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WAMA Members: Click here to view and download the slides from over a dozen presentations at the 2024 Annual Conference! WAMA WAYPOINTSHighlights from recent WAYPOINTS. On behalf of the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA), I am requesting your support for our upcoming 2025 Annual Conference, which will take place in beautiful Chelan, Washington, from May 19-21 in Chelan, WA. This conference brings together professionals from airports across Washington State to share knowledge, discuss industry trends, and strengthen our network. This year, we are excited to host sessions that will promote collaboration, innovation, and safety within airport management.
One of the highlights of our conference is our drawing, which offers attendees the chance to win memorable prizes while fostering a positive and interactive environment. We would be very grateful if your airport would consider donating a prize/gift to our drawing. Whether it’s branded items, travel vouchers, gift cards, or unique experiences, your contribution would help make the conference memorable and engaging for our attendees.
SCHOLARSHIP NEWSThe Scholarship Committee is happy to announce that the Board of Directors voted to approve an increase in the amount awarded for the Community and Internship grants. The Community Award has gone from $500 to $750. Internships have increased from $1,000 to $2,000. The Tom Eller Scholarship and Professional Development Award remain unchanged. Thank you to all of our sponsors, JUB, DOWL, Paine Field Snohomish County, CivilAir Engineers PLLC, Precision Approach Engineering, Applied Pavement Technology, Walla Walla Regional Airport, Arlington Municipal Airport and the City of Arlington, Century West Engineering, The Port of Skagit, and Morrison-Maierle for sponsoring the biweekly Waypoints news bulletin. Your support means so much to us. Letter from the PresidentDear WAMA Members,I am deeply honored and excited to extend a warm welcome as the newly appointed President of the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA). Having joined this remarkable organization in the early 2000’s, I have witnessed the incredible growth, collaboration, and expertise that define our community of airport professionals. WAMA stands as a beacon of inclusivity and talent, fostering a spirit of camaraderie among individuals dedicated to the advancement of aviation management. As we embark on this next year together, I am committed to upholding these values and fostering an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion. Our shared mission includes reaching out to new airports and students, ensuring that the wealth of knowledge within WAMA is accessible to all aspiring professionals. I believe in the power of mentorship and collaboration, and together, we can expand our outreach to cultivate the next generation of aviation leaders. I encourage each of you to actively participate, share your insights, and contribute to the growth of WAMA. Let us leverage our collective expertise to propel our organization to new heights, welcoming fresh perspectives and ideas that will shape the future of aviation management in Washington State. Thank you for entrusting me with the honor of serving as your President. I look forward to working closely with each of you to make WAMA an even more dynamic, inclusive, and influential force in Washington State. Sincerely, David Decoteau, A.A.E., USAP | Sponsors Washington State Airport RestaurantsWarren Hendrickson has compiled an informal list of Washington State/PNW Airport Restaurant List (updated spring 2023) which includes additional pages for nearby Oregon (both east and west of the Cascades) and Idaho airports. This list is not complete and we ask that if you have suggestions or recommendations for restaurants at or serving your airport, please feel free to send your suggestions or recommendations to Warren Hendrickson, at: wbhendrickson@comcast.net. He will continue to update the list as time allows. The list is primarily intended for use by pilots as they fly around the area. Perhaps providing everyone with an additional reason to visit your airport! |