Our Shades of Blue

United Airlines 2006 Indiviual Grant Award Recipient
2006-11-07 00:00 (America/New_York) | CO
SHADES OF BLUE was 1 of 42 United Airlines Employee Volunteer Organizations to receive the 2006 Volunteer Grant Award. The presentation was made to United Flight Officer and SHADES OF BLUE President Mr. Willie Daniels by United Airlines Chairman, President, and CEO Mr Glenn Tilton and Mrs. Sonya Y Jackson President United Airlines Foundation.

Raytheon Visit
2006-11-05 00:00
Willie Daniels II and Adrian Clark from Shades of Blue recently presented the Raytheon Black Employees Network (RAYBEN) with a plaque in appreciation of support to their organization. accepting for RAYBEN Ms. T. Ann Bailey VP RAYBEN and Mr. Stef Petryszyn Execuitive Sponsor RAYBEN.

Colorado MESA MARK
2006-09-30 00:00
MESA Advisors and Retreat Kick Off hosted by the University of Colorado at Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science. This event brings the MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) Advisors together to update and learn about new developments in the areas of math and science and engineering. Colorado State Director Mrs. Gloria Nelson.

Barrington's visit to Colorado
2006-09-28 00:00
Barrington Irving visits with a group of Colorado supporters in preparations for his historic solo flight around the world in the spring of 2007. SHADES OF BLUE Metro State aero club President Ulysses McCullough and Secretary Leland Simpson welcomes his team to Colorado.

SHADES OF BLUE Annual Awards Dinner
2006-09-15 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE Honors 2 new recipients with the Ed Dwight Jr. Award. The 2 recipients are Mrs. Carol O`Leary of the Challenger Learning Center of Colorado and Mrs. Gloria Nelson State Director of MESA Program. Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Achievment. Several distinguish guest and past recipients were present including Former NASA Administrator Col. Fred Gregrory and Mrs Cheryl McNair wife of Challenger Astronaut Dr. Ronald McNair. Guest Speaker former Denver Bronco and Pilot Ken Lanier and wife Mrs Arlean Lanier take time for a quick photo. Over 50 students with intrest in aviation and aerospace attended the event.

Shades of Blue Annual Awards Dinner and Golf Tournament
2006-09-14 00:00
Shades of Blue is please to annouce its annual awards dinner will be held on Friday, September 15, 2006 at 6:00 pm @ the Inverness Hotel, Englewood CO. This year we are adding a golf tournament that will be on Thursday, September 14, 2006, at the “Ridge @ Castle Pines” golf course, in Castle Rock CO. Please mark your calendars. Udates to follow. For information on the Ridge at Castle Pines Golf Course please see the link below.

Ed Dwight receives the 2006 ET3 TEC Champion Award
2006-09-08 00:00
Congressman Major Owens (Chairman of the United States Congressional Black Cauus` Education Brain Trust) Award Mr. Ed Dwight Jr. the 2006 ET3 TEC Champion Leadership Award. Nominated By Dr. Yvonne Freeman of Linking Leaders, SHADES OF BLUE proudly stands in support of Mr. Ed Dwight Jr. Top photo L-R Dr. Yvonne Freeman, SHADES Of BLUE President Mr. Willie Daniels, Mr.Ed Dwight Jr. and SHADES OF BLUE Ex. Dir Mr. Adrian Clark. Lower photo Congressman Major Owens and Ed Dwight Jr.

MSC-ASD New Student Orientation Day
2006-08-18 00:00
Metropolitan State College of Denver – Aerospace Science Department welcomes the new students to Metro State. The Jeppesen team lead by Jeppesen President Mr. Mark Van Tine along with SHADES OF BLUE attend the event.

Shades of Blue Students Solo
2006-07-21 00:00
Lawrence Howard and David Linschied attended the advanced flight academy at Delaware State University on a scholarship from our partners at the Organization of Black Airline Pilots. Hear are a few hero shots.

SECME 30th Annual Middle School Aviation Camp
2006-07-11 00:00
This is a 5-day event from July 11-16, 2006, on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa. This event exposes America`s youth to the world of aviation and aerospace at a time when they are seeking their future dreams. The summer camp educates the children on scientic concepts, including engineering, physical science, aviation, and aerospace engineering. We are looking for any members who would like attend this event with us. Please contact President Daniels at 303-549-6204, or Donell Smith at 303-520-8236, if you are interested.

Advanced Summer Flight Academy
2006-07-09 00:00
We are in the process of partnering with the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP), and Delaware State University (DSU) to offer this opportunity to students throughout the country. Presently we are accepting applications for the flight academy that will be held at DSU, from July 9-22, 2006.

Mini ACE Camp
2006-06-01 00:00
Shades of Blue and the Organization of Black Airline Pilots are jointly sponsoring a 2-day aviation camp, that will be held June 1-2, 2006. The ACE camp will include flight simulators at United Airlines Flight Training Center, a visit to the Wings Over the Rockies Museum, and a full day of flying at the Front Range airport. If you will need transportation or directions, please call Mr. Willie Daniels at 303-549-6204. Otherwise plan to meet us at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum at 0845 on June 1st, 2006. Lunch will be provided on both days. Please check your e-mail for futher itinerary details and changes.

Legacy HS visit Thornton Colorodo
2006-05-09 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE will visit with Mr. Al Godmans aviation and aerospace class. Many of these student are on course for careers in aviation and aerospace.

Colorado Uplift and Skinner Community Middle School
2006-05-03 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE Partners with the Wings Over the Rockies Musesum and Colorado Uplift at Skinner Community Middle School in Denver Colo. The goal is to expose students to many aspects of aviation and aerospace. Contact person Mr. John Oliver of Colorado Uplift.

FIRST Robotics Competition, National Championship
2006-04-27 00:00
April 27 – 29, 2006 Atlanta Georgia. High schools from all over the country will compete for the national robotics championship at the Georgia Dome. Please see website below for more information.

Skinner Community Middle School
2006-04-11 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE introduced student at Skinner Comunity Middle School of Denver Colo. to aviation and aerospace. Contact person, Mr. John Oliver

FIRST Denver Regional Robotics Competition
2006-03-31 00:00
2006 Regonial High School Robotics contest.

Rangeview HS Annual Black Achievement Forum
2006-03-23 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE attends Rangeview HS 3rd annual Black Avhievement Forum to promote aviation and aerospace. The program begins with a year long series of meetings and activities design to provide African American and Black male students with opportunities to contribute the school and the surrounding community. The program aims to help students defin success through personal groth, academics, leadership and mentorship.

Denver North High School
2006-03-22 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE is invited to attend the Denver North High School annual Career/SummerJob and Volunteer Fair. This is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to connect with the youth of the community and expose them to future career opportunities. Contact Jennie Clark 720-423-2869 for more details.

Pathways Non-Traditional Program
2006-03-21 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE will visit Pathways MS in Littleton Colorado to speak with 7th and 8th grade students about careers in Aviation and Aerospace. Contact Person Ms. Heather Cotham 303-347-4984

From the Red Tails (Tuskegee Airmen) to SHADES OF BLUE
2006-03-18 00:00
The Tuskegee Airmen, Wings Over the Rockies Museum, and Shades of Blue co-host the Red Tails to Shades of Blue second annual event honoring the achievements of African-Americans in Aviation and Aerospace. The event will take place at the Wings Museum at Lowry in Denver from 10am – 2pm. Photos, Tuskegee Airman Ret. Col. James Harrison and World Ginnis Record Book holder for flying kites Mr. Mix McGraw speak to the audiance. Over 900 parents, students and educators are in attendance.

Girls Exploring Science, Engineering and Technology
2006-03-10 00:00
GESET host its annual event at the Convention Center in Denver. Workshops for many young ladies with interest in careers in aviation and aerospace. Co Sponcered by Lockheed Martin. More details to follow. Photos: United Airlines Flight Officer Mrs. Valiere Scott present Solor System posters to the winners of the glider building contest. Mrs. Annie Soerensen of Falcon School District 49 of Colorado Springs proudly looks on as one of her student accepts her award. Also the young ladies show off their completed gliders.

Tri-County Youth Job Fair/Career Expo
2006-03-07 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE visit with students at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds in Colorado at the
Tri-county Youth Job Fair/Career Expo. Over 1400 youth with parents educators and comunity partners in attendance.

School Visit at American Acadeny Charter School
2006-03-06 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE visits with kindergarten and first grade classes to plant the seed about future opportunities in Aviation and Aerospace. Over 120 students ask question about flight and space. Contact person Mrs. Amanda Lane-Clane 303-906-5779

Eastridge Elementary School Visit
2006-02-02 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE will introduce aviation and aerospace opportunities to the 4th and 5th grade students of Eastridge. Invited By Mr. Josh Gonzoles.

Presentation to Eastridge Elementary School
2005-12-08 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE will present to Eastridge Elementary School in the Cherry Creek School District of Aurora, Colorado. Futures careers in aviation and aerospace. Contact person Mr. Josh Gonzales. Photos are of the Eastern Scholars students of Eastridege. These students are mentored by their Principal Mr. Robert Villarreal to be great roll models for the other students at Eastridge and to persue their dreams and goals.

West Middle School Visit Grand Junction
2005-11-30 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE will visit West Middle School in Grand Junction Colorado to speak to students about careers in aviation and aerospace.

Burt Rutan Visit Metro State College Aerospace Secience Dept.
2005-11-12 00:00
The Next Giant Leap Into Space. 83 teams will compete in an `out of the box` on-site design competition. Sat. Nov. 12th at 10:00 am at Metropolitan State College Events Center. For more information please see link below or email education@wingsmuseum.org. Photos – Judges Burt Rutan winner of the X prize, SHADES OF BLUE President Willie Daniels, and Jeff Forrest Chair of the Aerospace Science Dept. Metropolitan State College of Denver judge the HS and MS design challenges.

Mount San Antonio College
2005-10-31 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE will visit MSAC in Walnut California to speak with students whom are in the studies of aviation and air traffic control. Mr. John Randazzo instructor. SHADES OF BLUE was invited as a School project of Ms. Tanesha Wallace a SHADES OF BLUE Student Member and College student at MSAC. She is currently working on her Commercial Pilots Degree.

SHADES OF BLUE Annual Awards Dinner
2005-10-07 00:00
SHADES OF BLUE will present Awards to outstanding indivuals whom have made major contributions in the education of the countries youth in the areas of aviation and aerospace. Guest Speaker is scheduled to be Lt. Gov. of the State of Colorado, Ms Jane Norton. NASA and USAF Astronauts in attendance. Our Ed Dwight Award is to be presented to Ms. Norton, and Dr. Yvonne Freeman, Executive Director of SECME. Mrs. Cheryl McNair, wife of Challenger Astronaut Dr. Ron McNair, will accept a special award on behalf of the Challanger Astronauts and their families. Photos By Clayton Moore of Centennial Aviation Business Journal.
