Welcome from the
  Vietnam 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
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
Members at Large:
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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Information contained herein shall not be used for commercial solicitation
purposes, or any correspondence related thereto. Correspondence relating to
commercial purposes or solicitations shall only be sent to the webmaster
whereupon it will be forwarded to the appropriate VHPA or VHPAWA
representative or thrown away if he thinks it's trash (as he usually does).
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