Flyertalk Cares! - 2011 Capt. Jason Dahl Scholarship fund - contribute, you may win a T-6 "Texan" ride!

Experience the thrill of flying a high performance aircraft. FlyerTalk is teaming up with a Reno Air Racer Radial Velocity to help support the Jason Dahl Scholarship fund (http://dahlfund.org/). Radial Velocity races in the T-6 class at the Reno Air Races (http://www.airrace.org/) and will be providing a ride to the winner of a raffle supporting the scholarship fund if we raise $5,000 for it.

Radial Velocity, a T-6 advanced trainer, was used to train fighter and bomber pilots in World War II. The aircraft has been rebuilt. Owner and pilot, John Lohmar, now races it in the Reno Air Races. This high performance two-person aircraft placed third overall in last year's T-6 class race. We have a separate push to get the FlyerTalk logo on the plane (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1250944-would-you-like-see-our-ft-logo-plane-racing-reno-air-races.html) in time for the races in Sept.

http://i.imgur.com/RPorwl.jpg

Here is a video of the plane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM-M8k9L9Uc) at the 2010 Reno Air Races.

This is truly a unique opportunity. Not only is this high-performance aircraft a part of history, but it is one of the few two-seat racing aircraft that can give rides. You will ride it at a mutually agreed upon time before the end of November in St. Louis. In addition, the raffle is supporting a wonderful cause, the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship fund.

Captain Jason Dahl was the Captain of United 93 on 9/11, and lost his life that day along with his passengers and crew. A scholarship fund was set up by friends, family, and fellow pilots in his memory to give qualified students the opportunity to attend flight training schools. It’s hard to believe that 10 years have passed since then.

We have set a goal of $5K for FlyerTalk to raise this year. The MegaDo participants alone raised $2K in 2009 and $3K in 2010. If we can get 200 people to each give $25, we can reach that goal.

FlyerTalk's goal is to raise in excess of $5K. If we do, a name will be randomly drawn and the person will receive a ride in Radial Velocity’s T-6 plane.

The ride will be given at Creve Coeur Field (five miles from St. Louis Lambert Airport). The winner should plan to take it by the end of November 2011. The airplane generally goes through an eight-month maintenance phase each year. Delaying it past November would likely result in a one-year delay.

Specific times and dates of the ride are to be coordinated between the winner and John Lohmar. The winner will provide their own transportation and lodging (if needed) to St. Louis.

Raffle donations will be made through the scholarship fund's website (http://dahlfund.org/?page_id=10). You MUST MARK your donation as from a FlyerTalk member.

The deadline for raffle donations will be midnight September 10.

The more you give, the greater your chance of winning.
◦ $25 = 1 chance
◦ $50 = 4 chances
◦ $100 = 10 chances
◦ $200 = 40 chances
◦ $300 = 60 chances
◦ $400 = 80 chances
◦ $500 = 100 chances

It’s a bit tricky to be sure that FlyerTalk gets credit. You have to go all the way thru to the Paypal page. There you will find a link that says “Add special instructions to recipient”. Click it and write “FlyerTalk – handle.” Captain Denny will be tracking donations and reporting back.

Contributions go straight to the fund. Captain Denny will keep track of those given by FlyerTalkers. The winning name will be drawn at the Scholarship dinner in Denver on Sept 11.

Please give even if you know you can't take the ride. It's a worthy cause. Make a special note "FlyerTalk - no ride'.

The Captain Dahl Scholarship Fund was chosen as a FlyerTalk Cares charity a couple years back. Here are some threads on past support:

FlyerTalkers via the Star MegaDo 1 gave $2K in 2009: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12908738-post2725.html

FlyerTalkers via the Star MegaDo 2 gave $3K in 2010
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1158448-flyertalk-community-donates-captain-jason-dahl-scholarship-fund.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1036626-captain-jason-dahl-scholarship-fund-flyertalk-cares-charity.html

Captain Denny, FlyerTalk’s favorite UA captain, and msy-msp are on the board of the fund.

Additional events in Denver (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1242275-captain-jason-dahl-scholarship-fund-10-year-anniversary-events-denver-co-9-11-11-a.html) in which you can participate:

Sept 11: 2011 Golden Wings and Auction, (http://dahlfund.org/?page_id=610) guest speaker UAL Retired Captain Al Haynes (UAL flight 232, Sioux City, Iowa, 1989)
Sept 12: Golden Wings Golf tournament - see http://dahlfund.org/ for details

This is a very cool opportunity!!!!

Cheers.

If we win, can we donate the flight to someone else?

Donation made. I'm ready to FLY!!! :D

If we win, can we donate the flight to someone else?

My guess is yes.

Cheers.

Don't forget this part:

"It’s a bit tricky to be sure that FlyerTalk gets credit. You have to go all the way thru to the Paypal page. There you will find a link that says “Add special instructions to recipient”. Click it and write “FlyerTalk – handle.” Captain Denny will be tracking donations and reporting back."

BTW - knowing that FTers are competitive, I think it would be cool if we beat the $5K goal!

Cheers.

is there a counter anywhere to watch donation approach $5K?

117 likes to go for the logo thing.

is there a counter anywhere to watch donation approach $5K?

117 likes to go for the logo thing.

Someone remind me about the likes and I'll do that this evening... It just always seems to slip my mind, even with the announcement at the top of the forums.

is there a counter anywhere to watch donation approach $5K?

I wish, but no. I like instant gratification. Instead, either Captain Denny is going to register for FlyerTalk and update us regularly, or he will give the numbers to Captain Dan or me to post.

in this thread or?

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We will post updates on the giving in this thread whenever we get them.

If we win, can we donate the flight to someone else?

I've spoken to Captain Dan and his answer is yes.

After many years of being asked I finally signed up and joined the forum. Many of you do not know that I am on the board of directors of the Capt Jason Dahl Scholarship.

I always had a void in my life after that tragic day ten years ago. Being retired Navy I understand the loss of comrades but I could not comprehend what we all witnessed that day.

I joined a few of my fellow pilots and Jason's friends to keep his memory alive by starting a scholarship in his name. We raise funds to give finiancial assistance to young men and women seeking an aviation career and your help with this life long project will be greatly appreciated.

I am open for questions you may have about Capt Dahl's scholarship.

Capt Denny

Capt Denny, thank you for joining us, and making this charity alive for us.

Welcome to Flyertalk, Capt Denny. ^

I've spoken to Captain Dan and his answer is yes.

Thanks! :)

Welcome to FT Captain Denny!

I'll be doing my donation this weekend. In addition, I'm going to email some friends of mine who travel a lot who might like to win the ride or just give to a good cause.

Cheers.

Welcome to FlyerTalk Capt Denny!

After Capt. Jason Dahl tragically lost his life on Sept 11th his wife, Sandy, set up a scholarship in Jasons name to give financial assistance to young men and women interested in an aviation career. Each year we increase our giving and in May we distriputed $15,000 to seven students. Your help will keep Jasons memory alive through those that the scholarship helps. dahlfund.org

After two days we have four members that donated to the Capt Jason Dahl Scholarship. Three wanted chances and one member just made a donation to the scholarship. Total donated $150

I was quite suprised to receive a donation from Dublin. Thanks aidanc. My family is from Cork and my wifes family is from Kilfree in County Sligo. We took the whole family, 44 of us, there last summer.

Capt Denny

Captain,

First a warm welcome to FT.

Could you explain the structure of the fund? Does it only pay out investment earnings each year or is it also distributing its endowment? I have a strong preference for supporting efforts that can grow in perpetuity and help more people each year as a result (though you'll get a bunch of my money either way through another effort).

Hope to meet you in Denver in a few weeks.

Ryan

Now there's at least 5 donations. :) thanks for doing this.

-David

Ryan,
Every year we add to our endowment so at some time it will be sustained by the investment earnings. Currently our scholarships are paid out through donations from corporate sponsors and fund raisers such as Flyer Talk and Mile Point. Jeppesen and Nascar are currently our biggest donors.

Capt Denny

Thanks David, we had a few donations overnight and one from Australia. Just shows the impact September 11th had on all of us.

Tally for Saturday morning is $250

Capt Denny

Done! Let's get on this one, fellow FTers - it's a great way to remember those valiant aircrew and passengers who were taken from us that infamous day, as well as those in the buildings and their would-be rescuer heroes, and enable someone who dreams of flight to undertake the expensive, long route to accomplish that task.

And here's the deal: I earned a few chances on the ride, and will contribute the Texan ride to another FlyerTalker who contributes to this worthy effort if I win! (I will come to some arrangement with our Community Director over how that person will be chosen if I happen to win.)

Capt Denny, welcome - and I am glad to hear Jepp' is in on this scholarship fund!

Done! Let's get on this one, fellow FTers - it's a great way to remember those valiant aircrew and passengers who were taken from us that infamous day, as well as those in the buildings and their would-be rescuer heroes, and enable someone who dreams of flight to undertake the expensive, long route to accomplish that task.


I can only afford one chance to win but as I won't be able to go I will happily donate my WINNING ticket (sorry Jdiver but I am going to win this one)
to a FT'er who donates AT LEAST $100 to the fund!

Let's do this in memory of all our loved ones, friends and family who suffered on that day.

Welcome to FlyerTalk Capt Denny! :cool: :cool:

You might recall the exchange with ATC quoted in my signature line... ;)

cheers,
Alan

Hah! So you say! :p :neener neener:

(I recently saw a rating for FT online says it is for less than mature audiences, so I guess I qualify.)

But really, in either case, a member who donates wins, and we win too, me colleague. Your idea of a $100 donation is very, very good! :)

I can only afford one chance to win but as I won't be able to go I will happily donate my WINNING ticket (sorry Jdiver but I am going to win this one)
to a FT'er who donates AT LEAST $100 to the fund!

Let's do this in memory of all our loved ones, friends and family who suffered on that day.

Donations just Quadruuuuuupled since this morning. We are now at $1025.

Thanks to all of you. More to follow.

Capt Denny

Welcome to FlyerTalk Capt Denny!Agreed 1,000,000% ^^^

Donations just Quadruuuuuupled since this morning. We are now at $1025.

Thanks to all of you. More to follow.

Capt Denny

Let's get kickin, folks!

As the beneficiary of several scholarships funding my graduate career right now, I know how important it is for deserving students to get the funds they need.

Shoot, if we were able to quadruple contributions in one day, we should be able to quintuple them easily now - once the week begins and we have more action on FT! squeakr, go wake those Hilton guests UP in that Forum of yours. :D

Folks, as a (currently inactive) pilot, I can tell you this is a great offer - you won't otherwise have many (if any!) opportunities to fly in a North American T-6 "Texan" anytime soon, never mind give someone the opportunity to fly for a living while trying for this - and I can promise you you will have over 100 chances to win because of the current "will donate on" from several of us.

This was an advanced trainer during WW II and after for USAF, USN (as SN-J) and UK Commonwealth (as the "Harvard"). Harvard was never this cheap! ;)

Let's get kickin, folks!

As the beneficiary of several scholarships funding my graduate career right now, I know how important it is for deserving students to get the funds they need.

Contributed but probably not able to make the ride (and i'm a dead cert to win it!)

Jeff!

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I was quite suprised to receive a donation from Dublin. Thanks aidanc. My family is from Cork and my wifes family is from Kilfree in County Sligo. We took the whole family, 44 of us, there last summer.

FT does exist in some of the other corners of the world :) Such a donation should not warrant thanks or even a mention. I believe you guys and the scholarship are worth it.

Helping others is a great spirit of the community here on FT.

My life like all others have a history. I was a student at Kent State University when four students were killed protesting the Vietnam war. I joined the United States Navy and retired after 20 years. During that time we remembered the sailors every year that lost their lives during the attack at Pearl Harbor. Now I am at United Airlines and witnessed the loss of my fellow employees during terrorist attacks..

May 4th, December 7th and September 11th are all tragedies that have impacted my life. I am personally involved in the Capt Jason Dahl Scholarship and can promise you that your support will make a difference in the future of these aviators. I will also promise you that I will mentor these young men and women who enter your airline world to provide a customer oriented service which you deserve.

Capt Denny

Capt Denny,

Welcome to Flyertalk. ^ Donation made. Quick and easy.
Sometime in June 2012, you're invited as my guest on BRT 12 (Brooklyn Reality Tour). I'd be happy to have you join us as my guest; along with 24 other Flyertalkers, as we eat our way through Brooklyn circa 1969.

As my friend SkiAdcock said, $5000 is our minimum goal.

Dan

Capt Denny,

Welcome to FlyerTalk - glad to see you here and look forward to the time when you're flying the aircraft I'm riding

Donation (nice & easy) made and agree that $5K is a baseline goal for this community.

-Kent

Welcome aboard FT & just donated! Seeing the tribute in the captain lounge at IAD made an impact.

-Aaron

Thank you all for your warm welcomes. I am off to ORD FLT 616 from SFO. No RCC for me and I received an upgrade with a panoramic view.

Total donations as of this morning $1475. Thank you for your support.

I'm in ^

It's a pleasure to contribute to such a worthy cause!

Thank you all for your warm welcomes. I am off to ORD FLT 616 from SFO. No RCC for me and I received an upgrade with a panoramic view.

Total donations as of this morning $1475. Thank you for your support.

Welcome to Flyertalk!

If you want "in" to the RCC, you need to post your itinerary in the UA/RCC Meetups thread, with a request to be guested in. :D

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileage-plus-consolidated/1202299-presidents-red-carpet-clubs-meet-up-thread.html

A couple things to point out in addition to some of the excellent points that have been mentioned upthread regarding the Dahlfund:

@:-) The Dahlfund is a 501(c)(3) organization.

@:-) Check with your employer to see if they do matching donations and, if so, whether your donation to Dahlfund will qualify for a match.

A couple things to point out in addition to some of the excellent points that have been mentioned upthread regarding the Dahlfund:

@:-) The Dahlfund is a 501(c)(3) organization.

@:-) Check with your employer to see if they do matching donations and, if so, whether your donation to Dahlfund will qualify for a match.

Very good point!

Cheers.

Second donation to an awesome cause has been made! ^

Total donations as of this morning $1475. Thank you for your support.

Glad to hear it! Also at 141 LIKEs on the Facebook page. Thank you all soo much for your support and donations.

A couple things to point out in addition to some of the excellent points that have been mentioned upthread regarding the Dahlfund:

@:-) The Dahlfund is a 501(c)(3) organization.

@:-) Check with your employer to see if they do matching donations and, if so, whether your donation to Dahlfund will qualify for a match.

Had a donation from an employee of Microsoft and found out that they have a matching donation program. If your company matches the donation and it is approved then your chances for the T-6 ride just doubled.

Capt Denny

Had a donation from an employee of Microsoft and found out that they have a matching donation program. If your company matches the donation and it is approved then your chances for the T-6 ride just doubled.

Capt Denny

Yes, except for those of us with companies who do all of their matching donations at the end of the year. :)

My donation is coming one of these days. I will probably sneak it in right at the last minute. :)

Yes, except for those of us with companies who do all of their matching donations at the end of the year. :)

My donation is coming one of these days. I will probably sneak it in right at the last minute. :)

In the time you took to post, you could have done the donation. :D No need to wait until the last minute for donations or 'likes'.

Cheers.

In the time you took to post, you could have done the donation. :D No need to wait until the last minute for donations or 'likes'.

Cheers.

LOL, as far as likes, some of us cannot access facebook from work. As far as donations, perhaps some of us have other reasons to spend money before that. :) :p Some of us may have just found out last night that we're getting a steal of a deal on a VIS-35 Radom three-lever, and have been drooling over adding any type of VIS-35 to the collection for several years, so we're doing that first. :D

some of us cannot access facebook from work

and some of us dont use facebook

steal of a deal on a VIS-35 Radom three-lever, and have been drooling over adding any type of VIS-35 to the collection for several years
:cool: :cool:

This is actually not the official thread for the FB like, but as long as we're on the topic.

I don't use FB but know others who do, so - I emailed them & suggested if they were interested in helping the cause that they 'like' the appropriate thingy (note the tech term there). My way of contributing. Others might want to do the same.

But kipper mentioned earlier in either this thread or another one for someone to 'remind' her to do the like thing. My reply is you're on both threads enough, remind yourself :p. Some ways to do so would be to send an email to your home email, put one of those rubber bandy things around your wrist to remind yourself, call a relative or the hubby & ask them/him to do so, write yourself a post-it note & put it on your home computer, on the bathroom mirror, etc - you get the idea. :)

Re: when to contribute - people should contribute when & how they can. Donations count through Sept 10th. Well they count anyway, but count towards FT through then. In addition to donating myself, I will again send out emails to those I think might be interested in donating in hopes of winning the 'ride', or those who would just like to donate in memory of Jason Dahl.

Cheers.

Re: when to contribute - people should contribute when & how they can. Donations count through Sept 10th. Well they count anyway, but count towards FT through then. In addition to donating myself, I will again send out emails to those I think might be interested in donating in hopes of winning the 'ride', or those who would just like to donate in memory of Jason Dahl.



Glad that I already made my contribution. Not that I wouldn't want to correspond with you. :p

Although I am a student with an unemployed spouse and so only can make one donation, if I could, I would make a donation in memory of each friend I or my family lost on September 11. If any of you lost loved ones that day, and have extra resources, please consider doing something similar.

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and some of us dont use facebook

:cool: :cool:
This is true. And it's raining old firearms apparently... :)
This is actually not the official thread for the FB like, but as long as we're on the topic.

I don't use FB but know others who do, so - I emailed them & suggested if they were interested in helping the cause that they 'like' the appropriate thingy (note the tech term there). My way of contributing. Others might want to do the same.

But kipper mentioned earlier in either this thread or another one for someone to 'remind' her to do the like thing. My reply is you're on both threads enough, remind yourself :p. Some ways to do so would be to send an email to your home email, put one of those rubber bandy things around your wrist to remind yourself, call a relative or the hubby & ask them/him to do so, write yourself a post-it note & put it on your home computer, on the bathroom mirror, etc - you get the idea. :)

Re: when to contribute - people should contribute when & how they can. Donations count through Sept 10th. Well they count anyway, but count towards FT through then. In addition to donating myself, I will again send out emails to those I think might be interested in donating in hopes of winning the 'ride', or those who would just like to donate in memory of Jason Dahl.

Cheers.
I may be on the threads periodically, but that doesn't mean I think of it when I'm able to access facebook. :)

Had a donation from an employee of Microsoft and found out that they have a matching donation program. If your company matches the donation and it is approved then your chances for the T-6 ride just doubled.

Capt Denny

I just forwarded this thread to a mailing list for pilots @ Microsoft. Hopefully they'll step up and help fill the pot, although I still hope that I win in their place.

Hey All,
Captain Denny just called and asked me to post the latest:

$2,225 as of this afternoon - WAY TO GO!!

Almost half way there but only ten days to go.

It's going great. We are very excited to see the turn out and enthusiasm for the Scholarship fund. Capt Denny said we have people donating from around the world - Thank you!!!

We are also at 170 likes on the Facebook page - thank you!

If you missed it here's the link to last years video of Radial Velocity's day at the races.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM-M8k9L9Uc

Dan

speaking of corporate matching, any business owner FTers following this?

$3175/$5000 before sept 10

I'm in as well, what a great Scholarship ^

Just reached $2600 and it was from an United employee which is a Flyer Talker. At United I started a program on Jan1, 2011 called "Just A Buck". We ask employees to donate "Just A Buch" per paycheck and it is a payroll deduction. Unfortunately we cannot promote our charity on company property or computers so it is difficult to reach everyone. While you are out flying "The Friendly Skies" strike up a conversation with our employees and tell them about the program. If you have Face Book United friends send them the message.

Capt Jason Dahl shares the #1 spot on United's Charitable Giving program so it will be easy to find.

Thanks for all the donations.

Capt Denny

Capt Jason Dahl received a $2000 scholarship for flight training when he attended San Jose State University. To apply he had to write an essay titled, "Why I Want To Fly". Not only did he become a captain for United but he spent many years as an instructor teaching our future captains. Following in his footsteps we select our scholarship winners by asking them to write the same titled essay and submit it to our board. The board is comprised of his wife, Sandy and eleven friends which include five United Captains.

This years winners are;

Metro State Charles Brumfiel

SJSU Justin Fernandez

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Andrew Voss

Central Washington University Michael Knuchell

Southern Illinois University Christopher Leffelman

University of North Dakota Daniel Schuman

Western Michigan University Michael Schwingel

Capt Denny

Just donated also and welcome to FT. As an ex-airline employee myself, the industry holds a special place in my heart and this is a wonderful idea for a scholarship.

Folks we need to raise $2,400 in 9 days. This is FT! I know we can do it!

First, donate if you want to get the ride on the plane.

Second, donate if you can't do the ride on the plane but are willing to 'gift' it to someone else who would like it.

Third, donate even if you don't give two patooties about the plane ride but would like to support a good cause.

Fourth (but not least), donate in honor of a valued pilot who lost his life on 9/11.

Cheers.

Sharon,

I know where you'll be able to find numerous Flyertalkers in the next 7 days that will gladly put us over the top. They'll be riding on SMD3. That's StarMegaDo. I'm sure you can put the squeeze on , opps, I mean find a volunteer to enter all those new donations at the various stops along the way.


Have a good weekend everyone. :cool:

Sharon,

I know where you'll be able to find numerous Flyertalkers in the next 7 days that will gladly put us over the top. They'll be riding on SMD3. That's StarMegaDo. I'm sure you can put the squeeze on , opps, I mean find a volunteer to enter all those new donations at the various stops along the way.


Have a good weekend everyone. :cool:

Are you volunteering? ;)

I attended SMD1 & SMD2 & was in charge of bending arms, er, raising funds for charity on SMD2 (it helps when you're on a plane with people drinking :D), but alas I will be overseas on a biz trip during SMD3/not attending & disconnected from FT, etc, the 6th-14th.

So for those not going on SMD3 but who are interested in points 1-4 in my post above dhammer's, get the word out!!!

Cheers.

I really haven't added much to FT in years, but I picked this up on a blog. What a great cause!! I'm in for a donation- so quick and easy. :D

Capt Jason Dahl worked in the United Training center as an instructor and evaluator. Being considered a management pilot he can pick and choose when he want's to fly. As a line pilot the formal word is called being displaced where as we get a call from a management pilot to fly our trip and we get to stay home and be paid. Not a bad deal. Jason's anniversary was on Sept 14th and he and his wife Sandy had plans so he called the New York based captain and displaced him from his trip...................

As of today we are at $3175

Capt Denny

This is a letter from a recent scholarship recipent. We had problems posting it here, so I have posted it on the Radial Velocity FB page. You will read how effective your donations towards the fund will be.

If anyone can tell me how to post/paste/upload a jpg here, let me know.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Radial-Velocity/115308101897979

Dan

All right folks, I got some expert guidance on getting the jpg of the letter on the post. Let me give it a shot:

http://i.imgur.com/2qTrQ.jpg

just posted the link to my FB page

AND emailed my niece who is a private pilot - hopefully her friends will get on board so to speak.

Wow - I got all teary-eyed reading that. Great cause.

Cheers.

Capt Jason Dahl worked in the United Training center as an instructor and evaluator. Being considered a management pilot he can pick and choose when he want's to fly. As a line pilot the formal word is called being displaced where as we get a call from a management pilot to fly our trip and we get to stay home and be paid. Not a bad deal. Jason's anniversary was on Sept 14th and he and his wife Sandy had plans so he called the New York based captain and displaced him from his trip...................



Denny, you just took my breath away. :(

Lots of articles appearing here in the NYC area. Some of us are having difficulty reading them. Many of us here in NY attended memorials for those that were missing. I have to tell you that it's very uncomfortable attending a memorial, rather than a funeral. The sadness is multiplied without a body. :( So sad.

While the anniversary (sounds so nice??) is approaching 10 years, it still seems like yesterday to those that lost love ones.

Come on Flyertalkers... Step up.

Please excuse me while I get a tissue.

Hi Guy's,

I have been involved with the Capt. Dahl Fund from it's inception.
Jason and I were new hires at UAL. He was my best friend.
Your giving and kind thoughts are more than you know. His wife Sandy
also serves on our Board and is overcome by your generousity.

David D. Dosch
President Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund

(or)
Cap'n Dave

Hi, I am Sandy Dahl the widow of Captain Jason Dahl United 93 Sep.11th,2001http://dahlfund.org ("http://dahlfund.org" )
I want to express my extreme thanks to all those who help and support our scholarship fund and helping us turn out some top shelf future aviators. I want you to know every cent goes to students. We have some fine members on our board. An accountant, attorney, microsoft exec,Zerox exec,a professor from Metro state and a number of UAL Captains and many friends of Jason. They all work for FREE. We are all so proud to be suported by your organization. We hope you have a great time with our raffel and auction items. And a great time in Denver. Once again thank you so much!! Sandy Dahl :)

Mrs. Dahl, thank you so much for your post. We are hard at work raising money for the Scholarship fund with the help of Captain Denny and Captain Dan. Captain Dan's brother is giving a ride on his T-6 advanced trainer from WWII to one lucky person if we succeed in raising at least $5,000 for the fund. Captain Denny told me yesterday we are at $3,600, so we are well on our way.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1251443-raise-5k-dahl-scholarship-fund-get-chance-ride-reno-air-race-plane.html

I'm in. :)

I had a very memorable flight today. Flt 281 ORD-SFO and Neil Armstrong was onboard. I was very humbled and honored.

http://i.imgur.com/NIG7Kl.jpg

Todays balance $4025.00 WOW I am so impressed.

Capt Denny

Captain Denny asked me to post the attached article about Captain Dahl. It was written by one of his coworkers in the training center at United. It reflects on Flight 93, the subsequent 10 years, and the work being done by the scholarship fund.

Click on the link in this post in order to see the article.

Thank you for letting us know about this. The donation amount has increased and I have posted this to my facebook wall. Lets get to that 5K mark FTers!

I am impressed once again by FTers - and of course, by Capt. Jason Dahl.

Knowing he was a trainer for United Airlines and only flew passenger flights a couple times a month to keep up his hours, his dedication to flying (got his pilot's license before his driver's license), I can't imagine a better role model for today's young men and women with air careers in their sights, nor a better memorial - a flying memorial raising funds to help others continue down the lengthy and difficult path to the cockpit.

Our contributions by Sep 10 can help others on this tenth anniversary of the tragedy of Sept 11, so let's get them in!

http://www.flyertalk.com/the-gate/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Vintage-T6-Aircraft-With-FlyerTalk-Logo.jpg
Visualize FT on Radial Velocity in the Reno skies and make it a reality!

Just remembered that I've told others about this, but forgot to donate myself. So did just now. I know we can beat the $5K goal - We're FTers!!

Cheers.

Don't forget this part:

"It’s a bit tricky to be sure that FlyerTalk gets credit. You have to go all the way thru to the Paypal page. There you will find a link that says “Add special instructions to recipient”. Click it and write “FlyerTalk – handle.” Captain Denny will be tracking donations and reporting back."

BTW - knowing that FTers are competitive, I think it would be cool if we beat the $5K goal!

Cheers.

Just donated but never got the link. I did get a confirmation email. Anyway to add this information later.

Just donated but never got the link. I did get a confirmation email. Anyway to add this information later.

Try a PM or an email to Captain Denny. You'll need to give him your name and the amount you contributed. We certainly want you in the drawing for the ride.

I'm not surprised that you failed to see the link. As I posted, it is tricky. I'll repeat this for others, so hopefully folks get in the drawing and give FT credit without problem.

You have to go all the way thru to the Paypal page. There you will find a link that says “Add special instructions to recipient”. Click it and write “FlyerTalk – handle.” Captain Denny will be tracking donations and reporting back.

Just so no one misses out on the opportunity to be part of the drawing - this is what you're looking for: Click the link at the red arrow when you're checking out and you get a little drop down box for your Flyertalk info.....

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6117797245_f9fcd7bacf_z.jpg

Donated - link worked fine. Best of luck in reaching the Goal - Flyertalkers can do it for sure!

You have to go all the way thru to the Paypal page. There you will find a link that says “Add special instructions to recipient”. Click it and write “FlyerTalk – handle.” Captain Denny will be tracking donations and reporting back.

That's what I did. Thanks to SD1K, I knew to look for the special instructions part.

Cheers.

If anyone missed putting their Flyer Talk handle in the special instructions and want to be in the raffle just email me, captdennyflanagan@gmail.com and I will be sure you are included. Also you do not need to be present to win. The raffle will be on Sept 11th and Capt Jason Dahls wife, Sandy, will pull the lucky winner.

As of this evening we are at $4725

Capt Denny

If anyone missed putting their Flyer Talk handle in the special instructions and want to be in the raffle just email me, captdennyflanagan@gmail.com and I will be sure you are included. Also you do not need to be present to win. The raffle will be on Sept 11th and Capt Jason Dahls wife, Sandy, will pull the lucky winner.

As of this evening we are at $4725

Capt Denny

kent State - wow

What I have found interesting is donations have been made from countries that I have visited. Canada, Ireland,Australia and New Zeland. For the Flyer Talkers that live in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Bermuda, Argentina, Brazil, Jamica, Mexico, Panama, Iceland, Greenland, Scotland and Antarctica I have also visited your countries.

Thank you for your support of the Capt jason Dahl Scholarship.

If anyone missed putting their Flyer Talk handle in the special instructions and want to be in the raffle just email me, captdennyflanagan@gmail.com and I will be sure you are included. Also you do not need to be present to win. The raffle will be on Sept 11th and Capt Jason Dahls wife, Sandy, will pull the lucky winner.

As of this evening we are at $4725

Capt Denny

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.

You have all my contact information so just let me know and enter me into the contest.

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.

You have all my contact information so just let me know and enter me into the contest.


this one did. Thanks.

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.

This choked me up a bit. Thank you.

We're at goal - but let's keep giving, folks. Your entries still give you the chances toward the ride, and the cause is worthy.

Those of us who have enjoyed the friendship of iluv2fly over the years aren't surprised by the gesture; he has a tough exterior and a marshmallow interior. iluv2fly - your generosity, per usual, is admirable.

SD1K - thanks for bringing this up eveyr couple of days to remind all of us tp donate and for leading the group to make this happen.

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000 ...
Thanks iluv2fly for your generosity!

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.

Bravo Marty. ^

A classy moved by a classy guy however much he tries to persuade people to the contrary...

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.

You have all my contact information so just let me know and enter me into the contest.You sir, are a Mensch with a Capital M ^

I appreciate the thanks and the shout-outs, but let's concentrate and focus on raising more money for this great cause.

Denny - loved the pic of you and Armstrong! ^

Marshmallow, eh? :eek:

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.


^ ^

I appreciate the thanks and the shout-outs, but let's concentrate and focus on raising more money for this great cause.

Denny - loved the pic of you and Armstrong! ^

Marshmallow, eh? :eek:

Appears you also have a "Huge Heart." ;)

Denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.

Wow. :)

Well folks we just reached $5000. iluv2fly just donated enough to reach our goal.:):):):):)

The donations you made will assist many students with their flight training costs. When Jason was at San Jose State he received a $2000 scholarship when he wrote a winning essay titled "Why I Want To Fly". We use the same idea and ask students from across the country to send us essays with the same title. We choose one student from each college and give out $1000. Jason's school of San Jose and Metro State in Denver each receive $5000. Thank you again for your support.

Capt Denny

iluv2fly's inspiration motivated others to donate. We are now at $5050

Capt Denny

After some long months of unemployment mr. s. has just secured a temp job that will hopefully get us through the end of the year. To celebrate our good fortune, and in honor of his dad, Charles Gordon Scott, who trained pilots in a plane much like Radial Velocity in WWII, we are donating another $25.

As with the initial donation, if I win it will be donated to a lucky FT'er who has donated more than $100.

Put me down for two thumbs up and a hearty "attaguy!"!

Thanks iluv2fly for your generosity!

After some long months of unemployment mr. s. has just secured a temp job that will hopefully get us through the end of the year. To celebrate our good fortune, and in honor of his dad, Charles Gordon Scott, who trained pilots in a plane much like Radial Velocity in WWII, we are donating another $25.

Great news, squeakr, and a great way to mark it. I'm about to up my donation as well.

Let's keep the donations coming in, folks. We've got til Saturday to give.

Hey I'm Capt Dave the President of the Dahl Fund...lots of crazy stuff going on this year...your outpouring of kindness is well received. I just talked to a student at San Jose who said if he won a scholarship he would bid on the Texan Ride...After reflection he decided working on one of his ratings was a better idea. YA THINK.
Love You Guy's

Getting ready to board the SMD3 in ORD and checked the donations we are on a roll. Total so far collected for the Capt Jason Dahl Scholarship T-6 Texan ride is at $5600

Capt denny

I am so glad to hear the news of being over $5600. Thank you all so much for your support and generosity.

Radial Velocity is on its way to Reno as we speak. It can be tracked on flight aware:

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3272G

I just saw my brother last night at the National Stearman Fly-In held in Galesburg, IL (our hometown). The airplane looks great and he said it is flying even better.

Radial Velocity is on its way to Reno as we speak.
Oh, shucks ... I was hoping the pilot would request some additional "ballast" from the FT community for the flight to Reno! :D

Well we're on a roll - let's see how much we can raise in the last 2 days!

Cheers.

I just tried to donate, and my company's firewall blocks the site... They claim it falls into the category of weapons!!! Grr...

Getting ready to board the SMD3 in ORD and checked the donations we are on a roll. Total so far collected for the Capt Jason Dahl Scholarship T-6 Texan ride is at $5600

Capt denny

Can we make it to $6,000?

I used my phone to make my donation, so we're at least a few baby steps closer.

ETA: I've also forwarded my receipt to our corporate matching contact person, so expect my donation to be matched. However, IIRC, they only send the matches at the end of the year, so consider it an early start to next year's donations when it does arrive. :)

Can we make it to $6,000?

I used my phone to make my donation, so we're at least a few baby steps closer.

ETA: I've also forwarded my receipt to our corporate matching contact person, so expect my donation to be matched. However, IIRC, they only send the matches at the end of the year, so consider it an early start to next year's donations when it does arrive. :)

Good for you for going the extra step - ie, via your phone!

Cheers.

I will report more but we are at $5975 on the last day to accept donation. Capt Denny

I will report more but we are at $5975 on the last day to accept donation. Capt Denny

I'll knock it up the extra $25 to get it to $6,000.

PayPal sent.

I'll knock it up the extra $25 to get it to $6,000.

PayPal sent.

Classy, kipper. ^

Awesome!!!! So glad to hear.

The airplane landed safely at Reno yesterday and is currently undergoing the usual tech inspection.

Thank you all so much for your support and donations. Team is excited to be associated with such a great group of people! I will post a picture of the airplane with the Flyertalk logo as soon as I get one. We delayed putting it on until after flight out there.

Dan

But post #80 offers a preview, if the decal is mounted on the cowling. ;)

Awesome!!!! So glad to hear.

The airplane landed safely at Reno yesterday and is currently undergoing the usual tech inspection.

Thank you all so much for your support and donations. Team is excited to be associated with such a great group of people! I will post a picture of the airplane with the Flyertalk logo as soon as I get one. We delayed putting it on until after flight out there.

Dan

But post #80 offers a preview, if the decal is mounted on the cowling. ;)

The preview is great, but I think it will be on the side of the cockpit. ^^^

I'll post as soon as I get the pic. :)

Danno

I didn't picture it here myself, but this picture is just in from Reno. The Flyertalk logo has its own place on the airplane for maximum recognition. I think it will really stand out and get noticed here.

http://i.imgur.com/GTqJXl.jpg (http://imgur.com/GTqJX)

Bidding is closed and we collected $6043. What and amazing support we received from all of you. Tomorrow I will be at the United Training Center in Denver where two buildings will be dedicated in the memory of those who lost their lives on United Flight 93 and United Flight 175. Mrs Jason Dahl will be present and she will pick out the lucky winner. I will try and find someone to take photos.

Again thank you for your generosity. You exceeded my expectations...........

Capt Denny

Well done FTers! And Dan, great pic of the FT logo!

Cheers.

has its own place on the airplane for maximum recognition. I think it will really stand out and get noticed here.

^

goal of $5K for FlyerTalk to raise this year. The MegaDo participants alone raised $2K in 2009 and $3K in 2010.

we collected $6043.

Thank you all. We are very glad and honored to be a part of it especially on this particular weekend.

Dan

Holy cow! FT gets to STEER the plane! ;)

And the winner of the ride on Radial Velocity is.....

pshuang

Thanks to everyone who gave generously to this great cause. Contributions currently stand at $6378.

So proud of FT'ers on this sad anniversary. And congratulations to pshuang!

Somebody had to win, and I look forward to enjoying the ride!

But I hope those of you who haven't gotten around to giving yet will still make the effort to give to this worthy cause. So let me make this offer: if an additional $500 FlyerTalk-designated donations are made between now and 11:59 PM Pacific Time on September 12 (about 24.5 hours from now), I will donate a matching $500. If we don't reach an additional $500... no match!

GO!

P.S. The real winners here of course are the men and women who will benefit from the scholarship fund....

pshuang thank you for your generous offer. I just received $100 and another donation for $93 which I assumed represented Flight 93 which was Capt Dahl's last flight.

Capt denny

OK, folks, I have heard we need another =$57.00= to make pshuang eat his words before he goes flying! ;)

Let's get this done. And, thanks so much, pshuang!

Mr. s just got another job offer much better than the last one, which means we can afford to be generous right now to this worth cause. And in thankfullness for the bounty of the universe which found work for him just when we didn't know what we'd do after October 1.

I made a technical goof. I did not check the time of pshuong's challenge and the $193 in donations was made two or more hours prior. We do have $250 in donations after the challenge was made. My apologies to everyone that I did not do a time check.

So we have $250 to go before midnight. We are also open to more challanges!!!!!!!!!

Capt Denny

So far, very confusing. :confused: ;)

I see $100 and $93, another $250 was also made; squeakr has generously contributed $57, so in my parallel universe and new maths, the Foundation has $500 for esteemed and fortunate member pshuong to match.

If you are saying the $193 was made prior to the pshuong Challenge, we are then $193 short, right?

This all goes that humans can err, but it takes computers to really mess things up. Or an instrument hood and a particularly hardnosed IP.

I made a technical goof. I did not check the time of pshuong's challenge and the $193 in donations was made two or more hours prior. We do have $250 in donations after the challenge was made. My apologies to everyone that I did not do a time check.

So we have $250 to go before midnight. We are also open to more challanges!!!!!!!!!

Capt Denny

This is definitely pilot error. I do not want pshoung to be deceived because his offer is very generous. If anyone feels uncomfortable they can contact me directly and I will refund their donation. Sorry for the confusion. captdennyflanagan@gmail.com

come on you generous folks! stretch a bit and get $1000!!!! for the fund! GO team!!!!!

Guys...I am humbled by all you do and have done for the Dahl Fund...Jason was of course my best friend and you all have made a big impact toward our success. Jason's board will find the additional $193 to meet the $500 challenge if need be. I love you all...I mean it...you folks rule.

David D Dosch
President Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund
360-239-2458

Done ;)

The challange was accepted and Flyer Talkers delivered. The final $193 donation reached the $500 goal. Thank you all very much.

Capt Denny

Capt Denny, what is the total that FlyerTalkers have raised?

In the spirit of the pshuong Challenge, there's another $25 from me whether it's needed to meet the missing $193 or add a little extra.

You're da bomb! Er, they do allow one to say that on an airlines-centric BBS, right? :D

Done ;)

you were already awesome but now you are even awesomer!

Hey you guys,

You took the plane ride over the top...looking at over $7,000. All goes to the non-profit.

What is always been a bad time since 9-11 is a little bit better thanks to you wonderful people.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the near future.

Captain Dave

With the help of JDriver, belle3388, squeaker and cheepneesy we met pshuongs challenge. Total currently raised is $7066.

Capt Denny

A man of his word....we ended up with $7,250 thanks to generous donations including the last minute $500 match by Ping.:)

A man of his word....we ended up with $7,250 thanks to generous donations including the last minute $500 match by Ping.:)

Hopefully you'll see that number climb before the end of the year with employers' matching donations. :cool:

Ping doubled his match giving...the Texan ride is closing in on $8,000.
What can I say? OMG

David Dosch
President Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund
360-239-2458

Huzzah!

- pshuang

More specifically, thanks very much for those of you who stepped up to the challenge!

Ping rockin the house!

awesome awesome~!

How close to $8,000 is it?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Ping rockin the house!

awesome awesome~!

+1 :cool:

With pshuang's donations and a couple more the total right now is $8266.

Just TERRRRRIFIC!!!!!!

Capt Denny

With pshuang's donations and a couple more the total right now is $8266.

Just TERRRRRIFIC!!!!!!

Capt Denny

Add to that corporate matching that may not be sent until the end of the year and I wouldn't be surprised if the total pushed $10,000. So PLEASE if your company offers a match get those receipts in there!

The motto for this FT team - and for Radial Velocity (http://www.radial-velocity.com/)! - could well be ¡Si se puede! (Yes, we can!)

And yes, be sure to get those corporate matches processed, because, like the Reno Air races, it ain't over... The Diver... ;)

anonymous
^we are at $4725
denny - put me down for the balance to make it to $5000.
^
done ;)
the final $193 donation
^
i will donate a matching $500
ping doubled his match giving
^

Add to that corporate matching that may not be sent until the end of the year and I wouldn't be surprised if the total pushed $10,000. So PLEASE if your company offers a match get those receipts in there!

Frankly, I'd love to see FT's donations from this push exceed $10,000 BEFORE corporate matches.

Frankly, I'd love to see FT's donations from this push exceed $10,000 BEFORE corporate matches.

That would be great!

We have set a goal of $5K for FlyerTalk to raise this year. The MegaDo participants alone raised $2K in 2009 and $3K in 2010.
I attended SMD1 & SMD2 & was in charge of bending arms, er, raising funds for charity on SMD2
^

Hopefully Captain Denny, Captain Dave or Captain Dan will give us another update in the next day or few so we'll know what our latest number is.

...seems SMD3 had separate fundraising as well - how much was raised?
I'm sure if you watch the applicable website(s) or for a press release, that number will be announced sooner or later. But trying to compare it to what was done here on FT would hardly be comparing apples & apples, or even fruits & fruits (JMO).

So in the spirit of trying to get this thread back on track, and to increase giving to a wonderful cause...I just made another $200 donation to the Dahlfund.

total right now is $8266
I just made another $200 donation
^
Todays total $8566
@:-) The Dahlfund is a 501(c)(3) organization.

@:-) Check with your employer to see if they do matching donations and, if so, whether your donation to Dahlfund will qualify for a match.

Guys, I'm trying to put this as diplomatically as possible, but I don't think the 'mine is bigger than yours' type comparisons between FT and MP help anyone - particularly when one fundraising event was across an entire weekend, with alcohol and lots of whooping and whollering to help grease it and the other was on a website asking for individuals to step up, without any public encouragement.

If SMD had been on FT too, then this would have been on topic (albeit still not for this thread). Sadly, the organisers decided to restrict it to MP, so discussion of fund raising efforts for it are OT for FT, and for this thread.

Jenbel
Co-moderator, Communitybuzz!
Thank you!!!
So in the spirit of trying to get this thread back on track, and to increase giving to a wonderful cause...I just made another $200 donation to the Dahlfund.
^ Wow! Very great of you!

Both FT and MP have been terrific over the last two weeks. From Mrs. Sandy Dahl and the other board members of The Capt Jason Dahl Scholarship we like to say Thank You. We greatly appreciate your personal and unselfish generosity. Our work together will produce not only skilled aviators but ones that are customer focused. Our team will follow their careed paths and be their mentors.

Todays total $8566

FT has really came thru for the Dahl Fund.

If I have not thanked you enough please forgive me for having to return to my day job. I have to say I have never enjoyed sending emails sooo much.
Emails filled with THANK YOU.

David

As many of you know, the National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport (Nevada) were canceled this year on Friday, 16 September, due to the 4:30 PM local time (2330 GMT/UTC) violent crash of vintage P-51 "Galloping Ghost" piloted by veteran stunt pilot and racer Jimmy Leeward. Though Jimmy and eight others were killed, and about 56 admitted to the hospital, Team Radial Velocity (which was fourth in the trial heats) are all fine and were packing up to go home. Some believe Jimmy's final actions prevented the aircraft from crashing directly into the main grandstands.

The crash is under investigation; some photos seem to show physical loss of an elevator trim tab prior to what some witnesses say was the aircraft's sudden lurch to starboard, half barrel roll and pitch change to near vertical ascending, followed by an abrupt descent at high speed into the tarmac directly in the front of a VIP grandstand.

Link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14957437)to BBC online report, and link (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/16/national/main20107634.shtml)to CBS news report, and link (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/18/national/main20107857.shtml?tag=strip)to CBS' report of the NTSB beginnings of the investigation.

The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund will undoubtedly do what is expected with the funds so generously donated by FlyerTalkers, and help fund the aspiring careers of young people involved in the very costly, arduous studies and preparations of pilot training. Our best wishes and prayers to members of Team Radial Velocity and to all who were affected by this tragedy.

One of the people I have keeping the pulse at SJSU tells me that my old box seats (66) were involved in the Reno Crash. After Jason's death in 2011 I quit going to the races so as to help with the Dahl Fund. Nuf said.

With the help of my Board and people like you we will work forward to help with The Future of Aviation.

Denny and I have some exciting and FUN ideas for you folks in the near future.

We enjoy being part of your lives...if I dare speak for Denny!

David

As many of you know, the National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport (Nevada) were canceled this year on Friday, 16 September, due to the 4:30 PM local time (2330 GMT/UTC) violent crash of vintage P-51 "Galloping Ghost" piloted by veteran stunt pilot and racer Jimmy Leeward. Though Jimmy and eight others were killed, and about 56 admitted to the hospital, Team Radial Velocity (which was fourth in the trial heats) are all fine and were packing up to go home. Some believe Jimmy's final actions prevented the aircraft from crashing directly into the main grandstands.

The crash is under investigation; some photos seem to show physical loss of a trim tab (either elevator or rudder) prior to what some witnesses say was the aircraft's sudden lurch to starboard, half barrel roll and pitch change to near vertical descent at high speed into the tarmac directly in the front of a VIP grandstand.

Link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14957437)to BBC online report, and link (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/16/national/main20107634.shtml)to CBS news report, and link (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/18/national/main20107857.shtml?tag=strip)to CBS' report of the NTSB beginnings of the investigation.

The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund will undoubtedly do what is expected with the funds so generously donated by FlyerTalkers, and help fund the aspiring careers of young people involved in the very costly, arduous studies and preparations of pilot training. Our best wishes and prayers to members of Team Radial Velocity and to all who were affected by this tragedy.

We've now moved this thread from the Community forum to the newly opened FlyerTalk Cares! forum. A permanent redirect has been left in the Community forum.

Thanks to all for the generous gifts to the Dahl fund.

Here is the plaque put up at United to honor their employees who lost their lives 9/11.

http://i.imgur.com/LlxdY.jpg

And here we have Captain Denny drawing the name of the raffle winner:

http://i.imgur.com/qMDoc.jpg

Proof that pshuang was the lucky winner:

http://i.imgur.com/IfOfc.jpg

Thanks for sharing the photos of the drawing event - and re-congratulations, Ping!

The 5 Captain's of the Dahl Fund (Five members of the 15) are plotting something fun to reward your kindness. Hopeful launch in early October. It will be small but fun.

If your not having fun your not doing it right.

David

N.B. Since the move from CommunityBuzz! and their loving care, to follow the guideline of one thread per charity in this Forum, we have closed previous threads; this thread has now been cleaned up a bit to freshen up after the trip. ;)

The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund 10 year anniversary events in Denver CO 9-11-11 notice can be read here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/flyertalk-cares/1242275-captain-jason-dahl-scholarship-fund-10-year-anniversary-events-denver-co-9-11-11-a.html).

The 2010 Capt. Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund Auction thread can be read here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/flyertalk-cares/1079237-2010-capt-jason-dahl-scholarship-fund-auction.html).

lucky9876coins' Jan 2010 announcement Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund -- FlyerTalk Cares Charity can be read here.

JDiver, Senior Moderator

Our Creator moves in mysterious ways, David / pilotddd. You have an important task to do and you weren't in Box 66 - glad you're with us, even as I think with sadness of Jimmy and the fans who are no longer with us and hope everyone injured recovers successfully.

Now we move on, from 9-11 and from this tragedy too; we celebrate life, those here and those before. I hope I can make the celebration you left seaters are putting together, if not, I have a motto too:

"Time flies whether you are having fun or not; it's up to us to make sure we plan some fun." ;)

Both FT and MP have been terrific over the last two weeks. From Mrs. Sandy Dahl and the other board members of The Capt Jason Dahl Scholarship we like to say Thank You. We greatly appreciate your personal and unselfish generosity. Our work together will produce not only skilled aviators but ones that are customer focused. Our team will follow their careed paths and be their mentors.

Todays total $8566
I'm still hoping to see that number grow closer to $10,000!

Last December when I met Captain Denny & Captain Dave is when I first learned about the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund. They really caught my attention that evening with what I heard about the Dahlfund, and in other conversations I've had with them since then. The board members of a NFP need to really believe in what they're doing, but this team is truly passionate about something they're doing in honor of their friend and neighbor to help others who want to enter the aviation field. It's an organization I'm happy to have learned about, wish I'd learned about it sooner, and look forward to supporting in any way I can going forward.



The 5 Captain's of the Dahl Fund (Five members of the 15) are plotting something fun to reward your kindness. Hopeful launch in early October. It will be small but fun.

If your not having fun your not doing it right.

David After how many years, you're still the Joker. :p I'm looking forward to this being launched!

Sandy Dahl wish's to send you all a MEGA thank You ! How is the best way to get her to do that on the FT site. I'm still in the weeds myself.
David

Sandy Dahl wish's to send you all a MEGA thank You ! How is the best way to get her to do that on the FT site.

She is already a registered member. You'll see a post she made earlier this month here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/flyertalk-cares/1251443-2011-capt-jason-dahl-scholarship-fund-contribute-you-may-win-t-6-texan-ride-3.html#post17050140). We'd love for her to post again.

Sandy Dahl wish's to send you all a MEGA thank You ! How is the best way to get her to do that on the FT site. I'm still in the weeds myself.
David

Mrs. Dahl's screen name is

dendahl1

and she posted on post #75 in the thread San Diego 1K referred to.

I will have her post to this site...but she wish's to get it out (thanks) to ALL of you.

David

Hey Gang,
I got a LHR trip leaving SFO LHR SFO starting on the 29th. Anyone care to meet let me know. Just a 3 day trip but love to meet you guy's.

David
President Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund

Thought I would post that I have a layover in HNL on the 7th...anyone around shoot me an email.

David Dosch

A friendly reminder for those whose employers run annual "giving" campaigns (e.g. United Way, etc). Check to see if they allow designated giving to 501(c)(3) organizations that are not affiliated with United Way. When I was completing my designated giving form and turned to the back page, I noticed a section that allowed additional designations to any 501(c)(3) organization in the US. It was easy to raise my annual giving amount with an additional designation to the Capt. Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund

ETA: As noted in kipper's post below, if you want to consider this approach, check with your local agency (United Way, etc) as to what their policy is regarding "processing fees" for designated giving to non-partner agencies.

A friendly reminder for those whose employers run annual "giving" campaigns (e.g. United Way, etc). Check to see if they allow designated giving to 501(c)(3) organizations that are not affiliated with United Way. When I was completing my designated giving form and turned to the back page, I noticed a section that allowed additional designations to any 501(c)(3) organization in the US. It was easy to raise my annual giving amount with an additional designation to the Capt. Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund.

Small warning with this... At least our local United Way takes a pretty good chunk of what you donate to non-partner agencies for "fundraising and processing fees." Our pledge form reads, "Donor designations to non-partner agencies are assessed both a fundraising and processing fee based on actual historical costs."

Small warning with this... At least our local United Way takes a pretty good chunk of what you donate to non-partner agencies for "fundraising and processing fees." Our pledge form reads, "Donor designations to non-partner agencies are assessed both a fundraising and processing fee based on actual historical costs."

Good catch -- when I first spoke with Captain Dave about this a few weeks ago it's something neither of us thought of. I know our local organization isn't quite as harsh, but it's certainly something to be aware of. I'll edit my post above to note this.

Good catch -- when I first spoke with Captain Dave about this a few weeks ago it's something neither of us thought of. I know our local organization isn't quite as harsh, but it's certainly something to be aware of. I'll edit my post above to note this.

Ours is pretty harsh. I forget what the exact percentage is, but I noticed it when I was looking to send mine to Dress for Success.