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The KGA Functional Art Bench Program
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Award-winning Houston designer Kelly Amen, formerly of Weatherford, donates his special Stafford Benches to be purchased by donors. Each limited edition and serial-numbered bench is identified with a commemorative inscription and displayed at the Stafford Air & Space Museum.
Amen, a native of Weatherford and a University of Oklahoma graduate, is a well-known designer in Houston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Oklahoma City, as well as Paris, France. His work has been featured in all media, from HGTV to nationally distributed books and magazines. One of his latest projects features his “1898 Weatherford, Oklahoma” bench which is permanently displayed in the first floor, West Wing, of the Oklahoma State Capitol building as a part of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s new Permanent State Art Collection gallery. This project honors the homesteading families of May and Caesar Folks and Emma and Casper Amen, and was presented as a gift from the City of Weatherford as a part of the 2007 Oklahoma Centennial Celebration.
 His collection now includes the General Thomas P. Stafford, Astronaut Commemorative Bench. These benches have laser cut images that General Stafford has drawn for this specific bench and his signature as well. These to purchase benches are a limited edition and can either be displayed at the museum or taken with the buyer. The proceeds of the bench go towards furthering the success of the museum's education program. Each bench is numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Kelly Gale Amen and General Stafford. Come by and see this masterpiece at the museum during our hours of operation. For pricing information please call 580.772.5871 or email director@staffordmuseum.com
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Exhibit and Room Naming Opportunities
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The Stafford Air & Space Museum has many opportunities to dedicate facility areas, display cases and courtyard areas to private or corporate donors. All donations are tax deductible.
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Air & Space Camp
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 Need something fun and educational for your kids during the summer? The first few weeks of June Air & Space Camp is offered for children entering 3rd- 8th grade. The camp runs from Monday through Thursday from 8- noon. The kids get to participate in many exciting projects. These projects include: building and flying planes, building and flying rockets, using the museum's computer lab to fly plane simulators, and much much more!
Air & Space Camp 2008 photos
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Volunteer
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There are many opportunities to volunteer for any age and any level expertise!
Here is a list of just a few of the volunteer options:
Docents
Gift Shop Customer Service
Artifact Restoration
Education Liaisons
Display Engineering
...Just to name a few!!!!
If you don't see something that you would like to do, just call or email us. We would love your input!
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Student Work
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SWOSU NASA Space Grant Scholarship is available for those students attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Students that earn this scholarship are required to volunteer 10 hours.
Stafford Scholars have the oppurtunity to work part time at the museum. This application is available only for Weatherford High School seniors. For more information, contact Southwestern Oklahoma State University .
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Membership
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Keep an eye out for our new membership plans! We are in the process of defining those and hope to have the information available soon!
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Board Meetings
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The Stafford Air & Space Museum has open to the public meetings under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Please call or e-mail for more information.
The Stafford Air & Space Museum Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit institution.
Board Members
President
Dr. James Friesen, PhD.
Engineering(Ret.)
Engineer, Educator, Rancher
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Ex Officio Members
Mr. Charles Biggs,
NASA, JSC(Ret.)
Director of Public Affairs
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Vice President
Mrs. Kay Tautfest
Educator and Business Owner
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Capt. Eugene A. Cernan, USN (Ret.)
Astronaut-Gemini IX
Apollo X, Apollo XVII
Chairman of Cernan Corp.
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Secretary
Mr. Thad Wolgamott
Investments
Edward Jones
Aviation Instructor
SW Oklahoma State University
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Dr. Joe Anna Hibler, Ph. D
President(Ret.)
SW Oklahoma State University
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Treasurer
Mr. Tom Fagan
Administration and Finance
SW Oklahoma State University
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Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, ASAF(Ret.)
Astronaut-Gemini VI, Gemini IX
Apollo X, Apollo-Soyuz Test Project,
Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for
Reasearch, Development
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Members
Mr. Audie Corning
Coordinator of Adults
& Career Development, Marketing
Western Technology Center
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Mr. George Bryan
Aviation Industry, Business
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Mr. Rick Miller
Weatherford City Commisioner
CPA
Britton, Kuykendall, and Miller
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Mr. Bill Seitter, M.Ed.
Superintendent
Weatherford Public Schools
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Mr. Bill Moore
Moving Image Archivist
Video Producer
Oklahoma Historical Society
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The Honorable Mike Brown
Mayor, Weatherford, Oklahoma
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Mr. Chris Ruhl
Chemisty Teacher
Weatherford, Oklahoma
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Mr. John Creswell
Thomas P. Stafford Airport Director
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Dr. Blake Sonobe, PhD.
Provost
SW Oklahoma State University
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