WAMA WAYPOINTS

Highlights from recent WAYPOINTS.
For the full version of the December 9, 2024 edition, click here.

MEET THE NEW WAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Welcome to our newly elected officers!  They are excited and ready to step into their new positions. It's a great team and we look forward to their leadership.  The new board will take their positions in January.

WAMA thanks the past Board of Directors for the outstanding job they did this past year and for their dedicated service. 

Thank you to everyone who voted in this year's election for the new Board of Directors. 

AN INVITATION FROM JOSHUA MARCY

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.
 
Please let us know if you are interested in contributing or if you have any questions. If so, please contact me, Joshua Marcy @ Joshua.Marcy@snoco.org. Thank you very much for considering this opportunity to support WAMA’s mission and the continued success of our annual conference. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you.

Warm regards,

Joshua W. Marcy AAE, ASE | WAMA Secretary

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

The 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.

Washington State Airport Restaurants

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Warren 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!