Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Event Saw Impressive Scholarship Funds Raised
Helicopter Foundation International reports a very busy
Heli-Expo 2012. The foundation held its annual golf tournament,
hosted mentoring panels, and shared a great deal of information
with attendees about its mission and goals. New additions this
year were a silent auction, heritage helicopter display and
historical interviews.
HFI says the third annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf
Tournament was the foundation’s most well-attended golf
outing to date. Twenty-nine teams totaling 116 participants played
on the Cowboys Golf Course in nearby Grapevine. Sponsors and
participants helped raise more than $50,000 for HFI’s
scholarship program. A Bell 429 graced the tee box of the 17th
hole, reminding players of the versatility and practicality of the
industry. Players participated in a putting contest, long drive
contest, hole in one contest, and of course aimed for the lowest
score.
HFI’s mentoring panels were described as well attended.
Students and those new to the industry were able to attend Pilot,
Maintenance, and Industry Outreach to Students panels. Immediately
following panels, attendees could make their way to the HAI Job
Fair, where they were able to put their newly acquired knowledge to
work.
New to this year was a Fundraising Silent Auction, in which HFI
documented bids for donated goods. This event netted more than
$17,000 for HFI’s scholarship and educational programs.
HFI unveiled its Heritage of Helicopters display at the show,
and showcased a Bell OH-13, a Huey, and a Mil Mi-24 Hind. Three
museums in central and east Texas allowed their helicopters to be
displayed in the convention center, and each day of the show
featured a question and answer session with a representative of
each of the museums.
HFI thanks to everyone who attended. Heli-Expo 2013 will be held
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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