2011 a Banner Year- 2012 looks even better

At the Annual Members Meeting and Dinner held on January 28^th at the National Airline History Museum, the annual report given to the members was a glowing review of 2011.  But as the attendees quickly realized when they entered the museum, it was not just talk. 

For the first time ever, the Annual Dinner and Meeting was actually held at the museum.  As Operations Director John Roper pointed out, “We are touted as one of the great venues to hold an event, however we always held our own events somewhere else.  It only made sense to have our meetings in our own building.”

Guests were also allowed to view the newly renovated museum archives, gift shop, restrooms and maintenance facilities.  Executive Committee member Jim Dickerson said, “This is the first renovation for the museum since it moved to its current location over 10 years ago.” 

Attendees were also given a preview of the newly completed video that all visitors get to see in the new movie room as they enter the museum.  The video is narrated by Kathy Quinn of NBC affiliate KSHB - 41.

The new initiatives for 2012 were also laid out during the presentation which included more renovations and flying aircraft before the end of the year.  New Board members were also announced as well as other appointments including the new Chief Pilot for the Constellation, Butch Lang.

The keynote speaker at the dinner was Congressman Sam Graves who spoke on a variety of aviation related issues.  Graves remarked on the proposed user fees, navigational changes coming over the next several years and aviation funding.

Congressman Sam Graves to Speak at NAHM Annual Dinner January 28th

The National Airline History Museum has announced that their featured speaker at the annual NAHM Dinner will be Congressman Sam Graves.  The annual dinner will also serve as the grand opening of the newly renovated National Airline History Museum.  The renovation project has taken nearly three months to complete and included renovations of the museum and hangar areas.

Congressman Sam Graves is a life long resident of Missouri's Sixth Congressional District.  As a small businessman and a sixth-generation, full-time family farmer, Sam spent his life working to make Missouri a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

In Congress, Sam serves as the Chairman of the Small Business Committee. Small businesses create 7 out of every 10 jobs in this country. It is important that our policies encourage innovators and entrepreneurs to follow their dreams and create jobs. Sam also serves on the Transportation Committee where he continues to fight for Missouri roads, bridges, rail lines and airports.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. and there will be a cash bar followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30.  The cost of the dinner this year will remain at $27, just as it has been in the past.  All reservations must be received no later than January 20, 2012.  Please make checks payable to the National Airline History Museum.   Please mail payments to the National Airline History Museum, 201 NW Lou Holland Dr. Kansas City, MO 64116 or you can order tickets online.

Annual Dinner Seats

1 seat $27.00 USD 2 seats $54.00 USD 3 seats $81.00 USD 4 seats $108.00 USD

Major announcements planned during NAHM Meeting and Dinner January 28th

The renovations at the National Airline History Museum are nearly complete and are expected to be completed in time for the Annual Dinner and Meeting on January28th.   During the renovation process, there was speculation that work on the aircraft would stop so that the renovations could take place.  Not only has work on the aircraft continued, major steps have been taken toward returning our aircraft to the skies.  We will also be announcing new members who will be filling some key positions within the museum.  2012 promises to be a huge year for the National Airline History Museum!  Details will be announced at the January 28^th Dinner and Meeting. 

The doors will open at 6 p.m. and there will be a cash bar followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30.  The cost of the dinner this year will remain at $27, just as it has been in the past.  All reservations must be received no later than January 20, 2012.  Please make checks payable to the National Airline History Museum.   Please mail payments to the National Airline History Museum, 201 NW Lou Holland Dr. Kansas City, MO 64116 or you can order tickets online.

Annual Dinner Seats

1 seat $27.00 USD 2 seats $54.00 USD 3 seats $81.00 USD 4 seats $108.00 USD

Annual NAHM Meeting and Dinner January 28th

The National Airline History Museum Meeting and Dinner will be held on January 28^th, 2012 at the National Airline History Museum.  This is a slight change from the past as this year the meeting and dinner will actually be held at the museum.  This will give our members an opportunity to see all of the new and exciting renovations we have been working on over the past few months.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. and there will be a cash bar followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30.  The cost of the dinner this year will remain at $27, just as it has been in the past.  All reservations must be received no later than January 20, 2012.  Please make checks payable to the National Airline History Museum.   Please mail payments to the National Airline History Museum, 201 NW Lou Holland Dr. Kansas City, MO 64116 or you can purchse tickets online..

Annual Dinner Seats

1 seat $27.00 USD 2 seats $54.00 USD 3 seats $81.00 USD 4 seats $108.00 USD

Renovations continue at NAHM

The National Airline History Museum continues to be on schedule with its renovation that is a multi faceted process which includes a complete remodel of the museum, restructuring of the hangar areas, a complete inventory of all NAHM assets and repairs and replacement of our ground support equipment and facilities.  As you can see by the photos, we have also repaired large areas in our hangar and our new video room is nearly complete.

In keeping with the current conservation standards, the museum seeking to optimize the protection of artifacts which has not been adequately done at the museum in the past. These include minimizing UV exposure, including both daylight and fluorescent light. The National Airline History Museum has developed a quite innovative and economical solution to this issue, and the covering of windows and utilization of LED lighting is considered the best approach by today's standards. 

The National Airline History Museum hopes to have the renovations complete and have the museum back open for the new year.  In addition, the NAHM annual dinner will be held on January 28^th and unlike in the past, the event will be held at the museum so we may feature the great improvements.  Keep watching this web site for updates.