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ANNUAL REPORT 2014

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Chairman’s MessageI WANT TO OFFER A RETROSPECTIVE on some highlights from 2014 and a look ahead to what that means for 2015.

We made some fundamental changes to our signature events as part of our strategy to make the museum an even more exciting destination. The annual Gala was transformed to a James Bond-themed event held at the museum with music,

food stations, live and silent auctions and no formal speeches. By all accounts, it was an overwhelming success. In 2015, we will retain the same format with our theme of “Back to the Future” on June 6.

Recognizing that we could no longer rely on the US Government to provide helicopters for RotorFest, AHMEC contracted with the Sky Soldiers to perform dynamic airshows. We also added the BatCopter and honored the Pennsylvania National Guard. While RotorFest was a hit with all those who attended, the combination of a dependence on good weather, the high cost of entertainment, the challenges in obtaining sponsorships and the competition with other regional events make this new approach financially unsustainable. For that reason, we are taking an hiatus in 2015 while we evaluate alternatives.

Last year, AHMEC initiated a study to determine what portions of our Big Plans vision could be accomplished within the capital funds we currently have on hand. Estimates are being prepared by several construction firms for three options that will add up to 5000 square feet to the museum of exhibit space, additional classrooms and a relocation of the restoration facility that would allow us to open 7 days a week.

In 2014, we unveiled the Cradle of Rotary Wing Aviation exhibit depicting the rich history of helicopter development in the Delaware Valley and explaining why AHMEC is located here. The museum also welcomed our newest addition, a CH-46 Sea Knight.

During 2015, we will roll out our much-anticipated audio guides and we will celebrate the arrival of a Sikorsky H-34 donated by the Smithsonian Institute. We are particularly excited that the oldest aircraft in our collection, the Sikorsky R-6 Hoverfly, will finally emerge from restoration after an amazing effort by our volunteers. Entering service in the 1940s, our R-6 will be one of only four on display in the US.

Education programs continue to be a vital part of our mission. In 2014, we significantly expanded our partnerships with universities, secondary schools, professional societies, civic organizations and area businesses to provide outstanding courses and workshops. For 2015, the goal is to explore opportunities to deliver these courses to more students in the region.

Lastly, I want to once again take the opportunity to thank all our volunteers. Without these folks who serve in restoration, act as docents, take Stubby on the road, host events and so much more, AHMEC could not exist. We still have a shortage of volunteers, particularly as we expand our programs and events. Please contact the museum office to find out how you can help. From one day, once in a while, to several days a week, there is always a place for you.

Hope to see you at the museum.

Best Regards,

Marc Sheffler

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“I’M AN INVENTOR,” said Museum Volunteer Doug Schaeffer. Stop

by the Museum any Tuesday and you will find Doug leading a dozen or so volunteers working inside, outside, above, and below helicopters in various stages of restoration. It is truly a labor of love for this group, which includes retired engineers, mechanics, and Doug, the retired composite guru.

As a newly licensed Aircraft & Powerplant Maintenance Mechanic, Doug landed his first job at Reading Aviation doing metal and composite repairs on all kinds of flying machines. Following several jobs in composite technology, Doug joined Boeing in 1985. His first job related to helicopters; he trained composite fabricators for work on the V-22 Osprey. In 2007, twenty years later and retired following several roles at Boeing, Doug responded to an inquiry from the Museum for a “volunteer with composite skills to assist with restoration of the Boeing 360.”

Rarely missing a Tuesday, Doug has led restoration teams ever since. The Boeing 360 is in the final stages of restoration, awaiting spring for the installation of lettering and numbers.

One of the Museum’s most ambitious projects ever is the restoration of a WWII-era helicopter, a Sikorsky R-6, in very poor condition. Doug now leads this effort, and is praised for his knowledge.

“My work at Boeing was the missing link,” he explained. “I had already been exposed to many manufacturing processes, but working for Boeing was like the cream of the crop – the very best quality in technique and problem solving.”

Doug’s commitment to the Museum has grown through the years. He said, “I think I am more energized now than ever. It is absolutely cool to preserve history.”

PROFILE: A L A B O R O F L O V E

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Excerpted from “Main Line Times” article by J.F. Pirro

Dressed in a pinstripe suit, a homburg and a bow tie, Frank Piasecki is the star …. A pioneer in the vertical-aviation industry, he remained chief executive of Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) along the Delaware River in Essington (PA) until his death in 2008 at 88. Today, PiAC is run by two of five Piasecki sons. Among seven children, four have remained in the aerospace industry, furthering their father’s legacy in flight.

….the Delaware Valley has been a cradle of rotary-wing develop ment, and it’s certainly no coincidence that the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center is in West Chester, about 20 miles from PiAC headquarters. “Pi,” as he was known, earned 24 patents, perfected the first dynamically balanced rotor and developed the first practical tandem-rotor helicopter…“I never heard (Piasecki) reflecting on past accomplishments,” says Vivian Piasecki (Frank’s wife) today. “He was always forward thinking.”

Frank’s son John says: “… there’s a mistaken idea of innovation. It’s not a locked white room that remains locked until someone screams, ‘Eureka!’ It’s about identifying a problem and creating a solution—and realizing that the solution, no mat ter how creative, never works the first time. If Frank Piasecki is to be known for anything, it’s for taking the curiosity in helicopters and develop ing them into practical, useful machine.”

There was no single inventor of the helicopter. It was a collaboration of first-generation rotorcraft pioneers that

progressively adapted the autogiro, another invention with local ties. Before World War II, there were some 300 autogiros in existence. But they couldn’t hover or fly vertically—and they were all but extinct by the end of the war.

Philadelphia hosted the first interna tional Rotary Wing Conference at the Franklin Institute in 1938 and again in 1939, uniting autogiro and helicopter pio neers. “Credit Pitcairn,” says John Piasecki. “He planted the seed, then this area became a magnet.” John, for one, is fine with PiAC being a catalyst for innovation and competition. “This is the phenomena I’m after,” he says. “I love the creative process. Innovation is such a precious thing.”

A Piasecki would know.

Editor’s Note: Frank Piasecki was a member of the group that founded the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center. The Piasecki family continues Pi’s legacy as committed supporters of the Museum and its mission. A 60 year-old Piasecki HRP helicopter is slated for restoration at AHMEC, and is expected to be on exhibit in 2016.

PROFILE: THE PIASECKI LEGACY

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CAN WE SEE INSPIRATION? Not exactly, just as we can’t see any of its synonyms: influence, move, guide, stimulate, motivate, encourage, influence, rouse, move, stir, energize, galvanize, incite.

We can see the look on a child’s face when he or she is inspired. We can hear the excitement in a young voice describing an inspirational moment. We can observe a new attitude and behavior when inspiration motivates action. The Women in Aerospace and Education Program (WATP) can take credit for all of the above.

In its 6th year of educating, mentoring, and inspiring a love of science in girls, just as it was designed to do, WATP has motivated 8th grader Kelly to look at a career in science.

“WATP sessions showed me a bunch of careers that I never knew about.” Her experiences in past courses such as Space (Exploration & Astronomy), Energy, Chemistry and in Mechanical Engineering in 2014 have helped her develop a

vision for her future. “Four years ago, it was just cool to do experiments and learn about how and why things happen,” commented Kelly, “But, as I have been through the program, I thought more about how this could affect my future.”

Clearly, WATP has inspired Kelly to look at the field of science and her life in a different way. Solar energy has her imagination. “Making the solar-powered cooker and the solar car race was really cool,” said Kelly. “That led me to think about how we can use solar power to clean up the earth.”

She now selects more science courses such as energy and chemistry in her school, and plans to go to college to learn more about solar energy.

Kelly concludes, “Hopefully, I can make it (solar energy) cheaper and better for everybody to use.”

It’s no surprise that she now has her sights set on changing the world.

PROFILE: inspiration

inspirationPROFILE: ONE GIRL’S STORY

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2014FINANCIALR E P O R T

Measures of SuccessEach year, the Museum strives to meet our strategic vision and goals. Some measures of our

progress and success go beyond the financial report.

Admissions: 29,000 Education Participants: 41,000Collection Artifacts: 18,000 Volunteer Hours: 14,500

20%  

5%  

24%  9%  

6%  

12%  

24%  

Income  2014  

Admissions  Memberships  Contribu:ons  Grants  

Retail  Sales  Program  Fees  Tenant  Income  

INCOME

17%  

11%  

4%  16%  

52%  

Expenses  2014  

Administra2on  

Fundraising  

Marke2ng  

Facility  

Programs  and  Educa2on  

EXPENSES

4%

1%  

1%  98%  

Accounts  Payable&  Current  Liabili8es  Security  Deposit  Liabili8es  Net  Assets  

Liabilites  and  Net  Assets    

Accounts Payable & Current Liabilities 1% Security Deposit Liabilities 1% Net Assets 98%

LIABILITIES ANDNET ASSETS

34%  

1%  2%  

1%  

62%  

Cash  &  Cash  Equivalents  

Investments  

Pledges  Receivable  

Other  current  assets  

Fixed  Assets,  Net  of  DepreciaIon  

ASSETS

Cash & Cash Equivalents 34%

Investments 2%

Pledges Receivable 1%

Other Current Assets 1%

Fixed Assets, Net of Depreciation 62%

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YOUR investmentTHANK YOU!The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center gratefully acknowledges the generosity of those who provided support in 2014.

MEMBERSHIP Presidents CircleDavid & Donna DouglasBenefactor Bruce BlakeKaren SchwarzPatron Harry Anderson IIIWalter W. GutscheDerek HartMark W. JohnFrank MamrolCarl WickSustaining Peter NortonFriend Andreas AastadCarl AlbrechtNelson AyoubJonathan BarrettKenneth BartieRobert BeggsDavid BevanAndrew BlittmanTony BordaSherwood BreslerMichael BrysonStephen BurnsRobert CloseLeo DadoneJames De MarrKeith EdgerDonald EkquistDiane EkquistEric FlickerWilliam M. GaleWalter GarrisonRichard GidnerRichard GoodspeedJohn HallDavid HardingDavid HodderWilliam Euan HooperElizabeth PetersonWilliam RioMr. Edward RittiStanley & Jan SamselIsadore SenderoffRobert ShuttleworthJames H. SmithCharles Spackman

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ANNUAL FUND Andreas AastadCarl AlbrechtHenry AlmeMichael AlvaradoJ. Roger AlwangJames & Judith ArmourJoseph BeckerRichard BielawaAndrew BlittmanPeter BohnRaymond BowmanDon BrabecSherwood BreslerJ. N. BrooksRobert BruniFrank ChiappettaDavid CookJohn Cress, Sr.Kay CrollCharles DanilaJames De MarrFrancis DeFeliceArthur J. Di StasiDavid DouglasRaymond DragoFrank H. DukeP. Bayard DupontKeith EdgerRobert FreedmanClarence FrySteven GlusmanRichard GolaszewskiJoseph HammondMichael HirschbergDavid HodderWilliam Euan HooperRobert HustonEthan JacobMecklin JamesDonald B. JanusewskiThomas KasteMargaret KaufmannMarjorie KenneyH.W. KnappJ. Eric KocherBruce KothmannDale KrapfHoward KraussSteven LabowsWarren LiebermanDonnie LummusHans MagisoSusan MardinlyJames MatlackStella MazurRandy McGunnigleSuzanne McIntyre

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BIG PLANS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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Ego Salon Erin Douglas Fernando Torres Flag Lady Frames & Company Francie & Rick Warther Frankie Avalon Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Fulton Bank Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery General Warren Inne Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Graphic ImpressionsLiberty Flight SchoolGreenwood Farms Harry’s Hospitality Group Herr’s Potato Chips Hershey’s Mill Golf ClubHotel Warner Howard & Ilana Kass Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge John Ansley Photography John Morgenstern John Serock Catering Joy & Carl Schultz Kabuki Japanese Restaurant Karen SchwartzLA Fitness Lawrence Husick Liberty Flight SchoolLinda Simmons Longwood Gardens Main Line Gardens Marc Sheffler McDonalds Mercedes-Benz of West Chester & Fort Washington Nancy Phelan National Constitution Center New York Life Normandy Farm Hotel On-Line Publishers, Inc. O’Rourke Steel Pagnotta Engineering People’s Light & Theatre Company PepsiCo Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Union Play-a-Round Golf QVC Rivercrest Golf Club Robert Spencer Roger’s Bistro Santander Bank Sarah Sands Senator Bob Casey Senator Pat Toomey Seven Stars Inn Sly Fox Brewing Company Steve Matthews Talamore Family of Clubs The Beauty Merchants at ShopHQ The Desmond Hotel The Kitchen Workshop The Loft at Knots & Weaves The Niemeyer Corporation Trader Joe’s Trattoria San Nicola Twenty 9 Restaurant & Bar V & R Vending Vanguard ID Systems Victoria Goodrich, LC Victory Brewing Company Wegmans West Chester Agway White Manor Country Club Winterthur

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Michael ChainBryan CheesemanCourtney ConaJoseph ConstantineKay CrollEric D DaneyMary DauphinaisFrank DeFeliceMike DillonChristine DingerDave DouglasDonna DouglasDiane EkquistDon EkquistMimi FeegDenny FeighnerRobert FlanneryTony FreemanBill GaleRon GarrisonJoe GlewweKate GoddardBob GraeffMack GrahamWalter GutscheJim HagaJohn HallJohn HarveyRick HaskeMichael HenneganCraig HuskinsCarly HusickMargaret HusickFrances JalluMark JohnKevin JohnstonJohn KasaabHoward KassJack KellyTom KenneyPeter KlaraBrett KleinRobert KodoskyHoward KraussPete KubatScott LamontiaBrice LangstonRobert LoewyDonnie LummusFred MackDick MashoFrank MamrolRobert MatcovichSteven MatthewsSuzanne McIntyrePaul McLaughlinCharlie McManusEdward MerkPhilip MonihanBrian MotzPeter Norton

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MARCH 28th GIRL’S SCIENCE EXPO - Join us for the People’s Choice Science Fair for Girls 2pm

MAY 9th HELICOPTER RIDES – See the world from a different perspective. 11am to 1pm. $50/Adult $40/Child (12 & under).

JUNE 6TH ANNUAL GALA DINNER DANCE – “BACK TO THE FUTURE” Theme. 6pm – 10pm.

JUNE 21ST FATHERFEST – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, Radio-Controlled Drone Helicopter Airshow, Paper Airplane Contest, Food, and Fun; Helicopter rides available.

AUGUST 16th INTERNATIONAL HELICOPTER DAY - Celebrate with us. 10am to 5pm

SEPTEMBER 18th HOPS & HELICOPTERS – Craft beer and wine tasting, music, food trucks & fun $25. 6pm – 10pm.

OCTOBER 18 HELICOPTER RIDES – See the world from a different perspective. 1pm to 3pm. $50/Adult $40/Child (12 & under).

NOVEMBER 7th A TRIBUTE TO VETERANS– A Thank You to Veterans for their service to our country.

DECEMBER 12th SANTAFEST – Celebrate the season with Santa’s arrival by helicopter. 11am and 2pm $10/person.

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StaffSarah Sands | Executive DirectorJan Feighner | Volunteer & Communications CoordinatorDonna Haske | BookkeeperAura Kovach | Gift Shop AssistantIsabel Kacala | Gift Shop AssistantRobyn Morgan | Museum Services & Marketing ManagerGregory Coin | Major Gifts AssociateJohn Willcox | CustodianEric Witmer | Social Media CoordinatorFrank Zook | Mobile Exhibit “Stubby” DriverErica Zwilling | Education Coordinator

Board of TrusteesMarc Sheffler, Chair

Bob Beggs, Past ChairDavid Douglas, SecretaryCarl Schultz, TreasurerLouis BartolottaAlleya BessAnthony BordaRobert BrantMichael ChainJohn HallHoward KassRobert KodoskyPatricia StevensFernando TorresKaren SchwartzVerne WeidmanFrank Zook

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