Free Historic Lecture Series
NASW’s 2012 Free Historic Lecture Series
Sponsored by: Crest Savings Bank & Capri Motor Lodge
Every Tuesday evening in June at 7PM
2010 Lecturer Lillian Lorraine Yonally & NASW Deputy Director Bruce Fournier
In 2011, Laurie Gaulke performed a one-woman show about Harriet Quimby, the first licensed female pilot in the United States.
Coast Guard Captain William Kelly spoke during NASW's 2011 Lecture Series. Pictured here with volunteer and retired Coastie John Fitzgerald.
Navy Captain Sam Paparo spoke to a crowd in 2011.
Each year NASW invites a variety of interesting speakers to give lectures on aviation, military, history and other topics. These events are free and open to the public!
This year, enjoy lectures from:
March 21st
HCSV Free Lecture @ 7pm, “Naval Air Station Atlantic City,” Q&A
Dr. Richard Porcelli will be speaking at Hangar #1 about his new book Naval Air Station Atlantic City as part of Historic Cold Spring Village’s Free Lecture Series! Dr. Porcelli has a doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and has spent much of his career in that field. More recently, Dr. Porcelli has focused on writing articles and books on aviation history. His first book, Naval Air Station Atlantic City, chronicles the history of the air station as well as Atlantic City’s rich history in aviation.
June 5th
“How to Fly High When You Are Feeling Low,” Q&A
Pastor Wes Newell. Born in Utica NY, Pastor Newell graduated from Sauquoit Valley High School in 1964 and immediately joined the United States Air Force. During his four years in the Air Force, Pastor Newell served at Amarillo AFB in Amarillo, Texas and Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. After the Air Force he attended Northeast Bible College (presently Valley Force Christian College). Following graduation in 1973, he spent the next 37 years serving as a pastor in Utica, NY, Ticonderoga, NY, and Cape May, NJ. Pastor Newell is currently “semi-retired” and living in Frederick, MD.
June 12th
“Shhhhhhhhhh! Top Secret Bomblet Manufacturing at Twin Lakes (Mays Landing, NJ),” Q&A
Dr. Marston Mischlich. Dr. Mitch has been a member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators for over 25 years. He is a former member of the Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. He earned an Associate in Arts degree from Atlantic Cape Community College; an Associate in Applied Physics degree from Community College of the Air Force; a Bachelor degree from Rowan University; a Master’s degree from California State University; and a Doctorate degree from Empressario University of Costa Rica. He taught World Regional & Cultural Geography at Atlantic Cape Community College and currently holds a senior adjunct position in Humanities and teaches US History I and US History II as well as History of South Jersey.
June 19th
“C-130 Operations during Iraqi Freedom,” Q&A
Lt. Col. Edward J. Wheaton, USAFR (Ret). Lt. Col. Wheaton received his wings at Reese AFB, Lubbock, TX and served in the US Air Force for 24 years as a Lieutenant Colonel. He initially flew the C-130 at Pope AFB, NC and later returned to Reese AFB to instruct in the T-38. After seven years of active service, he transferred to the Air Force Reserve to fly the C-130 at Youngstown, OH and then at Pittsburgh, PA. During reserve duty, he qualified as flight instructor and examiner. In December 2003 the 758th Airlift Squadron was called to active duty for two years to provide combat airlift for Operation Iraqi Freedom. While activated, Lieutenant Colonel Wheaton served four tours, flying in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. In 2009, he returned to his home town of North Wildwood, NJ and currently flies the Airbus 320 for US Airways out of Philadelphia.
June 26th
“Determined Spirit: The Story of Amelia Earhart,” Q&A
Monica Hoffman, Actress & Historian. Having grown up with a father who is a pilot, she felt the lure of aviation from her earliest years. In fact, she can still remember her childhood memories of being seated in the cockpit of a small plane as her dad explained all the instruments, and she got her first taste of the magnificent view from above. As an adult, that influence of flight ignited her own passion for discovering and portraying one of the most prolific female aviators the world has ever known, Amelia Earhart. Monica has studied acting privately as well as at the prestigious Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. She has performed in local and regional theaters that include Bristol Riverside Theater, The Delaware Valley Regional Theater, and The Academy of Music. Her credits include commercials and independent film, including the 2010 documentary Breaking Through the Clouds: The First Woman’s National Air Derby. For more information about Monica and her performance, please visit her website: www.determinedspirit.com
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