Greetings!

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) is a national organization of aviators with the principal goal of celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of Americans who share the same vision and aspirations as those pioneering men and women of the past who blazed trails in the field of aviation. Since 1997, the Memphis Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (MCTAI) has been a reflection of that goal and a premier source of connection with, and promotion of, the field of aviation in the greater Memphis area.

In keeping with this goal, MCTAI partners annually with the Memphis Aerospace Professionals (MAP) to assist in sponsoring a Youth Luncheon for area students. The Youth Luncheon is a celebration that highlights past achievements and promotes aspirations for the future in the field of aviation. The goal is to expose Memphis area students to the varied opportunities in aviation and, in turn, encourage them to continue on the road to success in education.

This year’s luncheon will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Airport Holiday Inn in Memphis, Tennessee. We anticipate hosting 400 guests, including 300 students from the surrounding schools, aerospace professionals and community leaders.

As with past luncheons, our success with this year’s luncheon is contingent upon the support that we receive from corporate and community leaders, such as yourself, who proudly embrace our mission to promote the field of aviation and develop future aviation and community leaders who will meet the demands of the Global Marketplace.

We would like to extend a personal invitation to you and/or your company to participate in this monumental event as a Luncheon Sponsor. Your sponsorship would assist in covering the expense associated with providing a complimentary luncheon for the student and teacher attendees. As a sponsor, you or your Company/Organization, will receive recognition in our printed Luncheon souvenir journal. The attached Sponsorship Category and Commitment Form provides an explanation of the Sponsorship levels.

Over the years, support for the Youth Luncheon has been phenomenal, as evidenced by committed sponsors, such as BCF, FAA, MCTAI, Memphis Blackhawks, NBCFAE, OBAP, and Women in Aviation, to name a few. We hope that you will allow us to include your organization in this impressive list of sponsors this year!

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (901) 292-3556. You may also find additional information about MCTAI at our website www.taimemphis.org.

Sincerely,

Rory D. Mitchner
2011 MAP Luncheon Chairperson