Building Awareness

Last weekend was our local Relay for Life event. In a city of 11,000 we raised more than $230,000. We set the pace for other cities trying to set up fund-raising events.   But it isn’t just a two-day event. Fundraising events are set up throughout the year: car washes, rummage sales, auctions and banquets, fish dinners, brat stands, bake sales, baseball tournaments. Lots of people donate their time and efforts to raise awareness of the fight against cancer.   The pages of AMT include what AMTSociety, NATA, NBAA, NCATT, and others in the industry are doing to build awareness and the professionalism of aircraft mechanics. Building the membership and drawing from the industry to support educational and training programs is ongoing.   Don’t wait for a once a year event. To raise the awareness of what aircraft mechanics offer to the industry, join in with other mechanics to share stories, exchange technical information, and help create opportunities within the maintenance field.   Visit www.amtsociety.org for more information.   Thanks for reading.