WELCOME We’re Back –and packed with Knowledge & Inspiration! Jamelle R. Garcia, Executive Director Washington Aviation Association(WAA)
ANTI- DRUG & ALCOHOL
CONSORTIUM
Welcome back! Share. Inspire. Connect. What a winter we have been having. The freezing temperatures, the blustery days, and the snow. But wait, deep breath. The end is in sight. Spring is approaching and soon we will all be airborne again! It is indeed a great pleasure to welcome each of you to our conference. We hope you enjoy our immersive, engaging, and educational program, in which people passionate about aviation gather, connect and hear from leaders in their fields. The conference has come a long way as we approach our 40th year. From a couple of tables in a hallway in a Bellevue hotel banquet room to now over 122,000 square feet of educational seminars, 200 plus exhibitors and a career fair. With gratitude from the Washington Aviation Association team, I want to thank all of our corporate sponsors – your
The WAA operates a low-cost non-profit anti-drug & alcohol consortium The program performs the required random drug/alcohol drawing for testing; allowing small companies to commitment is recognized as together we open new doors and help in building a stronger, healthier, and safer aviation community. Another big thank you to Rachel and the entire Hansen family for their 23 plus years of making this event happen.
share the benefits of belonging to a larger consortium.
Volunteers, your generous time and talents also make this event possible and successful. Thanks!
manager, Jamelle Garcia at (253) 939-4273 or learn
Additional support is available to assist your company to be in DOT/FAA compliance. If you have any questions or would like to know more about joining the Consortium, please contact program more on our website, www.washingtonaviation.org.
Before I close, I’d like to thank each of you for supporting the conference. Those bringing your expertise to our gathering, much appreciated. You, as leaders, have the vision, the knowledge and wherewithal to help pave the way into the future. Our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do with your support & enthusiasm!
Head’s up fly-in attendees! Sorry – no free shuttle ride from the airport this year. We appreciate the great folks at Spencer Aircraft who have provided this for many past years. This year stop by Spencer to wait for an Uber ($12-18/ rate depending on time), taxi, or arrange a rental car at their facility. Visit washingtonaviation.org for additional transfer options!
Best regards with tailwinds and smooth clear skies.
Jamelle Garcia
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