Silver Wings (service organization)
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Formerly called | Angel Flight |
Silver Wings is an American
History
Silver Wings, originally known as Angel Flight, was founded at the
In the 1980s, local Angel Flight chapters were allowed to use the name "Silver Wings" as recognition for their growing diversity in membership. In 1995, the General Assembly of the yearly national conclave (NATCON) changed the organization's name to "Angel Flight-Silver Wings." Local chapters were allowed to use the name "Angel Flight," "Silver Wings," or "Angel Flight-Silver Wings."
Hoping to increase recruitment, Angel Flight-Silver Wings restructured the organization in 1996, changing their mission and goals away from being a military-support oriented organization to further diversify their organization. In 1998 the National Conclave changed the organization's name to "Silver Wings," functioning as a civilian organization focused on community service, leadership, and professional development.
Membership
Silver Wings members must be an undergraduate or graduate student within the local chapter, and complete various workshops and projects. Honorary membership can be bestowed.[citation needed]
Organization
The National Headquarters provides direction and focus for the entire organization. The nation is broken up into 11 regions. Region Presidents serve the chapters that lie within their region and communicate from chapters to national officers.
The National Headquarters is chosen each year by the General Assembly at NATCON, which takes place annually in spring, typically on Easter weekend. Silver Wings (SW) and Arnold Air Society (AAS) also jointly hold the National Conclave (NATCON) where all members of SW and AAS are invited to discuss matters within the organizations. During this event, business meetings are conducted and local chapters and regions vote on various resolutions and amendments to their manuals.[3]
References
- ^ "'Angels' Flight,' Military Ball, 'SAC Salute" highlight activities of Air Force ROTC unit". The Gateway Newspaper. 1951-11-30. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Angels' Flight inspires plan for national group". The Gateway Newspaper. 1952-01-18. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ Silver Wings National Website, Service Projects. "Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings". www.aas-sw.org. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
External links
- Finding aid for the Angel Flight Records at the University of Nebraska at Omaha