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 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. |
 Word on the Wing
Dear Friend of Aviation,
I began my aviation career in 1977. At the time, this involved parking aircraft on the ramp. I fell for the prop wash joke and all of the other novice mistakes… I had a lot to learn!
Just about the same time, a group of wise executives were looking for a better way to address issues which were common to the airport industry. The New York Airport Management Association (NYAMA) was established by leaders like Bill Shea, followed by Burt Werdenkopf and Ed Wronkoski who led the new organization in its quest to improve the airport and aviation environment in New York State.
I am now honored to join their ranks as the President of what is now known as the New York Aviation Management Association.
In the ensuing 33 years, the Association represented our industry in both good and bad times. Certainly, 2010 looks challenging in both the economic and political arenas. However, NYAMA has a positive agenda to promote. We will be actively advocating the elimination of Sales and Use Tax on general aviation aircraft. As with the Maintenance Tax Repeal, this action will increase economic opportunities and increase jobs as well as New York State tax revenue.
The Association will also explore possible dedicated funding sources for aviation in the State. This exploration may include the development of a state agency which would be dedicated to aviation issues.
To assist our Association in these goals, NYAMA is investigating other forms of support. In particular, we are looking at the following strategies:
- Starting an Aviation Caucus within the NY State Legislature
- Forming regional coalitions of aviation groups, including AOPA, NBAA and other neighboring state aviation organizations similar to NYAMA
- Creating a Political Action Committee (PAC). We believe this PAC will assist all aviation interests in New York State.
Thank you for the opportunity to be your president. Your Board of Directors is looking forward to a productive year in the New York aviation arena.
Sincerely,
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