IT was a blazing hot day on 10 March this year when over 9000 gathered at Peninsula Aero Club for the Tyabb Airshow 2024. The event was a huge success, highlighting the involvement of Peninsula Aero Club, its members, visiting pilots, and volunteers contributing to the local community, and greater Mornington Peninsula area.
On Saturday 22 June, a chilly winter’s day, people gathered to see that benefit come to fruition with the money raised at the event presented to various charities. The open day had plenty of planes on display, sausage sizzle, music and coffee, but the main event was the presentations.
Presentations were made by club president Stephen Braim, Hastings MP Paul Mercurio, and councillor, Kate Roper.
Receiving funds on the day were:
- Westernport Community Support Group – $20,000
- Tyabb CFA – $10,000
- Salvation Army (The Pines and Hastings) – $5,000
- Tyabb Football and Netball Club – $2000
- Tyabb Junior Football and Netball Club – $1500
- Mt Eliza Lions Club – $4000.
“It was great to see these community groups benefit from our event,” said PAC president Stephen Braim. “At its heart, this is a community event, and we are thrilled we are able to continue to contribute to worthy causes”. “Through our airshows, we have been able to contribute over $600,000 to local community groups and charities, 90% of it since 2001.”
First published in the Mornington News – 25th June 2024
