VAA’s “Friends of The Red Barn”
The Vintage Aircraft Association is a major participant in the world’s largest annual sport aviation event—EAA AirVenture Oshkosh! The Vintage division hosts and parks more than 2,000 vintage airplanes each year from the Red Barn area of Wittman Field south to the perimeter of the airport. Approximately 450 dedicated volunteers from all parts of the country, and world, help make this an unforgettable time for our many EAA AirVenture guests. The financial support for the various activities in connection with the weeklong event in the VAA Red Barn area is underwritten by a yearly special convention support fund. This effort is the VAA’s Friends of the Red Barn program. (Read more) |
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This fundraising program is an annual affair, beginning each year on July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. There are seven levels of gifts and gift recognition:
Diamond Plus Level |
$1,250 gift |
Diamond Level |
$1,000 gift |
Platinum Level |
$750 gift |
Gold Level |
$500 gift |
Silver Level |
$250 gift |
Bronze Level |
$100 gift |
Loyal Supporter |
$99 or under gift |
Each contribution at one of these levels entitles you to a certificate of appreciation along with a letter of acknowledgement of your gift. The VAA is a nonprofit 501(c)3, so your contribution to this fund is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your name will be listed as a contributor in Vintage Airplane magazine, on the Vintage Aircraft website, and on a special display at the VAA Red Barn. (Please let us know if you do not want your name published.)
BRONZE LEVEL ($100) and higher donors will also be presented with a special name badge recognizing your level of participation. During EAA AirVenture, you’ll have access to the Red Barn Volunteer Center, a nice place to cool off.
SILVER LEVEL ($250) and higher donors will receive all Bronze level items, plus two passes to the VAA Volunteer Party and a special Friends of the Red Barn cap.
GOLD LEVEL ($500) contributors, in addition to the above mentioned items, will also receive one certificate for a flight on EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor, redeemable during EAA AirVenture or during the summer flying season at Pioneer Airport. You’ll also receive one ticket for a free breakfast at the Tall Pines Café for the full week of EAA AirVenture.
PLATINUM LEVEL ($750) donors will receive silver level items, plus two certificates for a ride on the Ford Tri-Motor redeemable during EAA AirVenture or during the summer flying season at Pioneer Airport. You’ll also receive two tickets for a free breakfast at the Tall Pines Café for the full week of EAA AirVenture. As added thanks, you will receive two tickets to the VAA Picnic during EAA AirVenture, as well as a two-day auto pass to park your automobile conveniently close to the flight line.
DIAMOND LEVEL ($1,000) donors will receive silver level items, plus two certificates for a ride on the Ford Tri-Motor redeemable during EAA AirVenture or during the summer flying season at Pioneer Airport and two tickets for a free breakfast at the Tall Pines Café for the full week of EAA AirVenture. As additional thanks, you’ll receive two tickets to the VAA Picnic during EAA AirVenture, as well as a full-week auto pass to park your automobile closer to the flight line. In addition, you’ll receive a one-day pass good for two seats in the VIP seating area for the afternoon air show. (Tickets for each day’s air show are issued on a first come, first serve basis).
New For This Year! DIAMOND PLUS LEVEL ($1,250) Donors will receive all Diamond Level items plus VIP air show seating for two days, and access to EAA’s VIP hospitality center for two adults for the full week.
This is a grand opportunity for all Vintage members to join together as key financial supporters of the Vintage division. It will be a truly rewarding experience for each of us as individuals to be a part of supporting the finest gathering of Antique, Classic, and Contemporary airplanes in the world.
At whatever level is comfortable for you, won’t you please join those of us who recognize the tremendously valuable key role the Vintage Aircraft Association has played in preserving the irreplaceable grass-roots and general aviation airplanes of the last 100 years? Your participation in EAA’s Vintage Aircraft Association Friends of the Red Barn will help ensure the very finest in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Vintage Red Barn programs.