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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW 2026 WAMA BOARD!

Thank you to all who voted during this past election to select WAMA Board Officers.  Additionally, we thank those who chose to run for office.  They are ready and eager to serve and are the propellent that makes this organization function.  If you would like to be more active in WAMA, consider running for a future office or serving on one of the committees.

Congratulations Harvey Field! Food Drive Winner

Thank you to those who participated in the Fly Washington Food Drive this year! 

Harvey Field

took first place, bringing in 762 pounds of food and $3,600, which gives them the equivalent total of 2,871 pounds of food.  

Second place was a newcomer to the contest--Pearson Airport

in Vancouver with a total of 632 pounds of food and $880 equaling a grand total equivalent of 1,147 pounds.

Skagit Airport and Richland Airport also competed, collecting a lot of food and funds for their local food banks.  We appreciate everyone's support!

Some interesting statistics:  In the past three years, airports participating in the Fly Washington Food Drive have raised $14,591 in cash and collected a total of 38,537 pounds of food. All of the food stays in the local community. Congratulations to all of the airports over these past three years for doing so much for your community.

Seeking WAMA Conference Speakers

Planning has already started for the 2026 Annual WAMA Conference. The conference planning committee is looking for fresh topics and speakers. If you have suggestions for topics which may be new to our members, or if you can recommend a speaker, contact Conference Chairman Samantha Peterson speterson@centurywest.com.

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.