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Annual Pilot Appreciation BBQ – May 11th, 2024

Debra Laizure — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:34:49 +0000

You’re invited! Mark your calendar to attend the Angel Flight BBQ and Annual Meeting. This is our way to say thank you to our Angel Flight pilots, volunteers, and their guests for their constant support and contributions throughout the year.

When: Saturday, May 11th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Doug Vincent’s Hangar B-52 at Jones Riverside Airport (RVS)
Fly-in: Park at either of the two FBOs. Riverside Jet Center or Christiansen Aviation. They will help with transportation or we will send someone to pick you up.
Drive-in: 8605 S. Elwood Ave., Tulsa, OK. We have a designated parking area at the Picnic Pavilion with someone driving a shuttle.

RSVP: By May 8th (To determine food quantities) by calling 918-639-0636 or by email at angel@angelflight.com.

Angel Flight Appreciation BBQ – May 6th

David Kenyon — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:31:50 +0000

May 6th, 2023: Annual Pilot Appreciation BBQ

Mark your calendar to attend the Angel Flight BBQ and Annual Meeting. This is our way to say thank you to our Angel Flight pilots, volunteers, and their guests for their constant support and contributions throughout the year.

It’s completely free and the BBQ provided by John Eagleton is ah-mazing! It’s a fun event to thank our volunteers and for others to learn more about Angel Flight.

When: Saturday, May 6th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Doug Vincent’s Hangar B-52 at Jones Riverside Airport (RVS)
Fly-in: Park at either of the two FBOs. Riverside Jet Center or Christiansen Aviation. They will help with transportation or we will send someone to pick you up.
Drive-in: 8605 S. Elwood Ave., Tulsa, OK. We have a designated parking area at the Picnic Pavilion with someone driving a shuttle. Call 918.995.7270 if the shuttle is not there.

RSVP: By May 1st (To determine food quantities) by calling 918.749.8992 or by email at angel@angelflight.com.

Case Management Round-Up, April 7th

David Kenyon — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:14:33 +0000

HOWDY PARTNERS!

Come see us at the Case Management Round-up on Thursday April 7th 2022 at the CMSA-OK Conference in OKC. We will be at Booth #5 and will have a special item for all the friendly cowpokes that stop by.

So brush off your boots and lets kick up our heels at the Case Management Round Up!

For details, visit https://cmsa-ok.org/2022-april-conference

Volunteer Help Wanted: Patient In-take Coordinator

David Kenyon — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:33:26 +0000

Are you interested in a great volunteer opportunity?

Angel Flight Oklahoma is searching for a Patient In-take Coordinator. This rewarding part-time position works with our Pilot Coordinator to arrange Angel Flights for those needing air transportation to medical treatment.

This is a part-time, telecommuting position and would be perfect for a retired individual, college student, or any Angel Flight supporter.

Angel Flight Patient Coordinator:

Answers the Angel Flight phone
Checks Angel Flight email daily
Accepts applications or refers requests to other benevolent flying organizations
Enters information into the Angel Flight software program (AFIDS)
Fax or email paperwork to referring/treating physicians. Then follows up to ensure completion.
When a pilot is assigned to a mission, the coordinator notifies the patient they will be hearing from a pilot with flight time and airport location.
Mail brochure, patient guidelines, and other necessary information to new patients

Our dedicated Patient In-take Coordinators provide continuity for our patients by staying on call 24/7 whenever a patient needs us.

To learn more, please email Angel@AngelFlight.com.

RSU Perspectives w/Sam Jones

David Kenyon — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:34:58 +0000

Watch Angel Flight founder, Doug Vincent, as he discusses how the charity began 25 years ago and its purpose to serve the community. Thank you to RSU TV and host Sam Jones for spreading the word about Angel Flight.

Tulsa Lifestyle Magazine – “Volunteer Pilots, Making a Difference One Flight at a Time”

David Kenyon — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 20:52:27 +0000

Flying is in Steve Wells’ blood. From a very young age, he loved planes and hoped to fly one someday. His dream came true in 1972 when he graduated from Oklahoma State and bought his first airplane—a Fleet 16B Finch bi-plane.

He says, “It took about four years to rebuild.”

Annual BBQ – May 14th, 2016

David Kenyon — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:29:07 +0000

ANGEL FLIGHT OKLAHOMA
ANNUAL BBQ

Thank you to all our Angel Flight pilots, volunteers, and their guests for attending the Annual BBQ on May 14th. We appreciate your constant support and contributions throughout the year.

Below is a Facebook album of the event, including photos of those who received special recognition of their contributions to Angel Flight Oklahoma.

Volunteer of the Decade: Ailsa Vojvoda

Pilot of the Year: Steve Wells (19 flights)

Above & Beyond Award

Pilots with 10 or more flights last year: Gene Downing, Bill Fingland, Tim Grice, Craig Jimenez, David Starr, and Doug Vincent.

KFOR – “Pay it 4ward: Angel Flight Pilot Carries Precious Cargo”

angelflight_wp_admin — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:37:18 +0000

Wendell Holland is a pilot on a mission. Those who board his plane are often in dire straits. Like Nikki, she is terminally ill but excited to fly to a special camp. Or like little Reese, traveling with mom to St. Jude Research Hospital. Debbie Moore “When they’re hurting so badly he gives them some … Continue reading →

The Journal Record – “Taking Flight on Angel Missions”

angelflight_wp_admin — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 04:20:12 +0000

Craig Fitzgerald says he took his first airplane flight when he was 3 1/2 months old. Fitzgerald grew up between Cushing and Stillwater and his father, Bob Fitzgerald, was a pilot. “My father just liked to fly,” Craig Fitzgerald said. “We took all our family trips in an airplane. I did not take a car … Continue reading →

Tidings Magazine – “Displaying the Power of God”

angelflight_wp_admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:21:57 +0000

Sixteen. A time of high school activities, beginning college plans and perhaps even dating. Stefanie Renkema was doing none of these things. After an injury on the basketball court while playing her favorite sport, Stefanie was experiencing pain in her lower back/ tailbone area. The continuing pain led Stefanie to her local doctor. Scans and … Continue reading →