The fund raising for the APM Restoration Center, our "Buy-a-Foot" campaign, has seemingly struck a positive chord with our members. To date "Buy-a-Foot" has raised over $29K with almost daily additions to the funding for this exciting project.
To break it down a bit further, some 1162 sq. ft., of the available 2840 sq. ft., has been claimed and paid for. This represents nearly 41% of the available floor space. I might add that these funds have all been raised since the "Buy-a-Foot" campaign was announced some six months ago in July of 2009.
232 contributions to the "Buy-a-Foot" campaign have been received from 35 states and Canada. Those states include IA, IL, WI, MO, TX, MI, CA, IN, AZ, CO, FL, MN, PA, OK, LA, MD, GA, KS, VA, OH, SD, WA, NC, WY, MT, OR, SC, TN, NY, MS, CT, NJ, NV, ID & AK. Antique Airfield Ambassador "deeds" have been issued to some 260 individuals, couples, families, corporations, foundations, AAA chapters and even an EAA chapter. Along with the "seed" money from Jim Miller, plus pledges of material for the project, well over $44K has been contributed to the project to date.
It has been very encouraging for the Board of Directors here at the APM to witness the dedication that members of the AAA and other donors have to helping us get this project off the ground. We have received comments recently such as:
Here is a small donation for the new Restoration Center. I think buying a foot is a great idea. Lorraine Newhouse, Tucson, AZ
Will my urn fit in my square foot? Now there's an idea. Larry Mittendorf, Murphysboro, IL
I hope someday to retire close enough to work in the new facility. Michael Armstrong, Fairbanks, AK
Very best on the venture of the Restoration Center. Here is a little to push it along. Dick Waite, Hagerman, ID
Thanks for providing such a great way to honor and thank all the people who have most inspired my interest in Antique aircraft. David Pitcairn, Essington, PA
We look forward to springtime and the start of construction on the Restoration Center. Updates will be posted here on the web site as well as in future issues of the Antique Airfield Runway so keep watching this space.
Plus you are certainly welcome to join us and become an Antique Airfield Ambassador and help us get the APM Restoration & Maintenance Center built and operational.
Finally, a big "Thank You " to all those whom have contributed to this project.
Brent Taylor
