Hood River Fly-In: September 9-10
What is a Fly-In anyway?
Wikipedia defines this as a "pre arranged gathering of aircraft, pilots and passengers for recreational and social purposes". We think we can sum it up as PLANE FUN!
During the 2010 Annual Hood River Fly-In, 187 planes packed the fields around the WAAAM Museum to bring General Aviation to the forefront of attention in the Gorge.
This year on September 9th, 10th & 11th we expect 200 planes!
Antiques and twins and those with the new composite airframes
are planning to spend the weekend after Labor Day enjoying the air and auto museum, good food, swapping aviation tales and talking with visitors to WAAAM about their planes.
Click this link 2011 Hood River Fly-In Information to learn more.
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Can you help? Volunteers for the weekend are needed in all areas: parking airplanes, pilot registration, ice cream and lunch counter, membership table, admissions, set up, tear down, car/visitor parking attendant, security, recycling, information desk .Email Ken@waaamuseum.org
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Summer Camp @ WAAAM
Ready for WAAAM Camp? We are!
"Summer Flight Camp" for ages 12-16
August is WAAAM CAMP
Teens interested in getting an introduction to aviation will enjoy learning from the career professionals who are volunteering at WAAAM.
What are you going to learn? Aerodynamics, and why weight and balance is so important, airframe construction of a dope and fabric plane, requirements for life in the "plane lane" navigation, map reading, visit the flight line at the FBO and more.
There is still time to sign up.
Contact Hood River Community Education
e-mail community.ed@hoodriverk12.or.us
phone 541-386-2055
#Y8084-SS11a August 8 through August 12 (9am- 12pm)
#Y8084-SS11b August 15 through August 19 (9am- 12pm)
Fee $110
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Adults, are you feeling left out?
Keep watching. " WAAAM CAMP for Adults" is planned for late this fall.
We will keep you posted here in the newsletter!!
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Tidbit
Jay Leno holds the record for the oldest car to ever get a speeding ticket.
He was driving his 1912 Stanley Steamer doing 75 mph! Way to go Jay!
See WAAAM's 1918 Stanley Steamer & our oldest car- a 1899 Locomobile.
Both Steamers! Both operating! |
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What'cha got now?
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Check out this new stuff when you get to WAAAM
- 1925 Autocar Farm Truck on loan from Larry Hull
- 1954 Chevy Bellaire on loan from Will Carey 2
- 182 Kawasaki Spectre Motorcycle - donated in memory of Ronald "Lucky" Bottom by Scott Clark (yep an '82 is now an oldie! But it seems like just yesterday!)
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THIS MUSUEM is in NEED of:
- Baby Changing Table: Wall mounted for the restrooms (you know why we need this)
- IRobot Rumba Robotic Vacuum (really! We have 2 acres... 2 acres of floor to care for. A robot or two or more will help)
- Sponsor for the Second Saturday monthly event.
Slick: I have what you need to help out.
Thankyou. WAAAM Supporters are the best!
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A Cool New Feature
Newsletter sign up
with your cell phone
Just do this--
Start new text
To: enter the number 22828
Subject: WAAAM
- You will get a return text asking for your email address.
- Enter your email address press send and "voila" you are instantly signed up for WAAAM's general newsletter.
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What did I miss?
 The Jackson's Ride. July 23
Jackson Ride, a supported bike tour in the Columbia River Gorge area that raises money for research into the disease of Osteosarcoma, once again began their ride at WAAAM. Find out what you missed
Find out more About the Ride
 Ring Kings. July 16th
... a good day at WAAAM.
The beautiful green grass was full of participants and visitors in front of the WAAAM museum as every one injoyed a good day ... thinking about cars.
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Second Saturday
August 13
Schedule of Events
10:00 - 2:00 Activities ...
Planes fly, cars and motorcycles drive! 11:00- 1:00 Lunch is served
5:00pm: Museum Closes
Step back in time, relax, take a stroll, eat and learn.
It is a good day at WAAAM.
The Second Saturday. Every month.
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Make a Plan
for
August 8-12
WAAAM Camp
Ages 12-16
The cost is $110 .Registration is through Hood River Community Education. 541-386-2055
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August 13
August 15-19
WAAAM CAMP
Ages 12-16
The cost is $110 .Registration is through Hood River Community Education. 541-386-2055
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August 20
Learn to Drive a Model T!
by reservation only
Call WAAAM 541-308-1600
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September 9,10,11
-Annual Fly-In
FLY-IN information
-Second Saturday
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September 17
Learn to Drive a Model T!
by reservation only
Call WAAAM 541-308-1600
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October 8 -Second Saturday |
Visitor Quote
"We are so glad we visited! You really have something special here."
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Coming soon... WAAAM's Own iPhone App! 2Morrow Mobile (with the aid of other WAAAM volunteers) is developing an iPhone app for WAAAM. Look for it this summer. We will keep you posted as to the release date. 
Another example of WAAAM volunteers using their unique skills to support WAAAM. |
We need you - Write newsletter stories - Blog, FaceBook - Archive - Special Events Help - Mow or landscape
- Clean
- Design Displays - Write for Grants
- PR & promotions
- Help organize the library
- and much more.
Call today to learn more about volunteering.
(541) 308-1600 |
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