Fri, Apr 03, 2009
Virginia Seminar Focuses On Advocacy Efforts
Representatives from various
airports across the state came together March 28 at the Virginia
Aviation Museum to discuss promoting aviation in the current
economic climate. The seminar, "Promoting Aviation in Challenging
Times," was hosted by the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV).
Topics included event planning, airport advocacy, DOAV's Aviation
Promotion Program and media resources.
Passion for aviation fueled each speaker's presentation. Bill
Dunn of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association discussed the
importance of airport advocacy, while Betty Vinson from the
Virginia Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization
of licensed women pilots, discussed the planning of their annual
Christmas Toy Airlift, which had its highest number of donations
and participation last year.
Steve Craven, a pilot with AngelFlight -- which provides free
air transportation for any legitimate, charitable,
medically-related need -- spoke to attendees with his experiences.
Peter Bacque of the Tidewater Soaring Society spoke about
introducing children to the world of gliders.
Judy Sparks, general manager, and Dee Whittington, public
relations and marketing manager, of the Virginia Regional Festival
of Flight, along with Gordon Campbell, president of the Virginia
Aviation Council, discussed current planning for this year’s
event May 30-31 in Suffolk.
"'Promoting Aviation in Challenging Times' will become an annual
event as we look at how we did in promoting our Commonwealth
airports and communities over the previous year and then make
adjustments to most efficiently take advantage of our resources and
plan for the coming year," said Randy Burdette, director of DOAV.
"This will enable us to showcase our airports and all the super
organizations that make Virginia aviation a success. Through
this process we hope to introduce a whole new generation to
aviation and all it has to offer."
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