2017 Airman of the year

This year’s Airman of the year was born in 1971, in Scott City, Kansas. He is the younger of two children and attended Scott City Public schools. He has grown up around airplanes his whole life; both of his grandfathers were pilots. His father, Vernon Storm, started Scott County Spraying Service in 1972, in Scott City, Kansas and by the age of 12 he was working at his father’s spray business.

Competing in sports taught him that determination and hard work were two important keys to success. He started swimming for Scott City swim team when he was seven. His mother said they needed something to channel all of his energy. He played basketball and ran cross-country and track for the Scott City middle and High school. During his final high school race at Kansas State High School Track and Field, he broke the Kansas Class 4 A state track record in both the 800m and the 1600m. He held those records for over 26 years. He accepted a track scholarship to Kansas State University.

For his high school graduation gift, he asked if he could learn to fly. In spring of 1989 he began his first lessons; his first solo was June of 1989. While at Kansas State University, he received a Kinesiology Degree and also obtained his commercial pilot’s license. He later earned a K-12 Physical Education/Health degree so that he could teach and coach in the winter and aerial spray in the summer. In 1997 he moved to Wahoo, Nebraska and started spraying for a couple local aerial applicators as well as helping his father. In 2004 he started his own business in Wahoo, Nebraska called Storm Flying Service. He started spraying a Cessna Ag Wagon which he purchased from his father. As his business grew he purchased a turbine powered Ag Cat. In 2005 he married his wife, Colleen, they have six children. He enjoys spending time making memories with his family on many outings and trips taken on family days. He also enjoys hunting, waterfowl in particular.

In 2011 he purchased Hershey Flying service which, at the time, was located in Hershey, Nebraska. Along with running a repair station, rebuilding Ag Cats and selling parts, Hershey Flying Service designed Storm Cutters. “Saving Lives ... One Set at a Time.” In 2016 he received the NAAA Delta Airlines “Puffer” Award, in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the design of agricultural and/or related equipment. For making the Storm Cutters wire cutters STC for owners of Air Tractors around the world.”

Also in 2016, Hershey Flying Service was moved from Hershey, Nebraska to David City Nebraska and was soon renamed Storm Aeronautics. At this past NAAA in Savanna GA he introduced his latest design, The Storm Shield, this windshield, for all Air Tractor and Thrush models, will provide greater protection against drones or birds.

Congratulations Jared Storm, NATA 2017 Airman of the year.

THEVwww.gonata.net MARCH 2018 VOLUME No. 18 ISSUE No. 2 oice

IN THIS ISSUE:

PAGE 7:National Agriculture

Aviation Museum

PAGE 3:Leadership At It’s Best

Training

PAGE 4:2018 NATA

Convention Recap

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PAST PRESIDENTLuke Johnson Aurora, NE406-672-7559

PRESIDENTCasey Williams (20)Broken Bow, NE308-440-2709

VICE PRESIDENTBrent Vogt (20)Elmwood, NE402-540-4610

SECRETARYTony Schmid (20)Alliance, NE308-760-1608

TREASURERChad Hendricks (20)Imperial, NE308-386-6815

DIRECTORS:

Rick Boardman (20)Henderson, NE402-694-9730

Chad Walvoord (20)Hickman, NE402-580-5600

Clint Ostrander (20)Goehner, NE402-643-0759

Jared Storm (19)Wahoo, NE402-443-1218

Dave Roth (19)Milford, NE402-641-0291

Kelly Bowers (19)McCook, NE308-345-2886

REGISTERED AGENTMike CavanaughMinden, NE308-832-1966

NAAA REPRESENTATIVETom May (19)Holdrege, NE308-991-6983

EDUCATION DIRECTOR ANDOPERATION SAFE ANALYSTAlan CorrMinden, NE308-830-3086

ALLIED REPRESENTATIVEJared Gillmore (19)FMCLincoln, NE620-921-0429

ALTERNATE ALLIED REP.Dan Stork (19)SyngentaYork, NE402-366-0309

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYKathi SchildtAdvanced Association ManagementMilford, NE402-761-2216

NATA SUPPORT COMMITTEEMary Lambrecht, Amy May

NAAA SUPPORT COMMITTEELea Van BoeningSusan ThomasJanet CavanaughMary BoardmanJenny GoertzenRochelle SihmSue RothEllen ThomasSara Vogt

2018 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NATA ADVERTISING Contact Danae Plessel with questions

or to purchase an ad. 521 First Street, Milford, NE 68405

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2018 Leadership At Its Best Program

Jay Calleja, Manager of Communications, National Agricultural Aviation Association

Sixteen NAAA/state association representatives completed the 2018 Leadership At Its Best Program, sponsored by Syngenta, Feb. 15-17. Participants, including Mary Lambrecht and Allison Donner of Nebraska (left photo: front row, center and center-right), earned their graduation certificates after three days of intensive professional development, including media training and appointments on Capitol Hill.

“I had one of the most rewarding times of my life with this group. When we met February 14th for Leadership Training in Washington D.C., we were strangers with a common goal of wanting to become more effective leaders to help support our love for agriculture. By the time we were finished on February 17th, we were friends and allies. So thankful to have met such a great group of people in our industry.” - Mary Lambrecht

The NAAA Leadership Training Program has been in existence since 1995 and has helped more than 330 agricultural aviation representatives hone their leadership skills. Congratulations Mary and Allison!

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2018 NATA ANNUAL CONVENTION

SESSIONS

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2018 NATA ANNUAL CONVENTION

EXHIBIT HALL

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR EXHIBITORS!

Aerial Guidance SolutionsAeroGuard Aviation Insurance *

AgraSyst IncAgriSmart Information Systems *

Art FXBASF *

Bayer CropScience *Bosselman Energy *

Cascade Aircraft ConversionsCD Aviation Services

Chem-Man by DataSmartCorliss Life Insurance

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FMC *Garrco Products, Inc.

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Holdrege AviationInsero

Intn’l Propeller ServiceJet A USA *

Johnston Aircraft Service *Kugler Company

Magnation Water TechnologiesMeridian *

NAAANATANDOT

North Star Aviation *NU-AIRE

Pickett EquipmentPratt & Whitney Canada

Prime TurbinesRedline Aviation & Propeller

Rosen’s, IncSky Tractor SupplyStorm Aeronautics

Syngenta Crop Protection *Tracmap AviationWinfield UnitedWings Insurance

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2018 NATA ANNUAL CONVENTION

RECEPTION & AUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS to our award Winners!

2017 Airman of the YearJared Storm

2017 Distinguished Service

Scott DeLong

2017 Allied RepresentativeDenise Ball, Winfield United

IN MEMORIAL PLAQUE

Larry Mitchell

National AgriCUlture aviation museumReprint from the National Agricultural Aviation Association eNewsletter

Doug Parkin, the executive director of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Foundation, attended the Museum Committee meeting and provided an update on the National Agricultural Aviation (NAA) Museum renovation project. The NAA Museum is housed inside the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. NAAA previously approved $8,000 to go to the renovation project when construction begins. The museum is $150,000 short for renovations and seeking individual

and company donations. However, the foundation will start renovating the NAA Museum in sections once funding is released. The Museum Committee agreed to release the original $8,000 and voted to send an additional $8,000 from the Harold Miller Fund to the NAA Museum for the renovation. The committee also continued to discuss having exhibits at other museums across the country. Washington’s Erin Morse is speaking to the Museum of Flight in Seattle about a complimentary space to feature aerial application. This could open the door for other museums across the country to do likewise. NATA is matching the proceeds of the 50/50 raffle ($1400) at the 2018 Annual Conferene. NATA will be making a $2800 donation to the museum.

Convention Attendance 2016 2017 2018NATA Members 140 131 137Spouses 14 9 12Tuesday PAASS Only 10 8 12Convention Only 7 15 20PAASS 114 113 108Exhibits 46 47 52Exhibitors 98 101 92

2018 CONVENTION COMPARISON

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Thanks again to all our

great allied members for

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DIAMOND SPONSORs - $5,000

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The 2018 NATA scholarships are available to any Nebraska high school senior or individual continuing

their education.

Application forms must be received by March 15, 2018. The form can be found

online at www.gonata.net.

Please read the general instructions before completing your scholarship packet.

The essay topic is: “How Ag Aviation Helps the Entire U.S. Economy”

The essay must be a minimum of 400 words and must be typed and double spaced.

Application must include the signature of a Voting member of the Nebraska Aviation Trades Association.

If you have any questions, please contact Danae Plessel, Nebraska Aviation Trades Association

at 402-761-2216 or email: danae@youraam.com

Please send the completed application form to:Nebraska Aviation Trades Association ScholarshipDanae Plessel - 521 First Street, Milford, NE 68405

2018 NATA SCHOLARSHIP

INFORMATION

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2018 Membership Application

The following information will be used in the membership directory:

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Spouse’s Name:_______________________________________________________________

Business Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________

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2018 Allied Membership $60/per person _________ $_________________(Supplier/non-voting) Total Enclosed: $_________________

40% of your dues is not tax deductible due to lobbyist expenses

Make Check Payable to:NATA - 521 First Street, Milford, NE 68405Phone: 402-761-2216 Fax: 402.761.2224

LAST CHANCE TO RENEW your membership for 2018!

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