Tampa Bay Chapter of
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc
Chartering Ceremony
Tampa Bay Chapter
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
History in the Making
Honoring a Legacy.
Inspiring a Generation.
The Tampa Bay Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening as we officially celebrate the chartering of our chapter.
This historic occasion brings together community leaders, veterans, educators, aviation professionals, youth, corporate partners, elected officials and supporters committed to preserving the extraordinary legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Together, we will honor the past while building pathways for the next generation through aviation, aerospace, STEM education, leadership, mentorship and community service.
A New Chapter in Tampa Bay
The chartering of the Tampa Bay Chapter represents more than the establishment of a new organization. It represents a commitment to ensure that the courage, excellence, perseverance and service demonstrated by the Tuskegee Airmen continue to inspire generations throughout the Tampa Bay region.
We invite you to become part of this historic moment.
Ceremony Details
Date
Tuesday
October 13, 2026
VIP Reception
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hors d'oeuvres
Chartering Ceremony
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner begins by 6:00 PM
Location
Egypt Shrine Event Center
An Evening of History & Legacy
Join us for an elegant red-carpet celebration commemorating the official chartering of the Tampa Bay Chapter.
VIP Reception
Special guests, dignitaries, sponsors, leadership and invited VIPs gather for a pre-ceremony reception with hors d'oeuvres.
Chartering Ceremony Begins
Official opening of this historic Tampa Bay celebration.
Presentation of Colors
A special presentation featuring participating Color Guards as part of the official ceremony.
Dinner Service
Guests will enjoy dinner as the evening's program continues.
Chartering, Recognition & Celebration
Recognition of Founding Members, special guests and the historic establishment of the Tampa Bay Chapter.
Meet Our Ceremony Leadership
The dedicated leaders guiding the planning and execution of this historic celebration.
Wanda V. Mays, President
Chartering Ceremony Chair
Russell Rogers, Treasurer
Chartering Ceremony Vice Chair
Sabrina Nelson-Winters, Recording Secretary
Chartering Ceremony Vice Chair
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Meet the committee working to make this historic Tampa Bay celebration possible.
Col. Tonja Brickhouse, USAF, RET, Parliamentarian
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Elmer "Elmo" Gentry
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Erica Jones, Vice President
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Pia Marie Jordan
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Dr. Crystal Lane, County Director-Pinellas
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Corlissa Larry, Public Relations Officer
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Irvin Lee
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Chad Wilson, Historian
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Dr. Roslyn Wilson
Chartering Ceremony Committee
Be Part of History
Reserve your seat for this landmark celebration and join community leaders, veterans, educators, youth, aviation professionals and supporters as Tampa Bay honors the enduring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Individual Tickets
Join us for the Chartering Ceremony, dinner and historic celebration.
Purchase TicketsReserve a Table
Bring your organization, family, colleagues or community group and celebrate this historic evening together.
Purchase a TableChartering Ceremony Souvenir Book
Businesses, organizations, families, friends and community supporters are invited to place a congratulatory message or advertisement in the official Tampa Bay Chapter Chartering Ceremony Souvenir Book.
Honor a Founding Member, congratulate the Tampa Bay Chapter, promote your organization or demonstrate your commitment to preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.
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Egypt Shrine Event Center
5017 East Washington Street
Tampa, Florida 33619
We look forward to welcoming guests from throughout Tampa Bay, Florida and across the country for this historic celebration.
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Your presence helps us preserve the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen while creating new opportunities for young people to pursue excellence in aviation, aerospace, STEM, leadership and service.
Tampa Bay Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc
2810 E. Hillsborough Avenue, #11066, Tampa, FL 33610-9998
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