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Dear Saskatchewan Aviation Museum Members and Friends of the Museum,

We’re pleased to share news with you of the happenings at the museum.

50/50 Tickets!

Today we have launched online 50/50 ticket sales. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the museum with our mission to keep Saskatchewan and Canada’s aviation history alive. Tickets can be purchased via the webpage below.

https://saskaviationraffle.ca/

Tickets: 1 for $10, 5 for $20, 25 for $50
Draw Date: Apr 30, 2021
Prize: 50% of ticket sales

Please support this event and encourage your friends, relatives, and neighbours to purchase tickets. SLGA and the on-line platform require that you be IN Saskatchewan at the time of your ticket purchase.

We’re Hiring

The board’s strategic planning session last December identified the need for full-time administration staff. To support this a new position, executive assistant, has been created. This is a huge step for the museum as we evolve from relying on volunteers to run the entire operation of the organization to having the support of full-time administration staff.

You can check out the job posting on the Careers page of the museum’s website, www.saskaviation.ca. Applications will close on Monday, February 15, 2021. We invite you to share this job posting with those you think possess the necessary skills.

Ground Schools / Workshops

The museum is planning a number of training sessions for the spring. You can check out all the details and register online on the Events page of our website.

March 6 Tiger Moth Ground School
March 13 DHC Chipmunk Ground School
March 20 Basic Float Flying
March 27 Harvard MK IV Ground School
April 3 DHC Tracker Ground School
April 10 Glider Ground School

These sessions have limited seating due to COVID-19, so book early if you’re interested in attending. The courses will adhere to the COVID-19 restrictions including limitations on event size and any other restrictions in place at the time of the event. Social distancing and wearing a facemask are required when entering the museum.

Winners of Tiger Moth Rides

Individual and Family Members who renewed their 2021 memberships before December 31, 2020, were entered into a draw for one of two Tiger Moth rides. We're pleased to announce the winners are Gary Hardy and the Mike Laliberte/Selma McMahon family. They are now looking forward to warmer days and their ride!

New Membership Benefit

We’ve added a new benefit to museum memberships. One that is especially important to our out-of-town pilot members. Remember: Memberships can be purchased/renewed on our Membership web page.

Individual Membership ($50/year)
Family Membership* ($85/year)

Unlimited free access to visit the museum for a year. (Coupons, Passes, and Discounts not applicable during special events.)
Free Fly-In Aircraft Parking. Call ahead to 306-651-7247 to arrange.
A 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise.
Discounts on classes and programs offered by the museum.
Member discount on meeting room rental.
A free Saskatchewan Aviation Museum and Learning Centre decal.

*Includes two adults & their dependent children under 18-yrs age

Corporate Membership ($250/year)

One annual admission pass.
Free Fly-In Aircraft Parking. Call ahead to 306-651-7247 to arrange.
Ten (10) single admission passes to distribute to your employees, customers or family (Value of $100).
Discounted rates on meeting room rental for corporate events.

Volunteers

Volunteers are what makes us tick. We have recently added three new volunteers to our ranks and are pleased to welcome Bob Reiber, Dwight Erickson, and Anthony Unruh. We continue to encourage new volunteers, so we can grow and prepare for the post-COVID environment. Volunteers can sign up on the Volunteer page of our website.

In Closing

As we start to move past the COVID pandemic, we are excited for the future of the museum and look forward to greeting our members back to the museum.

Stay safe and remain healthy,

Jim Jelinski SAMLC Board Chair
Dorrin Wallace SAMLC President

Museum Winter Hours

The museum is now operating under winter hours until April 30. The doors will be open Wednesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prearranged group tours are available upon request on closed days. In adherence with COVID-19 health regulations and to protect everyone, we request that visitors to the museum wear a mask.

We look forward to seeing you.

Saskatchewan Aviation Museum

5 Hangar Road

Saskatoon, Sk S7L 5X4

Canada

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