East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Brig. Gen Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. 34th Annual Golf Classic
Monday, August 11, 2025, 0630 - 1500
More than just a day on the greens, the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc's golf classic funds the organization's Youth in Aviation Program (YIAP) and college scholarships effort, pillars of ECCTAI's mission to preserve the legacy of the pioneering Tuskegee Airmen while inspiring deserving youth from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace sciences.
Organizers are urging early registration, sponsorships and word-of-mouth support to ensure the event's success.
"This golf classic is more than a fundraiser; it's a lifeline for the next generation of pilots, engineers and innovators," said Robert Bullett, ECCTAI's Golf Committee chair. "Every golfer, every donor, every sponsor is helping to launch future aviators and preserve the Tuskegee Airmen's legacy."
Started more than three decades ago, the event has become a cherished tradition, blending golf, camaraderie, gourmet food and a chance to win an array of prizes. But this year, the stakes are higher than ever.
The chapter recently marked a solemn milestone: the passing of its last living Documented Original Tuskegee Airman. And ECCTAI's leadership has noted that current funds may not be enough to cover the budget for the aviation and scholarship programs.
That urgency is paired with the national reality: According to 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals from underrepresented communities account for less than 4% of the aviation industry workforce. ECCTAI sees its programs as an essential pipeline for aspiring aviators and aerospace professionals.
That commitment to building a more inclusive future finds powerful inspiration in the life and legacy of the late Tuskegee Airman Dr. Fenton B. Sands Sr., this year's honoree at the golf classic. Sands' contributions spanned both military achievements and global agricultural development.
Commissioned in 1944, he became a decorated navigator-bombardier with the elite 477th Bombardment Group, flying B-25 bombers. Post-war, Sanders built a 40-year career as an international agriculture expert, working in 24 countries before retiring from the World Bank in 1982.
ECCTAI encourages military veterans, STEM advocates, and corporate partners to join the fundraising effort by registering, donating or sharing the event with friends and colleagues.
For more information or to register for the golf classic, visit ECCTAI's website or contact Bullett at 703-729-5902 or golf@ecctai.org.
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Organizers are urging early registration, sponsorships and word-of-mouth support to ensure the event's success.
"This golf classic is more than a fundraiser; it's a lifeline for the next generation of pilots, engineers and innovators," said Robert Bullett, ECCTAI's Golf Committee chair. "Every golfer, every donor, every sponsor is helping to launch future aviators and preserve the Tuskegee Airmen's legacy."
Started more than three decades ago, the event has become a cherished tradition, blending golf, camaraderie, gourmet food and a chance to win an array of prizes. But this year, the stakes are higher than ever.
The chapter recently marked a solemn milestone: the passing of its last living Documented Original Tuskegee Airman. And ECCTAI's leadership has noted that current funds may not be enough to cover the budget for the aviation and scholarship programs.
That urgency is paired with the national reality: According to 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals from underrepresented communities account for less than 4% of the aviation industry workforce. ECCTAI sees its programs as an essential pipeline for aspiring aviators and aerospace professionals.
That commitment to building a more inclusive future finds powerful inspiration in the life and legacy of the late Tuskegee Airman Dr. Fenton B. Sands Sr., this year's honoree at the golf classic. Sands' contributions spanned both military achievements and global agricultural development.
Commissioned in 1944, he became a decorated navigator-bombardier with the elite 477th Bombardment Group, flying B-25 bombers. Post-war, Sanders built a 40-year career as an international agriculture expert, working in 24 countries before retiring from the World Bank in 1982.
ECCTAI encourages military veterans, STEM advocates, and corporate partners to join the fundraising effort by registering, donating or sharing the event with friends and colleagues.
For more information or to register for the golf classic, visit ECCTAI's website or contact Bullett at 703-729-5902 or golf@ecctai.org.
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3170749-2?pid=2874
Category: Community | Fundraisers | Charities
Starting Price Per Person
$ 200.00 USD
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Where
Norbeck Country Club
17200 Cashell Road
Rockville Maryland 20853
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
17200 Cashell Road
Rockville Maryland 20853
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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