US Freedom Pavilion_B17E Flying Fortress
See the fully restored B-17E Flying Fortress "My Gal Sal"
from elevated catwalks


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Foundation Advisory Board
Christie L. Morse, MD, Chair
Tony McClellan, President
Kevin J. Buehler
Heinrich Christen
Robin Cook, MD
David D. Goodwin
Hans R. Grieshaber
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD
B. Thomas Hutchinson, MD
Eugene S. Katz
James V. Mazzo
Charles R. Munnerlyn, PhD
Sushil K. Premchand
David E.I. Pyott, CBE
Brent L. Saunders
Timothy R.G. Sear
Murthy Simhambhatla, PhD
William Tasman, MD

Orbital Gala Chairs
William Tasman, MD
Alice Lea Tasman
Ruth D. Williams, MD
Stephen C. Gieser, MD

 

Why I Attend the Orbital Gala

"The Orbital Gala – Where else can you let your hair down with your colleagues, bid on an eclectic mix of jewelry, artwork and travel, and all the while support the educational and humanitarian mission of the Foundation?  I encourage my colleagues to become part of this annual tradition."
Tamara R. Fountain, MD
Secretary for Member Services

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2013 Orbital Gala 

Celebrating 10 years of supporting the Academy's educational,
quality of care research and service programs.

Sunday, November 17
6 to 10 p.m.
The National World War II Museum
New Orleans

Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, dancing and special entertainment

Your mission: Help us make history! Join your friends and colleagues at the rendezvous point  the National World War II Museum – for the Foundation's annual fundraising event. In the museum's* new showcase, the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, dine and dance under a stunning display of iconic fighter planes restored to their former glory. Get a bird's-eye view from three levels of elevated catwalks, explore interactive battle maps and hear soldiers' stories in oral history audio booths.

Our popular silent auction will feature ophthalmic equipment, vacation packages, jewelry, world-class wine, entertainment memorabilia and much more. This year, we're introducing cutting-edge mobile bidding to keep the action exciting, so bring your smartphone or cell phone!

Purchase Tickets

Ophthalmologists (and guests):  $300 per person
Young ophthalmologists (and up to one guest):  $150 per person

Space is limited, so buy your tickets early!

Get ready for a historic night of flight, philanthropy and authentic New Orleans fun! Join us in saluting your Academy's programs at the premier social event at the Annual Meeting. 

US Freedom Pavilion

See the fun we had at last year's Orbital Gala in Chicago! View photos

Questions? Contact Karen Duke at kduke@aao.org or 415.447.0356.

*Please note: The gala will not include access to the main museum building and exhibits.


 


 

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