The Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation (YAEF) was established to provide youth with educational opportunities to achieve careers in aviation and related studies. Our goal is to be part of the solution in preparing students for 21st century careers. YAEF is a non-profit 501(c) (3) foundation. A number of the youth in our program are at-risk and underserved. Our organization promotes activities that will keep youth off the streets and engage them in specialized training which may ultimately lead them towards successful careers.
Please join our mission by subscribing to our website!
The more members that join our organization will help prove on paper the need for more funding in Washington D.C. for educating all youth including under served. Take action today and help us prove to Congress there are hundreds of thousands of people — not just from aviation but from different walks of life — that passionately care for programs that help the at-risk in our communities. Help us change the face of this country one child at a time. The Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation fund will provide an outlet for youth and propel youngsters just like the ones in our program to reach higher heights.
Hello Sam, Interesting site.
thank you.
Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard’s president Lawrence H. Summers said, “When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution.”
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free… no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard’s financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school’s financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
SEND TO SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN.
Nice job, Sam! It’s going to be a great year for so many students!
Thank you for the comment.
Sam and Marilyn,
Keep up the good work ! We missed seeing Sam at the Chamber this last year.
Fondly,
Leslie and Bob
Hi Leslie and Bob,
We miss you and have been very busy and plan to see you at the Chamber in the near future! We hope all is going well with your photography.
Congratulations to Kyle (Summerfield)! Your hard work has paid off and we are so proud of your accomplishment.
I look forward to getting more info on your program and hopefully getting getting my 13 year old son interested. Thank you. R/Eddie Montero
The Executive Board at The Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation congratulates these young people for their achievement!!
Congrats to all of you! And, THANK YOU to those who have provided the kids with the opportunity to “fly/reach high”. We are all proud of you!
Thank you Karin for your recent comment to our website. We truly believe everyone should have the opportunity to follow their dream to fly and we are so proud to see them reach their goals, that will prepare them for the future.
I was not aware of YAEF until I read an article in the Tidewater Review. As a private pilot with instrument and multiengine ratings I know how much structure and discipline it takes to be a pilot. I know it will help any student who reaches that goal. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Larry for your recent visit to our website. We appreciate the input of the community and individuals like yourself, who respond to learning about our organization. We are very excited about our program and excited for the children who come to our classes to learn about aviation and go on to become private pilots. Providing an insight into the world of flying and all the careers that they can pursue in aviation is what we are all about. Thank you for your encouragement and congratulations on your achievements as a pilot.
We would like to congratulate Russell Blair on his Congressional Nomination to the United States Air Force Academy. Russell also received a four year Air Force ROTC Scholarship to a Virginia university and was accepted to James Madison University where he can use his AFROTC Scholarship. We are very proud of Russell and all of his achievements.
“Red Tails” Movie Premiere at the Regal Cinemas in New Town – Williamsburg, VA
Friday, January 20th at 6:00 pm.
Lt. Lloyd Shults, one of the Tuskegee Airmen, inspired The Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation’s (YAEF) founder, Samuel Billings, to move forward with his dream to motivate youth to fly in 2008.
YAEF Night – Students, parents, family and friends are invited to meet at the Regal Cinemas to support this important, impressive movie. YAEF will have an exhibit table decorated with a banner. WWII and other aviation memorabilia will be on display in the lobby of the Regal Cinemas, as well as, literature about YAEF. We will also be there on Saturday, January 21st at 2:00 pm. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
“Red Tails” Success
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation, we thank all who joined us at the opening premiere of Red Tails last weekend at Regal Cinemas in Williamsburg, Virginia.
YAEF night was a success, as many of our students, parents and guests came out to support the film. We were also happy to hear that Red Tails grossed $19.1 million during the opening weekend.
Last, but not least, YAEF student, Josiah an 8th grader gave a presentation on World War II aircraft. Please take time to view this short video. Enjoy! Go to myemail.constantcontact.com to view the video.
Feel free to contact us with any questions. Join us by subscrbing to our website by going to http://www.youthaef.org
Sincerely,
Samuel Billings
Executive Director,yaef
757-369-5004
Dear Friends, Associates and Neighbors,
You are invited to attend our 1st annual “A Taste of History; A Soul Food Experience” Festival! There will be Southern, African American, Native American and Caribbean foods to sample and enjoy!
Save the Date: June 2, 2012
Where: Henderson Business Park
5800 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Mark your calendar and we hope to see you there!
If you are interested in being a vendor at this festival, please contact me. I can be reached at the e-mail address below and at 757-369-5004 or 757-564-0001.
Best Regards,
Marilyn Billings
Marilyn Billings
billingsm@cox.net
Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation
757-369-5004
http://www.youthaef.org
Thank you Leo for visiting our website and leaving a comment. If we can make a difference and change the future for our nation’s youth, one child at a time, then we feel we are fulfilling our dream of making tomorrow brighter by offering the opportunities to soar!