Great things can happen when people pull together for a common cause. The common cause that is long past due is a museum dedicated to the air transport industry. The daily loss of artifacts, older aircraft and other items of historical value, could cause a rich heritage to be lost and forgotten forever. The “Golden Age” of the airline industry must be preserved and this must be started as soon as possible as the losses are occurring on a daily basis. You can see this loss at airport scrap yards, flea markets, garage sales, internet auction sites, and so the list goes on. You can join in this effort to preserve this heritage. As a matter of fact there are several ways you can help make this preservation and future museum happen!

The Foundation has no plan to build a museum itself. To explain that statement, The Foundation’s mission is to support and encourage a city or other governmental entity to build the museum. This has to do with basic economics. The Foundation plans to do this encouragement by first obtaining artifacts to display in that museum , such as, aircraft, simulators, airline memorabilia, airport support equipment, etc. The Foundation will secondly, solicit financial pledges and donations from individuals, philanthropic entities, airlines, airline employee groups, airline support industries, and this list goes on, also.

To this end the Directors of the Foundation will work not only tirelessly but, voluntarily and will neither expect nor receive any compensation. Monies received will go strictly to the cause as required by law as a tax-exempt entity.

The benefits to the community are numerous, not the least of which is economic development. But of prime importance is the valuable educational supplement the museum can be to the community. This would include a classroom on location and career opportunities counseling. Many students do not know of the career fields available in aviation. A training school development adjacent to or in conjunction with the museum is also envisioned. With the present shortage of trained personnel the industry is wide open. This is opportunity knocking LOUDLY!

Membership Benefits

The benefits to members can be listed as tangible and intangible. The tangible benefits are:
> Quarterly Newsletter
> Membership Pin
> Website Participation

Intangible:
> Inspiration to our nation's youth
> Pride in your share in the establishment of the museum.
> Deep satisfaction derived from your charitable generosity.

Remember that the Foundation will never give, loan or sell its list of members and contributors to any other organization.

Varieties of Participation

These are the ways you can participate:
> Foundation Membership
> General Donations - Large or small.
> Pledging - A promise to a certain benefit to be given in the future.
> Sponsoring - Exhibits or buildings or parts thereof.
> Bequests or Dispositions - By giving assets through a will.

To Become a Member or Participant

To become a member of the Foundation, simply send your name and address and if you wish a brief message of your interest in aviation or the airline industry, to the address below. Though not required, please include a donation. Twenty dollars is requested. Make checks payable to the USAIMF. Thanks.

USAIMF
P.O. Box 144
Zellwood, FL  32798-0144

Phone: 334-702-1010 or 407-886-5913