Very rainy morning at St Avold today. The sand wasn't put on the graves of Bill and George because of that poor weather. The weather was better by 1 PM when I arrived at Meuse Argonne Cemetery on the grave of Frank Luke. The President, Prince Charles and some other big persons were at Verdun for the 90th Anniversary of 1918 victory. That war cost an average of 900 french soldiers killed EVERY DAY during four years ...
Very sincerely,
Arnaud
December 2008: From Christmas Past -
Check weekly through Christmas as we display the FCA Christmas Cards from 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Card inspiration and design by George and Susan Fisher.
JANUARY 1, 2009:HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009 to all our wonderful
General Scott Fan Club Members!!
MARCH 1, 2009
The Museum of Aviation Foundation will hold the Fourth Annual Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott, Jr. Memorial Golf Scramble on Friday, April 17th at Healy Point Country Club in Macon, GA
Each year on the Anniversary of Scotty’s Birthday, the Museum of Aviation holds a fundraiser Golf Tournament in order to raise money for the “Greatest Museum in the World” (Scotty’s’ words!)—
Scotty, who worked tirelessly until his death at age 98 for the Museum of Aviation, said the Museum gave him a “purpose in life”—
YOU CAN HELP the Museum on behalf of Scotty and the FAN CLUB by helping sponsor the 4th Annual B/Gen Robert L. Scott Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, April 17th, 2009, in one of the following ways:
1)Player $98
2)Hole Sponsor $350
3)Flag Sponsor $750
4)Tournament Sponsor $2500
5)Super Sponsor $5000
(see also the Museum's link above to get all the details for the tournament, download the invite, etc.)
WHILE we realize that the above mentioned amounts may be a far stretch for most of us, perhaps you feel like we do and maybe would like to “give back” in memory of the MAN who has shaped our lives in such a positive manner. We are, after all, 300 (plus) members strong, and since we charge NO MEMBERSHIP FEE, well….
In order to provide the proper INCENTIVE for this “request”— we have scoured every nook and cranny here at Fan Club Headquarters and found a few jewels that we would like to “auction” to you and to YOU only—the Fan Club Members!
1.) Paperback, GOD IS MY CO-PILOT- AUTOGRAPHED by RLS, minimum bid $25.00
2.) Paperback, TIGER IN THE SKY – minimum bid $10.00
3.) Paperback, Flying Tiger: Chennault of China - minimum bid $10.00
4.) Hardback, God is Still my Co-Pilot-AUTOGRAPHED by RLS, excellent condition, no dust jacket - minimum bid $75.00
5.) Hardback, DAMNED TO GLORY, 2nd edition, no dj - minimum bid $20.00
6.) Hardback, LOOK OF THE EAGLE (Novel), first edition, no dj - minimum bid $25.00
7.) Hardback, God is my Co-Pilot, First Edition, Scribners “A”, fairly worn, no dj, but a rare find - minimum bid $30.00
8.) Hardback, Boring a Hole in the Sky, First Edition, no dj - minimum bid $25.00
9.) Paperback, Readers Digest Feature Condensation, 1983 - "To Walk The Great Wall" - minimum bid $10.00
APRIL 12, 2009:
Honoring our Hero today,
the date of his birth, April 12, 1908
MAY 2009:
$115,000.00 was raised in the 2009 Brig. General Robert L. Scott, Jr. Memorial Golf Scramble, the Museum of Aviation's annual event honoring General Scott. This year we reached out to the RLSFCA members for contributions to the fundraiser by way of a Scotty-Book auction. THANK YOU TO: John, Gwen and Nat for bidding on the Scotty books and your generous contribution to this years event. THANK YOU also to George Fisher for donating your books from your personal library. THANK YOU to Rob and John for your added donations to the museum. All totaled, the fan club contributed $750.00, making us a FLAG SPONSOR. Appropriately, our hole was #7! This years tournament was held once again at the Healy Point Country Club, Macon, GA.Our four-sum consisted of Yours truly (Marilynn), George Fisher, Emmett Steele and Mayor/Major David Carter. What a group ... we had a great time starting off with breakfast at Healy Point:Egg & Sausage breakfast wrap, fresh fruit, donuts, juice and coffee. Then Tee-off at 8:30 a.m. After a fun round of golf (including being interviewed by a local tv station) we had lunch on the outside terrace of the country club. Later that night, we returned for the evening reception featuring an awesome buffet of roast beef, chicken pastas, salads, rolls, and desserts that I wish I had been able to eat MORE of - tiramisu, banana's foster, cheesecake, fresh strawberries and more!! The awards ceremony was held after dinner with some very nice prizes given to the top four groups. Click on PHOTO in our navigation bar at upper left for more pictures from the event under Scotty Golf.
Photo L to R: Mayor/Major David Carter, George Fisher, Marilynn Pantera (Emmett Steele photographer)
DECEMBER 3, 2009:
MERRY CHRISTMAS to each and every one of you wonderful SCOTTY FANS from all of us at Fan Club Headquarters!! Marilynn here and on behalf of George, Guerry and David, we hope you had a nice Thanksgiving and have a Happy Holiday Season with Christmas and New Years just a few weeks away. Everyone at the fan club is doing good - George, Guerry and David our original 3 snot nosed boys founders who met General Scott when they were 12 yrs old are all another year older - WELL into their mid-40's (in fact closer to 50) - jobs & families keeping them busy as usual. Guess this means I'm another year older too (and I guess I should mention a tad closer to 60 than 50 come next month). We're promoting our HERO, Brig. General Robert L. Scott, Jr., via our website as best we can THANKS TO SUSAN FISHER, fan club computer genius, who sat down with me on Thanksgiving and found a way to get the web site on more search engines! We just recently made a link to Facebook so folks can find Scotty just about anywhere they search. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=225240374147&ref=nf
It's always this time of year that we feel EXTRA THANKFUL for our Scotty fans. We continue to get emails from current members and new members finding us for the first time - sharing their Scotty Stories and other interesting emails. We love hearing from everyone and thank you for keeping General Scott's memories alive. Don't forget to check the website periodically for Newsletters - REMINDER: Highlight March 1, 2010 on your calendar for the Scotty Book Auction Fundraiser - this will be posted on the website's Newsletter Page like last year. Stay tuned ...
Hop over to the GUESTBOOK and drop us a note - we'd love to hear from YOU and any Scotty Story you may have!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
God Bless America and God Bless our Military
Marilynn Pantera
Midwest Chapter President
Robert L Scott Fan Club Association
JANUARY 1, 2010 -
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our
Robert L. Scott Fan Club Association members!!
February 14, 2010: Happy Valentine's Day ... memories!
MEMORIES OF GENERAL SCOTT are all around us this February ..... looking in our "Scotty shoe box" found this letter from 2002!!
BELOW: "THANK YOU" to Ben, Miles and Mike for sharing your General Scott story with the fan club this past month. It’s great to hear about how General Scott inspired you once upon a time and how he continues to inspire you years later.
Even though Scotty was my favorite hero, I never really came out and told him that. He didn't really like people making a big fuss over him even though he was a big deal to us all. I met Scotty during his really active time of Fund Raisers for the Museum. I was the Sales Manager for Eddie Wiggins Ford Lincoln Mercury who was Chairman of the board at the Museum so it put me in a position to help Scotty on some of the fundraiser's. This was the fastest way to gain his friendship because he had such a love for this Museum. I was at a lot of functions that he attended and supported. It was special to be in the same room and watch him work through the crowd and watch all heads turn to watch him walk through. He would always stop and visit with anyone that had a question or wanted to speak to him.
My favorite story to tell about General Scott was the day that he sat in my office waiting for his Lincoln Mark VIII to be serviced, as we chatted and I was digging to hear a war story, I told Scotty that my wish was to have a rare photo of him standing by one of his war ships.After chatting for a while, He asked if he could borrow a car while they finished the service on his Lincoln.So I went out and started up a new Town Car and walked him to it. I said to him" Take your time and I will be sure that your car is ready when You return. He was gone for about an hour and walked back into my office with his arms full of rolled up prints of all sizes and let them roll out on my desk. They were all professional photos and Paintings of him taken by different warships in locations all over the world.I asked him if I got to choose the one that I wanted and he said "No, Benny, they all are yours to keep." Needless to say, these prints are among my most cherished treasures today.
I am enclosing a picture of the inside front cover of GOD IS MY CO PILOT which is one that he gave me from the original prints and signed it on my 50th birthday.What a birthday gift!!! The other picture is one of Scotty,Mike Wallace,and myself hanging around the Museum one day after lunch.
Ben Goodman
Scotty Fan in Warner Robins
I read God is my Co-pilot when I was around 15 years old and fell in love with the WWII generation and its hero's. I find that I look back to the generation I grew up with (WWII) and get comfort in reflecting on their courage, values & integrity. The world's values today lack these things for the most part so that is why "Scotty" means so much to me. I am building a model of his P-40 and need help with the paint colors. From what I have been able to find on various websites the number on the tail was painted out but-is this correct? (The photo on your website shows it). I figured that if anyone knows it would be you. Do you have a close up of the Japanese flags on the side of his ship? How many should be there? My father-in-law's best friend shot down the last Jap airplane just before the war was over. He passed away before I found this out. I hate the fact that all them are leaving us! What history and knowledge they will take with them.
Thanks, Miles
I exchanged letters with General Scott just before I was called to Active Duty. He mentioned to stop by if I ever got out west. Long story (a little shorter) left from Fort Belvior, VA in early 1982, heading for new post at Sierra Depot, California. Was authorized 10 days travel, drove like a bat (made it in 6 days) to make sure I had plenty of time to ... See Moredetour to AZ. I visited him at his home and got to spend most of the day. Later I invited him to visit me at Sierra. He was my overnight guest and was quartered at the VIP suite at the BOQ. Gave him tour of depot, meeting with my CO, we had wonderful time. I arranged gifts for him, we gave him 20mm Shell and Flying Tigers golf club. Before he even knew about that, when he first arrived he gave me several autographed books and a lithograph of himself in a combat action, that just happened to be 40th anniversary of the combat action depicted. What a wonderful couple of days that was...
Mike Hamilton
February 27, 2010
Hello Fan Club Members from around the World!
We can't help but remember General Scott everyday, but today perhaps a little more so.
Thinking of our Hero this time of year, reminds us that just around the corner (April 16) is his annual birthday golf tournament - now a Memorial Golf Tournament and fund raiser for the Museum of Aviation. "The museum gave me a purpose in life"General Scott always said with a smile.
On March 7th you can visit this very webpage for the Fan Club's participation in the fundraiser. 10 of General Scott's books will be up for auction, along with 1 gorgeous 18x24 print of Old Exterminator. 4 books and the print are autographed by General Scott.
Submit your bids by using the form provided. The highest bidder wins. In case of a tie - the earliest date/time of the bid will be the winner.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE: This year all checks can be made payable to: Museum of Aviation (*note a Donation*) - a receipt for tax purposes will be mailed to you.
You can check the Museum Of Aviation's website for golf tournament details for players and sponsorships: http://www.museumofaviation.org
SCOTTY RULES, ALWAYS!
Your Friends,
Marilynn, George, Guerry & David
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MARCH 7, 2010:
ATTENTION FAN CLUB MEMBERS! It's "Scotty's Book Auction" event this week -
Mar 7 - 14!!
Each year around the anniversary of General Scott's Birthday, the Museum of Aviation holds a fundraiser Golf Tournament in order to raise money for the “Greatest Museum in the World” (Scotty’s’ words!)—
Scotty, who worked tirelessly for the Museum of Aviation until his death at age 98, said the Museum gave him a “purpose in life”—
YOU CAN HELP the Museum on behalf of Scotty and the FAN CLUB by helping sponsor the 5th Annual B/Gen Robert L. Scott Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, April 16, 2010, in one of the following ways:
1)Player $98
2)Hole Sponsor $350
3)Flag Sponsor $750
4)Tournament Sponsor $2500
5)Super Sponsor $5000
(see also the Museum's link www.museumofaviation.org to get all the details for the tournament, download the invite, etc.)
WHILE we realize that the above amounts may be a far stretch for most of us, perhaps you feel like we do and maybe would like to “give back” in memory of the MAN who has shaped our lives in such a positive manner. We are, after all, 300 (plus) members strong, and since we charge NO MEMBERSHIP FEE, well….
In order to provide the proper INCENTIVE for this “request”— we have scoured every nook and cranny here at Fan Club Headquarters and found a few jewels that we would like to “auction” to you and to YOU only—the Fan Club Members! A starting bid is noted by each item - HIGHEST BIDDER WINS. In case of a tie - the highest bid at the earliest time wins. Did we mention Tax Deductible yet? Not yet - OK. your donation is tax deductible with your check payable to the Museum Of Aviation.
#1) God Is My Co Pilot, 1943, Scribners “A”, 1st edition, hardcover, no dust jacket, not signed ($35.00)
#2) Damned To Glory, 1944, Scribners “A”, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#3) Between The Elephant’s Eyes!, 1954, Dodd Mead, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#4) Look of the Eagle, 1955, Dodd Mead, 1st edition, hardcover, no dj, library book, not signed ($25.00)
#5) Boring a hole in the sky, 1961, Random House, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#6) The Day I Owned the sky, 1988, Bantam, hardcover, dj, autographed to Norman Gayle, 4/16/91 ($60.00)
#7) The Day I Owned the sky, 1988, Bantam, hardcover, dj, autographed to Linwood & Faye Sheldon, 2/6/91 ($60.00)
#8) God Is My Co-Pilot, 1989, Buckeye, hardcover, dj, autographed, to Larry Scoggins 6/4/01 ($60.00)
#9) God is My Co-Pilot, 1989, Buckeye, paperback, autographed to Big Al, no date ($60.00)
#10) True Comics #32, Feb 1944, “GREAT SCOTT” - very good condition ($35.00) - RARE FIND!
#11) SIR ERNIE'S Limited Print AUTOGRAPHED BY General Scott ($100.00)
TO PLACE YOUR BID:
1) Find the items you want to bid on in the form below.
2) Type in your bid price on the form right after its description.
3) Type in your Name, Email, and phone # where indicated at the bottom of the form.
4) Click on the 'SUBMIT' button.
Winners will be announced Sunday March 14, 2010 (highest bid wins - in case of a tie the earliest bid wins.)
Payment: Check payable to "The Museum Of Aviation" (note "Donation" - we will mail you a receipt for your Tax Deductible donation.) I will email each winner with payment details.
If you have trouble using the above form, simply email us with your bid. Click on the "EMAIL ME" below.
All bids will be followed up with a confirmation, so be sure to include your name, email address and phone #.
If you submit a bid and you don't get a confirmation email from me, be sure to send me a separate email to rlsfca@aol.com
APRIL 12, 2010 -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GENERAL SCOTT - !!
Our Hero - Our Friend -
You live in our hearts forever -
We Love You!!
April 18, 1975: Gen Scott w, Guerry, George, David
April 16, 2010
GENERAL SCOTT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
I always look forward to April for General Scott's annual golf tournament. Macon, Georgia is beautiful in April and Healy Point Country Club is a wonderful host for the event. It's an opportunity to see the museum folks we've made friends with over the years. I'm lucky to live a mere 360 miles south, so I can make this annual event by car or motorcycle. Our 4-some always takes the 8 AM Shotgun start. That means wake up at 5:30 to get ready, leave the house at 6:30, get to Healy Point by 7 - check in, get name tag, commemorative T-Shirt, buy our mulligans and eat breakfast at the morning buffet, then go hit some balls at the driving range and be ready for our 8 AM start. (note to self - eat less and hit more practice balls!!)
Our 4-sum was the same as last year: myself, George Fisher, Emmett Steele, Mayor/Major David Carter. We are lucky that David was a member at Healy Point and can tell us where to aim (except for putting on Hole #8 - it don't matter for "hole number 8 - ain't no break". I am the worst golfer in the group - but I think I laugh the loudest - what a great time we have on the golf course. I can hardly wait till next year already. The evening celebration is always a fantastic time with an awesome array of food at the buffet, concluding with speeches and awards. This year, we missed the evening celebration and opted for something equally worthy - that was a Red White and Blue good ol' Americana BASEBALL GAME honoring Georgia's 48th Brigade which Joe Fisher's high school honored by wearing their patch on their uniforms this school year. It was Military Appreciation night and I was thankful we could be part of that celebration as well (and let's not forget Joe Fisher's HOME RUN that night - what a way to top the day and end our night!)
On behalf of George, Guerry and David, I would like to extend a great big "THANK YOU"
to our fan club members who once again made this years "SCOTTY BOOK AUCTION" a success. The fan club raised enough money to have an RLSFCA SPONSORSHIP in General Scott's Memorial Golf Tournament. All proceeds from the fan club book auction go to the Museum Of Aviation, Warner Robins, Georgia. The place that Scotty always said "gave me a purpose in life". I'd also like to say THANK YOU to Sir Ernie Hamilton Boyette, aviation artist, for his generous contribution to our auction by donating one of his limited edition prints of 'OLD EXTERMINATOR' signed by both artist and General Scott ... so THANK YOU SIR ERNIE!! Be sure to check out his website for his fantastic stories with General Scott at http://www.aviationartstore.com/robert_scott_2.htm
Following is from the Museum Of Aviation's website: A total of 224 golfers and 125 businesses and individuals stepped up to honor the memory of General Robert L. Scott Jr. at the 5 th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament at Healy Point Country Club April 16, 2010. The event was blessed with perfect weather, a green manicured course and great food offerings from Healy Point.
“I’m so proud of Macon and the Middle Georgia community for its support of the 5th Annual Robert L. Scott, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament held April 16 at Healy Point Country Club in Macon,” said Tournament Chairman Carolyn Crayton. “It was a wonderful event to honor and remember a man we all miss so much -- Macon’s native son and great American Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott, Jr – and to support our wonderful Museum of Aviation.” ....
(read the complete article and view photos at the Museum of Aviation's link below)
MEMORIAL DAY GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FAN CLUB MEMBERS!!
Hope you're all stuffed with burgers off the grill, potato salad and full of watermelon to start the summer off with this first holiday weekend!
Memorial Day weekend 2010 came roaring in like a lion ... errrr make that A T I G E R - for Turner Classic Movie Channel started their weekend long war movie schedule with GOD IS MY CO-PILOT on Friday at 2PM. It's been a long long LONG time since I saw our hero's life story on tv. What a treat (and THANKS DAD for calling me to let me know my favorite movie was airing!). I hope all you Scotty Fans got a chance to see it as well.
GOD IS MY CO-PILOT was a very fitting way to top off an already memorable week your Fan Club Founders and yours truly started back on Monday. On Monday, May 24, George Fisher, Guerry Bruner, David DeVore and me (Marilynn Pantera) were interviewed by a film producer who is working on a documentary on GENERAL SCOTT!! We were thrilled when we found out a documentary of our hero was being produced and the Robert L. Scott Fan Club Association would be part of the documentary! Scotty LOVED all you fans - and you love him - and we made sure to tell that in our story.
The film will be used for educational purposes at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, Georgia AND hopefully for broadcast on Georgia PBS stations. (stay tuned for updates as this exciting story unfolds)
Speaking of the MUSEUM OF AVIATION - we made a trip there too this week. We toured the Robert L. Scott Exhibit which is a MUST for any fan; and we toured the new WWII Hangar that recently opened. Fans, YOU HAVE to visit the Museum of Aviation - its a wonderful museum - words cannot do justice to the history and education that this museum is committed and dedicated to providing the public. And just think - General Scott worked here everyday of his life 'till he was almost 98 years old ... so YES, it's that good!
Memories of General Scott on this holiday bring to mind three of his favorite sayings for me. If the opportunity presents itself, I like to use Scotty's words to inspire the younger generation -
1) "Fate and Destiny"
2) "I never followed the herd"
3) "Not for school, but for life we learn"
Do you have a favorite "Scotty Quote"? If so, we'd love to hear from you at fan club headquarters! Drop us an email at rlsfca@aol.com and let us know! As always, we love to share your "Scotty Story" with the other fans - and don't forget pictures of Scotty - those put us OVER THE TOP!
Happy Memorial Day to all our wonderful General Scott fan club members! Thanks for your emails over the years and keep 'em coming! We never tire of talking Scotty with y'all!
God Bless America and God Bless our Troops
On behalf of our founders George, Guerry and David,
Wishing all our Robert L. Scott Fan Club Members a Happy 4th of July!!
Ahhh - the red, white and blue of this holiday speaks GENERAL SCOTT and it sure is our lucky day to have received the email below this holiday weekend!
There is nothing more to say except ENJOY the email and the 3 attachments from our newest fan club member, Don Putnam.
And THANK YOU DON for these attachments - the likes of which I have never seen before in all my Scotty searches!
We sure lucked out having found you via the internet! Thank you for sharing a piece of SCOTTY HISTORY with us today!
Will certainly add your email and photos to our website's NEWSLETTER PAGE for all to see in cyberspace!
God Bless America!
God Bless our Troops!
Your Scotty Friend,
Marilynn Pantera
-----Original Message-----
From: don
To: rlsfca@aol.com
Sent: Fri, Jul 2, 2010 7:18 pm
Subject: Re: Robert L. Scott, Jr.
Hello Marilynn. it certainly is nice to meet you and learn of your club. I think its wonderful that you and others are remembering a true American hero.
I just scanned your website, it looks great and will take sometime to visit it and perhaps contribute a story or two.. I am attaching a couple items from the 1949 Williams AFB- Chandler Arizona year-book. "The Fighter School" Col Scott assumed command October 4, 1948. if the verbiage is not clear, I will re-type it if you like. I am in my mid eighties and slowing down a little, have a safe and happy 4th of July, 2010,
Cheers,
Don G Putnam
November 20, 2010: 36 years ago today -
Today, November 20, holds special meaning to us here at Fan Club Headquarters... for today - 36 years ago - is what got the fan club started! The very first letter from General Scott! Who knew back in 1974 that some 36 years later a documentary of General Scott's life would be in the works and that his Fan Club would have a part in the film. TODAY - November 20, 2010 - 36 years to the day, a reenactment with child actors playing George - Guerry - David was filmed!! Check out these photos from today's shoot - depicting April 1975, waiting to meet Gen. Scott in their very first in person meeting. What an exciting day for George, Guerry and David!! We will keep you posted as to the completion of the documentary and where/when it will be aired.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are especially THANKFUL for one Brig. General Robert L. Scott, Jr., for taking his time to write three 'snot-nosed' 12 yr old boys this FIRST LETTER ... the first of hundreds more to come over the next 30+ years!! Yes ladies and gentlemen, this represents the very beginning of the Robert L. Scott Fan Club Association and for that we are thankful!
Happy Thanksgiving to all you wonderful Robert L. Scott, Jr., Fan Club Members!!
Today's shoot with child actors reenacting awaiting their first meeting with Gen. Scott.
L to R: Actors "Guerry" - "George" - "David" 11/20/10
April 1975: First meeting with Gen. Scott and the real life David, George, Guerry (L to R)
NOW AND "THEN"
L to R: The DAVIDS - The GUERRYS - The GEORGES
11/20/10
Merry Christmas 2010!!
JANUARY 2011:
Happy New Year - 2011 - to all YOU WONDERFUL FANS OUT THERE who worship Brig. General Robert L. Scott, Jr. as much as we have since first meeting him in 1974! George, Guerry and David
FEBRUARY 11, 2011:
Here it is mid-February already - and right on time the fan club just received this PRESS RELEASE on the 2011 General Scott Memorial Golf Tournament. Read below for all the tournament details and sign up information. It's a beautiful time of year to be in Macon, Georgia - and after golf, you can plan a day at the Museum of Aviation on Saturday to complete your weekend!! Trust me - if you've never been to the Museum Of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia - that once you go - you will wish you'd gone before and you'll want to visit again and again!
The fan club will once again host an auction to raise money for this golf fundraiser - we want to provide you all an opportunity to support General Scott's museum - the place he said "gave me a purpose in life". So, MARK YOUR CALENDAR and watch the fan club's web site NEWSLETTER PAGE for the auction to start around March 1st. Along with General Scott's books, I'm hoping to have at least one more COMIC BOOK to auction off again this year. True Comics #32, Feb 1944, “GREAT SCOTT”! Keep your fingers crossed as it's a rare find these days. Surely a collectors dream item for any General Scott fan!! For our newer fan club members, you simply go to the Newsletter Page - check out the items up for auction - fill out the entry form on-line listing the items you want to bid on and the dollar amount of each item and click "submit".... highest bid wins (in case of a tie - the earliest highest bid wins).
We'll keep in touch as it gets closer to the start of the auction March 1st.
Happy Valentines Day EVERYONE (almost)!
Your Scotty Friend,
Marilynn Pantera
NEWS RELEASE
MUSEUM OF AVIATION FOUNDATION HOLDS 6th ANNUAL
ROBERT L. SCOTT, JR. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT APRIL 15, 2011
Warner Robins, GA - The Museum of Aviation Foundation will hold the 6th Annual Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott, Jr. Memorial Golf Scramble April 15, 2011 at Healy Point Country Club in Macon, Georgia. February 27 will mark 5 years since the famed World War II flying ace from Macon Georgia passed away less than two months before his 98th birthday.
"Scott's memory lives on in Middle Georgia," said Pat Bartness, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation. "This tournament honors Macon's true hometown hero whose legacy will forever be enshrined at the Museum of Aviation." Last year, in honor of General Scott, the Museum of Aviation named its newest hangar the Scott Exhibit Hangar.
Scott's World War II book, "God Is My Co-Pilot," became a movie which
premiered in Macon, GA in 1945.
This year's four person scramble will include a noon lunch at the clubhouse, greens fee, riding cart, range balls, a distinctive commemorative golf shirt and an evening birthday celebration buffet. Golfers have a choice of an 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. tee time. The tournament fee is $150 for players and top-of-the-line golf equipment prizes will go to the winning foursomes. Hole sponsors at $400 receive one player, flag sponsors at $750 get two players and tournament sponsors at $2,500 get four players. Golfers and a guest are invited to the evening buffet and celebration at the Healy Point Clubhouse starting at 6:00 p.m.
Tournament proceeds help fund the growth and development of the Museum of Aviation which last year provided more than 50,000 students with math, science and technology education programs.
To register, golfers should call the Museum of Aviation Foundation at 923-6600 or email june.lowe@museumofaviation.org or marylynn.harrison@museumofaviation.org
FEBRUARY 27, 2011 - honoring our HERO especially today.
Scotty - you soared into our lives and changed them forever - for the better ...
February 27, 2011:
Scotty Book Auction coming MARCH 1ST!! ... Here's a sneak preview of the auction items. Be sure to come back March 1st to check out the details of these books - (some are autographed by General Scott) - and to place your bids (bid form will be posted March 1st.) Highest bid wins - in case of a tie - the earliest highest bid wins. Don't forget, your check is payable to: The Museum of Aviation and a receipt for your tax deductible donation will be mailed to you.
MARCH 1, 2011:
It's "Scotty's Book Auction" event this week - Mar 1 - 7, 2011!!
Each year around the anniversary of General Scott's Birthday, the Museum of Aviation holds a fundraiser Golf Tournament in order to raise money for the “Greatest Museum in the World” (Scotty’s words!)—
Scotty, who worked tirelessly for the Museum of Aviation until his death at age 98, said the Museum gave him a “purpose in life”—
YOU CAN HELP the Museum on behalf of Scotty and the FAN CLUB by helping sponsor the 6th Annual B/Gen Robert L. Scott Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, April 15, 2011, in one of the following ways:
1) Player $150 - fee includes green fees, cart, shirt, range balls, lunch and dinner celebration
2) Hole Sponsor $400
3) Flag Sponsor $750
4) Tournament Sponsor $2500
5) Super Sponsor $5000
(see a copy of the Golf Invitation above in our February 11th post)
WHILE we realize that the above amounts may be a far stretch for most of us, perhaps you feel like we do and maybe would like to “give back” in memory of the MAN who has shaped our lives in such a positive manner. We are, after all, 300 (plus) members strong, and since we charge NO MEMBERSHIP FEE, well….
In order to provide the proper INCENTIVE for this “request”— we have scoured every nook and cranny here at Fan Club Headquarters and found a few jewels that every Scotty fanatic should love to add to their collection. A starting bid is noted by each item - HIGHEST BIDDER WINS. In case of a tie - the highest bid at the earliest time wins. Did we mention Tax Deductible yet? Not yet - OK. your donation is tax deductible with your check payable to the Museum Of Aviation.
DESCRIPTIONS: (starting at 6 o'clock from the bottom and going clockwise - photo below)
1. God is my Co- Pilot, Hardback, ex library, no dust jacket, 1943 Scribners (not 1st Edition) bid starts at $20
2. God is my Co-Pilot, Paperback, 1989 Buckeye Press, autographed by General Scott to "Big Al", bid starts at $35
3. The Day I Owned The Sky, Hardback, dust jacket, 1988, Bantam, autographed by General Scott, bid starts at $50
4. God is Still my Co-Pilot, Hardback, dust jacket and mylar cover Augury Press, 1967,
in good condition with one nick on front edge, bid starts at $50
5. The Day I Owned The Sky, Hardback, dust jacket, 1988, Bantam, autographed by
General Scott to "Rachael O'Neal", bid starts at $50
6. True Comics #32, Feb 1944, “GREAT SCOTT” - above average condition - RARE FIND - bid starts at $35
7. True Comics #32, Feb 1944, “GREAT SCOTT” - above average condition - RARE FIND - bid starts at $35
8. Between The Elephants Eyes, Hardback, dust jacket, 1954, Dodd Mead, 1st Edition, no mylar cover- bid starts at $20
9. Boring a Hole in the Sky-Ex Library, rebound cover still has
the dates when it was checked out of Dublin High School in 1968 - bid starts at $20
10. Between the Elephants Eyes, paperback--haven't seen many of these, in fairly good shape bid starts at $15
11. The Day I Owned The Sky, Hardback, dust jacket, 1988, Bantam, autographed by General Scott
to "Martha and Gene", bid starts at $50
12. Flying Tiger: Chennault of China, dust jacket & mylar cover,1959 Doubleday, 1st edition, in very
crisp and clean condition bid starts at $35
#5
autograph.
#3
autograph.
#11
autograph.
#2
autograph.
TO PLACE YOUR BID:
1) Find the items you want to bid on in the form below.
2) Type in your bid price on the form right after its description.
3) Type in your Name, Email, and phone # where indicated at the bottom of the form.
4) Click on the 'SUBMIT' button.
Winners will be announced Tuesday March 8, 2011 (highest bid wins - in case of a tie the earliest highest bid wins.)
Payment: Check payable to "The Museum Of Aviation" (note "Donation" - we will mail you a receipt for your Tax Deductible donation.) I will email each winner with payment details.
click the Submit button above to send your bid
All bids will be followed up with a confirmation email within 24 hrs, so be sure to include your name, email address and phone #. If you submit a bid and you do not get a confirmation email from me, be sure to send me a separate email to: rlsfca@aol.com
GOOD LUCK - AND MAY THE BEST 'SCOTTY FAN' WIN!!!!
March 30, 2011 -
THANK YOU to the wonderful Scotty Fans who took part in our annual Book Auction Fundraiser for the Museum of Aviation! Some of you have added priceless pieces to your General Scott collection with his out of print and autographed books! Your donation to the Museum of Aviation will help in keeping this Great American Hero's legacy alive for thousands for years to come.
Our book auction is held in conjunction with the annual Brig. General Robert L. Scott, Jr. Golf Tournament - which is APRIL 15TH! Don't wait - call the Museum of Aviation TODAY to SIGN UP for this great event! See invitation below for details and phone number.
April 12: Happy Birthday General Scott - Our Hero - Our Friend...
May 30: - Memorial Day 2011
Thoughts of our Hero, Brigadier General Robert L. Scott, Jr., this holiday weekend bring us first to last month's golf tournament sponsored by the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, GA and the Fan Club's annual book auction to support the cause! On behalf of George, Guerry and David, I want to give a big "THANK YOU" to all the fans who took part in our book auction, helping to raise money for the Museum of Aviation. Once again, due to your efforts, the RLSFCA was a Flag Sponsor for this annual event. The Fan Club was represented by George Fisher who made sure we had a photo for today's news. Hopefully we can get enough of General Scott's autographed books for another auction next March ... maybe a Comic Book or two again?? Keep your fingers crossed!
I hope you all have a blessed Memorial Holiday weekend, honoring your heroes and loved ones whom we give thanks for their contributions in their lifetime and their sacrifice.
Your Scotty Friend,
Marilynn Pantera
General Scott - April 2003
LTC George Fisher Major(R)/Mayor
Fan Club Co-Founder David Carter Mr. Karl Bechtel
6th Annual Memorial Brigadier General
Robert L. Scott Jr. Golf Tournament - April 15, 2011
THANK YOU FANS for honoring Scotty with a Flag Sponsorship via our annual Scotty Book Auction and your generous bids!
Letter from Scotty dated May 30, 1975!!!
July 4, 2011 - Happy Independence Day!!
This is one holiday - ESPECIALLY - we
think of our Hero -
the Reddest - Whitest - Bluest
American who wore these colors
practically every day of his life!
Our SPECIAL TREATto you today on this Independence Day 2011 is a Sneak Preview of an upcoming documentary for Georgia PBS stations and the Museum of Aviation's theater on our Hero's life, compliments of Mr. David Druckenmiller, Producer. ENJOY!!
THANK YOU DAVID - for giving the Robert L. Scott Fan Club Members their HERO today! I know what this means to the hundreds of fans whose lives changed forever after reading his book "God Is My Co-Pilot" and for those who met General Scott in person or exchanged letters. Thank You for keeping Scotty 'front and center' for us to always remember and to still learn to be great citizens. Especially for the younger generation to have a TRUE American Hero for inspiration in their young lives today and always! So Thank You again, David, for sharing this preview with us today!
Your Scotty Friend,
Marilynn
VETERAN'S DAY -
November 11, 2011
The RLS Fan Club wishes to say "THANK YOU FOR SERVING" to all of you who gave selflessly to keep our great country "the land of the free and the home of the brave". Today, Veteran's Day, is your day and we honor you.
This Veteran's Day 2011 is especially exciting for the Fan Club, because the long awaited Robert L. Scott, Jr. documentary by award winning producer, David Druckenmiller, is complete. The documentary includes General Scott telling his own story, PLUS, a host of others whose lives he impacted - including some youngsters who decided to make a FAN CLUB way back in 1975!!
"WWII Flying Ace: Robert L. Scott" will be shown in the theater at the Museum of Aviation and the hope is for it to go nationwide on PBS stations. Right now, Georgia PBS will be the first to air the documentary on November 10th, just in time for Veteran's Day - details are below in the producer's email to the Fan Club:
"Good news! "WWII Flying Ace: Robert L. Scott" is officially scheduled to air on
Nov 10th at 7:30pm on Georgia Public Broadcasting. In addition, 'Flying Ace' will be
preceded by "Papa Said, We Should Never Forget" at 7:00PM.
Hoping you might have a chance to watch them in preparation for Veterans Day.
(Both films will also repeat on Nov 13th - 'Flying Ace' at 6:00pm & 'Papa Said' at 6:30pm)"
What a personal privilege to be involved in these projects and even more
a privilege to be able to work with each of you in producing them.
Sincerely,
David Druckenmiller
So, all you lucky Fan Club Members living in Scotty's home state of Georgia, mark your calendar for Nov 10th - stock up on the popcorn and get ready to spend the night with General Scott & friends* telling his life story in his own words (in what I affectionately call his 'southernese') and as only he can tell!
*One friend being our very own George Fisher representing the FAN CLUB!
So 'CONGRATS GEORGE' on your film debute!! Myself, Guerry and David are so proud and thrilled for you! We all sure had fun up in Macon last year preparing for the film and working with the producer - cameraman - makeup - sound ... so exciting. Glad you are our spokesperson!!
Merry Christmas 2011 - Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrating with the official "SCOTTY HOLIDAY COLLECTION". For George, Guerry & David, I wish all our Fan Club Members a very Merry Christmas!
