Stephen Vasquez, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Lt. Col. Scott “Coma” Schaupeter, 180th Fighter Wing, were honored at the 2016 Toledo Air Show by the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute team with the “Golden Knights Baton Honor.” The two were recognized for their dedication to bringing the air show back to Toledo after a 12 year hiatus. The Golden Knights Baton is a 12 inch mahogany baton that is passed between members of the Golden Knights parachute team during their 120mph free fall at the Toledo Airshow.
Lt. Col. Schaupeter and Vasquez were chosen by Col. Baker, former Commander Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing, as the recipients for their hard work over the last year to bring the air show back to the Toledo Region. It is a huge honor for one of our members and one of our own to be recognized with this award.
Lt. Col. Scott “Coma” Schaupeter was hand-selected by Col. Baker to be the director for the 2016 Toledo Air Show, a show that has been missing from the Toledo community for more than 10 years. Lt. Col. Schaupeter dedicated countless hours to bring the Toledo Air Show back to life. As air show director, he was responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the show from budget, performers, and logistics, to grounds, facilities and the show’s planning committee. He was also solely responsible for coordinating all of the outstanding historic and modern military and civilian aircraft static displays seen at the show, as well as all performers and the unique military flybys seen throughout the weekend.
Vasquez was the Hospitality Chair of the event. From organizing the VIP Chalets and private viewing areas to catering and everything in between, he made sure that attendees of the air show had a great time. Recognized for his willingness to jump in and help out wherever his skills were needed, he and Schaupeter made a great team in making sure the 2016 Air Show was a roaring success.
Congratulations to you both!
Lt. Col. Scott “Coma” Schaupeter was hand-selected by Col. Baker to be the director for the 2016 Toledo Air Show, a show that has been missing from the Toledo community for more than 10 years. Lt. Col. Schaupeter dedicated countless hours to bring the Toledo Air Show back to life. As air show director, he was responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the show from budget, performers, and logistics, to grounds, facilities and the show’s planning committee. He was also solely responsible for coordinating all of the outstanding historic and modern military and civilian aircraft static displays seen at the show, as well as all performers and the unique military flybys seen throughout the weekend.
Vasquez was the Hospitality Chair of the event. From organizing the VIP Chalets and private viewing areas to catering and everything in between, he made sure that attendees of the air show had a great time. Recognized for his willingness to jump in and help out wherever his skills were needed, he and Schaupeter made a great team in making sure the 2016 Air Show was a roaring success.
Congratulations to you both!
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