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Thank You
Thanking Air Show
Volunteers At A Perfect Picnic
By Jackie Holfelder
It takes planes and pilots to
put on a successful air show,
but it also takes volunteers –
lots of volunteers. The Board
of Directors of the Stuart Air
Show thanked theirs the best
way they could: at a glorious
party held at the Flagler Steve and Lisa Teetor Roger Myers and Karen King Cherie White Tara and Beth Mazzoucollo
Center in downtown Stuart
on March 5. and the show’s extended family. For some, the first year
More than 150 people they volunteered was in 2022, but for others – like Chuck
attended, reuniting with Charlene Bartlett and Helga Cleaver, the longest serving volunteer – it’s been decades.
new and old air show friends Iley As a matter of fact, Cleaver has been at it for 30-plus years.
Mike and Joan Anthony Linda Elie and Jodie Potter
Gatah Lewis and Brett Rhodes
Lots of the reminiscing revolved around the uncertainty
and delays that Hurricane Nicole brought to Air Show
weekend.
“Every year has its set of surprises and challenges,”
says Inez van Ravenzwaaij, Stuart Air Show executive
director. “But this year was extraordinary because we were
staring down a category one hurricane just days before
the show. Without our dedicated cadre of volunteers and
the support of the community we wouldn’t have been
able to have the show as we did. I’m incredibly proud to
work shoulder to shoulder with all our volunteers. They’re
simply the best!”
It’s become a family and intergenerational experience
to volunteer at the show. “I love to see our roster grow
every year,” says Leslie Judd, volunteer key leader and
principal of Clark Advanced Learning Center. “Grow not
just by individuals, but by teams and entire families. It’s
a testament to the type of event the Stuart Air Show is
and the caring community it calls home.”
Code Red Roofers, TD Bank and J.J. Taylor sponsored
the event, donating exciting prizes and giveaways. Jimmy
Smiths BBQ was caterer and received rave reviews.
The Stuart Air Show takes lots of pre-planning.
Individual volunteer registration for 2023 is now open.
Those signing up before May 31 will be entered into a
random drawing for air show prizes.
Registration for companies, teams, schools, church
groups, clubs, youth groups, etc., is open as well.
The Stuart Air Show is expanding its key leader team
for those with air show experience who want to stretch
their wings and fly on a committee or in a leadership
position.
Tickets go on sale in early May. Visit www.
stuartairshow.com to sign up as a volunteer or for email
updates on the air show and promotions.
Photos provided by Stuart Air Show
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