Events

JULY 2024

Many volunteers and their significant others joined Board members to celebrate our 2023 achievements, gathering at the Vietnam War Museum at the Ellington Airport .  This museam has an impressive display of American and foreign military aircraft.   Volunteer of the Year Dick Stabell recieved a rousing congratulations as he was presented with the Castiglie Award.  Our most distinguished volunteer driver – Dick Stabell completed 820 patient rides during 2023 and is now our highest all time volunteer.  BBQ and drinks were served and all had the opportunity to have a guided tour of the aircraft and historical display.  

Here are a few pictures .  Executive Director Rebecca – addresses the volunters.  Volunteers tour the display.  Dave Smith (President) and Derek King (Board member) present the Castiglie Trophy to Dick Stabell.

JULy 2023

Our July 2023 social was held at the West Houston Airport – inside the historical World War II – Commemorative Air Force Museum. Around 30 volunteers plus their partners had the chance to wander the various aircraft that are displayed, and see engines and airframes being worked on by their volunteers in preparation for their next flying event. See https://www.houstonwing.org/

Tasty BBQ was served in the recreated WW2 briefing room and thankfully the A/C kept us all cool.

This was a welcomed opportunity for our Board members to greet many long term volunteers and meet those who have joined us in recent months. Please watch out for coffee meets starting up again at the end of the summer. Come along and share your experiences with our volunteer group.

February 2024

The Board of Directors in recognition of Anthony (Tony) Castiglies’ long and dedicated service to Houston Ground Angels as Vice-President and Treasurer – gathered with a number of our most dedicated volunteers to celebrate his birthday .   President David Smith  declared In honor of Tony Castiglie; his over 20 years service;  all he has given, contributed and done for our organization to keep it going and to enable it’s continued success, The Board of Directors declared that going forward – the Volunteer of the Year award will now be known as the Anthony “Tony” Castiglie Trophy.