The Lone Star Flight Museum was remodeled right into a Monte Carlo vacation spot with a wash of coastal coloration and vibrant floral shows as operatic voices floated by means of the hangar. This yr’s fundraising gala raised $620,000 to help the museum’s STEM-related applications, academic mission, and displays. and paid tribute to museum founder Robert L. Waltrip. The gala program additionally acknowledged Veteran’s Day and those that have bravely served our nation. CenterPoint Power, ConocoPhillips, and Bette and Ralph Thomas served as premier sponsors. Different key sponsors embrace Carolyn and Anthony Corridor, Joan Skipper and Ed Peine, and the Strake Basis.
KPRC Channel 2 Meteorologist and Houston Newsmakers host Khambrel Marshall served as grasp of ceremonies. Gala co-chairs Kelly and David Rose and Megan and Jason Ryan welcomed greater than 500 visitors and supporters for a night that included a wine pull, massive board public sale, paddle increase, and a spirited reside public sale. LSFM President and Chief Government Officer and retired Lt. Gen. Doug Owens (USAF) spoke concerning the achievements of the museum and thrilling plans for the approaching yr, together with new displays and hands-on experiences. A spotlight of the gala was a tribute to the late Robert L. “Bob” Waltrip. A shifting video showcased his enterprise experience, the love of his household, and his ardour for aviation that led him to ascertain the Lone Star Flight Museum in 1985. With Waltrip relations wanting on, daughter Holly Waltrip-Lengthy spoke about her father’s unimaginable character, robust spirit, and drive.
Gala attendees loved the French Rivera themed seated dinner by Metropolis Kitchen, dessert stations, and specialty cocktails. The Occasions Firm produced the spectacular décor and created a vibrant environment. The large board and reside public sale, led by Rusty Mertink, added a punch of pleasure with paddles up and a spirited bidding battle for wonderful journey and leisure packages. Obtainable for buy have been journeys to see the U.S. Open Tennis match, a NASCAR racing expertise, NCAA Last 4, and particular wildlife experiences!
Topping off the night time have been unique excursions inside wonderful plane and area shuttle simulators, viewing STEM-based displays, flight simulators, and dancing to music spinning by DJ Druw. “The devoted work of our workers, gala co-chairs, sponsors and donors made this unimaginable night time potential. Our mission is to rejoice flight and achievements in Texas aviation historical past and to teach and have interaction our youth by means of STEM. Funds raised help the continued development of our museum’s content material and academic applications. The generosity of the Houston philanthropic group and their ongoing help allow us to proceed this work and encourage future aviators and STEM professionals. Mr. Waltrip could be so proud,” mentioned Common Owens.
To help the Lone Star Flight Museum and to study extra concerning the STEM teaching programs on the solely museum in Houston whose displays fly, please go to LoneStarFlight. org or name our growth division at 346- 352-7678. Concerning the Lone Star Flight Museum The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM studying heart with a mission to rejoice flight and achievements in Texas aviation in addition to educate and have interaction our youth by means of science, expertise, engineering, and math. Along with the Texas Aviation Corridor of Fame, the 130,000 sq. foot museum is house to a flying assortment of uncommon and historic industrial, normal aviation and army plane. Friends can expertise the marvel of flight in a warbird trip and get handson within the high-tech Aviation Studying Heart and Flight Academy. A number of public and STEM-focused teaching programs create an unforgettable museum expertise for guests of all ages. Situated at Ellington Airport, simply 20 minutes from downtown Houston, LSFM is open TuesdaySunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays Midday – 5 p.m. Tickets begin at $12 with senior and army reductions. Memberships are additionally accessible. For particulars, go to lonestarflight.org or name 346-708-2517, and comply with us on Fb, Instagram.
