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About Us
Our Vision, Mission and Goals
Vision Statement
Diverse, Interactive, Educational . . . Plane History
Mission Statement
The Harvard Historical Aviation Society is a non-profit organization
that provides interactive and educational programming to commemorate and
celebrate the unique history of the Penhold Military Base.
The concept of the Harvard Historic Aviation Centre
developed in November 2006 when a
group of people got together who were interested in preserving the unique history of the Penhold base in its many roles and capacities.
The group had a particular interest in the
twenty-five year period from early Second World War through the NATO years to the end of
Harvard training at the base (1940-1964). There was also interest in
celebrating the role of the bunker, cadet training and the
infrastructure in the area that supported the various functions of the
base through the years.
A workshop in January produced a three-year strategic plan.
The society officially came into being in February 2007 with the
election of the first Board of Directors and achievement of official
society status. During 2007, the society achieved charitable
status. Collection of artifacts, acquiring land for a
permanent facility and planning for that facility are well underway.
Early in 2008, the Society decided to dedicate the future centre to
Canadian NATO pilot training during the cold war years. In May of 2008,
the Society acquired a lease on up to 10 acres of land from Red Deer
County close to the original base entrance for $1 per year.
Three-Year Stategic Plan
Values and Guiding Principles:
Uniqueness - The HHAS will provide quality interactive
programs with integrity and accuracy;
Fun - The HHAS will endeavour to offer an enjoyable
experience for everyone;
Collaboration - The HHAS values its relationship with the
community, partnerships and schools.
Focus Areas
- To create an administrative structure that will conduct the
business, fundraising and staffing to facilitate the operation and
growth of the historical centre;
- To obtain a temporary facility while the permanent site is
developed;
- To establish exciting, interactive programs for both adults and
children;
- To collect, preserve, organize, display artifacts and
historical data;
- To establish credibility through partnerships with community,
museums and government;
- To develop and implement a marketing and promotional plan which
best utilizes all forms of media and communications.
Board of Directors (2007-08)
President - Jodi Smith
Vice-President - Gary Hillman
Secretary - Dan Smith
Treasurer/Membership - Faye Hughes
Co-ordinator - Jim Thoreson
Directors - David Brown, Paul Pettypiece, Bev Hughes, Bill Mackay
Membership: $20/year
Printable membership form
News articles published
Springbrook/Penhold/Red Deer area
Alberta Aviation Museums and museums of Central
Alberta
Member Alberta Museums Association
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