Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet
December 8, 2023 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
EAA Members
$70
General Public
$95
Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet
December 8, 2023 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
EAA Members
$70
General Public
$95
Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet
December 8, 2023 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
EAA Members
$70
General Public
$95
Join us for the EAA Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet, where you’ll experience a once-in-a-lifetime evening.
The EAA Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet honors the spirit and achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright. This annual banquet provides a memorable experience that will have you returning year after year.
Listen to an inspiring presentation given by a special keynote speaker who shares with us their story of adventure, camaraderie, and flight. Enjoy cocktails and a full-service dinner inside the EAA Aviation Museum’s Eagle Hangar, a hall dedicated to the memory of those who served valiantly.
2023 Speaker
This year’s keynote speaker Kim “KC” Campbell, is a retired Colonel who served in the Air Force for more than 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close-air support mission.
Kim’s Air Force assignments include leadership roles as a group commander, responsible for more than 1,000 Air Force personnel in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Kim also served as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, advising the number three civilian official in the Department of Defense on national security and defense policy formulation.
Event Info
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
Featured speaker will begin their presentation immediately following dinner.
Suggested Attire
Guests are welcome to dress in business casual or cocktail party attire.
Parking
Vehicle parking is available in the EAA Aviation Museum parking lot.
Arrival
All guests must enter through the main EAA Aviation Museum entrance.
2023 Speaker
This year’s keynote speaker Kim “KC” Campbell, is a retired Colonel who served in the Air Force for more than 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close-air support mission.
Kim’s Air Force assignments include leadership roles as a group commander, responsible for more than 1,000 Air Force personnel in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Kim also served as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, advising the number three civilian official in the Department of Defense on national security and defense policy formulation.
Event Info
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
Featured speaker will begin their presentation immediately following dinner.
Suggested Attire
Guests are welcome to dress in business casual or cocktail party attire.
Parking
Vehicle parking is available in the EAA Aviation Museum parking lot.
Arrival
All guests must enter through the main EAA Aviation Museum entrance.
2023 Speaker
This year’s keynote speaker Kim “KC” Campbell, is a retired Colonel who served in the Air Force for more than 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close-air support mission.
Kim’s Air Force assignments include leadership roles as a group commander, responsible for more than 1,000 Air Force personnel in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Kim also served as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, advising the number three civilian official in the Department of Defense on national security and defense policy formulation.
Event Info
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
Featured speaker will begin their presentation immediately following dinner.
Suggested Attire
Guests are welcome to dress in business casual or cocktail party attire.
Parking
Vehicle parking is available in the EAA Aviation Museum parking lot.
Arrival
All guests must enter through the main EAA Aviation Museum entrance.
We are excited to announce that Kim will be holding a book signing for her book, Flying in the Face of Fear, in the lobby of the EAA Aviation Museum following the conclusion of the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet. Her book will be available for purchase at the Barnstormer Boutique prior to the signing.
We are excited to announce that Kim will be holding a book signing for her book, Flying in the Face of Fear, in the lobby of the EAA Aviation Museum following the conclusion of the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet. Her book will be available for purchase at the Barnstormer Boutique prior to the signing.
We are excited to announce that Kim will be holding a book signing for her book, Flying in the Face of Fear, in the lobby of the EAA Aviation Museum following the conclusion of the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet. Her book will be available for purchase at the Barnstormer Boutique prior to the signing.
Menu Options
Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed chicken breast filled with spinach, sun dried tomato, and cheese; lightly breaded and topped with a garlic cream sauce. Served with baby red potatoes.
Braised Beef Short Rib
Boneless beef short ribs pan seared in a beef and garlic sauce with rutabaga & Yukon Gold mashed potatoes.
Roasted Bistro Blend Vegetables & Parsley Fettuccini (vegetarian)
Roasted vegetables with alfredo sauce, served over parsley linguine.
Dessert: Carmel Mocha Torte
Sponsors
Dinner Catered by La Sure's
Sponsors
Dinner Catered by La Sure's
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Dinner Catered by La Sure's
