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Weekly Update December 7, 2012

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The Magic of Christmas

Friday December 7, 2012 from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST

Between 2:30-8:00pm, you and your friends can casually walk through a wonderland of beautifully decorated live Christmas trees at the Waterfront Inn at Lake Sumter Landing. A donation taken at the door can go to any charity you wish. You can decide.

WaterFront Inn, Lake Sumter Landing

Angel Flight Southeast Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Dec 14, 2012

Friday December 14, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST

Please join us so we can say THANK YOU! Friday, December 14, 2012 4pm-7pm Please RSVP so we can get an accurate food count

Leesburg Airport Administration Building

PHAS (Plantation Healthy Aging Services) Fundraiser Jan 11, 2013

Friday January 11, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST

Hosted by Gloria Simonson

The Plantation at Leesburg

Sheltair DaytonaSpeedway Kickoff Party

Wednesday January 16, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

Please join us for a grand kickoff to NASCAR's Race week at the Daytona Beach Airport located next to the Daytona Beach Speedway. Gulfstream, Cessna, Bombardier, Porsche and more!

Sheltair, Daytona Beach International Airport

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Parade

Saturday January 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

Featuring "Amelia", the airplane float

Magnolia Street downtown Leesburg

Pilots

Pilot tele-forum

For feedback, suggestions

and questions answered regarding missions

Next date TBA 5pm

(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

Next one: TBA

NEW TIME: 5pm

(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

Finding the Magic of Christmas

Join us today!

Where: Waterfront Inn Sumter Landing, FL

When: December 7th 2:30pm-8pm

We have a tree at this event; please stop by and say hello!

(Thanks to Brown & Brown Farms)

The magic of Christmas

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As you already know, many people need help, this time of year especially. Many food banks, shelters and organizations are stretched to the limit.

Some are so busy helping, they don't have time to do the fundraising needed. The Rotary Club of the Villages-noon has an event this Friday that will help many local organizations raise money that is so desperately needed.

And the best part is, we get to join in and enjoy the scenery. It's called "Finding the Magic of Christmas".

This is an overview of what will happen. Please help out by coming to this event in The Villages on Friday, Dec 7th

Between 2:30-8:00pm, you and your friends can casually walk through a wonderland of beautifully decorated live Christmas trees at the

Waterfront Inn at Lake Sumter Landing. A donation taken at the door can go to Angel Flight Southeast.

Angel Flight Online Auction

CLOSES TODAY!

Great aviation gifts and other items!

The Angel Flight Southeast Auction Is Officially Open!
So what are you waiting for?...Bid Now!

Place Your Bid. Whether you're looking for something unique for yourself, searching for a gift for a special someone, or looking to add a little adventure to your life, you're sure to find something in our auction.

Every bid helps support our cause.

Santa, can Kathy have an iPad?

As you know, our staff answers the phone for emergencies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week 365 days per year.

When a call comes in the middle of the night for a child or adult needing an organ, we need to have the patient and pilot information at our fingertips. Our primary staff member has an iPad to look up this critical information remotely, but our backup, Kathy does not.

If anyone has an older iPad they would be willing to donate, we be would be very grateful!

Just reply to our newsletter to help.

Pilot spotlight

These are the very special pilots that volunteered to take one or more of our many weekly missions.

Boyd Ellison

Greg Banfield x2

Daniel Barreto

John Flynn

Dr. Bryan

Charlie Gould

Mark Spencer

Eddie Fullmer

Mark Nowicki

Mary Sittman x2

31 mission legs were coordinated 11/17/12 - 11/23/12

Mark Nowicki

David Walker

Don Roberts x2

Art Elliott

Frankie Dees

Steve High

Jim Lambert

Carmon Smith

Pierce Boyd

David Trilling

Warren Cheatham

John Hanselman

Dave Rivero

Mark Snead

Elliott Ross x2

Gerald Kenney

Eric Kline

61 mission legs were coordinated 11/24/12 - 11/30/12

Charles Gould

Warren Cheatham

Manfred Brecker

Ed McDonald

Colin Rainey x2

Ed Parker

Sean Belnick x4

David Walker x2

Bob Wall

30 mission legs were coordinated 12/1/12 - 12/7/12

Thank you letter

Little Luke, mom & dad; Gastonia, NC to Miami, FL

Legally blind vet Dale and Ace

Pre-heart transplant Stephano and pilot Dr. Bryan

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.

Pilots needed for Challenge Air 2013

Greetings!

January 26, 2013 8:00am- 3:00pm

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)

Challenge Air 2013 is just around the corner, and we need pilots! Last year's event in January was a great day! 76 disabled kids and their families were given "empowering" rides in airplanes at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Flights are approximately 20 minutes and pilots may choose the weight they are comfortable carrying. Challenge Air 2012 with cheerleaders

We were short of pilots last year, so some children almost got left behind. PLease help this year!

To participate, register today at www.challengeair.org

Volunteer opportunities:

Grant writing- We really need more help!

Board members - Opportunities available (1 slot?)

16th Annual Golf Tournament Videos

Thanks to Chuck Jones for the videos!

Angel Flight Golf Ball Drop
http://vimeo.com/cfjones/review/53678846/844309c02b

Angel Flight 16th Annual Golf Tourney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIUXIj8-Qjs

Congrats Pat Getchell

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Making the headlines

Hilton Head man named SC pilot of year

Volunteer pilot Jack Schuler of Hilton Head Island has been named the winner of the S.C. Pilot of the Year Award.

Schuler was one of a dozen pilots from six states honored Nov. 11 for his involvement in Angel Flight Southeast. AFSE is a nonprofit organization composed of volunteer pilots who fly patients to distant medical facilities to receive treatment. Schuler and the other pilots pay for all flight costs so the patients can fly for free.

We're in! Great Non-Profits

Thanks to your positive reviews, ANGEL FLIGHT SOUTHEAST won a spot on the 2012 Top-Rated List!

As part of the 2012 Top-Rated List, ANGEL FLIGHT SOUTHEAST has won the chance to get extra attention this holiday season from donors, volunteers and media. Plus, ANGEL FLIGHT SOUTHEAST is now highlighted on Great NonProfits website and gets a badge for our own website and marketing materials. You have played a big role in helping your favorite charity do more good!

Nice letter from Senator Negron

Full size letter here

Question, comments or concerns?
Contact us at (352) 326-0761
or email us at info@mercymail.org

Our organization entirely relies on donations to keep going. More than ever, we could use your help. Please consider making a donation today. Even better, make a recurring donation to help all year long.