Summary: The November 1993 issue of CPA Flight Lines focuses on membership growth and organizational goals. Newly elected President Mike Baldwin outlines an ambitious vision to expand CPA from its current membership of approximately 400 to 700 members by 1994, and ultimately 1,500 members in subsequent years. Baldwin emphasizes that increased membership would strengthen CPA's voice as the representative of general aviation in Colorado and enable expansion of member services including publications, advocacy efforts, fly-ins, safety seminars, and air races. The Board of Directors meeting highlights indicate significant committee activity across Air Classic planning, legislative advocacy regarding float plane regulations, mountain flying course presentations, and successful coordination of the First Annual Rocky Mountain Air Fair in October.
Baldwin draws inspiration from AOPA's successful membership model and notes that while CPA's membership stands in the low 400s, AOPA has over 7,300 members in Colorado alone. He calls for all members and Board members to work together on visibility and membership development initiatives, proposing that if AOPA can achieve such growth, CPA can as well. The newsletter demonstrates active committee involvement and community outreach, with particular recognition given to the efforts of CPA members in organizing the Rocky Mountain Air Fair.
Key Topics
- Membership expansion goals: 700 by 1994, 1,500 in subsequent years
- CPA's role as voice of general aviation in Colorado
- Member services comparison with AOPA
- Increasing organizational visibility to aviation community
- Board restructuring with nine new members
- Float plane regulation advocacy and state agency coordination
- Mountain Flying Course presentations planned
- Merchandise pricing (T-shirts, caps, lapel pins)
Events & Activities
- October 23: Platte Valley Airpark fly-in (featured Steve Harless and his Grumman American AA-2)
- October 2-3: First Annual Rocky Mountain Air Fair at Colorado Convention Center
- November 4: Joint user meeting hosted by ATCT and ARTCC at The Best Western Motel, Denver
- November 13: CPA Annual Meeting and budget vote; Bill Standerfer proposing Mountain Flying Course presentation to Bonanza Society in Corpus Christi, Texas
- July 16, 1994: Air Classic event (tentatively scheduled)
- Spring 1994: Next Student Air Lift
Member News
- New President: Mike Baldwin elected for 1993-1994 fiscal year; planning to attend AOPA Convention in Orlando to discuss membership expansion with AOPA President Phil Boyer
- Board Recognition: Walt Barbo, Director of First Annual Rocky Mountain Air Fair, recognized for successful event coordination with significant CPA member volunteer participation
- Committee Leadership: Steve Harless (Air Classic Chairman), Bill Dunn (Education Chairman), Frank Gallo (Legislative Chairman), Bill Standerfer (Mountain Flying Course Chairman)
- New Area Representatives for GUC: Michael J. Vader and Carol Skelton
- New Members Welcomed: Ray Bowman, Hank Hough, Woody Kercheval, Richard C. Roberts, Carol Skelton, Michael J. Vader, and Lin Watkins
- Member Spotlight: Steve Harless featured in newsletter photograph with his Grumman American AA-2 at Platte Valley Airpark; uses aircraft to commute as manager of ATCT at Jeffco Airport
