FORTY-SECOND INDUCTION CEREMONY AND DINNER QUARANTE DEUXIÈME GALA D’INSTALLATION You are cordially invited to attend the Vous êtes cordialement invités à assister au 42nd Annual Dinner & Induction Ceremony 42e Gala d’installation Thursday, June 4, 2015 Skyservice Business Aviation Hangar 6120 Midfield Road Toronto International Airport Mississauga, Ontario le jeudi 4 juin 2015 Skyservice Business Aviation Hangar 6120 Midfield Road Aéroport international de Toronto Mississauga, Ontario Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. RSVP by May 21, 2015 Black Tie - Mess Kit - Business Attire Accueil: 17h30 Dîner: 19 h RSVP au plus tard le 21 mai 2015 Cravate noire - Costume - Tenue de soirée CANADA’S AVIATION HALL OF FAME PANTHÉON DE L’AVIATION DU CANADA TICKETS / BILLETS : Robert Porter [email protected] P.O. Box 6090 Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2E8 MEDIA CONTACT / CONTACT POUR LES MÉDIAS: Jamie McIntyre [email protected] Tel: 780-312-2084 Fax 780-361-1239 Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame to Induct Four New Members and Honour a Belt of Orion Recipient Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four new members at its 42 nd annual gala dinner and ceremony to be held Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Skyservice Business Aviation Hangar in Toronto, Ontario, at the Toronto Pearson International Airport. The annual black-tie event is a highlight in Canadian aviation celebration and draws attendance from across Canada. To be honoured by CAHF in 2015 are: Arthur Roy Brown, DSC: Known to most Canadians for his decisive involvement in the epic action of 21 April 1918 resulting in the demise of Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron.” Brown had an outstanding record of service in the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Air Force. He was an outstanding combat leader who persevered on active duty despite poor health and injuries. He never lost a member of his flight because of the care he took in introducing newcomers onto operations. Postwar, his steadfast interest in flying led him to found a highly successful aviation company operating in northern Ontario and Quebec westward to Manitoba throughout the 1930s. In poor health and suffering the medical effects of his wartime crashes, he died at the young age of 50 in 1944. James Stuart “Jim” McBride: From initial roots in the technical side of the RCAF, Jim McBride used his entrepreneurial talents to build successful franchises for the marketing of Piper aircraft and Hughes helicopters across Canada. From modest beginnings in the charter business supporting Manitoba Hydro in its major power projects in northern Manitoba, he went on to develop profitable and innovative air transport businesses culminating with the rescue and turnaround of the Winnipeg based regional carrier, Transair. Later he developed aircraft franchises and helicopter based charter operations in support of the resource industry in western Canada. George Edward Miller, O.M.M., CD: He has combined several careers in Canada’s aviation world and his accomplishments have cemented his reputation as an outstanding leader. His 35 years of service in the RCAF/CF were marked by many superlatives, chief amongst them his selection as the 1973 leader of the “Snowbirds” aerobatic team. Many of the signature elements of the current team’s identity and operational approach were implemented during his tenure ranging from the nine aircraft formation to the team’s distinctive branding. His post air force career included running air shows in Ottawa, the significant and sustained development of the Langley Regional Airport into a major part of the airport infrastructure of British Columbia and the leadership of a new formation team active in the Lower Mainland, the “Fraser Blues”. Owen Bartley “O.B.” Philp, C.M., DFC, CD: Widely acknowledged as the driving spirit behind the founding of the acclaimed “Snowbirds” air demonstration team, “O.B.” Philp was a revered and decorated air force leader. His wartime service included operational flying in both Europe and Burma. As Base Commander at CFB Moose Jaw, he created the nucleus of an aerial demonstration team for Canada that finally won official recognition as 431 Aerial Demonstration Squadron in 1978 - the Snowbirds. The International Council of Air Shows acknowledged him as the “Father of the Snowbirds” in 1984. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1993 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the military history of Canada. He died in 1995. Belt of Orion Award for Excellence: AeroVelo Inc. The AeroVelo story is one of the most remarkable accomplishments of Canadian applied aeronautical engineering during the entire history of manned flight in this country. The team of researchers and engineers who make up AeroVelo were the first to accomplish two of the seminal feats of human powered flight: the first flight of a human powered ornithopter in 2010 and the first flight of a human powered helicopter in 2013. Both accomplishments have resulted in significant international and Canadian recognition. The flight of the human powered ornithopter was certified as a “first” by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and won the McKee Trophy in 2011. The human powered helicopter flight won the coveted “Sikorsky” prize established for such an accomplishment by the American Helicopter Society 33 years ago plus a prestigious FAI award and the 2013 J.A.D. McCurdy Award from the Air Force Association of Canada. AeroVelo Inc. will be represented at the Hall of Fame inductions by Todd Reichert (left) and Cameron Robertson. Ticket Information: Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame 780 361 1351 ext 278; [email protected] http://www.cahf.ca Handy Reply Form o Yes, I will attend the induction ceremony and dinner. o No, I am unable to attend, but enclose a donation of $_______________________________________ (A charitable tax receipt will be provided) Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ Province: ______ Postal Code: ___________________ Phone: _____________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________ Please reserve ______ tickets @ $250 per person = $ ________________________ or, ______ tables of 8 @ $2,500 each = $________________________ or, ______ premium tables of 8 @ $3,000 each = $________________ (If you are hosting a table, please provide guest list.) Guest(s) Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Special requests (seating, diet, etc.): ____________________________________________________ Payment can be made by: o Cheque (to Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame) o Visa o MasterCard o AMEX Card No.: _________________________________ Exp. Date: ____________ Card Holder's Name: ____________________ Signature:__________________________________ Designated Hotel: The Westin Bristol Place We have reserved a block of rooms at the Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport, located at 950 Dixon Road, Toronto, for guests who will be attending the Induction Dinner. This is located very close to the dinner site, is clean, fresh, and bright and has a very serviceoriented staff. We will be providing shuttle service from this hotel to and from the Skyservice hangar, which is the site of the event. To reserve accommodation, please call Westin Reservations 1-866-837-5184 to make your reservation. Please identify yourself as part of the Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Room Block to receive the very special rate of $129. Book before May 11th to receive this special rate. Alternatively, you may book online using this link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1502200133&key=14D633DA Air Canada “Official airline of the 42nd Annual Induction Gala” We have arranged for a special 10% discount on air fares to and from Toronto (YYZ) with Air Canada. To qualify for the special discount, tickets must be purchased on aircanada.com and our promotion code: ADD33CK1 must be entered in the search panel at the time of purchase. No discount will apply to Tango and Executive Class lowest bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. The travel period begins Wednesday, May 27, 2015 and ends Friday, June 12, 2015. Please return this form in the reply envelope provided or fax to (780)361-1239 by May 22, 2015. Thank you. P.O. Box 6090, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2E8
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