Air & Sea (... or "Fly & Sail")

I have had a very fortunate life.

The things I've done and have been able to do were made possible to a large degree, because I was lucky enough to "pick the right parents, family, and friends."

That environment permitted access to good schools, encouraged me to follow (or at least some :)) my dreams, gave me tools to achieve them, and provided some solid middle-class values that balanced responsibilites with entitlements.

Share

I'd like to share with others what I've been given.

As goals for 2012/2013 I'd like to:

1. Start a 501(c)(3)
2. Develop and open up classes (flight?, dispatch?, sailing?, other?) for financially underprivileged young adults
3. Work closely with local schools, civic organizations, and corporations to assist with our goals 
4. Obtain a simulator to provide solid flight training (ground based portion)
5. Develop sustainable fundraising ideas

I will keep you posted

Michael (Merritt Island, FL; Thanksgiving Day 2011)

Here are some sources for us to learn about the industry of non-profits ...

• The Chronicle of Philantropy
• Contributions Magazine
• Harvest Today
• The Nonprofit Quarterly
• The NonProfit Times

• On Philantropy