News from Angel Flight Southeast

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For over 29 years, we've been coordinating free air transportation for

children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs

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Venice Municipal Airport Open House

Saturday February 23, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Food, Bounce House, Fun Free parking and admission

Venice Municipal Airport (KVNC)

Donor by choice...not by accident

Friday March 1, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST

Angel Flight will be presenting at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. Rider Links, Inc. is on a mission to promote Organ and Tissue Donation to newly licensed drivers through High School Driver Education, Motorcycle Endorsement Classes, and Experienced Driver Safety Education.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood

Angel Flight Southeast Texas Hold'm: Saturday March 16, 2013 Leesburg

Saturday March 16, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT

Texas Holdem Tournament To Benefit Angel Flight Southeast (AFSE) Where: Gator Harley-Davidson Lots of Great Prizes!!! $40 Including food (purchased in advance) Great Prizes!

Gator Harley-Davidson Leesburg, Florida

Ruby Tuesday Community Giveback Program

Friday April 5, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM EDT

Grab your family and friends and join us at present this flyer to your server, and we will give back 20% of your purchase to the organization. Ruby Tuesdays Community GiveBack Program. To make a reservation, call us at 352-360-0455 or visit us online at rubytuesday.com

Ruby Tuesday

Run for the Angels 5K Event April 5, 2013 Orlando

Friday April 5, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT

The Orlando Executive Airport, is having a 5K run/walk April 5th to benefit Angel Flight Southeast! We are limiting the 5K Run to the first 250 runners/walkers that want to sign up and support Angel Flight SE. ! A unique run on taxiways and a runway to support a great cause!

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Community Bldg.

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

(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

Shuuuufffffle up and deal!

When: March 16th 3pm

Where: Gator Harley-Davidson Leesburg, FL

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Attention runners (and walkers)!

Our 3rd annual 5k run is coming up on April 5th. It's taking pace again on the runway at Orlando Executive Airport. This event is limited to 250 runners/walkers so sign up soon!

Pilot spotlight

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

Philip Gross

Pablo Terreros

Jim Lambert

Steve Purello

Lucas Worthen x2

Ed Patenaude

Mark Nowicki

Don Bradford

Donald Quattelbaum

Dr. Hahn x2

Jack Alexander

David Trilling x2

30 mission legs were coordinated 2/9/2013 - 2/15/2013

Michael McCarthy

John Hicks x2

Paul Coleman

Jack Schuler

Gene Gwaltney

Richard Kendel

Greg Frost

Larry Smith

Mary Sittman

Dave Walker x2

David Taisch

Richard Ramey

David Trilling

Warren Cheatham

Rodger Knox

John Thomas

John Hanselman

Ed Parker

44 mission legs were coordinated 2/26/2013 - 2/22/2013

Jennifer & her Mom with Pilot Mike Alger

Paul and family in front of Brian Dekle's aircraft

Family with Pilot Brian Dekle

Nugent, pilot Larry Smith and nephew
Nugent Hutchins, pilot Larry Smith and nephew

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.

AOPA Foundation Safety Course

Thank to a collaborative effort between the AOPA Air Safety Institute and the Air Care Alliance, a fantastic course has been developed for Volunteer Pilots. It's called "Public Benefit Flying: Blancing Safety and Compassion."

Although all of our pilots should watch this course and take the test, pilots interested in receiving FREE fuel from our FAA endorsed fuel reimbursement program are REQUIRED to view it and take the accompanying test.

Ruby Tuesday Day April 5th All Day

If you eat there Friday, April 5th and present this flyer to your server, Ruby Tuesday will donate 20% to Angel Flight.

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Pay it 4ward Movie Premiere

Angel Flight Southeast was invited to the premiere of "Pay it 4ward," a movie highlighting the experiences of 5 transplant patients and their families. Julie DeStefano, friend of Angel Flight was one of the recipients featured, as a general aviation pilot who has received two liver transplants.

Pay it 4ward

Movie premiere audience

Congressman Daniel Webster visit

Congressman Daniel Webster visited our headquarters this week for a tour.

Steve & Congressman Daniel Webster

Volunteer opportunities:

Grant writing- Thank you to Michelle Pedde and j. Jay Green for volunteering!!!

Hotline specialists- Fridays 9am-1pm, Headquarters Leesburg Florida. These special people help the initial coordination of the missions

Planes, Trains & BBQ- Friday April 26th Tavares, FL 12p-5p

Ruby Tuesday Day: Need help to promote this day to locals. Leesburg, FL.

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.