Trent Fallon will introduce Sara Childers with the Scissortail Learning Center.
2/15 Altus Rotary Serves Meal
On Saturday, February 15th at 11am our club will supply and serve the lunch at Operation C.A.R.E. We will need volunteers to help distribute the lunches. Volunteers will need to be there by 10:30 for prepping.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Tuesday, 2/25 - We will celebrate Rotary's Founding with world understanding and good will.
Saturday, 3/8 - An Altus Affair - The Magic of Rotary
Last week's ROTD was Monty Thornbrough with guest, LTC (Res) Dan Crane, from Altus AFB sharing a program on Gameday Flyovers.
Please be sure to R.S.V.P. once you receive your invitation to An Altus Affair, The Magic of Rotary. We will enjoy dinner, comedy and magic from Magician Jonathan Meyer. Think of this as an extended "Take some time to greet each other" moment!
New Rotary members, get connected with ClubRunner, ask me about it.
Chad Lee is looking for a couple of dedicated Rotarians to fill some board positions. Please ask Chad how you can serve.
Time To CelebrateBirthdays andRotary Anniversaries
Allen Sasse - 16 yrs
2/10/2009
Dustin Balderas - 16 yrs
2/10/2009
Nikki Killhoffer, Scholarship Chair, Jazz Sidoi, January Jr. Rotarian and his mother, Toni Sidoi
January Jr. Rotarian Report
Our January Jr. Rotarian, Jazz Sidoi, provided us an update on the latest happenings at Altus High School. Here are some highlights from his report:
The swim team recently celebrated their senior night, showcasing their talent and determination by dominating the meet. It was a memorable evening for both the athletes and their supporters.
Both the girls' and boys' basketball teams have winning records this season. Their hard work and dedication are paying off.
The AHS Academic Team competed at Carl Albert, where they placed 3rd out of 8 Oklahoma schools. Jazz, a member of the team since 7th grade, expressed his bittersweet feelings about graduating but is confident in the team's future success, crediting Mrs. Bailey as the best teacher for their achievements.
The Altus Band (TAB) has been actively performing at basketball games this season and is now gearing up for district competition. Under the direction of Mr. Hastings, the band is excited to present their new production, Sweet Dreams, at competition for the first time, incorporating the Winter Guard into the performance.
The choir was excited to have four students attend the Oklahoma National Vocal Association (OKNVA) Conference this January, showcasing their vocal talents and representing Altus High School.
Jazz encourages everyone to support the upcoming Miss Altus Pageant, which will be held in the school auditorium this year.
Jazz will receive his scholarship check at the AHS End-of-Year Awards Ceremony.
Last Week's Program
Daniel (Dan) Crane is a Lieutenant Colonel and C-17 pilot in the Air Force Reserves and has been stationed at Altus AFB since 2016. Dan is a 2005 Air Force Academy graduate and came to Altus AFB from South Carolina. Dan gave our Rotarians an interesting program on the logistics of football gameday flyovers.
Dan says that the process of a university getting a flyover usually starts with an informal request. He said that after the informal request, a formal request is submitted through the Secretary of Air Force Public Affairs. Then the crew of the planes volunteers to do the flyovers once the request has been approved.
The process then requires that a request be made to the leadership at AAFB to obtain the aircraft needed. They then coordinate with the operations group, maintenance, and ground crew.
Once all the “players” are in place, the crew will work the flight details by getting FAA approval to fly through the restricted airspace. Dan said that anytime there is a large gathering, such as a sporting event in a large stadium, the FAA restricts the airspace above the area to maintain the safety of the spectators below. After they receive FAA approval, the crew then works up their timeline for their arrival and checks for any ground obstructions. The pilots also look for any temporary flight restrictions, such as weather obstacles or clouds.
The plane(s) need to fly over the stadium just as the Star-Spangled Banner ends. The pilots work with a crew member on the ground who will communicate what part of the song is being played/sung. Dan says that this is usually a great pilot on the ground, with no vocal skills, relaying real-time so the pilots in the air can adjust their speed as needed to arrive on time.
After the flyover, if circumstances allow, the pilots will land the plane(s) and take a car to the stadium to be introduced during half-time.
Dan tells us that the crew is provided with basic needs, a hotel, vehicle, aircraft parking, event tickets, etc. He says that they will perform about a half dozen flyovers per year. These flyovers are a part of their flight training. The requirement to be at a specific place at a specific time is crucial for military planes. This is a great way to get some practice in and also let the public see these amazing machines in action.
Monty Thornbrough is a familiar face in the Altus community, serving as the vice president at Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma. With a passion for agriculture and a commitment to his family, Monty balances his professional life with active involvement in his children's sports and activities.
As a Certified General Appraiser at Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, Monty has been serving rural customers for 23 years. His extensive experience in the Altus office has made him a trusted resource for many in the agricultural sector.
A native of Sayre, OK, Monty pursued his education at Western Oklahoma State College, where he earned an associate’s degree in agricultural business. He then continued his studies at Oklahoma State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness.
Monty resides in Altus with his wife, Ashley, and their children, Monty has become an integral part of the community. He has been a dedicated member of the Altus Rotary for seven years. He exemplifies a “Service Above Self” in both his profession and his community, making a positive impact in Altus and beyond.
Altus Rotary Club Newsletter
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