Airline Ambassadors in the News
The Only Independent Relief and Development Organization Within the Airline Industry
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· 12/18/09 NBC Action News 8 – Airline Ambassadors
4 minute feature on AAI in Haiti as reported by DDr. Daniel Susott, AAI’s medical director.
http://www.airlineamb.org/ Highlights the efforts of Airline Ambassadors who have brought in 17 airplanes, 600 doctors, and 2M lbs of aid.
· 1/1/10 Carribean Network Magazine - Airline Ambassadors – Positive People
Two page feature on Airline Ambassadors International highlighting AAI president Nancy Rivard and the work of Airline Ambassadors in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and the Carribean. Invites the public to get involved and “Travel to make a Difference.
· 2/1/10 American Way Magazine – Change for Good
One page feature on the Change for Good program on American Airlines featuring the role of Airline Ambassadors in spearheading the raising of $1M for UNICEF. Article features picture of Nancy Rivard and her husband Dave feeding a child on an AAI mission in El Salvador.
TV
· 12/18/09 NBC News 6 PM New York
NBC News reported on AAI humanitarian mission to the Dominican Republic. 27 participants, students and parents from Mandell School delivered holiday toys, clothing and supplies to Ninos de Christo orphanage. American Airlines donated freight for effort led by Daniel Sheth. http://www.nbcnewyork.com/station/as-seen-on/A_Special_Delivery_from_New_York_to_the_Dominican_Republic_New_York.html
· 12/9/09 Fine Living TV – Surprise Vacations- Karen Duffy – National
National feature shows Surprise Vacation being awarded to Nancy and Dave Rivard by Fine Living team. Surprise is given by show host Karen Duffy while boarding an airplane in Los Angeles. A limo was waiting outside to take them to Nancy’s hometown – San Diego! Trip involved a meeting with Deepak Chopra, touring, boating, surfing and even para-sailing!
· 12/6/09 Telemundo- Miami
5 minute broadcast on Airline Ambassadors Christmas party for Community Foundation for the Homeless in Homestead Florida. 75 volunteers served food, distributed blankets, gave free haircuts, and provided a holiday party for t700 families
· 12/6/09 NBC Nightly News- Miami
Short feature on Airline Ambassadors effort to brighten the lives of the Community Foundation for the Homeless in Homestead Florida. 75 volunteers served food, distributed blankets, gave free haircuts, and provided a holiday party for t700 families.
· 12/4/09 Fox News Strategy Room – Harris Faulkner - National Broadcast
11 minute interview with Nancy Rivard of Airline Ambassadors International about the story of how she got started founding a worldwide humanitarian relief organization. Nancy shared about her benefit at the UN the day before, the escort program and the new focus on child trafficking.
“Taking Care of our Planet” AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launched their 2010 School Art Competition at this televised press conference, sponsored by the Mission of Spain to the United Nations. Posters were unveiled in six UN languages, calling upon children and youth to reflect on global climate change in light of discussions at the Copenhagen Summit
· 12/2/09 TV ASIA – 10:pm News
Nancy Rivard, Sridhar Chillara and Piyush Patel announced the formation of Airline Ambassadors India and shared about Dec. 3 Benefit for Children of the World at the United Nations.
· 10/22/09 ABCNews.com – Person of the week - National Broadcast
Interview with AAI member, Delta F/A Robin Schmidt, who set up a whole program to send care packages and journals to US troops abroad. http://abcnews.go.com/US/flight-attendant-serves-drinks-journals-soldiers/story?id=8872103
· 10/21/09 FOX and Friends – National Broadcast
Interview with AAI member, Delta F/A Robin Schmidt, who set up a whole program to send care packages to US troops abroad. http://www.foxnews.com/search-results/m/27033608/air-angel.htm
· 9/5 /09 AOL.COM
Cover story on AOL Philanthropy Project on Robin Schmidt and her efforts to support US troops abroad by engaging passengers on DELTA and http://news.aol.com/philanthropy/nc/article/flight-attendant-robin-schmidt-asks/727462
· 9/5 /09 ABC 7 News – Living Longer and Healthier by Volunteering
Interview with Barbara Metzler about her new book the Gift of Passionaries, Passionate Visionary Leaders. Barbara’s book has a chapter about Airline Ambassadors and on the show she talks about Airline Ambassadors as well as the Wheelchair Foundation, Kiwanis and Jr. League.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/flight-attendant-serves-drinks-journals-soldiers/story?id=8872103
· 8/22/09 Denver_ War Hero Effort
AAI Denver Regional Director William Dise arranged to do something good for World War II Veteran Bob Vicowski. On Saturday, Aug 22 a team of 25 volunteers arrived at his home to give it a powerwash, paint, provide a new dishwasher and make repairs, and surprise Bob and his wife with new furniture to boot! .
· 8/03/09 CBS Early Show “Volun-Tourism” Catching On
AAI highlighted in this national broadcast about the growing popularity of Volunteer Vacations. Emmy Award winning broadcast journalist Peter Greenberg shared that over 100,000 people each year take vacations focused on volunteer work, and the number is growing.
· 6/1 /09 American Airlines New In-Flight Video _ Change for Good Program
American Airlines began a new in-flight video on AA international flights. The video highlights four American Airline flight attendants, all Airline Ambassador members, visiting UNICEF projects in Honduras and highlights the AAI logo at the end.
Joan Lunden hosted this new airing of Hometown Heroes which outlined the story iof Airline Ambassadors and how it began. The story covers the work of Airline Ambassadors iin developing the community of Kiwanis Village, El Salvador, and starting a sewing project there.
3 minute piece on the visit of AA flight personnel to visit UNICEF projects in Honduras. Piece featured Hector Zelaya of Soccer for Life and Hector of UNICEF Honduras and Airline Ambassador team visiting projects and filming a new in-flight video.
“Peace and the United Nations – Learning to Live Together in Peace”
AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launched their 2009 School Art Competition at this televised press conference, sponsored by the Mission of Spain to the United Nations. Posters were unveiled in ten languages, calling upon children and youth to reflect on Peace and the United Nations.
Interview with Nancy Rivard at launch of El Salvador first Breast Cancer Stamp with the Primera Dama, Sra. Ana Ligia Sol de Saca at the Radisson Hotel in San Salvador.
· 1/1 /09 American Airlines In-Flight Video _ Airline Ambassadors
American Airlines began a new in-flight video on AA international flights. The one minute spot features Airline Ambassadors as part of the CBS Eye on American feature on each flight!
· 1/1 /09 American Airlines In-Flight Video _ Change for Good Program
American Airlines began a new in-flight video on AA international flights. The video highlights six Airline Ambassador mission coordinators visiting UNICEF projects in Peru and encourage.
Radio – 2009
· 12/2/09 Traveling Mom’s – Airline Ambassadors
Stephanie Oswald, President of Traveling Mom’s interviewed Linda Gansler about her support with Airline Ambassadors in Bolivia and how she adopted two children from projects in Liberia.
· 11/2/09 Traveling Mom’s – Airline Ambassadors
Stephanie Oswald, President of Traveling Mom’s interviewed Nancy Rivard about Airline Ambassadors and learned stories of mom’s who travel with their kids, or those who are mother to the worlds children!
· 9/19/09 NPR Radio – 51% Women’s Perspective
Host Susan Barnett edited the story of Airline Ambassadors with interviews from Nancy Rivard and stories of compelling AAI programs in Cambodia, S. Africa, Colombia and more.
Interview with Nancy Rivard about Airline Ambassadors participation at the 50th Anniversary of the Inter-American Development Bank. Highlighted recent MOU’s with the Governor of Cartamanca and AAI’s humanitarian work in the country.
AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launched their 2005 School Art Competition at this televised press conference, sponsored by the Mission of Spain to the United Nations. Posters were unveiled in ten languages, calling upon children and y
Provoke Radio – National Broadcast – Airline Ambassadors
· 2-09 Interview of Nancy Rivard about the founding and mission of Airline Ambassadors. Thoughtful
questions by host, Clare Hartman, inspired Nancy’s idea that traveling is a tool to awaken
consciousness and leading to a shift in values. .
Print – 2009
· 12/18/09 CheapAir Wordpress Blog – Volunteering during the Holidays
This Travel blog features Airline Ambassadors and three other charities as ways to travel and make a difference making the holidays meaningful.
http://cheapoair.wordpress.com/2009/12/19/volunteering-during-the-holidays/
· 12/01/09 Caribbean Network Magazine – Airline Ambassadors
Three page feature article on Airline Ambassadors work in the Caribbean countries, building tourism as a development tool to help local communities.
· 12/1/09 Charitable Gift Giving – Gifts that Count!
Feature story on Airline Ambassadors Beautiful Pillar Candles from Black and Light that help a great cause. Airline Ambassadors International and the honey bee studies form UC Davis. Here is the article http://www.charitablegiftgiving.com/
· 11/17/09 Telegu Times - Launch of Airline Ambassadors India
Front page story on the launch of Airline Ambassadors India highlighting President Sridhar Chillara and Indian businessmen driving the new Ngo to help children and families in India.
http://www.telugutimes.net/dailynews/nov09/12/uncompany-sridhar.html
· 11/1/09 Travel Mole – Sustainable Travel
Feature on Airline Ambassadors initiative on child trafficking as a way to alert travelers to the responsibilities of traveling with a conscience. http://www.travelmole.com/signout.php
· 11/1/09 Travel Mole – Website Banner
Website featured banner ads highlighting the AAI fundraiser at the UN on Dec. 3 for the whole month of November. Travel mole website reaches about 400,000 daily.
http://www.travelmole.com/signout.php
· 10/22/09 McTevor Times – Australia - Saved by Flying Nana
Feature story in Sunday paper about AAI Chair, Patty McPeak and her product Flex Plus which saved the life of the most important racehorse in Australia!
http://www.mcivortimes.com.au/story.asp?TakeNo=2009102111625960
· 10/15/09 Kentucky Enquirer – Delta Flight Attendant has Additional To-Do List
Feature story in Sunday paper about spectacular efforts of AAI member, Robin Schmidt in providing Care Packages for Troops.
· 10/15/09 Black and Light Press Release and Blog
Press release announcing Black and Lights commitment to manufacture candles with the engraving “Love” ‘ “”Hope”. “Faith” and “Joy” in spired by airline Ambassadors International http://blog.blackandlightco.com/?p=418
This international newsletter features American Airlines and Sam Santiago as new members of the Global Corporate Volunteer Council. Article highlights Airline Ambassadors and the Champions for Children program collecting $$ for work UNICEF on AA flights.
Feature page on American Airlines and Change for Good. Highlights how American Airlines Flight Attendants have collected $1M in revenue for UNICEF in an effort spearheaded by Airline Ambassadors.
Story on Airline Ambassadors and Ambassadors for Humanity work in Ensenada Mexico providing backpacks and school supplies for 300 children! http://www.demotix.com/news/one-child-time-0
Delta salutes AAI member and Delta F/A’s Robin Schmidt and LeAnne Hopper for their work supporting soldiers deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. The two have sent letters of encouragement to troops as well as care packages each month to those serving our country.
Article featuring Nancy Rivard and Airline Ambassadors highlights humanitarian work around the world. Article focuses on an AA employee going the “extra mile”. A copy of the article is available on the AAI website at www.airlineamb.org
· 6/1 Christian Living “She Loves to Fly and it Shows”
3 page feature article featuring Robin Schmidt, Delta flight attendant and AAI member who spearheaded an effort to support US troops abroad. www.airlineamb.org
Article featuring oneworld AAI mission to Bangkok where 100 airline employees are providing support to Mercy Center HIV hospice, orphanages and schools. This effort is spearheaded by a group from Quantas and supported by Airline Ambassadors.It is a follow up to the mission to Johannesburg last year with 50 employees. http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?Art_ID=21358
Article featuring Sam Santiago of American Airlines at Escuela y Guaderia for Market Workers in a program established by the Mayor of Tegucigalpa, Honduras . Unicef, AA and AAI were together in Tegucigalpa to visit UNICEF projects and film another in-flight video.
Supervisan Proyecto “Futbol Para la Vida”
Story on visit to the program of “Football for Life” providing a sports alternative for disadvantaged young people. This program is supported by the Mayor of Tegucigalpa, Ricardo Alvarez, and was first envisioned by Hector Zelaya, who helped put Honduras on the map at the World Cup. Color features AA and AAI members interacting with the children and soccer players.
· 2//1/09 Women’s World Magazine - “You Don’t Need Wings to be an Angel”
Full page story on Airline Ambassadors and our Children’s Escort Program by Kirstin Hughes Article features interviews, pics and quotes from AAI President Nancy Rivard, Chris Henkel and Masako Doi and gives readers a way to shop and help a child...
· 2/6/09 ZEENEWS.COM Stamp Sales to Aid in Fight for Breast Cancer
This article covered the breast cancer launch and humanitarian contribution of 2000 CROCS shoes distributed by Airline Ambassadors in Soyapongo and La Libertad.
http://www.zeenews.com/lifestyle/etc/2009-02-14/507533news.html
· 2/5//09 NAM News Network – El Salvador Stamp to fight Breast Cancer
This feature covered the launch of the Breast Cancer Stamp in El Salvador. An initiative inspired by Airline Ambassadors and which will raise thousands of $$ for Breast Cancer Research in the country.. http://www.namnewsnetwork.org/v2/read.php?id=73852
· 2/5/09 La Prensa – El Salvador – Grupo Humanitaridad Ayuda
This article covered the breast cancer launch and humanitarian contribution of 2000 CROCS shoes distributed by Airline Ambassadors in Soyapongo and La Libertad.
Awards Presentations – 2009
· 11/17/09 Mexican Ambassador – Event for Child Trafficking
Airline Ambassadors and Innocents at Risk were given a special fundraiser at the Mexican Cultural Institute hosted by the Mexican Ambassador and his wife.
· 11/14/09 Humanitarian Award from FDU – Foundation for Development of Universities
Airline Ambassadors and American Airlines were honored for their support of Haiti initiatives and brining a container and airplane to the country in 2008.
· 11/12/09 Humanitarian Citation from U S. Senator John Samson
Airline Ambassadors and Nancy Rivard were presented with a Citation recognizing and honoring AAI’s work helping orphans and vulnerable children in need as well as international relief and development around the world.
· 11/12/09 Boys Town Gala – New York Spirit of Youth Award
Airline Ambassadors president, Nancy Rivard was honored with the Spirit of Youth Award at the Boys Town New York Gala
· 10/15/09 HUMLOG – Humanitarian Logistics Conference
Airline Ambassadors president, Nancy Rivard presented at this conference in Ottowa along with the presidents of Air Serve, CIDA, CARE, WFP and other NGO’s..
· 10/07/09 Key to the City of Sosua
Nancy Rivard received a huge thank you plaque and the Key to the City of Sosua from Mayor Alcalde Vladimir Cespedes at a gathering of community leaders. Board members, Daniel Sheth and Ambassador Francis Lorenzo also received plaques to thank AAI for the donation of a 40 ft. container of aid to the Dominican Republic.
· 10/2/09 American Airlines
Airline Ambassadors president, Nancy Rivard was recognized at the Employee Volunteer Fair for her work with Airline Ambassadors.
· 2/07/09 Becoming SHE
Airline Ambassadors president, Nancy Rivard participated in an interactive live broadcast for a Women’s Conference in Toronto Canada – Becoming She. Nancy shared her story and tips about being all you can be. .
TV – 2008
· 11/1 /08 American Airlines In-Flight Video _ Airline Ambassadors
American Airlines began a new in-flight video on AA international flights. The one minute spot features Airline Ambassadors as part of the CBS Eye on American feature on each flight!
· 10/17/08 FOX TV Business News – New York– Airline Ambassadors
Interview with Kirstin Haglund, Miss America, and Nancy Rivard on Airline Ambassadors and the Global compassion Ball in new York city. Hosts volunteered to join an AAI mission in the future. .
· 10/17/08 NASDAQ – National Broadcast – Time Square - Airlne Ambassadors
10 minute feature on Airline Ambassadors webcast broadcast from Times Square and afterwards Nancy Rivard and Kirstin Haglund, Miss America spoke about our humanitarian work around the world. Hosts offered to join a mission and offered their kudos for our work. .
· 10/17/08 NBC Today Show - National Broadcast – Airline Ambassadors
Mention on Today Show of Airline Ambassadors Global Compassion Ball and participation by Ann Curry, Peter Greenberg and Hoda. Mentioned the great event and Secy General, Miss America and Ambassadors attending.
· 4/20/07 Direct TV Series – Hometown Heroes – National Broadcast – Airlne Ambassadors
Feature story on AAI hosted by Joan Lunden. TV team followed AAI to El Salvador to establish a vocational training program for women in the village of Soyapongo. AAI’ers delivered sewing machines to local women, established music program and bringing supplies to local orphanages.
· 2/28 UN TV (United Nations Television) – 2008 School Competition “My Right to Decide”
AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launched their 2008 School Competition at this televised press conference, sponsored by the Mission of Spain. Posters were unveiled in six languages, calling upon students and teachers to reflect upon the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
· 1/1 – 12/31 American Airlines In-Flight Video _ Change for Good Program
American Airlines began a new in-flight video on AA international flights. The video highlights six Airline Ambassador mission coordinators visiting UNICEF projects in Peru and encourage s
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Print – 2008
· 10/1/08 SHAPE Magazine – Women Who Shape the World - Airline Ambassadors
Feature story on AAI hosted by Joan Lunden. TV team followed AAI to El Salvador to establish a vocational training program for women in the village of Soyapongo. AAI’ers delivered sewing machines to local women, established music program and bringing supplies to local orphanages.
· 8/01/08 Flagship News – Plane Folks
Feature on the AAI trip to Cien Fuego, Dominican Republic where our team hand delivered $150,000 in aid donated by LDS Charities.
· 7/01/08 Flagship News – American Airlines
Feature on the Champions for Children program and AA flight attendants collecting funds for UNICEF on AA flights. Recruitment efforts are led by Airline Ambassadors.
· 6/11/08 Half Moon Bay Review
Story on Emma Zilber, as she motivated her high school class to support her humanitarian efforts in Guatemala on an Airline Ambassador mission
· 4/18/08 San Francisco Examiner – Aspen Helps
Story on efforts of 9 year old Aspen (with her own disabilities) finding the time to collect toothbrushes for Airline Ambassadors mission to Peru. Aspen and her mother, AA flight attendant Rayza Pollack participated in a relief mission in March, 2008.
· 4/07/08 The Oracle – Saving Nepal with Mark Fergeson
Full page feature on Airline Ambassadors mission to Nepal. Mark Fergeson, teacher at Southbrook Highschool took field notes while behind the camera and made a documentary of the teams efforts to refurbish a local school and establish a radio station in the mountains outside Katmandhu.
· 3/24/08 The Star Bulletin – Honolulu Cambodian teen reunites with Kin
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· 3/08 Dallas Morning News - A Welcome for Nata
Feature Article on the welcome for Nathaniel Ortiz, burn victim from El Salvador, who was brought by Airline Ambassadors to Texas for treatment by Shriners. Miss Florida, Kylie Williams joined the City Officials and AAI members welcoming him to the US,.
· 3/08 American Way Magazine – American In-flight Magazine - Making a Difference
Touching article on Airline Ambassador escort Maryse Noel and her efforts escorting Haitian child for donated surgery to the United States.
Newspaper story about Laura Shult’s amazing work in Bariloche Argentina helping a childrens home and feeding center.
Story on AAI’s humanitarian work in Bolivia, especially how daughter Lonn Davis was inspired by her fathers work with Airline Ambassadors in Bolivia. Reporter – Lesley Bantyne
Story on AAI’s humanitarian work in Bolivia, especially how daughter Lonn Davis was inspired by her fathers work with Airline Ambassadors in Bolivia.
http://www.boston globe-suburban diary com&navCatId=69
· 1/3/08 American Way Magazine – American In-flight Magazine - Making a Difference
Touching article on Airline Ambassador escort Maryse Noel and her efforts escorting Haitian child for donated surgery to the United States.
Radio – 2008
Africa Spot Radio and Video - NY
· 10/30 Interview of Nancy Rivard with Isseu DIOUF after Global Compassion Ball. Regarding the
founding of Airline Ambassadors. Video also available at http://www.afrikanspot.com/
WMAC Radio - NY
· 10/17 Interviiew with Liz and Mark Fangue on our work with the elephant camp in Thailand and Airline
Ambassadors Global Compassion Ball. Hosts Kirstin and Andrea offered to follow Nancy
throughout the world and host a future show “on location”.
Planetary Streams Radio Show
· 5/14 Airline Ambassadors profiled on this national show highlighting non profits that give back.
Hosts Kirstin and Andrea offered to follow Nancy throughout the world and host a future show “on location”.
· 3/25 Summit Speaks 1 hour feature with Susan Cavanaugh
Feature story on AAI work throughout the world on this radio program featuring global leaders and co-hosted by Nancy Roof of Kosmos Magazine
Reporter Lynn Stuard featured an interview with AAI members, Mark and Lynn Hart of Exotic World Gifts talking about Giving Compassionately for this Holiday Season. Liz and Mark promoted Traveling to Make a Difference and AAI .
http://www.fox6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=394429@video.fox6.com&navCatId=69
Article on AAI’s work in Boliva led by Paula Mora – helping blind and deaf schools and community centers in La Paz area. http://abcnews.go.com/International/CSM/story?id=3927763
Direct TV feature on AAI volunteers delivering sewing machines and love and support to families in El Salvador. AAI mission team of 40 members are making a difference to thousands.
Coverage of AAI JetBlue team and Gesundheit Institute volunteers building a medical clinic in the town of Mozotu on the Honduran Border. The team had brought an entire airplane of aid, and designed and built the clinic with community members.
“My Right to Decide”
AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launched their 2007 School Competition at this televised press conference, sponsored by the Mission of Spain. Posters were unveiled in six languages, calling upon students and teachers to reflect upon the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. .
· 2/16/07 NBC Nightly News- Nationwide Broadcast
Journalist Kerry Sanders highlights this national news piece on Airline Ambassadors International. Highlighting the history of AAI and its work around the world. The TV crew joined a mission to El Salvador and shows examples of the team traveling to make a difference.”.
AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launched their 2007 School Art Competition at this televised press conference, sponsored by the Mission of Spain to the United Nations. Posters were unveiled in ten languages, calling upon children and youth to envision a world without violence
Airline Ambassador humanitarian team was featured on Vida a Vida segment, showing how women were being supported in starting micro businesses.
· 1/1/07 American Airlines In-Flight Video _ Change for Good Program
American Airlines began a new in-flight video on AA international flights. The video highlights six Airline Ambassador mission coordinators visiting UNICEF projects in Peru and encourage s passengers to give excess change to UNICEF. AAI logo is displayed as a partner in the program.
World Wide Volunteers picked up the Christian Science Monitor article for their publication.
http://wwv.icvolunteers.org/index.php?what=countries®ion=americas&country=bol
Feature article by Leslie Bannatyne who travelied on an AAI mission to La Paz, Bolivia. Article shares AAI philosophy with specific examples of how AAI deistributes humanitarian aid. .
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1647457,00.html
Major feature on Airline Ambassadors by Darrel Strafford in this insustry periodical, encouraging airline staff and crew to get involved in Humanirian efforts.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1647457,00.html
Article by Laura Fitzpatrick highlights Airline Ambassadors trips as an example of this leading new trend in voluntourism. nch and Coast Magazine – Traveling for a Cause
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1647457,00.html
Article by Travel Writer Elizabeth Hansen highlighting Airline Ambassadors missions in Nepal, South Africa and El Salvador. Article documents the growing trend of traveling for a cause. .
http://www.ranchandcoast.com/july2007/travel.html
Article on Tom Murphy and his book Re-Claiming the Sky, about the stories of courage around 9/11. Proceeds from the book go to help airline charities including Airline Ambassadors.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/swift/308313_mary21.html
· 3/1/07 American Airlines Flagship News – Top Award Helps Artist to Help Needy Children
Article on Daggi Wallace’s award winning pastel of Lydia – the orphan she met on an AAI mission n El Salvador. Daggi is selling the painting to raise money for Lydia’s education and for other children like her.
· 3/1/07 American Airlines Flagship News – A Mission of Hope
Article on escort by Ron Harris of a young boy from Paraguay to the US. A heartwarming story of caring by a myriad of AA supporters for the Airlien Ambassador Children’s Escort Program.
· 2/16/07 Dallas Morning News – Artist strives to unveil beauty that surrounds us.
Feature story on Daggi Wallace and her award winning pastel of Lydia, the child Daggi had met on an AAI humanitarian mission to El Salvador. Daggi donated the painting to Airline Ambassadors to raise money for little Lydia and other children like her.
· 2/4/07 Miami Herald – Hundreds Show up for Day of Charitable Work
Article on kids from Miami based schools who collected toys and sent letters and pictures on the Airline Ambassadors mission to El Salvador. Hundreds shoed up to participate and AAI teams will take the Friendship Bags to orphanages and clinics around the world. .
· 2/1/07 Cherokee Centenal – Miracle of Love
Article on child from the mountains of Haiti – Dr. Albert Sweitzer Hospital, that was escorted by Airline Ambassadors to North Carolina for surgery, and who’slife was changed. She also touched the lives of host families and those that helped this heartwarming effort.
· 1/1/07 Skyword Magazine - The Value of Volunteerism
Feature article on the new Champions for Children program spearheaded by AAI in recruiting AA flight attendants to help collect passengers donations for UNICEF. APFA has been very supportive of this program and endorses the effort by Airline Ambassadors.
Presentations
· 11/2107 Conference of First Ladies of the America’s
Fred Gerhard and Nancy presented to 14 First ladies about their new initiative of travel philanthropy working with hotel groups in El Salvador (an other countries) to sell products to raise funds for the social programs of Airline Ambassadors and the First Lady’s Foundations.
· 10/13/07 101 Powerful Women Conference
Nancy presented as part of a panel at the 101 Poweruful Women’s Conference in San Diego. Millard Fuller, founder of habitat for Humanity and dozens of leaders shared their insights on how to build a better world for all. San Diego Mayor and Senator Bill Monihan opened the ceremonies for this event coordinated by local author – Bettie Youngs.
Recognition
· 1/24/07 Mencion de Honor del Ministirio del Relaciones Exteriores
Angel Award Certificate presented to Nancy Rivard from the First Lady of Ecuador – Maria Beatriz de Palacio, in acknowledgement of the excellent work of Airline Ambassadors in Ecuador.
· 12/4/06 USA TODAY – When the Movie Theater Fits in your Hand
Feature article on AAI member Frank Chindamo and his new device to play movie shorts on cell phones. AAI short is now featured on Sprint phones. Frank is producer for a possible feature film on AAI. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/gear/2006-12-01-handheld-movies_x.htm
· 12/1/06 Christian Science Monitor – When the Movie Theater Fits in your Hand
Feature article on AAI member Frank Chindamo and his new device to play movie shorts on cell phones. AAI short is now featured on Sprint phones. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/gear/2006-12-01-handheld-movies_x.htm
· 11/15/06 Diario de Hoy – Entregan Donativo en Rancho Quemado
Article on Airline Ambassadors team delivering a planeload of supplies to remote villages near Rancho Quemado – near the Honduran Border. AAI teams brought tools for training local men in building skills and cooking items for women, building a sustainable future for these communities left outside the social service structure for either country.
· 8/1/06 Employment Security Commission- Paraguay Native Makes Unforgettable Mission
Three page feature on AAI member Petrona Melagro who returned to her home country with a humanitarian team delivering computers, school supplies, backpacks, clothing and shoes to remote communities.
· 10/06/06 Flagship News – AA to launch new UNICEF Champions for Children Program
Half page feature article on new Champions for Children program to support UNICEF’s Change for Good Program on AA’s international flights. This all volunteer, employee led initiative will launch with a new in-flight video on Dec. 1, 2006.
· 9/20/06 Half Moon Bay Review – Airline Non-profit calls Moss Beach Home
Half page feature article on Airline Ambassadors by reporter mark Longpre, highlighting AAI’s new move to the coastside and efforts helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and around the world. http://www.hmbreview.com/articles/2006/10/05/news/business/story1.txt
· 8/15/06 Executive Travel– Helping the Less Fortunate while taking time off
Reporter Margaret Jaworski wrote this feature article on “Voluntourism” as executives donate part of their vacations to local projects. AAI is mentioned as one of four organizations with who opportunities are available to “travel and make a difference”.
· 6/3 Lives of Style – Jaqueline Miller, San Francisco Examiner
Feature article about AAI member Jackie Miller and her efforts to help children and women in Chennai, India. AAI plans regular missions to this adopted project in the future.
· April Holidays for Humanity, Natural Health Magazine
Feature article quotes Nancy Rivard in a review of how volunteer travel delivers adventure, scenic beauty and a chance to make a difference in the world.
· 3/2l From Wakefield to Bolivia, Wakefield Observer, Boston
Article on AAI members Paula Moran and her husband Stephen, and how they collaborated with Don Valerio of Who’s got Junk to get wheelchairs for their humanitarian efforts in Bolivia.
· 3/8 Pakistani Women Quake Survivors Finding New Voice, New York Times, New York
Article features AAI mission to Pakistan with 1000 AA blankets and other supplies, led by Maryann Havryluck. The article, written on International Women’s Day, features positive signs of women’s empowerment in the area, but emphasizes they still awesome need for these survivors.
Copy of story at http://www.churchworldservice.org/news/archives/2006/03/410.html
· 1/19/05 El Diario – Embajadores de Amor
This major feature on the front page highlighted the airplane of aid and volunteers working in El Salvdor this week working with the Ministry of Foreign affairs.
· 1/9/05 La Prensa – El Salvador – Grupo Humanitaridad Ayuda
This article covered the JetBlue mission with Dr. Patch Adams who funded and constructed in entire clinic in the Hollows of El Salvador near the Honduran Border.
· 3/18/06 C970 AM K-News Radio – National Broadcast with Peter Greenberg
15 minute interview with Nancy Rivard regarding volunteer vacations and options for spring break for young people – traveling to make a difference as an alternative.
· 9/28/06 Marina Middle School – Bhutan – Youth to Youth program:
Dave Douglas, Dennis Beckman and Nancy Rivard presented to a group of 6th grade students about the country of Bhutan. They collected letters and cards from the students and challenged them to create a video and mural to exchange with their counterparts. Dave Douglas is planning on personally delivering the donations and letters in early Nov.
· 8/06/06 University of San Francisco Marketing Department:
Nancy rivard and John Barkis presented to students about the challenges and rewards of running a non-profit organization. Many students were interested in getting involved.
· 3/2/06 Humanity in Action Fellows – United States Congress
Invited presenter by Congressman Lantos, Nancy Rivard presented to 15 graduate fellows as part of a program of the Congressional Caucus on Human Rights.
Recognition
· 11/24/06 Mencion de Honor de El Instituto nacional de la Ninez y Familia (INNFA)
Award Certificate presented to Nancy Rivard from the First Lady of Ecuador – Maria Beatriz de Palacio, in acknowledgement of the excellent work of Airline Ambassadors in Ecuador.
· 8/29/06 Heroes of the Hurricane Award
Heroes of the Hurricane Award presented to Airline Ambassadors by the Governor of Mississippi. His acknowledgement was in honor of the important efforts of Fred and Elaine Osborn in helping the community with Feeding Programs after the disaster as well as with holiday celebrations and humanitarian needs in the community.
· 8/06/06 Thinking Rich – Tim Richardson:
AAI was chosen as the charity of choice for the keynote address Thinking Rich to a conference of 300 US based Credit Unions – Tim gave an inspiring speech about the value of “true riches” in giving back, and awarded to Airline Ambassadors International the honor of being one of the 10 richest in the world.
· 6/8 Superintendent’s Award for Outstanding Character and Citizenship:
Awarded to Airline Ambassadors International by St. Tammany parish Public Schools in honor of our work helping schoolchildren in the area – victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Dallas news anchor Brian Curtis interviewed David Ogron regarding his Miracle Golf Tour and noted the golfer's support of Airline Ambassadors.
· Nov AATV (American Airlines In-Flight Video) – “Airline Ambassadors”
This 3-minute feature opens with American Airlines’ President Gerard Arpey and features the partnership mission between American Airlines and AAI to Guatemala to deliver hundreds of wheelchairs, clothing and other aid.
· 11/28 ABC’s Monday Night Football – Interview with David Ogron
Ogie appeared on Monday Night Football as part of his Miracle Golf Tour, and he mentioned that he is supporting Airline Ambassadors.
· 10/18 Teleprensa (El Salvador)
Commentary on the mission to El Salvador by AAI and JetBlue Airways in cooperation with Kiwanis El Salvador.
· 3/20 Fox News (Los Angeles) – AAI and the Clown Doctors leave for Sri Lanka
Local media covered the story as AAI’s team of 32 volunteers left for Sri Lanka. Gratitude expressed for support of Cathay Pacific, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Wyndham Hotels.
· 3/19 Detroit News
Dr. Patch Adams was covered on the Detroit news regarding his team’s upcoming efforts to help with tsunami relief in Sri Lanka, traveling on tickets donated by Spirit Airlines.
· 3/17 NBC KSVW (Salinas, South San Francisco)
Interview with Dr. Daniel Susott, AAI’s Medical Director, about his upcoming tsunami relief mission to Sri Lanka with Dr. Patch Adams and the clown doctors. Story aired locally and was sent to 30 affiliate stations.
“For A World Without Violence”
AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launched their 2005 School Art Competition at this televised press conference, sponsored by the Mission of Spain to the United Nations. Posters were unveiled in ten languages, calling upon children and youth to envision a world without violence.
· 2005 www.travelersphilanthropy.org
Website showcases AAI as an organization that helps individuals “travel to make a difference.”
· 12/6 U.S. Congressional Record – House – Congressman Lantos
Recognizes AAI
Congressman Tom Lantos recognizes Airline Ambassadors' work to assist countries in Central and South America, with particular mention of the CASA Corps' efforts to reconstruct areas that have been devastated by natural disasters with structurally-sound buildings.
· Nov Glamour – “Hurricane Heroes”
Article salutes the standout efforts of those who sacrificed to make a difference in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, including American Airlines Flight Attendant Irayda Flores. She housed 31 evacuees from New Orleans, and AAI was honored to assist her with providing food and other supplies for the group.
· 11/25 The Washington Post – “New Orleans Health Care Another Katrina Casualty”
Airline Ambassadors is featured in an important article about safeguarding health care services in New Orleans.
· 11/23 Heat.com – “HEAT and American Airlines to launch ‘Gift for
Soldiers’ Holiday Donation Drive”
Story on the Miami Heat website about AAI’s holiday project to support wounded US troops in partnership with American Airlines, sports teams, and the USO.
· 11/21 redorbit.com – “American Airlines Joins With Dallas and MiamiSports Venues and Teams
to Launch ‘Gifts for Soldiers’ HolidayDonation Drive”
Article about AAI’s holiday project to support wounded US troops in partnership with American Airlines, sports teams, and the USO.
· 11/3 The Times-Picayune – “Airline volunteers fly in to help cleanup”
Story about AAI’s mission to Slidell, Louisiana to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Radisson Hotel in El Salvador provided assistance to the joint AAI/JetBlue mission. The team threw a party for children at the hotel, which was a very meaningful experience for all.
· 10/18 El Salvador Newspaper – “Jet Blue anuncia plan de donacion”
Representatives of AAI, who are also JetBlue employees, spent a few days in El Salvador helping those in need. JetBlue donated the plane that carried the volunteers and the aid there.
· Sep American Way (American Airlines) – “Being There”
Peggy Clark, AAI member and Mission Coordinator, is the focus of a write-up in American Way. She works in Haiti through AAI and has helped make a significant contribution there through food and medical assistance.
· Sep Fort Worth Star-Telegram – “American Airlines donates $25,000 to tsunami aid”
Photo and note about the send-off of the Thailand mission, at which American Airlines presented a check to AAI from the donations of its employees for tsunami relief work.
· 9/10 The New York Times– “A Rewarding Use for Reward Miles”
Article on the use of donated reward miles by charities for relief efforts, including AAI’s charity miles through United Airlines. AAI has used the miles for tsunami relief work.
· 9/6 Colorado Daily – “Healing takes time”
Staff writer Richard Valenty interviewed members of AAI’s Thailand mission team upon their return.
· 9/1 DFW People – Front-page story and photo
Cover story of the presentation of a $25,000 check to AAI from American Airlines employees for tsunami relief at the send-off of AAI’s August Thailand mission.
· Aug Press Release
Notice of AAI’s mission, in partnership with several other organizations and corporations, to the Dominican Republic.
· Aug Press Release – “David Ogron’s Miracle Golf Tour Comes to
Dallas/Fort Worth”
Announcement of David Ogron’s visit to the DFW area with the Miracle Golf Tour, to support AAI.
· 8/25 American Airlines – “AA Employees Present $25K to Airline Ambassadors”
Article on AAI’s Thailand mission to assist with tsunami relief efforts and the gift of $25,000 from American Airlines employees to help fund this work.
· 8/7 Boston Globe – “A helping hand reaching out to Bolivia”
Story about Paula Moran’s work through AAI to assist the impoverished in Bolivia.
· 8/5 American Profile – “A Kid Who Cares”
Article about Annie Wignall – who founded Care Bags For Kids – mentions that AAI delivers the bags internationally.
· 8/2 Press Release – AAI and American Airlines Team Up on ThailandMission
Information about the Thailand mission and the donation by American Airlines employees of $25,000 to assist with tsunami relief efforts in South Asia.
· 7/8 Miami Herald – “Golf pro sets world record”
Story on David "Ogie" Ogron's new world record, set at a Marlins baseball game. This feat was part of his Miracle Golf Tour, raising money for AAI, among other charities.
· 7/1 floridamarlins.com – Press Release: World record holder DavidOgron attempts world
record on July 6 at DolphinsStadium
Announcement of David "Ogie" Ogron's Miracle Golf Tour event at a Florida Marlins' baseball game to benefit charity, including Airline Ambassadors.
· 6/28 miraclegolftour.org – News Release: David Ogron’s Miracle Golf Tour to Dolphins Stadium
Statement on David "Ogie" Ogron's Miracle Golf Tour event at a Florida Marlins' baseball game to benefit charity, including Airline Ambassadors.
· May Press Release – Airline Ambassadors’ El Salvador Projects
Notice of three AAI missions in June 2005 to El Salvador.
· May Skycontrol.net – Humanitarian Relief
Permanent profile of Airline Ambassadors on website with updates on AAI’s activities in the site’s monthly newsletter.
· 5/26 Saltillo Times – Photo of Nancy Rivard on AAI’s Mexico Mission
Nancy Rivard shown receiving an award at the governor’s palace in Saltillo, Mexico. She spoke at a conference on special education, which was held during AAI’s clown mission to Mexico at the request of the governor’s wife.
· Spring BluePrint (JetBlue Airways) – “To El Salvador With Love”
Article on AAI’s mission to El Salvador in partnership with JetBlue Airways, which donated a plane to carry aid there.
· Apr American Pilot Spouses-DFW Website – “The Road Less Traveled”
Peg Meyer, AAI member, describes her AAI project to assist Peruvians with building a radio tower in the remote Amazon jungle.
· Apr America West Employee Publication – “AWA Aids El Salvador Relief”
America West Airlines provided a 757in April 2005 for an Airline Ambassadors mission to El Salvador, delivering mission participants and humanitarian aid.
· Apr Flagship News (American Airlines) – Profile: “Generous actions, at
home and overseas”
Regular column, showcasing a different American Airlines employee in each issue, describes William Dise (AAI’s regional coordinator for Denver) and his local and international work to make a difference for those in need, both through AAI and other channels.
· Apr The Local Independent (London) – “I Rode the Tsunami in Thailand”
Story on Dr. Daniel Susott’s (AAI Medical Director) experience in Thailand during the December 2004 tsunami and his relief work in Sri Lanka during the aftermath, including his AAI March mission with Dr. Patch Adams and other clown doctors.
· Apr Press Release – Humanitarian Mission Bringing Donations to
Dominican Republic April 23 – April 30, 2005
Information regarding AAI’s mission to the Dominican Republic in partnership with several other companies and organizations, including American Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
· 4/21 Marco Island Sun Times – “Flight attendant an ‘angel’ in disguise”
Story on Penny Rambacher’s presentation to a group at a local library of her experiences with Airline Ambassadors and the organization she founded, Miracles in Action.
· 4/19 The Dallas Morning News – “Runway Lights”
As part of a special section, Dallas’ major newspaper ran a daily column on American Airlines for the month of April, 2005. This day’s focus was on American Airlines employees bringing healing and happiness to others, including Nancy Rivard through Airline Ambassadors, which she founded and which has many members who work for American Airlines.
· 4/12 AsianConnections.com – “Helping to Rebuild the Spirits of the
Tsunami Survivors”
Marilyn Tam, an influential corporate leader, speaker, author, and social activist, wrote this article about her good friend, Dr. Daniel Susott, who was in Thailand during the December tsunami. It describes his efforts in Sri Lanka following the tragedy, including the mission he led there with Dr. Patch Adams and Leeanne Hansen (AAI LAX Regional Coordinator) in March.
· 4/11 In Touch – Hero: “The real Patch Adams pitches in”
For his mission to Sri Lanka with Airline Ambassadors, Dr. Patch Adams is profiled under this weekly magazine’s “Hero” column.
· 4/8 Naples Daily News – The Islander: “Hope takes wing”
Penny Rambacher delivers aid to the needy through Airline Ambassadors and the organization she founded, Miracles in Action.
· 3/23 BBC News – “Adams patches up Sri Lanka’s hurt”
Article about AAI’s mission to Sri Lanka with Dr. Patch Adams and his clown doctors, who brought laughter to those desperate for hope after the tsunami tragedy.
· 3/15 American Way (American Airlines) – Tsunami Relief
AAI highlighted in story about AA’s efforts with tsunami relief. In the same issue, story titled “Being There” profiles AAI’stor William Dise’s humanitarian efforts at home and abroad.
· 3/4 Chefs for Humanity Email Update
Mention of AAI by organization dedicated to helping those in need.
· 2/10 Press Release – Peace & Cooperation and AAI Launch 2005 International School Award “
World Without Violence”
AAI and Paz Y Cooperacion launch the annual International School Awards together.
· 2/4 The Oklahoman – “Unused drugs save lives”
AAI partners with Other Options in Oklahoma City to deliver AIDS medicines to Guatemala.
· Jan-Mar Dynamic Traveler – Advertisement
Donated advertisement about AAI in travel magazine.
· 1/26 Press Release – Actor Gary Sinise Congratulates 600 North
Hollywood Children for Massive Relief Effort to Help IraqiChildren
AAI adopted Gary Sinise’s project, Operation Iraqi Children, for its fall campaign and participated at this event with the actor and the schoolchildren.
· 1/19 Wall Street Journal – “El Salvador is Lesson in How Not to Rebuild”
This major feature on the front page of the second section highlights the positive work of AAI’s Casa Corps team in El Salvador. They were there to share building code technology with their Salvadoran counterparts in the building world.
· 1/9 Chicago Daily Herald – “Make vacation plans to make a difference”
Article by reporter Jacky Runice explains how individuals can get involved in short term Peace Corps-type activities through AAI.
· 1/8 El Diario de Hoy (El Salvador) – “Embajadores de amor”
AAI’s mission with JetBlue provided residents of a Special Education Center in El Salvador with books and other aid.
· 1/7 AAPilots.com – Flight Department Hotline
Mark Hettermann of American Airlines explains how AAI is helping with tsunami relief efforts.
· 1/7 El Diario de Hoy (El Salvador) – “Alas para un sueño infantil”
Children’s dreams were fulfilled as they received the gift of an airplane ride during AAI’s partnership mission with JetBlue Airways. TACA Airlines donated the plane for this flight.
· 1/7 West Yellowstone News – “Donations for Mayan children get the
attention of national relief group”
Article on the efforts of a small school in Montana to gather and ship clothing for needy Mayan children in Mexico through AAI. Susan Hanna, the teacher who began the drive, is the sister-in-law of AAI’s Mireille Hanna.
· 1/7 El Diario de Hoy (El Salvador) – “Familias reciben donativos”
Coverage of AAI’s mission to El Salvador with JetBlue Airways. The story includes the work of the Kiwanis there that AAI supports, as well as the visit of AAI’s Casa Corps.
· 1/7 La Prensa Grafica (El Salvador) – “Vuelo de fantasia en el Dia de losReyes”
As part of an AAI mission, children living in a village that Kiwanis built in El Salvador were taken on an airplane ride on Three Kings Day. This mission was a partnership between AAI and JetBlue Airways, and TACA Airlines provided the plane for the children’s ride.
· 1/7 Mas! (El Salvador) – “Niños en ‘Vuelo de Fantasía’”
Children in El Salvador were taken on an airplane ride during an AAI mission. AAI was noted as a supporter of children’s projects at the Kiwanis Village in the city of Soyapango.
· 1/5 The Honolulu Advertiser – “Manoa doctor to stay and help victims”
Dr. Daniel Susott, AAI’s medical director, stayed in South Asia when his vacation was cut short due to the tsunami. Susott and others described what it was like when the wave hit them and what they did to help in the aftermath.
· 9/10 Today – National Radio Show
Nancy Rivard was interviewed regarding AAI’s assistance with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
· 3/17 Public Radio WBEZ (Chicago) – “The Founding of Airline
Ambassadors” and “Traveling with Airline Ambassadors”
15-minute interview with Nancy Rivard regarding humanitarian tourism options. Second segment featured AAI member Bridget Muldoon, talking about her recent Airline Ambassadors experience in El Salvador.
· 2/27 E-Town Radio
E-Town radio network chose Airline Ambassadors to receive the E-chievement award and broadcast a live 10-minute interview on the founding and purpose of Airline Ambassadors.
· Jan WRTN 93.5 FM (New York)
Airing of interview done with WVOX 1460 AM.
· Jan WVOX 1460 AM (New York)
Interview with Gear Up Foundation regarding their tsunami relief work, including donating a fire truck to AAI to deliver to Thailand. The interviewees spoke about AAI’s mission and the partnership between the two organizations.
Recognition
· 6/8 Medical Hero Award, 2005 American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast:
Monterey County and Carmel Area Chapters, California
Dr. Daniel Susott, AAI Medical Director, received the local American Red Cross award for his relief efforts in Sri Lanka after the tsunami disaster.
· 3/14 Association of Professional Flight Attendants Award of Merit
APFA gave the Award of Merit to Nancy Rivard at their 12th Annual Awards and Recognition dinner. This award, presented for the first time this year, is awarded to persons who, through exemplary performance of their duties, bring credit to the flight attendant profession.
· 2/27 E-Town E-chievement Award
E-Town radio network chose Airline Ambassadors to receive the E-chievement award for 2005. It was presented as part of a musical event in Boulder, Colorado on 2/27/05. A live interview with Nancy Rivard was taped to air on 200 radio stations and affiliates April 6-12, 2005.
Television Coverage – 2004
· 12/22//04 NBC News WXYZ Houston- – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.55 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors/AA mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/22//04 ABC News WXYZ Detroit- – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.39 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors/AA mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/22//04 CBS News WTVY Dothan, AL - – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors/AA mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/21/04 NBC News YKMA _ Yuma – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/21//04 Fox WXIV - – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/21//04 Fox WXIV Indianapolis - – “Volunteer Vacations” .12 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/20//04 CBS News La Cross WI - – “Volunteer Vacations” .39 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/20//04 CBS News WBNS Columbus- – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/20//04 Fox News KDVR Denver – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/20//04 CBS News WTOL Toledo- – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/20//04 CBS News WAKA Montgomery - – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/19//04 FOX News Charlotte - – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.42 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/19/04 FOX News KDVR Denver – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/17//04 FOX News - – “Volunteer Vacations” 1.41 min
Feature picked up from Satellite broadcast about Airline Ambassadors mission to Argentina with Starwood Hotels
· 12/13/04 South Florida Now TV – Interview with Cornelia Wick 5 minutes
Interview with AAI’s MIA Regional Director – Cornelia Wick , about her humanitarian efforts in El Salvador and “traveling to make a difference”.
· 2/10//04 UNTV- United Nations TV - A Better World For All” 30 min
Broadcast of press conference with Paz y Cooperacion and Airline Ambassadors launching their 2004 School Competition on globalization.
· 1/2/04 Today Show National Broadcast – “Volunteer Vacations” 2 min
Feature narrated by Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, which included Airline Ambassadors as a great option for vacationing to do good.
Print – 2004
· 12/04/ International Code Council Builder’s Safety Journal
Feature discusses building disaster prevention into the cultural fabric of the developing world. Highlights Airline Ambassadors Casa Corps 2pgs
· 9/20 Tucson Weekly – Airline Ambassadors
Wick foundation newspaper ran piece on Airline Ambassadors – Traveling to make a difference”.
· 8/21 Reuters – “Away on Business: Making a Difference”
Interview with Nancy Rivard and Sylvia Dostal, about travelers linking world resource with world need. Part of an article on traveling executives distributed through Reuters News wire to thousands of newspapers .
· 8/5 DFW People – “AA Credit Union staff fund items to be taken to needy in Guatemala”
Large front-page picture of AAI members and American Airlines Credit Union president and CEO, John Tippets. Inside article describes credit union staff’s collection of aid for AAI to take on mission to Guatemala.
· 8/4 The Williams Lake Tribune – “Fabiola recovering in New York”
Article on the health status of Fabiola Durand, a Haitian woman who was shot twice in the head during the rebellion in Haiti in February 2004. Members of Airline Ambassadors helped Fabiola receive care in Canada and the U.S.
· Jul Shurgard Review: 2003 Annual Report – “Shurgard Gives Space to Charities Giving Hope”
Highlight of Airline Ambassadors,one of four non-profits participating in Shurgard's “Storing for Hope” program.
· 7/28 Lewisville Leader – “Ambassadors of Good Will”
Front-page story about Patti Gawley, AAI member from Lewisville, Texas, who recently went on an AAI mission to Mexico.
· 7/28 Southlake Times – “Something Special”
Copy of Carrollton Leader article from July 21, 2004.
· 7/24 Prensa Libre (Guatemala) – “Donan 280 Sillas a Discapacitados”
Article on two of the children who received wheelchairs from AAI volunteers during a partnership mission to Guatemala in July 2004 between American Airlines and Airline Ambassadors.
· 7/23 Prensa Libre (Guatemala) – “Donaran Sillas de Ruedas”
Announcement of distribution of 280 Wheelchair Foundation wheelchairs at the Marriott Hotel in Guatemala City on AAI and American Airlines partnership mission. Support for this effort came from Guatemala’s First Lady, Wendy de Berger.
· 7/23 Jetwire (American Airlines) – “Airline Ambassadors Head Out In Force”
Piece informing American Airlines employees of the AAI mission to Guatemala that several of their colleagues would be participating in that weekend.
· 7/22 St. Louis Post-Dispatch – “Crayons and Candy and Kayla: 12-Year-Old Puts Care in Care
Packages”
Article about a Missouri girl who donated beanie babies and other items to a mission to Peru.
Features AAI as the organization through which she sent the items.
· 7/21 Lewisville Leader – “There’s Something Special in the Air”
Copy of Carrollton Leader article from July 21, 2004.
· 7/21 Carrollton Leader – “Something Special in the Air”
Front-page feature on Airline Ambassadors’ work, including the donations of American Airlines and Carlos Pippa of Global Finishing Solutions to AAI.
· 7/20 AA Credit Union (Press Release) – “AA Credit Union Supports Airline Ambassadors
Humanitarian Mission to Guatemala”
Press coverage of the presentation of in-kind donations to Airline Ambassadors by AA Credit Union headquarters in recognition of the partnership mission to Guatemala between AA and AAI.
· 7/17 Lewisville Leader – “Trio Work in ExxonMobil Program”
Article about ExxonMobile’s Community Summer Jobs Program, showcasing AAI’s 2004 intern, Laura Dominguez.
· 7/4 The Miami Herald – Volunteer Vacations: “Doubly Rewarding Vacation: Seeing the World,
Helping Save It”
Travel writer includes Airline Ambassadors as an organization that allows people the opportunity to travel to make a difference.
· Jun/Jul Flagship News (American Airlines) – Profile: “Helping the world’s smallest in a big way”
Article in American Airlines employee newspaper profiling AAI DFW Regional Director Kelly Lee and her humanitarian efforts in Colombia, Vietnam, El Salvador, and Chile.
· Jun Moorings Presbyterian Newsletter – “A Friend of Moorings Church Receives $30,000
Grant”
News piece about AAI member Penny Rambacher receiving a grant from National Presbyterian Women church association.
· 5/15 The Miami Herald – “Her Quest: Putting Smiles on Needy Kids Worldwide”
Feature on Mireille Hanna and the various missions she has participated in through AAI.
· 5/13 The Miami Herald – Business Buzz
Announcement of Mari Hafner’s speaking engagement at a local Rotary Club about opportunities to help children in need through AAI.
· Apr Station Chatter – DFW (Northwest Airlines) – “Northwest Airline Ambassador”
Column showcasing Northwest Airlines employee Ruth Olinger’s volunteerism through AAI.
· Apr Countryside Golf & Country Club News – “Countryside Angels hooked on volunteering”
Front-page article describing the commitment of Henry, Noreen and Penny Rambacher to AAI’s missions.
· 4/16 ConnectCASE E-Newsletter – Alumni Spotlight: “Eric Woodson, ‘95”
Article in e-newsletter of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business by alumnus Eric Woodson, AAI’s Executive Director, about his job change from the airline industry to the nonprofit world with AAI.
· Mar/Apr Hope Magazine – “Signs of HOPE - Ambassador at Largesse”
Full-page story on Nancy Rivard and the humanitarian efforts of Airline Ambassadors in making a difference throughout the world.
· Mar Flagship News (American Airlines) – “Airline Ambassadors receive presidential volunteer
service award”
12 American Airlines employees received Presidential Lifetime and Silver Awards at the United Nations from President George W. Bush.
· Mar Passages (Northwest Airlines) – “Airline employees travel to make a difference throughout the world”
Feature on NW employees who have delivered supplies on AAI missions.
· Feb Revue Magazine – “Airline Angels Fly Into Central America”
Feature written by Penny Rambacher to highlight projects supported by AAI.
· 2/25 The Harvard- Westlake Chronicle – “People in the News”
Private school newspaper article on AAI’s Youth Ambassadors Chelsea and James Norell, announcing the Peace and Cooperation School Award for 2004 at the United Nations.
· 2/19 The Commercial Record – “Battaglia walks homestretch of South American Journey”
The final journey, Part Five, with Mike Battaglia and Patch Adams as a cancelled flight sets the stage for the team to work some magic on unhappy passengers.
· 2/12 The Commercial Record – “Colombia’s history explored in Battaglia’s tour”
Part Four of AAI member Mika Battaglia’s journey through Colombia with Patch Adams, who delivers a speech to encourage the people to stand up and make a future for their children.
· 2/5 The Commercial Record – “Journey with Patch Adams heads to Colombia”
Part Three of Mike Battaglia’s journal continues as the group visits a hospital to deliver birthday greetings to an 11- year-old girl suffering from elephantiasis.
· 1/30 Naples Daily News – “East Naples woman gives a speech about her mission to help the
poor”
Journalist attended AAI member Penny Rambacher’s speech at a local library; article included comments from Penny and attendees.
· 1/29 The Commercial Record – “Battaglia’s mission of compassion continues”
Part Two of Mike Battaglia’s story of the mission he took with Patch Adams to help children in need in Argentina.
· 1/22 The Commercial Record – “Battaglia journal shares ‘a dream come true’”
Part One of AAI member Mike Battaglia’s journal on his trip with Patch Adams to South America in Summer 2003. AAI coordinated an aid delivery to Chile in connection with Adams’ mission.
· Winter DePaul Magazine (Winter 2004 Issue) – “NCAA Elite Eight Player Leads Volunteer Team”
Article about AAI member William Dise and his involvement in AAI, particularly his work in obtaining planes from American Airlines for aid delivery.
Radio – 2004
· 7/26 Station 97.7 (Guatemala) – “Good Morning Guatemala”
Live, one-hour interview with AAI member Penny Rambacher about AAI’s work, the wheelchair distribution event in Guatemala City during the partnership mission with American Airlines and AAI, her missions to Jordan and Pakistan/Afghanistan, and world hunger solutions – ECHO.
· Planned KSAZ 580 (Tucson) – “Star for the Day”
Taped interview with Peg Clark about AAI’s work in Haiti and in the Tucson community.
· 4/7 AdviceRadio.com
Interview on Airline Ambassadors that broadcast to 1 million listeners.
· 4/8 San Francisco Women in Travel
· 4/13 Travelers’ Philanthropy Conference
Held at Stanford University and sponsored by Ecotourism Society and Conservation International.
· Oct Channel 12 (Palm Beach County)
Feature on a local shoe drive, with an interview of AAI member Penny Rambacher regarding the destinations for the shoes collected by 160 schools in Palm Beach County.
· 9/22 Nassau, Bahamas
Local coverage of AAI’s inaugural mission to Nassau, Bahamas. Mari Hafner and Victoria Downey were accompanied by the Honorable Cynthia Pratt, Prime Minister of Nassau as they distributed aid.
· 9/2 CBS KOLD (Tucson) – NEWS 13 THIS MORNING
Segment, narrated by Bud Foster, included interviews with Peggy Clark and Joanne Striker.
· 8/27 ABC KGUN (Tucson) – 4:30 PM News Program
AAI member Joanne Striker interviewed by Guy Atchley regarding upcoming fundraiser to benefit children in Haiti.
· 8/19 NBC KVOA (Tucson) – IMPACT Program
15-minute segment previously taped with AAI members Joanne Striker and Peggy Clark about their work in Haiti, hosted by Lupita Murillo.
· 1/7 Today Show National Broadcast
Segment narrated by Travel Editor Peter Greenberg and Anchor Katie Couric on Airline Ambassadors as a great option for Volunteer Vacations.
· 11/1 Spirituality and Reality – “Quantum Effects for Good”
Feature on the founding and purpose of Airline Ambassadors as an organization that brings goodwill into action.
One-page story with pictures about AAI mission to Guatemala with Bob Hopkins, President of Philanthropy Magazine, bringing aid to hundreds of children.
Article on humanitarian efforts of Airline Ambassadors in Guatemala. The author joined an AAI mission and had a life-transforming experience.
Article and picture on AAI fundraiser at “The Keys” restaurant in Tucson. Features the Mayor of Tucson, who graced the event raising money for children in Haiti.
Article about teacher Mike Battaglia’s experience on Airline Ambassadors mission with Dr. Patch Adams in Latin America.
Column explaining involvement of the Kubiak family in AAI’s humanitarian efforts to help the children of Haiti.
Big article and color picture on front page of the Living Section on AAI’s effort to provide aid to poor countries. Gives details for fundraiser on September 7, 2003.
Private school’s newspaper with a feature on students who volunteered overseas during their summer break, including AAI’s Chelsea and James Norell, who made a difference for orphans in Budapest, Hungary on an Airline Ambassadors mission.
· 9/3 Susan’s Page – “The Good News About Americans”
Column about Americans working to make a positive difference around the world, with a focus on Airline Ambassadors and Deborah Quigley’s mission to Cambodia in October.
Large feature article on front page of Diversions section about Tucson’s Airline Ambassadors Traveling to Make a Difference and helping the orphans of Haiti.
· 9/1 Island Life – Honolulu Advertiser – “It’s for a Good Cause”
Article about Airline Ambassadors’ fundraising event – “Compassionately Ever After” – in Honolulu to raise money for efforts in Cambodia. Humanitarian mission planned for October.
Column explaining AAI’s work and accompanying photo of Kathy Crider, AAI member, as she hand-delivered aid to Ecuador.
The story of Nancy Rivard and Airline Ambassadors.
· Jul Nexus Magazine (American Airlines) – “Airline Ambassadors: Mensajeros de Esperanza Y Sonrisas”
Article on the founding of Airline Ambassadors by Nancy Rivard and organization’s present work.
· 7/16 Libre – “M. Hafner, luz de esperanza para los ninos del Ecuador”
Full-page story of Mari Hafner’s work through AAI with Ecuadorian children who have been surviving by making items to sell from garbage.
· 7/12 Naples Daily News – “Woman brings wheelchairs to Latin America’s needy”
Cover story detailing wheelchair deliveries to the handicapped by AAI’s Penny Rambacher.
· 6/23 Expreso de Guayaquil – “Voluntarios Aterrizan En Zonas Pobres”
Article covering Corlene Horan’s AAI mission to Guayaquil, Ecuador, giving insight
Features AAI as a local nonprofit organization continuing to make a difference in spite of the airline industry’s current struggles.
Details AAI member Mari Hafner’s efforts to help children in Ecuador.
Story about the emerging phenomenon of traveling to serve, including Airline Ambassadors as an avenue for this new tourism.
Special feature on “The Other Face of the World” and the trend towards volunteer vacations, highlighting Airline Ambassadors.
A new piece of US legislation aims to bring building safety to Latin America. Inspired by Airline Ambassadors – Casa Corps.
Reprint of earlier article on Airline Ambassadors efforts helping children around the world and aligning the airline industry to support humanitarian efforts.
Special feature in in-flight magazine on Airline Ambassadors efforts in Latin America.
Article on Airline Ambassadors’ mission to give a Valentine’s Day celebration for orphanages in El Salvador.
· 2/6 Escuela Española – Premios Paz y Cooperacion
Article on award ceremony in Madrid for Airline Ambassadors/Paz y Cooperacion 2002 Youth Art Competition on globalization.
· 2/1 La Razon – “Paz y Cooperacion 2002: La Globalizacion, El Gran Reto de Milenio”
Article on award ceremony for Youth Art Competition, attended by mayor of Madrid as well as 29 Airline Ambassadors.
· 2/1 American Way (American Airlines) – Someone Special at AA: “Delivering Hope for Thousands”
Special section in American Airlines in-flight magazine highlighting Dee Roby’s efforts in Bali and Thailand.
· 1/15 Architecture Magazine – “Mi Casa Es Su Casa”
Article on the CASA Act – the bill signed into law by President Bush last November and inspired by two Airline Ambassadors (AAI) volunteers. Discusses how the US will help share building codes with Ecuador and El Salvador supported by volunteer “reconstruction vacations” through Airline Ambassadors.
· 1/1 Nexus Magazine (American Airlines) – “Angeles en Panama”
Story on Angels in Action working with Airline Ambassadors to help children in Panama.
Radio – 2003
· 9/22 Nassau, Bahamas
Interview with Mari Hafner about Airline Ambassadors and the inaugural mission to Nassau, including an aid delivery participated in by the Prime Minister of Nassau.
· 12/9 United Nations Award’s Luncheon
Airline Ambassadors coordinated an Awards Luncheon for 200 guests, honoring Peter Greenberg of the NBC Today Show. Fifteen Airline Ambassadors also received the Presidential Award on Volunteerism with an award and letter from President George W. Bush.
· 2/10 United Nations Press Conference – “A Better World for All”
UN press conference to launch 2003 School Competition, “A Better World for All,” co-sponsored by Airline Ambassadors with Paz y Cooperacion. Press conference included Ambassador Arias from Spain and supermodel Carre Otis.
Presentation to Summit participants in Geneva by Nancy Rivard, President of Airline Ambassadors.
Recognition – 2003
· 11/19 Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations Website – Humanitarian Award
Front-page picture of Nancy with the Queens Film Festival Humanitarian Award, recognizing her receipt of the award through AAI, a non-governmental organization.
· 11/16 Queens Film Festival – Humanitarian Award
Nancy Rivard and Airline Ambassadors were honored with the Humanitarian Award at this gathering of filmmakers and stars, dedicated to using media to awaken hearts and minds.
· 3/25 Congressional Record – A Tribute to Airline Ambassadors
Congressman Tom Lantos gave an inspiring tribute to Nancy Rivard and AAI, which was officially entered into the Congressional Record of the 108th Congress.
Book Mentions – 2003
· 9/15 El Arte De Crear Una ONG – Joaquín Antuña, Author
The founder of Peace and Cooperation writes about how NGOs are created. The book includes a chapter on AAI.
· 12/27 Channel 7 (San Francisco) – Local News
Story on Christmas escort of Ethiopian baby Mulat to his new parents in San Francisco. Airline Ambassadors escort Colleen Peace was featured in the touching story.
· 11/7 Good Morning, Denver – Interview with Glenda Johnson
Interview with Glenda Johnson, Airline Ambassadors medical coordinator, regarding AAI’s efforts to build a clinic in Juampas, Haiti.
· 6/29 KRON Channel 4 (Tucson) – Local Channel
Interviews with Peg Clark and Joanne Striker regarding fundraising efforts for Haiti.
· 6/25 Channel 3 – 5-Minute Segment
Coverage of AAI’s medical efforts for children in the Guatemala City dump.
· 6/20 Telemundo TV – 1-Minute Segment
Coverage of AAI’s mission to Guatemala on American Airlines’ inaugural flight: DFW-GUA.
· 3/25 UNIVISION TV
Interview with Airline Ambassadors Executive Director, Monica Oliva, regarding AAI’s efforts to rebuild in El Salvador after the earthquake last year.
· 3/23 Good Morning, Atlanta
Glenda Johnson interviewed about AAI’s efforts to build a medical clinic in Haiti and bring medical care to the village of Juampas.
Coverage of Penny Rambacher, just home from AAI’s mission to Afghanistan refugee camps, and an interview with her about problem of scurvy there.
· 2/14 UNTV – Press Conference
Coverage of Airline Ambassadors’ annual promotion of the International Youth Art Competition focused on Globalization - The Great Challenge of the Third Millennium.
· 1/30 Canal 12 (Majorca, Spain)
3-minute coverage of AAI’s mission to Majorca with family of pilot in Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.
· 1/16 “E” TV – Interview with Actress Carre Otis
Actress/model Carre Otis said the pivotal event that changed her life and values was the Airline Ambassadors humanitarian mission that she participated on in Nepal.
· 1/6 Today Show – Travel Editor Peter Greenberg
Peter indicated that, since 9/11, the fastest-growing trend in travel was “Traveling to do Good,” as modeled by Airline Ambassadors.
· 12/19 Christian Science Monitor – Front Page Story: “Charitable Contributions Take Flight”
Feature story on AAI’s mission to Argentina and flight attendants helping children around the world.
· 12/6 The Southlake Journal – “Kids Reaching Kids”
Students at Carroll Middle School in Southlake, TX create Cards for Kids and host a toy drive to benefit AAI Christmas missions.
· 12/1 Caring People – Nancy Rivard: “The Color of Love”
Feature story about Nancy Rivard and Airline Ambassadors in this magazine dedicated to celebrating the human spirit and caring individuals.
· 12/1 Connect America Monthly Bulletin – Welcome to New Partner: Airline Ambassadors
Feature story on Airline Ambassadors as a new partner in the Connect America network.
· 11/8 San Francisco Chronicle – “S.F. Students Send Packages to Help Boys in Bali Orphanage”
Story about Friendship Bags made by 400 children at Sherman Elementary School that were hand-delivered on AAI’s mission to Bali.
· Nov Intown Naples – “Making a Difference a World Away – The Penny Rambacher Story”
Focus on Naples resident Penny Rambacher and her travels to developing countries to deliver humanitarian aid and love to children in need.
· 10/28 La Nacion (Argentina) – “Help from the United States”
Story about AAI’s mission to deliver medical supplies and humanitarian aid to Buenos Aires.
· 10/17 Bangkok Post – “Flying to Help”
Article and pictures covering AAI’s efforts to alleviate suffering of children in Thailand.
· 10/16 Thai News – Front Page Story: “Angels from the Air”
Story in Hindi newspaper about AAI’s efforts to bring aid and medical care to Thailand.
· 10/10 Bali Sun – National and Local News
Pictures and story about AAI team’s effort to help 1000 Balinese children.
· 10/8 Bali Sun – “Good News”
Story about AAI team visiting Bali to bring food, aid and supplies to help 6 orphanages.
· 9/18 Kansas City Star – “Humanitarian Conservation Efforts Top Agenda – Earth Summit”
Story about AAI member Dick Hankins from Belmont, MO and his trip to South Africa for World Summit on Sustainable Development.
· 8/15 DFW People – “Airline Ambassadors move HQ to Dallas from San Francisco”
Article on AAI’s new headquarters in Dallas and some background stories.
· 8/1 Flagship News (American Airlines) – “Ambassadors Find Rewards in Giving”
Story on Glenda Johnson and AAI member Eric Woodson and the rewards of humanitarian work.
· 7/2 ROSIE Magazine – “Own a Scale? No Way!”
AAI member and model Carre Otis mentions her work with AAI humanitarian efforts.
Article about AAI members’ work in Haiti.
· 6/20 DFW People – Cover Story on Aid to Guatemala
Coverage of AAI’s mission to Guatemala and American Airline’s new inaugural flight: DFW-GUA.
· 4/1 American Way (American Airlines) – Someone Special At AA
Story on Airline Ambassadors member Gladys Levy’s trips to Puerto Vallarta to hand-deliver clothing, shoes, toys and medical supplies to children in need.
· 3/25 Naples Daily News – Half-Page Story
Coverage of recent AAI efforts to help Afghan refugees.
· 3/2 Lonely Planet – Half-Page Story
Coverage of recent AAI efforts to foster traveling to help peoples and cultures.
· 2/1 Majorca Daily Bulletin – Full-Page Story: “Children Ask World to Give Peace a Chance”
Story on peace prizes delivered in Palma for AAI/Paz y Cooperacion annual Youth Art Competition.
Story on Sky West employee Susie Cox and her efforts to help AAI support the Red Cross in New York during the aftermath of the World Trade Center disaster.
· 1/16 Westlake Life – “Gunn Helps NYC, seeks volunteers for Haiti”
Article on AAI member Charlie Gunn’s efforts in New York and Haiti.
· 1/30 Majorca Daily Bulletin – Front Page Lead Story: “Family of Twin Towers Pilot visit Palma”
Coverage of AAI visit to Majorca – met by the President of the Council de Majorca.
· 1/30 Balearic News – “Faith in God Gives us Strength to Get Through the Bad Times”
Article on family that AAI brought to Palma for Peace Celebration.
· 12/20 KFMB 107 (Minneapolis) – Arne Arneson Show
Live interview on prime-time radio show with Nancy Rivard and journalist Brian Byrnes about Airline Ambassadors’ efforts in Argentina and around the world, modeling “traveling to make a difference.”
· 10/22 KPRM (Buenos Aires) – Hola, Palermo
Interview about AAI’s efforts in Argentina to bring medical supplies, food and other supplies with the help of Medications Without Borders.
· 10/17 KLOA (Bangkok)
Interview with AAI member Dee Roby regarding efforts of AAI members to bring medical care and humanitarian assistance to Thailand and Bali.
· 5/21 National Public Radio – Service and Love
Interview with Nancy Rivard on the founding and work of Airline Ambassadors.
· 2/14 United Nations Radio
Interview regarding Youth International Art Competition: Globalization – The Great Challenge of the Millennium, co-sponsored by AAI and Paz y Cooperacion.
· 12/17 National Caring Award – Washington, D.C.
The National Caring Award was presented to Nancy Rivard and eight other recipients at an elegant gala and Award Ceremony at the Reagan Center.
· 9/12 CNN (TV Asia; French, Hong Kong and China TV)
Interview outside the entrance to Armory regarding AAI efforts to assist the American Red Cross in the aftermath of 9/11. AAI Asia Pacific Director Nishikant Waghmare interviewed by journalists from global networks.
Nishikant Waghmare interviewed regarding relief efforts for 9/11 tragedy and its interruption of United Nations NGO/DPI Annual Conference.
· 6/12 – 8/12 KCSM TV (San Francisco) – Focal Point
Half-hour talk/interview show featured Airline Ambassadors (scheduled for airing three times).
· 3/21 Odyssey Weekly – National Broadcast
Segment on “Vacationing to do Good” featured Airline Ambassadors in El Salvador.
· 2/22 National Geographic – National Broadcast: 4-Minute Feature Story
Coverage of AAI’s earthquake relief efforts in the refugee camps of El Salvador.
· 2/19 National Geographic – National Broadcast: 4½ Minutes
Story on earthquake relief efforts in El Salvador (interviews with 3 AAI volunteers).
· 2/16 UNTV – Press Conference
Coverage of AAI’s annual promotion of the International Youth Art Competition focused on Volunteerism.
· 2/14 – 12/28 Airline Ambassadors/Kiwanis TV Show – Fin de Semana: 10-Minute Weekly Segment
AAI volunteers deliver wheelchairs to those in need.
· 2/14 Issues & Topics – Local Broadcast: 30-Minute Interview to be Aired Weekly
Interview regarding Airline Ambassadors and “Traveling to Make a Difference.”
· 2/8 Life & Time PBS – Los Angeles: 10-Minute Segment
Coverage of Airplane of Aid to El Salvador.
· 1/27 Today Show – National Broadcast
Coverage of AAI’s mission to Ecuador and Vacationing to do Good (Reporter Peter Greenberg).
Print – 2001
Only English newspaper in Guatemala covers AAI’s work in Guatemala and Ecuador.
Story on AAI volunteer efforts at Shepherd of the Hills Orphanage.
· Dec Flight Attendant Focus (United Airlines)
Features AAI volunteer programs for kids.
· Dec DFW Cargo Newsletter (American Airlines) – “AA Cargo Cares About Kids”
Features the conversion of Cargo break room into Winter Wonderland.
· Nov/Dec Kiwanis Magazine – “Travels with Bo – Encounters with Service”
2-page story features Kiwanis President on AAI mission.
· Nov Glamour Magazine
Covers AAI’s work helping children in need.
· 11/17 Manila Standard
Highlights AAI’s visit to orphans in the Philippines.
· 11/1 The Philippine Star – “Northwest Brings the Airline Ambassadors”
Story on AAI visit to Shepherd of the Hills Children’s Home in Zambales.
· 11/1 O & P World Magazine – 2-Page Story: AAI Provides aid to Ecuador
Features AAI’s efforts in getting prosthetic equipment to Ecuador.
· 10/22 Philippine Daily Enquirer – Airline Ambassadors In Manila
Covers AAI’s visit to three Manila orphanages to bring cheer and aid.
· 10/4 The Commercial Record – Battaglia Continues His Foreign Travel Adventures
Half-page story and picture on AAI efforts in Guatemala.
· 10/1 Time Magazine – Orphans of the World
Story on efforts of AAI member Cameron Gray
· 10/1 Magic Carpet (Air India Employee Magazine)
Acknowledges efforts of Nishikant Waghmare with Airline Ambassadors helping victims’ families after 9/11 tragedy and for his help arranging for relatives’ transport to New York after Air India’s service resumed.
· 9/22 Marathi Daily Sakal – “United America Can Stand”
Half-page article on the experience of 9/11 tragedy by New Yorkers and American People and the efforts of Airline Ambassadors to help families of victims.
· 9/1 Selecciones (Spanish Reader’s Digest) – “Las Alas de Amor”
Highlights Airline Ambassadors’ story and founder Nancy Rivard.
· 9/1 MODE Magazine – Cover Story: “Carre Otis – Why I love being a Mode Girl”
Article on actress/model Carre Otis where she describes her trip with AAI to Nepal as being the thing that changed her life for the better.
· 9/1 The Chronicle (New York Temple Israel) – Donated Playground Equipment
Features playground equipment donated by Temple Israel to children in Jamaica on AAI mission.
· Aug/Sep Black Diaspora – 3-Page Story: “Founded on a Wing and a Prayer”
Covers founding of AAI and Santo Domingo mission.
· Aug Inside AA (American Airlines) – 3-Page Story: “Ambassadors Provide Aid and Affection”
Features efforts of AAI member Elaine Osborn in El Salvador.
Story on AAI member Penny Rambacher’s humanitarian efforts through AAI.
· Jul/Aug In-Motion Magazine – 2-Page Story: “New Arms for Diana”
Features AAI’s mission to Ecuador with prosthetic expert Maurice LeBlanc.
· 7/1 The Forum Magazine – “Froedtert Rehab Equipment Helps Patients in Guatemala”
Covers AAI’s efforts to deliver medical equipment to Antigua, Guatemala.
· 6/6 Sunday Herald – “Children Benefit from URGE/Airline Ambassadors Humanitarian Effort Point”
Half-page article on AAI/URGE efforts to help children in Jamaica.
· 6/5 Reggae Reporter (Jamaica) – “Lending a Helping Hand”
Covers AAI’s work with URGE, a charitable organization founded by Ziggy Marley.
· June Reader’s Digest – American Heroes’ Section and Back Cover Story
Features AAI President Nancy Rivard.
· 6/25 San Mateo Times – “Local Group Helps El Salvador Quake Victims”
Covers efforts of Monica Oliva, Kiwanis and AAI in El Salvador.
Coverage of Airline Ambassadors member William Dise.
· 6/1 Kiwanis Magazine – “Ambassadors of Aid Take to the Air”
1½ pages of story and pictures featuring efforts of Kiwanis and Airline Ambassadors.
· 4/16 The Holland Sentinel – “Kids Reading for Guatemalan Persons”
Regarding the efforts of Saugatuck students on AAI mission to help children in Guatemala.
· 4/16 Davis Enterprise – “Labor of Friendship”
Half-page story on Airline Ambassadors Youth Program.
· 3/4 Lake Shore Press – “Giving in Guatemala”
Features efforts of AAI youth leader Kori Smith and her efforts in Guatemala.
· 3/1 Air Mail (American Airlines Flight Service Magazine) – Cover Story, 2 Full Pages: “Making a Difference”
Coverage of Airline Ambassadors’ efforts helping children throughout the world.
· 2/7 El Diario de Hoy (San Salvador) – 3 Full Pages: “Embajadores de Amor” (Ambassadors of Love)
Coverage of Airline Ambassadors’ holiday mission into El Salvador.
· 2/1 Broker Profiles
· 2/1 Flagship News (American Airlines) – “AA Flies Airline Ambassadors to El Salvador Relief Effort”
· 2/1 Outside JFK (Airport Magazine)
· 1/22 Passages (Northwest Airlines)
NW employees bring holiday spirit to Korean Orphanage.
· 1/7 Dallas Morning News
Ambassadors of Goodwill fly to El Salvador.
· Jan Biography Magazine – Feature Article
Story on Nancy Rivard, Founder of Airline Ambassadors.
· 12/26 FOX TV (Connecticut) – 3-Minute Segment on 6 O'clock News
Coverage of AAI’s mission to Columbia.
· 12/24 FOX TV (Los Angeles) – 5½-Minute Segment
Coverage of AAI’s mission to Columbia.
· 11/10 Channel 2 (Denver) – 3 Segments
AAI volunteers with planeload of aid in Ecuador.
· 11/8 PBS – National Broadcast: “The Promise of Play”
7 minutes of footage shot on an AAI mission to El Salvador.
· 10/30 CBS (Salt Lake City) – Morning Talk Show
Coverage of the AAI mission to Ecuador.
· 10/26 NBC (Salt Lake City) – 3-Minute Feature
Coverage of Wyndham Hotels’ and LDS Charities’ donations to Airline Ambassadors.
· 7/28 Inside Edition TV – National Feature: 20-Minute Segment
Covering the AAI Haiti mission and work of the Mercy and Sharing Foundation.
· 7/20 TV Globo (Brazil)
Covering AAI’s mission to Brazil.
· 6/10 Channels 2 & 7 (Denver)
Story on AAI’s Haiti mission.
· 6/5 Channel 2 (Denver) – 1-Minute Feature
The loading of the 757 for AAI’s Haiti mission.
· 5/25 NBC (Washington, D.C.) – 6:00 PM News, 5-Minute Feature
Feature on Airline Ambassadors, narrated by Anchorman Jim Vance.
· 12/1 Flagship News (American Airlines) – “Ecuador Relief Flight – A Team Effort”
· 12/1 Passages (Northwest Airlines) – “Airline Ambassadors Get the Most from Vacation”
· 11/24 Dallas Morning News – “Gift of Slumber”
· 11/4 El Comercio (Quito, Ecuador) – “31,000 Lbs of donations for Children”
· 11/2 Denver Post – “On the Wings of Angels – Airline Volunteers Make a Difference”
· 10/23 Mundo Social (Bolivia) – ¼-Page Article
Features AAI Bolivia mission.
· 10/15 American Way (American Airlines) – American Heroes
Features Glenda Johnson of AAI.
· 10/1 Island Skies (United Airlines)
· 8/24 El Diario de Hoy (El Salvador) – Half-Page Article: “Labor de Beneficencia”
· 8/15 American Way (American Airlines) – American Heroes
Features Nancy Rivard of AAI.
· 8/3 San Francisco Chronicle – “High on Helping: Airline Workers Make a Difference for Kids”
Front-page article in the Peninsula Section featuring the work of Airline Ambassadors.
· 8/1 American Way (American Airlines) – American Airlines Employee of the Issue
· 7/12 Chicago Tribune – “Hope for Haiti”
· 7/1 Island Skies (United Airlines) – “AAI – Traveling to Make a Difference”
· 7/1 Flagship News (American Airlines) – Cover Story: “AAers Help Haitian Orphans”
· 6/25 Aspen Sunday News – Cover Story: “To Haiti with Love”
· 9/10 United Nations Radio
Interview with Nishikant Waghamare on Airline Ambassadors profile and involvement with NGO/DPI Annual Conference. UN News Editor questioned regarding Urban Conference on World Racism and the Dalit (untouchables) in India.
Congressman Lantos planning to join.
· 3/21 Come to the Edge Conference (Ontario) – Keynote Speaker: “Traveling to Make a Difference”
· 11/4 Humanitarian Award
Presented to Nancy Rivard by the Islamic Cultural Center of Chicago.
· 6/15 Paul Harris Fellow Award
Presented to Nancy Rivard by Rotary International.
Story on AAI mission to the Philippines.
Several mentions.
Chapter on the founding of AAI.
Airline Ambassadors delivering wheelchairs to Bolivia.
Part 2 on the AAI holiday mission to Haiti (Reporter Leisa Williams).
Report on the AAI mission to Haiti (Reporter Leisa Williams).
Story on AAI’s medical mission to Bolivia.
Part 2 of coverage of Hurricane Mitch relief for Honduras & Nicaragua.
Coverage of Hurricane Mitch relief for Honduras & Nicaragua.
Coverage of AAI’s medical mission to Columbia.
· 12/9 Mundo Social (Bolivia) – Full-Page Color Story: “Humanitarian Work of Airline Ambassadors”
· 11/7 Dallas Morning News – Color Cover Story, Metro Section: “Airline Employees Travel World to Help Needy Children”
· 11/4 The Observer (Grand Rapids, Michigan) – “Airline Ambassadors Plan Holiday Mission to Bolivia”
· 9/1 Passages (Northwest Airlines) – Front Page Story, 2 Pages: “Airline Ambassadors – Provide a World of Good for Those in Need”
· 9/1 Air Mail (American Airlines Flight Service Magazine) – Full-Page Story: “Ambassadors of Love”
· 8/1 Homeopathy Today – Cover Story: “Update from Macedonia – Homeopaths Without Borders”
· 7/1 Air Mail (American Airlines Flight Service Magazine) – Full-Page Story: “Airline Ambassadors Assist Kosovo Refugees and Needy in Honduras/Nicaragua”
· 5/14 Passages (Northwest Airlines) – Cover Story: “United Nations Honors AirCares as World Leader”
· 2/1 Greenwich Times – “Not a Wonder, but a Commitment, Educator Brings Smiles to Columbia”
Sharrye Moore shares about AAI with people of Sao Paulo and 4 other cities.
Weininger brings doctors and aid to Nicaragua.
Interview with Airline Ambassadors.
One-hour interview with Airline Ambassadors.
· 10/20 Global Conference of Sustainable Tourism (Glasgow, Scotland) – “Ambassadors of Goodwill”
Presenting with Congresspersons Lantos and Porter.
Hosted a roundtable for industry leaders and visionaries for a new role of tourism.
Launching of Youth Art Competition.
Presented at the Global Conference of Sustainable Tourism.
Presented to Nancy Rivard – International Peace Prayer Day
You Already Know What to Do – Sharon Franquemont, Author
Chapter on Airline Ambassadors.
Tasteberries for Teens – Betty Youngs, Author
Chapter on Airline Ambassadors.
Television Coverage – 1998
Airline Ambassadors help Bogotá orphanage.
Airline Ambassadors bring Christmas to Bogotá orphanage.
Hurricane Relief – Honduras.
Hurricane Relief – Los Angeles.
Airline Ambassadors/Legion of Goodwill.
Airline Ambassadors mentioned.
Airline personnel helping those in need around the world.
Airline Ambassadors traveling to help children.
· 10/4 World Congress of Adventure Tourism – “Traveling to Make a Difference – The Leading Edge of Adventure Tourism”
· 3/15 International Diplomatic Observer – “Ambassador from Spain Launches the Global Educational Competition”
· 1/18 Personas Magazine (Bolivia) – Full-Page Cover Story: “Desde El Aire” (From the Air – A New Group Promoting Goodwill)
Airline Ambassadors feature.
· 12/6 Del Mundo (Bolivia) – “Una Mujer que se Siente Feliz Ayudando” (A Woman who Feels Joy in Helping)
Congressman Lantos.
· 2/15 Pathways (Washington, D.C.) – “Airline Ambassadors Program Promotes International Networking”