This was our inaugural event held June 22, 2011. The charity we supported was the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.
31 pilots and passengers, along with 24 volunteers, and 13 sponsors came together to raise $6,300 for the charity. Pictures of the event were taken by Rob Goldberg and can be reviewed and downloaded here.
Congratulations to our Contest Winners
Best Hand – 1st: Brandon Morris, 2nd: Taylor Stewart, 3rd: Chip Gibbons
Spot Landing – 1st: Brandon Morris, 2nd: Jim Hall, 3rd: Jodie McAlister
Flight Timing – 1st: Harley Collette, 2nd: Glen Evans, 3rd: Frederik Delacourt
About the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter
Rendering of NWA Children’s Shelter new building
The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is a private, nonprofit organization that provides twenty-four hour emergency residential care to children who are victims of family violence, neglect and physical and sexual abuse. It is designed to meet the needs of these children by providing them with an immediate safe and loving environment that reduces their current trauma through support and nurturance.
The mission of Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is to provide a safe haven, high quality care and hope for the future to children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected.
Please visit the shelter’s web site to find out more about this great organization.
Sponsors
Acosta is the sales and marketing powerhouse behind thousands of the biggest brands you see every day, with a client roster that includes 66 percent of #1 and #2 brands sold in most grocery stores.
Our history has shown that when we put the customer first, get involved in the community and hire tremendous associates it generates success. We are very thankful to our customers and communities for allowing us to serve you.
We seek to help provide strategies and financial products that can help: protect income and assets; reduce and avoid taxes; avoid probate expenses; provide stability, income and growth potential; and provide income for a lifetime while reducing or avoiding fees and expenses on investment accounts.
Daisy Outdoor Products is the world’s oldest and largest manufacturer of airguns, ammo and accessories. Each year we produce in excess of 5 million items, the bulk of which are airguns, the firm’s specialty.
ForeFlight produces intelligent aviation software for pilots. Started in 2007, ForeFlight is devoted to giving pilots the best possible mobile flight planning tools.
Dr. Rick Hutchins delivers vision and eye care across Northwest Arkansas. Our staff is ready and eager to meet your vision needs. Give us a call at (479)267-EYES or stop by one of our locations.
Founded in 1949, Nabholz Construction Services is one of the nation’s leading general contractors and construction managers. The company is employee-owned, licensed in forty states and has offices in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. For more information visit the company’s Web site.
Parachuting Penguins began over six years ago as a graphic design / marketing firm with a very important difference. We stressed attention to our client’s needs, easy access to affordable graphic design, exemplary customer service, extraordinary in-house capabilities, and the ability to produce an incredible array of printed products that has made us a leader in the industry.
Pointofviewcameras.com is recognized as the online leader in POV style video and specialty cameras. Nothing makes us happier than helping our customers with unique video solutions!
Every day at over 800 airports in more than 40 countries, Shell Aviation provides fuel for almost 7,000 aircraft, refueling a plane every 12 seconds. Shell Aviation’s customers range from the private pilot to the largest global airlines.
Southern Spring Ranch LP – Gravette, AR. Southern Spring Ranch is a small cattle ranch located in west Benton County Arkansas. In addition to cattle, the ranch boards several horses.
We want to make your trip to Northwest Arkansas the best possible experience for you and your passengers. Whatever you’re flying, you’re welcome here. If there’s anything we can do to make your visit more pleasant, your business travel more productive, or your stay more comfortable just contact us and let us know.
Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world’s largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500.
Pilots and Passengers
Brian Baldwin – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 2000 Piper Malibu Mirage (N4188A)
Bodie Bell – Rogers Municipal Airport (KROG), 1977 Mooney 201 J (N201PX)
Chris Bradley – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), 2006 Cessna T206H Stationair Turbo (N127JE)
Larry Brantley – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 2005 Cessna Skyhawk C172-SP (N1956V)
Rhonda Brantley – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 2005 Cessna Skyhawk C172-SP (N1956V)
Marlene Brice – Kimberling City, MO (MO64), 2008 Glastar Sportsman on Amphibian Floats (N627RM)
Ron Brice – Kimberling City, MO (MO64), 2008 Glastar Sportsman on Amphibian Floats (N627RM)
Harley Collette – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), 1975 Cessna C-172 (N9719V)
Don Cope – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), 1976 Cessna Centurion (N732BY). “This is a great excuse to go flying and help out a great organization at the same time!”
Frederik Delacourt – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 1980 Cessna 182Q (N200VV)
John Ervin – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), 2006 Cessna T206H Stationair Turbo (N127JE)
Glenn Evans – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), 1975 Cessna C-172 (N9719V)
Chris Faulhaber – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 1946 Ercoupe 415c (N93337)
Greg Fogle – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), Cessna C-172 (N137AL). “This is a great way for like minded people to benefit a great organization!”
Laura Fogle – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), Cessna C-172 (N137AL)
Chip Gibbons – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT). “This will be a fun event for a great cause. If you haven’t done so already, visit their web site: http://www.nwacs.com/”
Jim Hall – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 2007 Cessna C172SP G1000 (N840MC).
Jesse Haney – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 1965 Mooney M20E (N79338)
Aaron Holcombe – Siloam Springs Municipal Airport (KSLG), 1980 Cessna Skylane 182 (N4716N)
David Holcombe – Siloam Springs Municipal Airport (KSLG), 1980 Cessna Skylane 182 (N4716N)
Daniel Loffgren – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 1977 Cessna 172N (N733VR)
Jimmy Meadows – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), 1972 Cessna 172M (N19971)
Jodie McAlister – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), 1997 American Champion 7GCBC (N162AC).
Brandon Morris – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), Cessna Skyhawk (N9719V). “A POKER RUN for pilots, and helping children in need…. SPECTACULAR!!!”
Peggy Moss – Rogers Municipal Airport (KROG), 1979 Piper Warrior II (N2875G)
Rex Moss – Rogers Municipal Airport (KROG), 1979 Piper Warrior II (N2875G). “Help Kid’s and have fun :-)”
Paul Russell – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 1946 Ercoupe 415c (N93337)
Chad Smith – Table Rock Airpark (MO3), 1969 Piper Arrow PA28-200R (N3089R). “We are excited to have an opportunity to use flying to help benefit children in the Northwest Arkansas area. Our flying community is a vibrant part of the NWA culture, and this allows us to give back.”
Taylor Stewart – Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 1983 182 (N10GL)
Justin Walker – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), Cessna 150L (N10858)
Carlos Wolmer – Bentonville, Arkansas, 1976 Cessna Centurion (N732BY). “Glad to serve our community! Great cause and fun.”
Volunteers
Rachel Davis – Bentonville, Arkansas
Rob Goldberg – Bentonville, Arkansas
Carol Houchin – Springdale, Arkansas
David Houchin – Springdale, Arkansas
Paul Imel – Bentonville, Arkansas
Linda Jennings – Rogers, Arkansas
Andrea Johnson – Bentonville, Arkansas
Chase Keaten – Bentonville, Arkansas
Tiffany Keaten – Bentonville, Arkansas
Eduardo Lopez – Fayetteville, Arkansas
Samantha Martin – Rogers, Arkansas
Cheryl Mathews – Bentonville, Arkansas
Paula McNeil – Rogers, Arkansas
Valerie Morrison – Rogers, Arkansas
Jay Oliphant – Gravette, Arkansas. “Flying and a great cause, what a combination!”
Tiffani Petersen – Bentonville, Arkansas
Carl Rabey – Bentonville, Arkansas
Stephen “Doc” Ricker – Rogers, Arkansas. “Good Cause – Unique opportunity”
Richard Ruckert – Rogers, Arkansas
Shelley Ruckert – Rogers, Arkansas
Kristin Stillo – Bentonville, Arkansas. “Children need strong adults to stand up for them, give of their time, and come together for a greater cause. Our babies need a voice, so this is a perfect chance to let mine be heard.”
Nancy Umphres
Heather Williams – Springdale, Arkansas
Jordyn Young – “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God’s gift, that’s why we call it the present.”