During their January dinner meeting, the Birmingham Aero Club recognized outstanding member contributions through their established annual awards program. Alan Moseley, 2012 BAC President presented these awards at the Southern Museum of Flight to:
Bruce Horn- Jay Ginder Spirit of Flight Award: Exhibits a genuine love for flying and the true spirit of flight.
Jay Jerman- Aero Club Trophy Award: Unselfish services for advancement of aviation in Birmingham and the State.
Holly Roe- Past Presidents award, served two terms.
Joey "Gordo" Sanders- Special Recognition: Presented to a member for generosity and service to the people of Alabama thought the Southern Museum of Flight and Birmingham Aero Club.
-Pictured at the 2011 BAC Awards Dinner: Bruce Horn, Jay Jerman, Holly Roe, Joey "Gordo" Sanders and 2012 President Alan Moseley.-
The Birmingham Aero Club provides a range of social activities for aviation-minded individuals. Monthly dinner meetings held at the Southern Museum of Flight build fellowship among club members and provide education on aviation-related topics from a number of interesting guest speakers. Flying-related events scheduled during the year include gatherings at local general aviation airports along with trips to interesting destinations.
The club's projects include enhancing aviators' knowledge through the Thurston W. Sumner Flight Education Program, and preserving Alabama's rich aviation history via the Southern Museum of Flight.
Founded in 1932 and having over 200 members, the BAC has a long history of aviation involvement in Birmingham and the state of Alabama. B Meyer, FMI: BAC