Join us today from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW) in Appleton, WI, for the unveiling of the world-class Platinum Flight Center.

The new Platinum Flight Center is a fixed base operator (FBO), so it offers fuel/maintenance and hangar storage/air charter. But, it goes even further to increase hospitality to passengers and flight crews:

• Concierge service featuring local activities, events, and restaurants
• Luxury rest lounges
• Flight school open to the general public
• State-of-the-art flight simulator

Plus, the Platinum Flight Center also developed a smartphone application that allows incoming general aircraft operators to arrange ground transportation, check gasoline prices, find runway coordinates, and make hotel reservations.

Open House ribbon cutting will be held at 3:30 p.m., and tours will continue throughout the event. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

Hear ye, hear ye. Let it be known that Eric Serverstad of Element has been named Pongo Libre in the latest ping-pong quest! The Golden Paddle is the most sought-after gold painted wooden trophy, which will be up for grabs again in a few short weeks. The next competition will be a mixed doubles event. Stay tuned as things get under way.

We hope everyone enjoyed our open house! Thank you to everyone that was able to attend, and don’t forget to check out the photos. From the observations, it looks like everyone had a great time, and no one was injured from the T-shirt cannon! We can’t wait for another opportunity to mix with you. But if you want to keep up with all things Element in the meantime, you can join us on Facebook and Twitter.

Notice anything different? Along with our open house, Element’s new website officially went live today! But more about that later. There is a lot of fun stuff happening here today, and if you want to check it out, stop by from 3pm to 7pm. We’ll be having a live band, food, beverages, and some other great activities. Plus free swag!

Come on by, and be a part of the mix. Need directions?

President of the United States, Barack Obama, was recently invited to be part of the mix at Element’s open house, taking place next week Thursday, August 12.

“Most employees thought it wouldn’t happen, but we received his RSVP today!” said Ross Atkinson. “I couldn’t believe it when I got it! It says, President Obama with an email and everything. Wow. This is awesome. But I don’t understand why he uses a Gmail account.”

“We knew it was a long shot, but we decided to do it anyway,” said Kiar Olson. “Which was a waste of postage. And actually he didn’t RSVP, I did. But I’m the most well known Barack Obama impersonator in the Green Bay area. Between us, I don’t think anyone will even notice that I’m not the real president. But especially don’t tell Ross, he’s the most excited out of anyone. He even bought a special case of Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss to give to him.”

Olson has been impersonating the president for four days and has made appearances at several local nursing homes. “It’s worked both times,” Olson stated.

Warning: The Element open house will most likely not have a Barack Obama impersonator, but there will definitely be live music, a T-shirt cannon, beer and other beverages, a pig roast, photo booth, and more! If you want to mix with us on August 12 from 3 to 7 pm, RSVP today!

We recently supported the Kimberly High School Supermileage Vehicle team as they reached victory in two fuel efficiency competitions. This year, the team competed at Wisconsin International Speedway in Kaukauna and Road America in Elkhart Lake. And they did great!

There was a first place finish for car 82, with an outstanding 314 mpg average at the W.I.R. event! During the Road America event,  car 82 earned second place with an average of 320 mpg, and car 83 earned first place with an average of 400 mpg!

Everyone here at Element would like to extend their congratulations! It was our pleasure to help contribute to the future fabricators, designers, and engineers of Northeast Wisconsin.

The next New North Social Media Breakfast will be held on May 18, 2010 at Titletown Brewing. It will be sponsored by the fabulous folks at Titletown!

Register here http://nnsmbmay10.eventbrite.com/

We’re throwing down the gauntlet (whatever that is), and bringing forth a challenge: all clients, vendors, friends, and foes alike are hereby summoned to Element to engage in a table tennis battle royale (with cheese).

Team Element has gathered and studied pong styles from across the globe. And in 2010, we’re unleashing our own unique style of table tennis. We call it Pongo Libre, and it is marked by a lessened emphasis on the fundamentals (eye-hand coordination) and instead relies on an array of gravity-defying combat maneuvers, Mexican wrestling submission holds, and lightning-fast Fujian White Crane boxing. To opponents, we are known simply as “los loco pongadors.”

You may ask: “What’s in it for me?” “Is this a lawsuit waiting to happen?” “Is there a trophy?” Of course, there’s a frickin’ trophy! It’s over four feet tall, encrusted with shiny bits, and really heavy. You want the trophy? You WANT the trophy? YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TROPHY! (no, really … it’s hard to pick up).

Everything you need to know (and lots you don’t) regarding this epic, annual event will be announced shortly on the Element website. We’ve built the facility. We’ve got the paddles. Do you have the balls?

“La vida las cojones grandes pongo libre estilo de elemento!” (poor Spanish for “Long live the big balls of Element’s new pong style.”) T-shirts coming soon …

Think you have the balls? Sign up now to take on los loco pongadors in ping pong!

Please join the American Cancer Society for an exceptional evening of fabulous food and wine at the this year’s 2010 Brown County Gala, A Winemakers Dinner.

With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. Your participation in this community event will help raise funds that are extremely important to the American Cancer Society and to those the organization helps.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin is a great organization. Those involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters impact lives. When compared with their peers, youth who have a mentor matched via Big Brothers Big Sisters are:

• 52% more likely to remain in school
• 75% more likely to earn a 4-year degree
• 48% more likely to volunteer
• 81% more likely to hold a leadership role in an organization

Help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin by participating in this year’s Golf for Kids’ Sake on June 14th.