Day event at the Cherry Point Air Show for 6th grade students from 9:00am to 2:30pm. ECAHF has been asked to participate. He called attention to the flyer. The Committee agreed to present at the  Board of Directors Meeting on Friday.  E. ITEMS FROM7 THE CHAIR AND/OR COMMITTEE  Barry) Fetzer stated he has some contact information corrections tot the potential sponsor list as well as names that should be deleted. The Committee agreed the topic would be Barry Fetzer discussed considerations for next year's Gala topic possibly focusing on air traffic control or a retired COofal Marine Air Control Group. Tom Braaten mentioned he would be attending an upcoming event by the New Bern Military Alliance and will  addressed at the Board of] Directors meeting.  have more information at al later date.  F. ADIOURMMENT/RICES:  With no further business to discuss, Acting Chairman Tom Braaten requested a motion to adjourn at4:15pm. Motion was madel by] Jimmie Green andi itcariedunanimously. Next meeting is scheduled  for April 2,2 2024.  7MAY10A4  HmBueln Shairman Adam Persky  PL  Aaua lhesulle 79 Dianna Vaccarella, Recording Secretary  ECAHF Development Committee Meeting 02/06/2024  Page 2