Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP)

WELCOME TO THE AVIATION COUNCIL OF PENNSYLVANIA
The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) consists of airports, fixed-base operators, corporate flight departments, air charter operators, and other aviation organizations and suppliers all working together to improve and promote aviation throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the ACP is to represent the Pennsylvania aviation community in matters involving government and private sector interests; to improve and promote aviation in partnership with local, state and federal government; and to increase and enhance public awareness of aviation.

ACP OFFICERS and BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The ACP is served by Officers and a Board of Directors elected to office by the membership of the Council. The Officers and Board of Directors are all volunteers offering their time and expertise in the promotion and development of aviation for the future.

ACP Officers are elected to the respective post by the Board of Directors. Each Officer shall serve a one (1) year term and may be re-elected to the office for one (1) additional term of one year.

2012 Officers

President Richard Holes, P.E. L.R. Kimball	Vice President Kevin Boardman Berwind Corporation
Treasurer John Mininger Bucks County Airport Authority	Secretary Stephanie Saracco, A.A.E. Allegheny County Airport Authority
Immediate Past President Jay Beratan

ACP Board of Directors
The management and direction of the Council and the conduct of its affairs are under the control of the Board of Directors. Each director is elected to office by a majority of the membership of the Council. The Board shall consist of no less than eleven (11) or more than twenty-one (21) members. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve a three (3) year term.

Carl Adkins Avflight Harrisburg Corporation	Jay Beratan
Kevin Boardman Berwind Corporation	Barry Centini Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Scott Gray Washington County Airport	David Eberly, Jr. Lancaster Airport
Timothy Edwards, A.A.E. Harrisburg International Airport	Mark Gale, A.A.E. Philadelphia International Airport
Dan Gallogly Air BP Aviation Services	Dorith Hakim Sikorsky Global Helicopters
Tom Hart Williamsport Regional Airport	Paul C. Heintz Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, L.L.P.
Richard Holes, P.E. L.R. Kimball	David Holman Pittsburgh Jet Center
Lowell Levengood	John Mininger Bucks County Airport Authority
Roger Moog	Bryan Rodgers University Park Airport
Stephanie Saracco, A.A.E. Allegheny County Airport Authority	Sara Walfoort Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
Robert Rockmaker, A.A.E. Executive Director	Marvin Miller Legislative Liaison

2012 Aviation Council Committees
The Aviation Council has standing and special committees to study and make recommendations to the Board of Directors and to carry out specific assignments as needed. Experienced committee members are available to assist Council members with aviation related projects and concerns.

Aerospace Development
Roger Moog & Dorith Hakim, Co-Chairs
To assist existing aviation and aerospace firms located in Pennsylvania and to attract new firms to locate in the state.

Annual Conference
David Eberly, Chairperson
To develop and manage the annual PA Aviation Conference. .

Annual Conference Site Selection
Barry Centini, Chairperson
To request proposals from organizations interested in hosting the annual PA Aviation Conference.

Awards, Education and Scholarship
Lowell Levengood, Chairperson
To organize and administer the selection process for scholarship awards and to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to aviation. To recommend and establish aviation education programs and aid in the coordination of aviation programs and institutions within the Commonwealth.

By-Laws
Jay Beratan, Chairperson
To review the By-Laws bi-annually and make recommendations for By-Law revisions to the Board of Directors.

Corporate Operators
Kevin Boardman, Chairperson
To assist and develop a good work environment for business aviation.

Finance
John Mininger, Chairperson
To manage the financial affairs of the Council to include preparing budgets, managing investments, preparing regular financial statements and conduct an annual audit of the Council.

Fixed Base Operation
Carl Atkins & David Holman, Co-Chairs
To assist and develop programs which will benefit fixed base operators, flight schools and charter operators.

Legislative/Public Affairs
Barry Centini, Chairperson
To monitor and work closely on those legislative matters that affect the Council membership on a national, state and local level.

Membership
Stephanie Saracco, Chairperson
To oversee in the planning and organizing for a continuous membership growth and maintenance program.

Nominating
Jay Beratan, Chairperson
To recommend from the membership, a slate of qualified council members for the Board of Directors. This recommendation shall be made to the membership at its Annual Meeting.

Small Airports
Carl Atkins, Chairperson
David Holman
To assist the small airports in Pennsylvania and support their ongoing needs.

Supplier
Dan Gallogly, Chairperson
To develop and maintain strong communications with the aviation vendor community.