Helicopter Foundation International is looking forward to hosting its inaugural Annual Fundraising Silent Auction at HELI-EXPO 2012. We appreciate the support we have received so far from our friends in the industry and welcome the involvement of any individual or organization who wishes to take part by making a donation to help support HFI’s outreach and educational programs.

Participants will help support:

• the next generation of pilots and maintenance technicians through the Foundation’s Scholarship Program
• the Foundation’s Mentoring Panels
• the preservation and promotion of helicopter history
• HFI’s international outreach programs

HFI invites you, as an individual or organization, to consider making a donation to this year’s auction and increase your exposure during HELI-EXPO®. The Foundation needs the support of the industry to facilitate its efforts to help tomorrow’s professionals and to preserve yesterday’s heritage.

Donations will be displayed in front of more than 17,000 attendees, demonstrating your support for HFI’s important goals. Help preserve our heritage and help educate future generations of rotorcraft professionals. Check out our Web site to learn more and to fill out the online donation form.

HFI is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, and items donated or monetary contributions to the auction are tax deductable as far as federal law permits. Those wishing to donate should consult their tax advisor on the deductibility of their donation. HFI’s Federal ID# is 52-1297129. HFI will be happy to provide an acknowledgement and the necessary documentation after the event for record keeping purposes. All items with a monetary value greater than $50 are welcome.

For more information about the auction or about HFI’s goals and programs, contact the Foundation’s Vice President/Curator Martin J. “Marty” Pociask at 703-683-4646 or via email at auction@rotor.com.