EASTERN CAROLINA AVIATIDN HERITAGE FOUNDATION Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Development Committee MEMBERS PRESENT: Adam Persky, Tom Braaten, Jimmie Green and via Teams: Barry Fetzer Tuesday, September 3, 2024 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 MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Dunn STAFF) PRESENT: Pam Holder and Dianna Vaccarella A. CALLMEETING TOORDER Chairman Adam Persky called the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) Development Committee meeting to order at 3:30 pm on September3,2024: at the HavelockTourist & Event Center, Havelock, NC, with a quorum present. B. APROVALOFMINUTES Chairman Adam Persky presented the minutes to the committee for their review and approval. Barry Fetzer made a motion to approve the August 6, 20241 Development Committee minutes with no corrections. The motion carried unanimously. Gala 2025- February. 21, 2025 .OLDI BUSINESS Chairman Adam Persky announced the application toi request an astronaut, guest speaker for the 2025 Gala has been submitted to NASA. He asked if there was a time frame given for a response. Pam Holder reported she had contacted NASA for a verbal verification that the application had been received with no response as ofy yet. Pam Holder questioned if the sponsorship levels for the Gala should be reviewed or changed. After discussion, the Committee agreed to recommend to the Board that the Pam Holder mentioned she had inquired about the application for a Space Station Chairman Adam Persky reported the second Cherry Tree House Tour with the younger sponsorship levels remain the same as last year. downlink and that it will open on September 17,2024. 2. Cherry Tree. House Tour Debrief age group went well and the students appeared to enjoy the visit. 3. 1 Falll Members and Partners Night Falll Members and Partners Nighti is on the calendar for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from ECAHF Development Committee Meeting 09/03/2024 Page 1 34 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 66 67 68 6pmt to 8pm. Pam Holder advised the Committee letters to the caterers requesting participation willl be sent this week. Save the Date flyers will be distributed to all members, donors and Pam Holder reviewed the Save the Date flyer which ist titled Hovercraft Heroes Exploring Drones and Helicopters. The Committee discussed the Save the Date flyer and did not The Committee discussed featured STEM activities including drones, Legos for landing sponsors as well as Cherry Point personnel. recommend any changes. pad construction and Oculus. 4. Recommendations: for At-Large Seat and Retired. Marine/Navy. Seat Tom Braaten and Chairman Adam Persky discussed potential candidates for the vacant seats and discussing the positions with them. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. National Night Out - October. 1,2024 Chairman Adam Persky referenced the National Night Out on October 1, 2024. Pam Holder stated coordinators no long provide tables, chairs and tents. Chairman Adam Persky recommended ECAHF participate. It was also agreed to recommend the next Committee meeting on the same day be held at the National Night Out location as it was last year. Pam Holder distributed a sign-up sheet for volunteering at the National Night Out. No additional items. F.A ADIOURNMENT/RECESS for October 1, 2024. E. ITEMS FROMTHE CHAIR AND/OR COMMITTEE With no further business to discuss, Chairman Adam Persky requested a motion to adjourn at 4:13pm. Motion was made by] Jimmie Greenand it carried unanimously. Next meetingi is scheduled 65 Date approved: Ochoher1,2024 ChairmanAdam: Persky GE5 Taenilll uris 69 Dianna Vaccarella, Recording Secretary ECAHF Development Committee Meeting 09/03/2024 Page 2