A 5T E R N C A R LI N AVIATIDN HERITAGE FOUND ATIO N Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Development Committee Tuesday, May 6, 2025 1 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Adam Perksy, Tom Braaten, and Jimmie Green and Via 2 Teams: Barry Fetzer 3 4 MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Dunn 5 6 STAFF PRESENT: Pam Holder, Dianna Vaccarella 7 8 A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER 9 Chairman Adam Persky called the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) 10 Development Committee meeting to order at 3:30 pm on May 6, 2025, at the Havelock Tourist & 11 Event Center, Havelock, NC with a quorum present. 12 13 B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14 Chairman Adam Persky presented the minutes to the committee for their review and approval. 15 Jimmie Green made a motion to approve the April 1, 2025, Development Committee minutes 16 with no corrections. The motion carried unanimously. 17 18 C. OLD BUSINESS 19 1. Summer CampJuly 21-25, 2025 20 Chairman Adam Persky provided an update on the upcoming Summer Camp. He 21 reported that teacher staffing has been confirmed, and 93 student applications were 22 received. Following the selection process, 50 students have been accepted, with 23 additional applicants placed on a waitlist. 24 Pam Holder noted that 19 of the selected students are identified as AIG, and the 25 corresponding invoice has been sent to Craven County Schools. In addition, five school 26 based scholarships and four need-based scholarships were awarded, and those students 27 have been selected accordingly. All returning students were accepted, with the exception 28 of those who did not complete the required application packet. Applicants who failed 29 to submit a complete packet were disqualified from consideration. 30 Pam also shared that there will not be a NASA Downlink this year due to scheduling 31 conflicts with the camp dates. Additionally, there has been no response from the 32 Morehead Planetarium regarding a pending request. 33 Student acceptance packets are scheduled to be emailed by May 16, 2025. It was noted ECAHF Development Committee Meeting 05/06/2025 Page 1 34 with regret that more students could not be accommodated due to space limitations. 35 Chairman Persky inquired if any support was needed from the committee. Pam Holder 36 announced that Chris Rivera from FRC East will not be assisting with the camp this 37 year, as he has joined the Navy. The committee expressed their appreciation for his past 38 contributions and agreed he will be missed. Pam also mentioned that Michelle Smith 39 from FRC East has already purchased several necessary items for the camp. 40 Pam Holder informed the committee that she will soon begin requesting quotes for 41 Summer Camp tshirts. She noted that, unlike previous years, the artwork fort the tshirts 42 will be prepared independently rather than included in each company's bid. This change 43 may result in an additional cost of approximately $50. Chairman Adam Persky stated 44 that this was acceptable to the committee. 45 2. 2026 Gala February 20, 2026 46 Chairman Adam Persky requested an update on potential speakers for the 2026 Gala. 47 Tom Braaten reported that he has not yet received a response from Charles Bolden 48 regarding his availability or willingness to serve as the keynote speaker. However, as a 49 contingency,Judson Woodard from the FAA has agreed to serve as a backup speaker if 50 needed. 51 52 3. Fly-In. August 15, 2025 53 Chairman Adam Persky requested an update on the upcoming Fly-In and 54 reviewed the associated marketing plan. Pam Holder reported that, with 55 guidance from Rhonda Murray, she successfully submitted the request for 56 support from Cherry Point. She received a response indicating the request is 57 being processed, and she does not anticipate any issues. 58 Pam noted that letters to vendors willl be sent out soon and emphasized the need 59 for assistance in securing sponsors. A sponsorship form was included in the 60 meeting packet for reference. Chairman Persky reiterated that the primary needs 61 at this time are volunteers and sponsors. 62 Barry Fetzer announced that he and his wife will personally cover the fee for the 63 magician performing at the event. Chairman Persky added that ifhelp is needed 64 in contacting potential sponsors, he is available to assist. 65 Pam also confirmed that the Havelock Police Department has committed to 66 attending the event and will be distributing free school supplies. 67 68 D. NEW BUSINESS 69 1. Date for FallPartnership 70 Chairman Adam Persky stated that a date for the 2025 Fall Partnership event 71 needs to be established. He presented two options for consideration: October 72 21st or October 28th, noting that October 21st may be the better choice. After 73 discussion, the committee agreed to recommend October 21, 2025, to the Board 74 as the preferred date for the Fall Partnership. 75 2. Board. Member Terms Expiring 76 Chairman Adam Persky reported that the Board terms for Tom Braaten, Mary Beth 77 Fennell, Ed Hughes, and Ben Hancock are set to expire. He questioned the status of 78 Ed Hughes and Ben Hancock, as their appointments were relatively recent. Tom 79 Braaten clarified that theyhad been completing the unexpired terms of previous 80 members who had resigned. ECAHF Development Committee Meeting 05/06/2025 Page 2 81 Pam Holder confirmed she had spoken with all four individuals, and each expressed 82 willingness to continue serving if selected. The committee agreed to recommend to the 83 Board that all expiring terms be renewed. 84 Additionally, a recommendation is needed for the position of Board Chair. The 85 committee unanimously agreed to recommend that Tom Braaten remain as Chairman. 86 Pam Holder also noted that the Vice-Chair position will need to be reviewed. Tom 87 Braaten mentioned that while Mary Beth Fennell is willing to continue as Vice-Chair, 88 she believes the role would ideally be filled by a Marine. This consideration will be 89 brought to the Board's attention. 90 91 E. ITEMS FROM THE CHAIR. AND/OR COMMITTEE 92 93 Barry Fetzer noted that Ed Hughes is the subject of his recent article in the Spring 94 Newsletter, highlighting Ed's compelling stories from his service in Vietnam. Barry 95 shared that he had sent emails to all Board Members requesting stories and photos 96 related to their military service and encouraged contributions for future newsletter 97 columns. Tom Braaten suggested that Jimmie Green would be a valuable 98 contributor given his wealth of experiences. 99 Pam Holder requested that the Spring Newsletter be distributed via email, as the 100 Summer Newsletter would be better suited for postal mailing. Barry agreed that 101 Summer was a suitable time for a printed mailing. Dianna Vaccarella mentioned she 102 had drafted a few sentences to include in the Spring Newsletter email distribution, 103 reminding members about their membership term and dues, and noting that more 104 information, including a renewal form, is available on the last page ofthe newsletter. 105 The committee agreed this addition would be appropriate. 106 Pam Holder also shared that Tom Braaten was recognized as the "Champion of 107 STEM" and traveled to Caryto receive the award.At team visited the TECt toj produce 108 a video as part of the recognition. Tom Braaten stated he would bring the award for 109 the Board to view and remarked that thej presentation was very well done. Pam noted 110 that the Newsletter includes a section about the award. 111 Finally, Tom Braaten announced that the' "Salute to the Vets" event is scheduled for 112 May 13, 2025, with State Representative Steve Tyson confirmed as the speaker.. 113 114 F. ADIOURNMENT / RECESS 115 With no further business to discuss, Tom Braaten made a motion to adjourn at 4:05pm. The motion 116 carried unanimously. The nexti meeting iss scheduled for) June 3, 2025. 117 118 10ks Date approved: ITuL4 Yional 119 Chaiyman Adam Persky 120 Attest: OK 121 Tal Vacondlle 122 Dianna Vaccarella, Recording Secretary ECAHF Development Committee Meeting 05/06/2025 Page 3