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Adopt & follow a flight
MercyMiles mission of the week:
21271-1
Columbia, SC
to Raleigh/Durham, SC
Brain tumor
163 of 163 Miles remaining
Nathaniel's Hope Big 10 Make 'm Smile June 2, 2012
Enjoy free food, entertainment, prizes, and a chance to visit exhibitors that service the special needs community. This event is FREE of charge and happens RAIN OR SHINE!
Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando
Angel Flight Annual Leesburg Golf Tournament November 12, 2012
Monday November 12, 2012 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST
Join us at Beautiful Arlington Hills Golf Club for a great round of golf including a putting contest, full breakfast, lunch and more! Register soon for early-bird discounts. It's easy to pay with your credit card using PayPal
Arlington Hills Golf Club Leesburg, Florida
Pilots
Pilot tele-forum
For feedback, suggestions
and questions answered regarding missions
First Tuesday every month at 7pm
Next forum is June 5th
(712) 432-0080
949489# via join.me
These have been really well-received! Please send future agenda items to steve.purello@mercymail.org
Wings
Region-wide Wing meeting for Wing Leaders and interested parties:
2nd Tuesday of every month 7pm (712) 432-0080
949489# via join.me
This will be for our wings to
be able to share best practices and learn how we can do a better job with local outreach and fundraising in our communities.
For more information on our monthly meetings, call the office at
(352) 326-0761
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WE WON!!!!
Healthcare for Heroes 2012 | |
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce chose Angel Flight Southeast as winner of the 2012 Healthcare for Heroes award in the Institutions/Programs category! We were up against some stiff competition with other very worthy causes. We received the award this week at a luncheon with over 500 attendees present.
A VERY special thanks and appreciation to South Florida Wing Leader Mark Mirin. Mark applied for our nomination, created a video and photography footage, conducted the necessary interview and never lost faith that we would win!
The trophy
The winners of each category
Mark's Video
Steve, Mark, Patty
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| One of our heroes passes away | |
Pilot and friend Jack Culley passed away this week. Our hearts go out to Jack's family and loved ones, and our appreciation goes out to Jack for the many missions Jack flew over the years. His wife Lynda wrote us this note:
May 20, 2012
Dear Friends and Family of Lynda and Jack,
At noon today Jack's journey with cancer ended and he will no longer need our earthly care, concern and attention. He died peacefully at home in St Petersburg about 3 months after the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer which had infiltrated his liver.
We have heard from so many friends that Jack was an inspiration to them in a variety of ways. I think Cindy wrote the right words a few minutes ago. "Through friendships, Sailboats Inc business, and involvement with various service organizations, Jack inspired countless people to sail faster, fly higher, play harder and pursue their passions. We all stand a little taller for having known and loved Jack."
Another very special person in our lives was writing me an email at 11:38 this morning. Ironic but touching my heart with sincerity and love. Mikel wrote this, "Jack lived by a set of principles and shared those principles with others. Among them were the principles of honesty - being honest with one's self; open-mindedness - accepting those around us for who we are; and willingness - being willing to take responsibility for our own lives. Jack was an inspiration to many and his wisdom and guidance will be missed by all who loved him.
Jack and I have treasured all the visits, emails, cards, phone calls, thoughts and prayers you have sent us. There will be more information available on www.internationalcremation.com website in the next few days. At Jack's request, we will have a celebration of life in Duluth sometime this summer.
Please do not send me flowers as I would much rather you make a donation in Jack's name to your favorite charity.
With love to you all,
Lynda
Wing leader and friend Bill Shivers also wrote a nice note:
Our friend, and passionate Angel Flight pilot went West into the sunset Sunday, May 20, 2012. Only three months ago Jack was diagnosed with cancer. The same illness that he has helped so many adults and children by flying for their own treatments. Jack was an avid aviator for many years. In addition to his many, many Angel Flight missions he flew his Bonanza over much of the United States visiting his long time buddies.
Jack's kindness and friendship will be missed, whether it at the airport or on the golf course. Angel Flight has lost a friend, but more importantly, a special humanitarian.
Bill Shivers
Jensyn, mom and Jack Culley DTS 1-19-12
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Angel Flight media- chART Magazine
Got some coverage and a check from our friend Casey at chART magazine. We'll be in the next physical issue, and every time someone purchases art from the magazine, chART will make a donation to our organization.
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Pilot spotlight
These are the very special pilots that volunteered to take one or more of our many weekly missions.
Warren Cheatham x3
Charles Gould
Mark Nowicki
David Taisch
Bill Castlen x2
Ken Jordan x4
Eric Kline x3
John Epley
Harvey Moore
Ed Unger
58 mission legs were coordinated 5/19 - 5/25
Below is a thank you to Angel Flight pilots Bill Castlen, Eric Kline, Ken Jordan and Skipper Tonsmeire for flying nine pre-teens to Camp Immokalee which provides respite for children who have a parent diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and home: "I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work that you and your organization have done! This generosity has truly been impactful to the children that fly through Angel Flight. I spoke with Bethany from Pensacola and she wants to be a pilot when she grows up! I thank you for partnering with us! I also want to thank the pilots that use their time and resources to ensure that the children have an opportunity to attend camp!" Warmly, Meisha DuBois Coordinator of Program and Services North Florida Chapter National MS Society Camp Immokalee flight 
Camp Immokalee flight 
Camp Immokalee flight 
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Note from the editor to our pilots: Please take more photos so I can put them up here!
Pilots: Please send your photos via your smart-phones to: info@mercymail.org. We'll get them posted on our social networks so we get some additional PR.
Thank you for all of your time and energy.
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Saturday June 2, 7:30am-1pm Orlando, FL Lake Eola
Saturday May 26 - Miami, FL. Kendall Tamiami Executive (TMB). Wings, Strings & Other Classics (Booth help)
A Tuesday in June or July at 12:00 at the Newnan Country Club Newnan, GA (Speaker needed)
Jun 12 - Palm Beach, FL. FATA Annual Conference. 8:10 am - 9:30 am (Booth help)
Sep 8 - Jacksonville, FL. Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG). Wings 'n' Wheels 2012 (Booth help)
Nov 9 - 11 - Stuart Air Show, FL. Witham Field (KSUA). Stuart Air Show. Nov.9-11 (Booth help)
Oct 20 - Dallas (Atlanta), GA. Paulding Northwest Atlanta (PUJ) (Booth help, have one, need another!)
Nov 11, 12 - Leesburg, FL. Arlington Ridge Golf Course. (We have 8-12 so far, but need about 30!)
If you can help with any of these events, please email to info@mercymail.org, or call (352) 326-0761 x1500
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| We need some assistance! | |
The summer months tend to be especially lean for fundraising, and we are hard at work trying to find creative ways to raise much needed funds in this environment.
Here are some ways you can help, if you can't write a check yourself:
- Do you know any Foundations you can recommend to us?
- Do you know anyone who would be willing to put our org in their will?
- Do you work for a company that does planned giving, such as payroll deductions?
- Want to give monthly automatically? We can handle that!
- Want to donate a car, boat or airplane? We can handle that too!
Any leads are greatly appreciated! Please call the office at (352) 326-0761 x1500
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