December 2007 Flight Lines captures a year-end reflection from CPA President Sarah Jane Dolliver, who expresses gratitude for a successful first term and looks ahead to 2008. The newsletter features updates on the Bird Aviation Museum in Sand Point, Idaho, following the summer fly-in, with founder Pam Bird sharing heartwarming stories about the museum’s educational impact and requesting donations of WWII memorabilia. The issue also highlights the upcoming annual fly-in planning meeting and introduces a new column spotlighting Area Representatives across Colorado’s aviation community.
Key Topics
- President’s year-end message and gratitude to board members and volunteers
- Bird Aviation Museum update and W.A.S.P. uniform donation request
- Photo submission guidelines for newsletter (resolution and DPI standards)
- 2008 fly-in planning and destination ideas
- New Area Representatives column launch
- Aviation website recommendations
Events & Activities
- Annual Holiday Dinner – Hosted by Deb Jensen; described as well-attended and successful
- CPA Annual Fly-in Planning Meeting – Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., Mount Evans Room, Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC)
- AOPA Phil Boyer Town Meeting – January 22, 2008 (date announced in newsletter)
- Sand Point, Idaho Fly-in – Summer 2007 (completed); spring/summer return planned
Member News
- Sarah Jane Dolliver – CPA President completing first successful term
- Bob Kinney – Vice President and new Fly-in Chairman; coordinating Sand Point Museum connections
- Pam Bird – Director of Bird Aviation Museum; sharing museum success stories and educational outreach
- Robert Braun – Boulder Area Representative; inaugural contributor to new Area Reps column
- Walt Barbo – Awards Committee Co-Chairman announcing airport recognition awards
- Airport Awards – Grand Junction Regional Airport and Kit Carson County Airport (Burlington) recognized with Outstanding Airport Awards
