Face To Face Meetings Presentation

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

An Amazing Aviation Heritage

Various Attempts at Public Display

The GSLASM pulls it all together!

Hangar number two or ig ina l ly ser ved as a p lace of manufacture and storage of Curti ss -Wright aeroplanes . Later on the recommendati on of Char les L indbergh i t was used by Transconti nenta l A i r Transport ( later TWA) as the i r fi rst base in St . Lou is . Dur ing Wor ld War Two, the Army A ir Corps commandeered i t and moved the Parks Col lege A i r Cadet Program there. S ince then the hangar has housed many d iff erent av iati on bus inesses inc luding an a i rcraft st r ipp ing and pa inti ng fac i l i ty. Now the hangar i s home to the Greater St . Louis A i r & Space Museum (GSLASM.)

Ray Wassell

Oliver Parks

Thomas

Benoist

James McDonnell

William Robertson

Glenn

Curtiss

Charles Lindbergh

Nikki Caplan

Albert

Lambert

John Wise

Tom Baldwin

Richard

Clayton

What is our Vision?

How can we realize our Vision?

What are our Near-Term Obstacles?

A sound and secure buildingOur facility was built in 1929, so as you can guess, it needs help!

Proper interstate signageOur decrepit toilet facilities are disqualify us from getting this

Education of children and adults alike regarding our rich aviation heritageOnly open two-days per week due to the lack of sufficient volunteer staff

Promote growth within the Greater St. Louis region by being a world-class museumLack of funds; lack of interest

What are our Long-Term Needs?

New Corporate SponsorshipOur largest sponsors were TWA and McDonnell Douglas (both gone)

Recognition and Cooperation by/from Local GroupsThe Museum Board is new. It is time to slough off old prejudices

Refurbishment of Hangar TwoMight still get some Stimulus Money that we requested, but probably not.

The Re-building of the Museum CollectionVolunteers, Enthusiasm, Community & Money

A Purpose-Built Museum ComplexFederal & State Funding, Foundation Bequests & Wealthy Philanthropists

What’s in it for me?If I help the Museum, what’s in it for me?...

As an Individual A good feeling of community spirit, greater than yourself. Tax deduction under Tax Code Chapter 501 (c.) Interaction and association with like-minded individuals. A

sense of achievement. Recognition for services rendered.

As an Elected OfficialThe opportunity to back a winning community project. To give back to the people that

believed in your ‘larger than life’ community spirit that drove you into politics in the first place. Recognition for services rendered.

As a CompanyTo be visible to your clients and employees as a supporter of a community program

that will attract people and other businesses into the local area. Tax deduction under Tax Code Chapter 501 (c.) Recognition for services rendered.

As a FoundationTax deduction under Tax Code Chapter 501 (c.) Recognition for services rendered.

So, How Can I Help the Museum?

Sign-Up & Become a Member Today!

VISIT:2300 Vector DriveCahokia, IL 62206http://airandspacemuseum.org/

CALL:phone 618-332-3664Museum Hours: 10:00 to 4:00Friday’s, Saturday’s and by Appointment

EMAIL:glasm@gmail.com