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Welcome from the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal Ribbon
Vietnam Service MedalAir Medal RibbonVietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Washington State Chapter

 


Our Mission

To enhance and accredit the cohesiveness, esprit de corps, and traditions of valor of rotary wing aircrews that flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era.

To seek out, using whatever means available, individuals who piloted rotary wing aircraft in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era and inform them of the existence of the VHPA and encourage all eligible individuals to become members. Membership is open to all helicopter pilots who flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era (1961-1975).

Next Meeting

The next business meeting for the Washington State Chapter of VHPA will take place on Saturday, 20 June 2009 at the Olympia Airport.
As in past years, we will meet on the first day of the Olympic Air show at the Glacier Aviation hanger next to that business (to the east). If you are not planning to attend the air show at the completion of our meeting, please enter the Glacier hanger via the north hanger entrance door, marked with the VHPA banner. If you’re goal is to stick around for the show, please enter the display area through the Olympic Flight Museum and pay the $10.00 entry fee before proceeding around the Glacier business to the hanger.

Directions:

-From I-5, take exit 101 Tumwater Blvd (originally Airdustrial Way SW)
-Head East on Tumwater Blvd -Follow Tumwater Blvd to the stop light on Old Highway 99 SE
-Turn Right onto Old Highway 99 SE
-Follow Old Highway 99 SE to first stop light at Henderson Blvd
-Turn Right onto Henderson Blvd (towards the airport)
-The museum is on the Right

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you.

Vietnam era helicopter pilots are welcome to come and enjoy the camaraderie--whether or not they're VHPA members.

National Reunion

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Over 40 years ago you served our Country and flew helicopters with a host of your friends and stick buddies in Vietnam. Here’s your opportunity to renew those old friendships that meant so much during those challenging times. The national Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association is sponsoring their 26th Annual Reunion at the Philadelphia Marriott

Join fellow Vietnam-era pilots in the city which gave birth to the republic. This year, our final night, July 4th, concludes with a unique evening at the Philadelphia Franklin Institute. We have the entire museum booked for VHPA which includes a buffet dinner, bars, and an entertaining dance band. Immediately out the front door you’ll be able to enjoy the fabulous, historical 4th of July fireworks and entertainment sponsored by the city of Philadelphia. With in and out privileges, you’ll be able to re-enter the museum as often as you’d like during the evening.

Now is the time to make your reservations, before it is too late. Here is the place – click on http://www.vhpareunion.org/ and register for a memorable opportunity in the city where it all began. Restaurants for the entire family, great shopping, historical attractions and much, much more are waiting for you in Philadelphia.

Chapter Profile

The Washington State Chapter of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) was founded in September, 2000 by Jack Salm, Jr. It holds regular meetings in Washington state.

VHPA-WA  2009  Officers

President:  David P. Eck      253-447-4993   apache36@hotmail.com 
Vice President:   Frank Jones    360-280-5224   dfjret@comcast.net

Members at Large:

Senior: PX Officer Pat Staeheli 253-859-4185 pgstaeheli@yahoo.com
Mid-level: Mike Magno 253-279-4918 magnos@rainierconnect.com
Junior: Bob Brown 253-582-2726  jaeger6@qwest.net
Secretary:  Doug Decker 253-983-5255  dougdecker1@comcast.net
Treasurer: Skip Blaksley  360-459-9713 skipcpa@aol.com 
Web Editor: Bill Vaughn   425-869-7425 billva@betav.com
Sgt at Arms: Mark Hansen 253-568-6556 mhansen@king5.com; lohdriver@msn.com
Chaplin: Terry Daniels 253-535-5183 blaster87ch@yahoo.com
Photos/Camera: Dan Fox 253-531-8242  twofoxes@msn.com

 

Past Presidents:    Started Year 2000

2000 Jack Salm Jr. Founder,  now National VHPA 2009 President
2001-2002 Tom Wie   (had to drop out, Jack Salm reelected)  
2002-2003 Jack Salm Jr.
2004 Pat Staeheli 
2005 Dave Rosenkranz 
2006 Dick Glasgow   (Died Feb. 21, 2007)
2007 Chris Farwell 360-459-9121
2008 Paul Fleming 253-851-2396

 


Contact Information

David P. Eck: (President)                     253-447-4993         apache35@hotmail.com 

Vice President:     Frank Jones             360-280-5224         dfjret@comcast.net

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