Page 11 - Palm City Spotlight - May '23

Palm City Spotlight, Page 11

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 Steve and Lisa Teetor Roger Myers and Karen King Cherie White Tara and Beth Mazzoucollo
glorious party held at the
Flagler Center in downtown
Stuart on March 5.
More than 150 people Charlene Bartlett and Helga
attended, reuniting with Iley
new and old air show friends
and the show’s extended family. For some, the first year
they volunteered was in 2022, but for others – like Chuck
Cleaver, the longest serving volunteer – it’s been decades.
As a matter of fact, Cleaver has been at it for 30-plus years.
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 Gatah Lewis and Brett Rhodes Mike and Joan Anthony Linda Elie and Jodie Potter
down a category one hurricane just days before the show.
Without our dedicated cadre of volunteers and the support principal of Clark Advanced Learning Center. “Grow not The Stuart Air Show takes lots of pre-planning.
of the community we wouldn’t have been able to have the just by individuals, but by teams and entire families. It’s a Individual volunteer registration for 2023 is now open.
show as we did. I’m incredibly proud to work shoulder to testament to the type of event the Stuart Air Show is and Those signing up before May 31 will be entered into a
shoulder with all our volunteers. They’re simply the best!” the caring community it calls home.” random drawing for air show prizes.
It’s become a family and intergenerational experience Code Red Roofers, TD Bank and J.J. Taylor sponsored Registration for companies, teams, schools, church
to volunteer at the show. “I love to see our roster grow the event, donating exciting prizes and giveaways. Jimmy groups, clubs, youth groups, etc., is open as well.
every year,” says Leslie Judd, volunteer key leader and Smiths BBQ was caterer and received rave reviews. The Stuart Air Show is expanding its key leader team for
those with air show experience who want to stretch their
Advertise in This Newspaper! Call 561.746.3244 wings and fly on a committee or in a leadership position.
Tickets go on sale in early May. Visit www.stuartairshow.
Check out our website! www.seabreezepublications.com 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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