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For the full version of the September 29, 2025 edition, click here.
WAMA BOARD ELECTION COMING SOON
Watch for the 2025 ballot, which will be coming out soon. As a reminder, voting is limited to Management members in good standing and Associate members serving on the Board of Directors, as per Section 7 of the Bylaws.
Contact Nominating Committee Chair Mark Leutwiler if you have any questions.
ANNUAL 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.
Last year's winner, Auburn Municipal Airport (S50), is issuing a friendly challenge to all other airports to top their total food weight of 10,547.6 pounds.
All food must be for human consumption--dog or cat food does not count. Water, flour, rice, and canned goods are all acceptable. Cash is accepted and is calculated with the formula of $1.71 equaling 1 pound of food.
Click here to download a printable poster.
NOTAMS:
KEAT runways 12/30 at the Pangborn Airport in East Wenatchee will be closed from September 3 through October 3 for runway rehabilitation.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
I am sincerely honored to have been elected President of WAMA for 2025. It is my privilege to serve in this capacity, as I am committed to exploring innovative ways to enhance our organization and effectively address the needs of our members.
In alignment with WAMA’s Mission Statement, which emphasizes our commitment to strengthening airport management and fostering professionalism among airport operators in Washington State, I look forward to continuing our alliance.
As we prepare for 2025, I am excited about our board and committee members' ongoing commitment to advancing our organization's goals. During my presidency, I plan to focus on enhancing our processes, continuing outreach to small and rural airports, and increasing student engagement in WAMA.
I look forward to working collaboratively with all of you to further our mission and make a meaningful impact in our industry. Thank you for your trust and support.
Lorene Robinson, C.M., ACE
President, Washington Airport Management Association
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