Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, City Manager
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FROM: |
Chuck Soules, Director of Public Works
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CC: |
Diane Stoddard, Cynthia Wagner, Jonathan Douglass
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DATE: |
April 16, 2013
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RE: |
Recognition of Bob Newton, Gary Fish, Theresa Gordzica, and Stanley Sneegas for Service on Airport Advisory Board
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The City of Lawrence has owned and operated the Lawrence Municipal Airport since October 1929. The Airport is located approximately three miles north of Downtown Lawrence on East Highway 24/40.
The Airport supports approximately 65,000 annual operations from various types of activities. Local businesses that use the Airport include: The University of Kansas, Hy-Vee Foods, Target, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Del Monte, First Management, Pakerware, and others. Local employment at the Airport includes approximately 96 jobs and affects the local and state economy by approximately $10.7 million according to a KDOT report.
The advisory Board consists of members who volunteer to serve three year terms. The Boards’ main objective is to promote general and commercial aviation activities and make recommendations on the development of the Airport.
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Current board members include: |
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Richard Haig, Chair |
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Bruce Boyer |
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Daniel Born |
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Jonathan Becker |
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Gary Knudsen |
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Jeff Long, Director of Aviation Services – KU |
Tonight we would like to thank retiring board members for their exceptional service to the Airport Advisory Board.
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v Bob Newton, 26 years |
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v Gary Fish, 10 years |
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v Theresa Gordzica, 8 years |
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v Stanley Sneegas, 7 years |
With over 50 years of combined service they have helped promote the Lawrence Municipal Airport. A few of the events they have been a part of include:
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o Make a Wish Foundation, flights raising approximately $40,000 over 2 years |
o Introduces around 30 kids to the aviation field |
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We appreciate the service and dedication of our Advisory Board Members.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles F. Soules, P.E.
Director of Public Works
CFS/ch