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AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE VISITS CHAPER 445

At our monthly meeting this week, the members were interested to hear a talk from Ms Angela Mann, Director of Volunteers for the Aerospace Center of Excellence (“ACE”) in Lakeland FL.

With a Vision Statement of “BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE THROUGH AVIATION” (who can argue with that?) and a Mission Statement of “ENGAGE, EDUCATE & ACCELERATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS”, ACE is firmly committed to the promotion of aviation, in all its forms, amongst today’s emerging generation and thus securing the industry and Florida’s strategic involvement well into the foreseeable future.

In 2014, SUN ‘n FUN introduced the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), unveiling a 14-building aerospace STEM facility located on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus. Anchored by the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, a Polk County Public High School Career Academy, and Florida Air Museum, established as Florida’s official aviation museum in 2005, ACE boasts an impressive array of STEM learning environments.

Next year, 2024, sees the 50^th year of SUN ‘n FUN, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Already the country’s second largest aviation event (after AirVenture), SNF 2024 will feature additions and changes to the program and facilities which will be welcomed by all. Angela reinforced the importance and significance of the army of volunteers which underpins the success of SNF, and put out a call for those who may be interested in taking up the mantle of SNF volunteer for next year.

Members are encouraged to check for more information on SUN ‘n FUN, volunteering and all the other excellent works undertaken by ACE by going to www.flysnf.org

Thank you Angela for taking the time to visit our Chapter and for your excellent presentation.