Poker Run to Benefit Youth Aviation Programs

Written By Beth White

Dad, John Fitz, Remi, and I had the joy of spending a bluebird day in the air for the Vermont Poker Run—one of those simple and wonderful aviation traditions that reminds you just how special our little state airports really are. We hopped from airport to airport, saying hello to the people who keep these places alive and well, collecting cards along the way, and enjoying the kind of day that makes you fall in love with flying all over again.

There is something charming about landing at a small airport, grabbing a cookie or bagel, chatting with fellow pilots, and feeling the warmth of the local aviation community. Events like this are a reminder that these airports are treasures—not only for pilots, but for the towns and people they serve. They connect us, invite adventure, and keep aviation accessible in a very human way.

A big thank you to Chris and Jess Chicone, and to everyone who helped make the day such a success. We were grateful to be part of it, to celebrate the network of little airports that dot Vermont and the good people who care for them, and to receive a generous donation of proceeds to Habitat for Aviation, which helps us keep our programming free.

Beth White

Education Possibilitarian, Artist, Writer, Doula, Mentor, Aviatrix, Breast Cancer Survivor, Pilot-in-Command at Habitat for Aviation

Born and raised in Vermont, Beth worked in a variety of schools in New England, including The Met, which is Big Picture Learning, flagship public high school in Providence, Rhode Island. After a decade in the classroom, Beth returned to the University of Vermont to earn a PhD in educational leadership and policy studies. She is an education possibilitarian, artist, a writer, a Doula, a mentor and aviatrix and most recently, after winning a tough battle with breast cancer, Beth founded Habitat for Aviation to inspire the next generation of airplane mechanics, avionics, specialists and pilots.

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