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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. 10TH ROUND OF CARB LOAN APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTEDThe Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) is meeting on December 5th to award over $1.2 million in available funds and is accepting applications. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 15, 2024. City of Kelso, SW Washington Regional Airport new fueling facility funded with a $1.2 million CARB loan.
FLY WASHINGTON PASSPORT PROGRAM FALL FOOD DRIVE
The Fly Washington Passport Program's Annual Food Drive will begin on October 1st. Last year airports gathered thousands of pounds of food for those in need. We look forward to even more airports participating this year. Encourage your pilots, staff, and airport users to join in. Click here to download a printable poster.
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. Sustainable Airport Grants Now Available OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is now accepting applications for the newly created Sustainable Aviation Grant program for airports. During its 2023 session, the Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1125, providing funding for Sustainable Aviation Grant projects recommended for funding by WSDOT Aviation during the 2023-2025 biennium. Sustainable aviation projects may include but are not limited to mobile battery charging technology, hydrogen electrolyzers and storage, electric ground equipment, and hangar charging technology. 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! |