Lindbergh Flyer -- September 2009

Vol. 2 No. 4 September 9, 2009 Dear Friends, The Lindbergh Foundation enjoyed a wonderful Lindbergh Award celebration at the EAA AirVenture Museum on May 16.  Although I couldn't be there, I'm told it was a great crowd with fabulous food, conversation, and speakers.  Mr. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Kohler gave inspiring talks about their work in support of the environment, which truly resonated with our mission. One of the biggest developments for the Foundation has been the decision by members of the board to more specifically focus on aviation and aviation-environmental issues in our mission and programs.  We will continue to give research grants, but we will take more deliberate action to attract and fund aviation projects that benefit the environment or make aviation less harmful to the environment.  You'll be hearing more about this in upcoming newsletters as we work to develop a business plan to implement these ideas. We are pleased to welcome three new board members: Lorie Karnath, Kate Dougherty, and Mark Ross.  You may read more about them in our newsletter. We are confident they will be strong additions to our already outstanding board of directors. In addition, Knox Bridges is no longer serving as President and CEO of the Foundation, or as a member of the board.  We thank Knox for his service to the Foundation. It is with deep sadness that I announce that Board Member Edward Knapp passed away recently from pancreatic cancer.  We are grateful for his service to the Foundation and the fresh perspective he gave to our grants program. The Lindbergh Foundation also notes the passing of T. Willard Hunter, who has been a long-time friend of the Foundation and the Lindbergh family, and was well regarded for his book about Charles Lindbergh entitled, The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh. Certainly, there has been significant change here at the Foundation, but we remain committed to our mission and programs, and look forward to new beginnings as we re-invent ourselves for the 21st century.  I hope you'll join us. Reeve Lindbergh Lindbergh Foundation Newsletter Available On-Line The full edition of the Lindbergh Foundation's newsletter, including the 2009 class of Lindbergh Grant Recipients, is available on our web site. Click here to download a PDF of the September 2009 edition.   Follow Lindbergh Foundation Updates on Twitter and Facebook We hope you will help us increase our awareness by becoming our fan on Facebook.  Stay informed about on-line auction and other announcements from the Lindbergh Foundation on Twitter.  Click the links at the right to sign up. Contributions to the Lindbergh Foundation are Tax-Deductible The Lindbergh Foundation's programs are supported by gifts from Associates, corporations and foundations.  New Associates receive an embossed certificate featuring the Spirit of St. Louis and will receive the Lindbergh Foundation newsletter. Special Offer:  For contributions of $35 or more, you will receive a copy of the Foundation's new DVD entitled, "Over Africa! Low and Slow with the Kenya Wildlife Service." Click Here to Become an Associate. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions to the Lindbergh Foundation are tax-deductible.