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For upcoming events, go to our website and click on "Events"
Upcoming Events
Wings, Wheels & Water 2015
Wednesday November 4, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EST
Wings Wheels Water the premier kickoff to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. A highly-selective guest list including more than 400 of the most elite decision makers, influential tastemakers and ultra-high net worth individuals in South Florida and from around the globe.
Sheltair Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International
Mercy Flight Southeast 19th Annual Golf Tournament
Wednesday November 11, 2015 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM EST
Join us for a great round of golf at Arlington Ridge Golf Club including full breakfast, lunch and more! Register soon for early-bird discounts.
Arlington Ridge Golf Club
Volunteer Pilot Orientation (3rd Mondays) November 16, 7pm
Monday November 16, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM EST
This is a 1:15 training session for volunteer pilots, both new and experienced. Hosted by Brian Jarvis. Training takes places in your home, on the phone and on your PC every third Monday evening at 7pm.
Volunteer Pilot Orientation (3rd Mondays) December 21, 7pm
Monday December 21, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM EST
This is a 1:15 training session for volunteer pilots, both new and experienced. Hosted by Brian Jarvis. Training takes places in your home, on the phone and on your PC every third Monday evening at 7pm.
Run for the Angels 5K March 26, 2016 Orlando Executive Airport
Saturday March 26, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
The Orlando Executive Airport is hosting our 6th 5K run/walk March 26th! We are expecting 1,000 runners this year so sign up early! This is a unique run on taxiways and a runway to support a great cause! Families welcome for this Easter weekend event!
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Community Bldg.
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This Wednesday:
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You can bid on these auction prizes whether you're attending or not!:
One-way private jet flights at economy pricing!
There are five main benefits to membership as well as some other cool perks. The five main benefits are free JetDeals, free helicopter rides, member pricing in the charter search section, access to the JetShuttles, and full concierge services.
Free Jet Deals: JetSmarter members have access to an unlimited amount of free Jet Deals. The entire aircraft is yours to use with many of these, while others may be shared. If shared, this is indicated by seats for sale in the app. This means that you can bring friends, family, or co-workers with you all for free and in some cases there will be no one else on board.
Free Helicopter Transfers: JetSmarter members are offered free helicopter transfers between the New York area airports and Manhattan. This applies to all JetSmarter flights in and out of Laguardia, JFK, Newark, Teterboro, and White Plains.
Member Pricing: Members get 10%-15% off charter prices.
JetShuttle: JetSmarter members have access to seats on several JetShuttles operating the following routes.
Fort Lauderdale, FL - New York, NY
New York, NY - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Los Angeles, CA - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA - Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV - Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY - The Hamptons, NY (Seasonal)
The Hamptons, NY - New York, NY (Seasonal)
Members can book their seat on the shuttles for FREE. They can bring guests for an additional charge.
Concierge Services: JetSmarter membership comes with access to full concierge services. Whether you are flying with us or having a staycation, our full time Member Experience Team will be ready to assist with all of your needs. It might be a hotel reservation or a restaurant reservation that you need. In any case, we will get you taken care of.
BID NOW  VIP International Boat Show access
(Value ($2,198)
Access to this year to VIP room Thursday, Friday & Saturday + Valet Parking and Show Admittance J This is everything included in their 3 Day access package : Retails at $1,099 per person so for 2 people: $2,198 retail for the package! Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2015 Official Ticket Packages All-Inclusive Hospitality at the Windward Club
located at the Swimming Hall of Fame
in the heart of the Boat Show All-Day Access
Personal On-site Concierge for Reserving
Intimate Yacht Tours
scheduling blocks at the Windward Club - TBA
Premium Open Bar
Gourmet Food Buffets
Private Dining Areas
Climate-Controlled Indoor Private Venue
Closed Off from General Public
Celebrity Appearances by:
Nichole Galicia Actress - Django Unchained
Christiane Seidel Actress - Boardwalk Empire
Lina Axmacher 2011 Miss Stockholm
*Events, Celebrities and appearance dates subject to change. Valet Parking "Inside the Show"
Conveniently located at the entrance to the Swimming Hall of Fame All-Access Ticket
to Boat Show Events
in and around the Convention Center New Boat and Yacht Debuts and Tours
1,400 Exhibitor Booths: "marine toys,"
paddle board, yoga, apparel, etc.
Classes/Seminars on fishing, insurance,
financing, maintenance, etc.
Fashion Shows
LIVE Entertainment
Fireworks Display and more!
BID NOW
 Drive a Ferrari for 3 days/ 2 nights! (Value: $3,000)
Ferarri of Fort Lauderdale has donated the Ferrari experience package, which includes a three-day weekend loaner of a Ferarri California model.
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Thank you pilots!
Milestones
Congratulations to the following pilot:
Dave Roeberg 1st Mission Recognition!
Kerry Bentley 25th Mission Recognition!
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These are the very special pilots that volunteered to take one or more of our many weekly missions.
Thank you!!
Mike Alger
Alan Hoffberg
Doug Decker
Randy Blackwood x2
Dr. Keith Kilgallen
Attilio DiMarco
Charles George
Mo Scott
Greg Frost
Mark Snead
David Walker
Larry Marlewski
Kerry Bentley x3
Kelly Gottlieb
Dr. Delbert Hahn
Kenneth Bethune
44 mission legs were coordinated 10/10/2015 to 10/16/2015
Doug Decker
Steve High
Bob Butler
Dr. Dinshaw Sidhwa
John Hanselman
Kenneth Bethune x2
Gerald Kenney
Kerry Bentley
45 mission legs were coordinated 10/17/2015 to 10/23/2015
| Ken Knopp x2
Steve High
David Horsford
Warren Cheatham
Stephen Everett
Boyd Ellison
Tim Bouchard
Barbara Mathews
Wiley Horton x2
David Taisch
Greg frost
Ray Roberts
David Rounds
Nicholas West
Randy Blackwood
Christopher Sakala
35 mission legs were coordinated
10/24/2015 to 10/30/2015
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| | Dr. Del Hahn and his wife Peg (L) flying Mom Kim and Kelsey to treatment on her femurs stress fracture. |
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| | Alex and mom Beth being flown by pilot Mike Alger to Shands Hospital. |
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| | Pilot Bob Butler at KSAV flying William to Emory for a pre-liver transplant appointment. |
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| | Darlene and Cristina being flown by pilot Steve High to Shands |
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| | Pilot Doug Decker flew Beverly and her service dog, Charlie to Duke University Medical Center. |
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| | Long-time passenger Kathleen and her friend Geanne. Picture courtesy of pilot Steve High that flew her home. |
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| | Pilot David Rounds and Eve flying to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. |
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| | Pilot Charles George, Jimmy and pilot Mo Scott at the first hand-off. |
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| | Jimmy travels to Johns Hopkins. |
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| | Jimmy with his family seeing him off with Pilot Charles George. |
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| | Pilot Mike Alger and Alex. Alex loves to fly. |
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| | Pilot Charles George, Jimmy and pilot Mo Scott. |
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| | Alan Hoffberg photographed the thunderstorm in the distance. |
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| | Mom and Alex being flown by Alan Hoffberg. |
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Dr. Norris Pilot Awards Gala weekend
Save the date! April 8-10, 2016
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The 2015 Pilot Awards Gala will be held at one of the most popular fly-ins in the country: Westgate Resorts River Ranch! The gala itself will be held Friday evening April 8th, and we'll have activities all weekend including a live authentic Rodeo Saturday night.
More details to follow!
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Pilot Orientation class
Every third Monday Next one: Monday November 16th 7pm (attend by telephone/PC)
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Register on left of newsletter under "Upcoming Events"
This class is a must-have for our new pilots, but experienced volunteer pilots are welcome as well. Pilots only, please.
Pilot Brian Jarvis will be covering a variety of topics for enhancing the experience of flying our unique missions.
One hour class, telephone and internet enabled PC, laptop or tablet required.
Please sign up on left. Instructions and dial-in number will be sent.
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Volunteer Opportunities
(Help Wanted)
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Please register for these on the links to the left, or email Steve at steve.purello@mercymail.org
Wing leaders:
There are few areas available for this important position. Please inquire
Thank you Terry White for volunteering to come back as a Wing Leader!
Drivers: Michael Boylan and Brenda Campbell of Quality First plant nurseries have teamed up to drive our passengers when landing in Tampa! Michael was one of our passengers and is now able to give back!
We need more in our other cities!
Please call (800) 352-4256 for more info
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