Friday, April 16, 2010

Long Beach Aviation Friends (LGB Airport Supporters)

Another great meeting was held at the AirFlight FBO and though the attendence was very sparse and we learned a great deal on the planning and progress of the new terminal, looks like it will be very cool. Our local TSA represenative talked about the TSA's roll at the airport and what they look for while we and our carry-on bags are transiting the security check point.......intersting stuff. Below are the minutes of the meeting.
Long Beach Aviation Friends

Minutes April 14, 2010 Meeting


1. Chief Pilot, Barbara Velten, called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm at Air Flite, 15 members attended.

2. Barb introduced Christine Edwards from the Airport Staff who reported on the latest construction and plans at LGB. Christine showed a video of the plans for the new passenger gate facility at the airport. They hope to have the new gates ready by the end of 2011. LGB is converting to LED lighting on the taxiways and runways on the airfield. When completed this will result in a 90% power reduction for the airfield

3. Christine announced that she is retiring from the airport on April 30th. She talked about her experiences at LGB and Orange County. Barb Velten thanked her for all she has done for the airport and her support of the Long Beach Aviation Friends. She will be missed.

4. Barb Velten introduced Nancy Baggott, Director of the Transportation Security Administration for the Long Beach Airport. She gave an excellent talk about all the actions that TSA is taking to keep the transportation system safe and moving. She suggested that we check the web site www.TSA.gov. There is a lot more going on that just xraying baggage. LGB can expect to see the new full body scanners in the future.

5. Barb Velten announced that the next meeting will be held on July 14th ,our second anniversary as an organization, and will feature a bus tour of the perimeter of Long Beach Airport. This will be a members only event and reservations will be required.

6. At the July meeting, we will elect officers for the coming year. If you are interested in being an officer, send an email to Barb at LongBeachAviationFriends@verizon.net.

7. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Christine Edwards reporting on the new passenger gate plan.

Nancy Baggott answering a question from Jacked Up Photos CEO Darryl Bustamante.