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Thank you to our 2009 Fall Conference Sponsors

Platinum
Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Gold
C&S Engineers
McFarland-Johnson

Silver
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
CHA
DY Consultants
Greater Rochester International Airport
Passero Associates
Port Authority of NY & NJ
Sensis Corporation

Bronze
BelAir Electric
Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
ESCO Zodiac Aerospace
Fortbrand Services
Hi-Lite Markings
InterVISTAS Consulting
National Business Aviation Association R.A. Wiedemann & Associates, Inc.
SheltAir Aviation Services
Stantec
URS Corporation

Other Sponsors
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Erect-A-Tube
Metropolitan Development Association
of CNY

The Board of Directors would like to extend an invitation to all NYAMA members to attend a future board meeting. Please contact NYAMA Headquarters at (518) 432-9973 or info@nyama.com to see how you can get involved in leadership in the only organization in New York State dedicated solely to the needs of the aviation industry.

Please let us know if you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors.

New York Aviation
Management Association
119 Washington Avenue
Suite 300
Albany, NY 12210

518 432-9973 ph
518 432-1712 fx
info@nyama.com
www.nyama.com

Recently, NYAMA launched its own fan page and already has over 100 fans!

Our intent is to use the tool to network members and others interested in furthering aviation interests in New York. We will announce NYAMA events and request support for legislative efforts from time to time.

Resources to further discussion are also being posted. However, we hope that everyone will feel free to chat about any aviation topic of interest.

Feel free to send any comments or contributions for posting online to us at info@nyama.com.

Syracuse Conference

Senator David Valesky at the Fall Aviation Conference with Bill McShane(l) and Joel Russell(r)

NYAMA had a highly successful fall conference hosted by the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The Genesee Grande Hotel provided a beautiful setting. The attendance was great and everyone benefitted from the tremendous knowledge base represented. Some of the highlights included:

• FAA presentation about NextGen provided by Eastern Region Administrator
  Carmine Gallo.
• NBAA President Ed Bolen.
• Annual Luncheon with keynote speaker New York Senator David Valesky.
• Most participants enjoyed a great evening reception at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
• Breakfast presentation on the airline crash in Clarence, NY by Bill Vanecek, BUF Director of Aviation.

Next year’s Fall Conference will take place September 29-October 1, 2010 at The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester, NY and will be hosted by the Greater Rochester International Airport.

Bob Lenuzza attended Syracuse University in Syracuse N.Y. where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1959.

After graduation, he entered Federal Service as a Civil Engineer. In his early career with the FAA, Bob was a Project Engineer in the Airway Facilities Division. He developed plans and specs, and issued contracts for the installation of many ILS/ALS Facilities in Upstate New York as well as the Port Authority airports.

In 1966, Bob left the Agency to work for Brookhaven Labs as an Engineer in charge of Construction for Republic Airport.

In 1973, he returned to the FAA as a Project Manager in the New York ADO. Bob was responsible for the development and the issuance of many grants to airports throughout New York State.

In 1991, Bob was selected as Supervisor of the Upstate New York Section in the NYADO and has held that position to this day. During the past 18 years, he has been involved in Supervising NYADO engineers and planners in all aspects of the FAA’s programs. Under his Supervision, the FAA’s AIP Program for Upstate New York has flourished and has averaged approximately 80 grants per year and approximately $40 Million per year. This amounts to the issuance of approximately 1440 grants totaling $760 Million for the 18 years he has administered the Upstate New York AIP Program.

Bob has always been well respected by his peers and the aviation community. He has willingly provided his expertise, guidance and assistance to Upstate New York sponsors, politicians, consultants and others on all matters pertaining to airports in the State of New York.