Dear Friend of TASM:

On behalf of the board of directors, staff and volunteers of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM), we would like to invite you to join us for the annual 2019 Aviator Ball on Saturday, May 4.

The event will occur at Christiansen Jet Center at the Richard L. Jones Airport in south Tulsa. Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 4 p.m. followed by exciting flight demonstrations at 5 p.m., featuring vintage warbirds. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner prepared by one of Tulsa’s finest chefs while learning about upcoming space missions and future events at TASM. Event dress is business casual.

Our keynote speaker, The Honorable Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator, will share NASA’s endeavors to return to the moon. Additional guests include Apollo 17 astronaut Dr. Harrison Schmitt and Apollo 10 astronaut and Oklahoma native General Tom Stafford, among others.

TASM has dedicated itself to preserving aviation history to inspire the youth of our community to pursue aerospace careers. The Oklahoma aerospace workforce shortage can be addressed through in-state education and training. TASM provides camps in robotics, 3D printing, electronics, astronomy, aviation, physics of flight and more! In 2018, more than 33,000 students were inspired through TASM’s aerospace-focused STEM engagement programs.

We hope you will join us to reflect on mankind’s great achievements in space exploration and celebrate 50 Years of Apollo.

Sincerely,

Bill & Veretta Christiansen2019 Aviator Ball Honorary Co-ChairsOwner, Christiansen Jet Center FBO200 West Learjet Lane, Tulsa, OK 74132

James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine was nominated by President Donald Trump, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and sworn in as NASA’s 13th administrator on April 23, 2018.

Bridenstine’s career in federal service began in the U.S. Navy, flying the E-2C Hawkeye off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. It was there that he flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and accrued most of his 1,900 flight hours and 333 carrier-arrested landings. He later moved to the F-18 Hornet and flew at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, the parent command to TOPGUN.

After transitioning from active duty to the U.S. Navy Reserve, Bridenstine returned to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to be the Executive Director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium.

Bridenstine was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 2012 while flying missions in Central and South America in support of America’s war on drugs. Most recently, he transitioned to the 137th Special Operations Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Bridenstine completed a triple major at Rice University, and earned his MBA at Cor-nell University. He has three children with his wife, Michelle.

• Two premium table reservations, seating for twenty with wine service and private server• Recognition for providing 25 STEM camp scholarships• Two complimentary events hosted at TASM• Recognition on all event branding materials during event• Recognition on TASM website for one year• Recognition prior to every planetarium show for one year

• One premium table reservation, seating for ten with wine service and private server• Recognition in event program and during the event• Recognition on TASM website for one year• Recognition prior to every planetarium show for one year

• One premium table reservation, seating for ten with wine service and private server• Recognition for providing 10 STEM camp scholarships• One complimentary event hosted at TASM• Recognition in event program and during the event• Recognition on TASM website for one year• Recognition prior to every planetarium show for one year

• One table reservation, seating for eight with wine service• Recognition in event program• Recognition on TASM website for one year• Recognition prior to every planetarium show for one year

• One table reservation, seating for eight• Recognition in event program• Recognition on TASM website for one year

Presenting Sponsor: $25,000

Platinum Sponsor: $15,000

Gold Sponsor: $10,000

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

Bronze Sponsor: $3,000

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Please return completed form by email to AviatorBall@TulsaMuseum.org or by mail to 3624 N. 74th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74115

Friends of TASM:

On behalf of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium, we would personally like to invite you to join us at South Tulsa’s Premier FBO: Christiansen Jet Center, for the 2019 Aviator Ball.

Through Bill’s service on TASM’s board of directors, including the last two years as its chairman, we know the power that TASM has to inspire students to pursue careers in aerospace. With your help we can magnify this power, and use it to address the need for a skilled workforce seen in our industry.

Join us on our mission as we build a brighter future togeth-er and begin our journey into a new age of history while celebrating the wonders of the past, including the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo missions!

Bill & Veretta ChristiansenHonorary Co-Chairs2019 Aviator Ball

Preserving Oklahoma’s aerospace heritage to inspire science-based learning through discoveryMission Statement