1. Call to Order.  The meeting was called to order at 7:05 am by President Corinne Nystrom. Attendees were Corinne Nystrom, Dennis Heap, Ron Dent, Rich Nuttall, Scott Brownlee, Mike Reisman, Jim Fluhr, Mark Stormberg and Travis Vallin.
   
    

2. Minutes.  The Minutes from the Board Meeting held during the fall CAOA meeting at Estes Park were presented for approval by Secretary/Treasurer Ron Dent. Jim Fluhr pointed out that his name and Jim Elwood’s name were misspelled in the minutes. Ron stated that he would make the corrections. Corinne presented a motion to approve the minutes with the corrections. All were in favor.
    

3. Reports of Officers & Committees
   
   A.  Financial Report.  Ron Dent presented the financial report for the association. From the period from January 1 to June 10, 2003, the association booked $26,669.46 in revenues and $21,803.61 in expenses for a net income during this period of $4,865.85. The total assets for the association were $36,138.53.
   
   B.  Conference Committee
   
       1.  Fall, 2002 Conference - Estes Park. A written report had been submitted to the Board from Steve Lee on the conference. The report indicated that there were 146 total attendees with total revenues of $33,861 and total expenses of $29,284.18 leaving a surplus of $4,576.82.
   
       2.  Spring Conference 2003 - Telluride. Rich Nuttall reported that there were 70 registered participants plus 12 registered for the banquet. There were also 10 exhibitors. Revenues to date were $35,014.08 with expenses of $4,780.92 and an additional $27,014.08 in estimated expenses.
   
       3.  Fall 2003 - Steamboat Springs. Dennis Heap reported that the Hotel agreement was signed and that an excellent conference was being planned.
   
       4.  Spring 2004 - Grand Junction. Corinne Nystrom announced that Grand Junction would host the meeting and that it would be scheduled for the first two weeks in May.
   
       5. NWAAE Conference. Corinne Nystrom stated that she had not received any specifications for the host requirements at this time. It would most likely be a fall conference.
   
       6. IAFC - 2007. Corinne announced that Colorado Springs had offered to host the 2007 International Airport Facilities Conference.
   
   C. Membership Committee.  Mark Stormberg reported that no corporate upgrade letterwas sent as Corinne was sending membership renewal letters. Mike Reisman suggested that more information needed to be sent to the conference host. Rich Nuttall stated that he was confused about solicitation for conference sponsorships from corporate members. Mike Reisman suggested that the conference manual be updated to guide the host on what each corporate level is entitled to in sponsorships and other information which would reduce the confusion.

   D.  Website Committee.  Mike Reisman reported that from January 1 through May 31, 7,254 hits were received on the CAOA website, an average of 1,450 per month. He reiterated the need for more airport and corporate participation in the newspage on the site.

   E.  Legislative Committee.  Corinne Nystrom reported that the executive committee had held a conference call in the fall to discuss legislative issues. The most important item was how the Association would deal with legislative issues affecting Colorado Airports. She stated that the committee will continue to work with the Division of Aeronautics for information on legislation. The Board will then take a position on a bill. The Chair will disseminate information to get the word out to members. The president should attend legislative committee hearings. Corinne reported that HB-1073, which closed a fuel tax loophole, and SB-49, which permitted continuous appropriations to the Division of Aeronautics, passed successfully.

   F.  Executive Committee.  Corinne Nystrom suggested that when the economic impact study is completed that the CAOA brochure be updated. It was also suggested that the association investigate a membership swap with NBAA. This issue will be revisited and will hopefully be implemented.

4. Unfinished Business
   
   A.  CAOA By-Laws Revisions.  Corinne reported that Section 5.1.1 of the by-laws had been revised to indicate that the Officers are elected in even years and the Board members are elected in odd numbered years. Dennis Heap agreed that the Officers need to serve one more year and the Board of Directors election needed to be held this year. Corinne also suggested that the by-laws need to be revised to standardize notices being sent by faxes and e-mail. Ron Dent offered the motion, Scott Brownlee seconded and the motion carried.
   
   B.  Election of Board of Directors.  Corinne Nystrom discussed the election of directors and affirmed that nominations would be taken from the floor at the general membership meeting and that there would be no proxy votes.
   
   C.  Review of Purpose Statement.  It was agreed to save this topic for the general membership meeting.
   
    

5. New Business
   
   NBAA Convention - A general discussion was held on whether the CAOA should have a presence at the NBAA Convention.  Mike Reisman suggested that CAOA should attend and promote aviation in Colorado. The cost was discussed and it was agreed that a booth and 2 people would cost approximately $5,000. Travis Vallin pointed out that the economic development councils have significant interest in participation. He will attend this year to scout out the meeting and attempt to determine what is needed from the association. The Colorado Aeronautics Board had offered $2,000 to promote Colorado Aviation. Travis will offer a plan after his return from the meeting. Mike agreed that CAOA should follow up on this.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Ron Dent

Secretary/Treasurer

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