Keeping EAA volunteers up to date with AirVenture 2013 and more  : :  View this email online February 2013 Newsletter Sign-Up : : Volunteer : : Contact Join us on: The Meaning of Volunteering By Janine Diana, VP of Human Resources The definition of Volunteer..."a person who performs a service willingly and without pay". EAA has been blessed with so many volunteers that have dedicated years and years, creating hours and hours of memories while volunteering to support our mission by encouraging participation in aviation. No one better defines the role of Volunteer than Jack Pelton, EAA's Chairman of the Board. Read more >> Now It's Where...? A Quick Guide to AirVenture 2013 Changes As occurs every year, there are some areas at Oshkosh this year that are new or in new locations. Here are a few of them so far for 2013... Read more >> VIDEO: 'Holy Cow! It's a City!' For one week, aviation has a city - built on passion to share, learn, dream, and fly. Take a peek inside our aviation city and the 61st annual EAA convention, AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, which descends on Wittman Regional Airport July 29-August 4. Watch video >> Enhance Your Oshkosh Experience-Volunteer! By Terry Hocking - EAA # 234464 It seems as aviators we are perpetually searching for unexplored destinations to seek out. For the vast majority of us, navigating to and landing at the big show in Wisconsin is prominent on our aviation bucket list. In our "Cherokees to Oshkosh" group, flying your Piper, regardless of the model, to Oshkosh is something that every pilot should make a priority at least once in their lives. Read more >> The Benefits of Volunteering Submitted by Kirk Fjetland, EAA # 867374 Former president of EAA Chapter 237 One of the best ways to make new aviation friends and strengthen existing relationships is to commit to a shared activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to an area. This involvement can strengthen your ties to the community and broaden your support network, exposing you to people with common interests, neighborhood resources, and fun and fulfilling activities. Read more >> Volunteering as a Family AirVenture is a great opportunity to volunteer with your family! Volunteering as a family can bring you, your child, and your loved ones closer together. There are many opportunities for families to become involved in volunteering at EAA and join the wonderful world of aviation! Please note that anyone under 18 years old must have written parental permission. Read more >> Honor Your Loved One's Memory on EAA's Memorial Wall Each year during AirVenture, EAA's Memorial Wall ceremony honors those departed loved ones whose passion for aviation profoundly affected our lives. Located on the edge of Pioneer Airport, the wall's bronze plaques provide a permanent shrine for inductees, installed at a moving dedication service held on the final day of the convention. Read more >> Current Volunteer Opportunities We are accepting applications for those interested in volunteering at AirVenture Oshkosh or on a year-round basis at EAA. For a listing of all of these volunteer opportunities, please visit our website and complete the application form to indicate your areas of interest and availability. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Tellock at ltellock@eaa.org. Volunteer Contacts General Information: Volunteer information: Janine Diana, jdiana@eaa.org Volunteer opportunities: Liz Tellock, ltellock@eaa.org Volunteer Advisory Committee: Ken Decker, EAA 52084 - deckair@bright.net Tim Fox, EAA Lifetime 335031 - tim@flyingshepherds.com Dennis Hasha, EAA 227907 - dlhasha@bellsouth.net Ginny Largent, EAA 575325 - glargent2@verizon.net Rich Largent, EAA 512497 - snooksflyer@verizon.net Dave Mercer, EAA 379378 - davidrmercer@comcast.net John Nowicki, EAA 116894 - jwnowicki@gmail.com Bonnie Parnall, EAA Lifetime 30554 - parnall22@icloud.com Barbara Rapchak, EAA 638323 - brapchak@leapoffaith.com Alan White, EAA Lifetime 60137 - al.white159@gmail.com   Member Benefits : : Join EAA : : EAA.org : : Email Us To make sure you continue receiving our emails to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add membership@eaa.org to your address book or safe sender list.