Museum Segment – March 30, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – Museum Segment

ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the successful Gala for Act For MS.  “Beach Party III.
– REPORT on the mission statement.
– (contact info: www.actforms.org and (760) 773-9806).

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re:745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the Gala last Fri. March 25 w/ Joe Mantegna emceeing.  Celebrating advances in technology.
– REPORT that the Museum is open 10 – 5 every day. With over 70 vintage aircraft in 4 hangers.
– REPORT that Sat. Ap., 2 – 1:00 PM – James Houston Pavilion opens. Has F117 “Nighthawk” Stealth Bomber on exhibit.
– REPORT that now there is 91,000 of exhibit space @ the Museum.
– REPORT that on Sat., Ap., 9 – 1:00 PM – “Post War – Czechoslovakia”.
– REPORT that on Sat., Ap., 16 – 1:00 PM – w/ Mic Dawson “A Brits Experience during WWII.” Keep calm and carry on.
– REPORT that on May 15 it will be “Palm Desert Day”
– REPORT on Memorial Day “Flower Drop”.- REPORT on Warbird Rides, listed on websites. – Warbird Rides available for $195. Book online for a ride in one of 2 P-51, (“Bunny” and “Man of War”) C-47, T28, T33 (jet).
– REPORT that KIDS get in FREE w/ a paying adult.
– REPORT on the “sale table” and gift shop.
– (contact info: www.psairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)

WARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION. w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., #201, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the need for host homes.
– REPORT that the VWIP Competition will come back IN PERSON in April 10 – 18, 2022 @ College of the Desert. Expecting 25 contestants ages 18 TO 31. City of Palm Desert is the Host Sponsor again and the events will be FREE thanks to the City of Palm Desert. How the Covid testing will work.
– REPORT that volunteer training will begin soon.
– (contact info: www.vwipc.org and (760) 773-2575).

Ann