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AMTSociety Mx Logs Update "I'm not looking for exposure as a company, just think it is important to be part of the worldwide avia- tion family." Very well stated David, and on behalf of AMTSociety board of directors, we welcome you. AMTSociety annual golf outing Please sign up for the annual AMTSociety Scholarship Golf Outing at the Rio Secco Golf Course in Las Vegas, NV, on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. There are some really great awards, and you'll be sure to have a good time. Visit www.amtsociety.org to register. — Stay safe. Tom Hendershot Scholarship fund donation Attached is a letter from one of our members where he makes a donation to the Charles E. Taylor Scholarship Fund and tells us about his great friend. This is one way to help us pursue our goal for the education of people in the aviation maintenance/avionics areas. Please accept the enclosed donation to AMTSociety's Charles E. Taylor Scholarship Fund. It is given in memory of Gregory Schaffer, a good friend of mine who passed away June 3, 2011 while working in Israel. Greg started out his aircraft maintenancne career working as a mechanic on B52 bombers while in the Air Force. I worked with him in the '70s and '80s while we were A&P; mechanics at North Central and Republic Airlines. Greg then moved on to start a very successful career at FedEx and put in more than 25 years there as a mechanic, maintenance representative, and most currently worked in the aircraft acquisition area. Greg touched people all over the world. Here are some excerpts from his guest book: "I first met Greg in August 1975 when we started at North Central Airlines. I have many great memories of working with Greg on MSP night line for both North Central and Republic. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him." "Greg worked in my group in Airframe Vendor Management at FedEx for many years. He was a dedi- cated and knowledgeable aviation professional and a great person that was always a pleasure to be around. He will be dearly missed by all of his friends at FedEx." "Working with Greg was always a pleasure. Not only was Greg a wonderful co-worker but a dear friend as well. He was always a pleasure to be around." "Greg's dedication and commitment to creating outstanding experiences through his role, along with living the "Purple Promise" each day, are what bind us together now in spirit." "Greg was an awesome guy who I truly enjoyed working with. The aviation community has lost a true gentleman and professional." As all of us AMTs know, the aviation community is actually a small close-knit group. Greg has touched a lot of us. Aviation has lost a very good person. — Daniel Broten, Instructor, Alabama Aviation Center, Ozark, AL Corporate Member: Vaughn College Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was established more than 70 years ago in New Jersey. Now based near LaGuardia Airport in Flushing, NY, it offers degrees in aircraft operations, airport man- agement, airline management, aviation maintenance, electronic engineering technology, aviation mainte- nance management. The Aviation Training Institute was created in 2001 which offers the aviation main- tenance certificate program. Students can earn their FAA airframe and powerplant certificate in as little as 16 months. Aviation maintenance training is one of the college's most popular academic offerings. More than 400 of Vaughn's total student population of 1,500 were enrolled in the Aviation Training Institute in 2011. Students hone their mechanical skills, working on PT6A Repair & Overhaul Priime urbines is an independen me Turbines is an independent, FAA authorized shop that offers comprehensive PT6 engine services. From fuel nozzle flow to complete engine overhaul, we can help you control your maintenance costs. Explore the alternatives... call Prime Turbines. 1.800.282.4744 www.primeturbines.com Dallas • Hyannis • Pittsburgh www.AMTSociety.org • www.AMTonline.com • Aircraft Maintenance Technology ENGINE OVERHAUL POWER SECTION ENGINE TESTING HOT SECTION GAS GENERATOR FUEL NOZZLES M.O.R.E. PROGRAM BLEED VALVE Visit us at NBAA Booth #N5115 September 2011 53