SAM News – Winner – Visitors – Ground School and more!

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2020 Membership Drive - Winner of Tiger Moth Ride!

Individuals that renewed or purchased a 2020 membership before December 31, 2019, were entered into a draw for a ride in the Tiger Moth once summer arrives – or at least a warm spring day.

We’re pleased to announce that the lucky winner is Murray May of Saskatoon! Congratulations!

We thank everyone who purchased a 2020 membership. Your support is helping to build a museum that showcases our rich aviation history and provide a unique learning experience for all.

Remember - your membership provides you with free access to visit the museum as well as a 10% discount in the gift shop. Come for a visit!

Hosting Visitors

On January 14 we had a great day showcasing the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum and Learning Centre, as well as discussing our province's rich aviation history with several Saskatchewan MLA's and friends. It’s wonderful to be able to raise awareness of the museum and we thank these MLA’s and guests for visiting us.

From Left to Right:
Doug Chisholm - Museum Member & Volunteer
Fred Bradshaw -MLA Carrot River Valley
Dale Tiedeman - Museum Board Member
Jim Jelinski - Museum Board Member
Terry Jenson - Saskatchewan Party candidate for Martensville-Warman
Dorrin Wallace - Museum President
Nadine Wilson - MLA Saskatchewan Rivers
Honourable Greg Ottenbreit - MLA Yorkton
Harold Fast - Museum Board Member
Christopher Maloney - Museum Vice-President.

Ground School

What better way to pass the winter than by learning something new – or brushing off the cobwebs! The museum is offering the following Ground School courses this winter:

February 8 - 8:00 to 17:00 - $100 - Tiger Moth
February 29 – 9:00 to 15:00 - $60 - Chipmunk
March 7 – 9:00 to 15:00 - $60 - Harvard
March 14 – 9:00 to 15:00 - $60 - Basic Float Flying
March 21 – 9:00 to 15:00 - $60 - Tracker
March 28 – 9:00 to 15:00 - $60 - Glider Ground School
April 4 & 5 (2 day) - 9:00 to 15:00 - $100- Fabric Installation

Quoted prices are for non-members. Museum members will receive a $10 discount, Coffee and lunch will be provided.

Please call 306-651-7247 or email office@saskaviation.ca to register or if you have any questions.

Save the Date – Aviation Days 2020 - May 30-31

Plans have already started for our annual Aviation Days. Watch for more information as plans come together for this exciting event and a major fundraiser for the museum!

Donations are always welcome!

The Saskatchewan Aviation Historical Society operating as the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum and Learning Centre is a non-profit and a registered charity. Donations help us to meet our overhead costs, support programing, enable restoration projects, and raise capital to secure the museum’s future.

We are now registered with PayPal Giving Fund Canada which doesn’t charge charities or donors any fees for their services. 100% of donated funds flow through to us and PayPal Giving Fund provides you with a tax deductible donation receipt. The link below will take you to our page.

PayPal Giving Fund - Saskatchewan Aviation Museum & Learning Centre

PayPal is a secure and trusted platform. Thank you for your support.

Do you have a flying tale to tell?

Dena Driver is collecting stories for publication in the next volume of Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation. The first volume contains stories from some of our locals, Don Macpherson and Dorrin Wallace, and is available in the museum Gift Shop. If you have stories to share, check out her invitation below.

Seeking submissions and stories for the next volumes of Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation by Deana J. Driver and Contributors

DriverWorks Ink publishing in Regina, SK invites you (or someone you know) to submit your interesting, unique, human-interest aviation stories to be considered for publication in the next two volumes of the book Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation. Volume 1 was released in October 2019 and has been well received. Deadlines for submissions for the next volumes are February 10 and May 31, 2020. Please send your submissions by email or mail to author-publisher Deana Driver or contact Deana (below) to make arrangements for her to interview you and write the story.

Submissions must be true short stories (no poems please) about events that occurred to Canadian pilots or other aviation personnel – true stories of danger, adventure, heroism, assistance, joy, silliness, misfortune, etc. Stories should be 1,000 to 2,500 words. Photos may be submitted upon acceptance of your story. Please provide details including your name, address, phone number, and email address, as well as the names, dates, location, and other details of the people and places in your story. All submissions will be accepted but not all will be published. Those whose stories are published will receive two complimentary copies of that volume of Flight, and will be able to purchase more copies at a 40% discount to sell at venues not supplied by DriverWorks Ink. Thank you in advance.

Deana Driver, DriverWorks Ink, 110 N. McCarthy Blvd, Regina SK S4R 6A4; ddriver@sasktel.net or 306-531-3171.

Memberships

Our members are vital to the growth and stability of the museum. Memberships can be purchased at any time and will be valid until December 31, 2020.

Individual ($40) and Family* ($75) memberships provide these benefits:

access to visit the museum free of charge
a 10% discount in our Gift Shop.

Come visit, email or phone (306-651-7247) us to renew.
Or renew via the appropriate PayPal button below.

*Family membership includes an adult couple and their dependent children under 18 years old.

Individual Membership

Family Membership

Saskatchewan Aviation Museum

5 Hangar Road

Saskatoon, Sk S7L 5X4

Canada

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