Corporate Annual Partners
Corporate Annual Partners are major supporters of the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania. Please visit them by clicking on their logos.

WELCOME TO THE AVIATION COUNCIL OF PENNSYLVANIA—CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
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.

ADS AND LISTINGS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET
Deadline: August 27, 2010--To commemorate our milestone, we are publishing this 50th anniversary keepsake which will live on for years. Members, friends and associates, please hurry to be included. There are many support options from full- to sixth-page ads, to 3-line typeset listings. The commemorative booklet will be distributed free to all Council members along with attendees at this year’s Pennsylvania Aviation Conference, legislators and supply chain partners. If you are interested, please download this PDF or call 610-797-6911. 50-Year ACP Commemorative Booklet Info (PDF)

PA AIRCRAFT OWNERS DOING BIGGEST SPENDING IN AVIATION-FRIENDLY STATES
Pennsylvania's aviation sales taxes are creating a loss of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs. There are implications that lead the Aviation Council to believe that major Fortune 500 firms calculate the aviation taxes into their decision-making process when considering a location. Please read the downloadable Senate Testimonies and Map Graphic. They are must reading for everyone.
Elimination of PA Aviation Sales Tax Senate Testimonies (PDF download)
Aircraft Owner Spending Migration MAP GRAPHIC (PDF download)

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.

2010 Officers

President Everitt duPont New Garden Aviation, Inc.	Vice President Richard Holes, P.E. Kimball
Treasurer John Mininger Bucks County Airport Authority	Secretary Mark Gale, A.A.E. Philadelphia International Airport
Immediate Past President Jay Beratan AECOM Transportation

 

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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.

Louis J. Beemer CXY Aviation LLC	Jay Beratan AECOM Transportation
Kevin Boardman Berwind Corporation	Barry Centini Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Everitt duPont New Garden Aviation, Inc.	Timothy Edwards, A.A.E. Harrisburg International Airport
Mark Gale, A.A.E. Philadelphia International Airport	Dan Gallogly Air BP Aviation Services
Tom Hart Williamsport Regional Airport	Paul C. Heintz Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, L.L.P.
Richard Holes, P.E. Kimball	Lawrence J. Krauter Lehigh Valley International Airport
Lowell Levengood	John Mininger Bucks County Airport Authority
Gabe Monzo Arnold Palmer Regional Airport	Roger Moog Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
John Rinehart, A.A.E.	Bryan Rodgers University Park Airport
Stephanie Saracco Allegheny County Airport Authority	Sara Walfoort Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
Robert Rockmaker, A.A.E. Executive Director	Marvin Miller Legislative Liaison

 

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ACP Honorary Board of Directors

John "Reds" MacFarlane

Ed Siefken

 

 

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ACP Committees
The ACP 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 ACP members with aviation related projects and concerns.

Annual Conference
To develop and manage the annual PA Aviation Conference.

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

Awards and Scholarship Committee
Sara Walfoort, Chairperson
To organize and administer the selection process for scholarship awards and to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to aviation.

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.

Economic Development
Roger Moog, Chairperson
To assist in developing programs to enhance the aviation infrastructure in Pennsylvania.

Education
Lowell Levengood, Chairperson
To recommend and establish aviation education programs and aid in the coordination of aviation programs and institutions within the Commonwealth.

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
Louis Beemer, Chairperson
To assist and develop programs which will benefit Fixed Base Operation Flight Schools, Charter Operators and Corporate Flight Departments.

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

Membership
Louis Beemer, 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.

Security Committee
Chairperson TBA
To assist in the development and ongoing support required to maintain a secure aviation system.

Small Airports
Everitt B. duPont, Chairperson
To assist the small airports in Pennsylvania and support their on going needs.

Statewide System Plan
Sara Walfoort, Chairperson
To assist with the Statewide Aviation System planning process.

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

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