NAVAL AIR STATION FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Flight 19 Memorial Ceremony
Flight 19 is an annual memorial ceremony that attracts local, national and international visitors. It is a public event celebrated on the grounds of the Museum, to commemorate the disappearance in 1945 of Flight 19 in the Bermuda Triangle, one of the great aviation mysteries. This ceremony also commemorates all the service members who died while serving at Fort Lauderdale during 1942 – 1946. Volunteers donate all materials, advertising, and help with set-up.
Veterans History Project
The NASFL Museum Veterans History Project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war, with personal narratives, correspondence, and visual materials. This project is organized, executed, and curated by volunteers.
Online-Only Exhibits Program
The Online-Only Exhibits Program at the NASFL Museum focuses on several themes of World War II. These collections are not displayed at the Museum. Artifacts that have been donated/collected, are curated by volunteer University Students and Museum volunteers. Each collection is then cataloged, archived and safeguarded. The artifacts for each exhibit, are only displayed online.
Volunteer Program
The Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum is seeking volunteers to help continue its mission to inspire and educate future generations. Opportunities include assisting with special events and projects, membership and marketing activities, clerical work within the office, maintenance support and more! There are many opportunities to volunteer in the areas of history, curatorial, exhibit maintenance, administrative/clerical assistance, computers, general repairs, cataloging, landscaping, etc.
Navy Heritage Program
Program Goals: To create internal appreciation for Navy heritage. To create public awareness of Navy’s appreciation for its own heritage. Preservation by means of various restoration and organization projects.
Museum Docent Program
To educate volunteer Museum Docent candidates in the history of the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale, to be able to guide and present tours for visitors and groups.
Museum Publications
Creating, editing and publishing newsletters, postcards, invites, and book publications.
Memorial Brick Program
Memorial bricks play an important role in preserving the spirit of naval aviation. The purchase of a paver will help to inspire and educate so that the Spirit of Naval Aviation remain alive for years to come. Memorial Bricks are engraved with a personalized message.
Social Media Program
Website managing, and social media with the purpose of broadcasting the NASFL Museum nationally and internationally through blogs, travel sites, reviews, social media apps, and the Museum's official website.
Internships
Working with schools to provide experience in the field of history, preservation, research, and online media.
Where we work
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Freedom Awards 2012
Broward Navy Days
Broward Pioneers Award 2011
Broward County Historical Commission
Honoring the 60th anniversary of Flight 19 2005
Congress (H. Resolution 500)
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of guided tours given
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Museum Docent Program
Context Notes
Volunteer Docents give an average of 6 tours per day. We are only currently open 3 days a week. Sometimes we do open extra days, to accommodate tours for large, or special groups.
Number of periodicals distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Museum Publications
Context Notes
NASFL Museum publishes print and digital newsletters (2-3x yr). Blog articles, print books, and e-books from new writers are also published by the Museum (average 16 articles, and 1 book x year).
Number of small learning community opportunities offered to improve undergraduate student engagement
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Internships
Context Notes
NASFL Museum provided opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. Students engage in learning curatorial, archive, exhibit organization, and digital media. Average of 2-4 Interns x year.
Total number of works restored or preserved
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Veterans History Project
Context Notes
We preserve all WWII military artifacts donated to Museum. Naval art, books, diaries, manuals, militaria, and photographs are preserved and cataloged. Average of 60-65 artifacts are donated x month.
Hours of expertise provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Volunteer Program
Context Notes
Volunteers provide expertise: 10-12 volunteers, 3 times a week. 12 hours a week per person. Average total of 5, 760 hours x year for 10 volunteers.
Average number of dollars received per donor
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Navy Heritage Program
Context Notes
We receive an average donation of $20 dls per visitor to the Museum. Benefactors have donated an average of $200 per donor.
Number of unique website visitors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Social Media Program
Context Notes
We receive an average of 150 - 200 unique visitors per day.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Volunteer Program
Context Notes
We average 10 - 12 volunteers on a regular basis. And there are several other volunteers that assist us on a sporadic base, for events, etc.
Number of meetings held with decision makers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Navy Heritage Program
Context Notes
The Board of Directors meets every 2 months.
Number of invitations for advocates to speak as experts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Social Media Program
Context Notes
The Museum hosts an average of 4 Luncheons a year, featuring expert Speakers in the fields of aviation, naval, history, military, and World War II.
Number of stories successfully placed in the media
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Social Media Program
Context Notes
Newspaper articles, are published an average of 2x yr, and also online news an average of 4x yr. Documentaries are broadcasted to the general public by independent producers an average of 1 per year.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To develop and maintain a national and internationally recognized naval aviation museum.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
-Outreach programs.
-Expanding advertising and social media exposure.
-Streamlined Exhibits.
-Bi-monthly Luncheons.
-Newsletters filled with museum updates.
-Annual Flight 19 Memorial Ceremony (5 December), opened to the public.
-Grant Proposals.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
- The dedication, passion, and enthusiasm of our volunteers.
- A growing and supportive *membership roster (national and international).
- Internship Program.
- Keepers of one of the great aviation mysteries: Flight 19.
- A one-of-a-kind place for documentarians, producers, and writers.
*Our membership includes individuals from a variety of sectors: active military; veterans; government; business organizations; professionals; boy scout organizations; history, aviation, and naval enthusiasts; construction and engineering, and other sectors.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
With an all volunteer staff we have accomplished the following for the NAS Museum:
-Restoration of hallways and exhibit rooms.
-Built an on-site library & research center.
-Built an on-site gift-shop.
-Updated office equipment.
-Installed WiFi connection.
-Expanded our website and social media presence.
-Sorted and curated hundreds of WWII artifacts, documents, and photographs.
-Restored a WWII Link Trainer Flight simulator.
-Updated exhibit props.
-Created and printed promo materials.
-Built outdoor signs and banners.
-Refurbished the wood railings, ramps, and steps of the building.
-Installed the Historic Marker.
We are in the process of the following:
-Building an outdoor Memorial Garden.
-Building a Memorial Bricks walkway.
-WWII historical exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
-WWII historical exhibit at Port Everglades.
We have not yet accomplished the following:
-Doors
-Windows
-New carpet for hallway
-Improved lighting
-Refurbishment of small kitchen
-Outside gutters
-Permanent Signage
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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NAVAL AIR STATION FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Board of directorsas of 10/25/2016
Mr. Donald Prichard
Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Historical Association
Term: 2015 - 2019
Dr. John Bloom
Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum
Term: 2015 - 2019
Karl Bork
NASFL Museum
Deborah Hamilton
NASFL Museum
Dorothy Riser
NASFL Museum
Nels Pearson
NASFL Museum
Anthony Atwood
NASFL Museum
Norene Keyser
NASFL Museum
Rudy Oetting
NASFL Museum
Ben Langley
NASFL Museum
Buddy Galvin
NASFL Museum
Virginia Montalvo
NASFL Museum
David White
NASFL Museum
Ray Rivera
NASFL Museum
Gary Kilbride
Gary Adams
Donald Prichard
NASFL Museum
John Bloom
NASFL Museum
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes