Dan Dickten,AAE from the Youngstown Warren Regional Airportrelates services offered at Austintown RotaryWith all major airports feeling the strain of increased travel, this airport is part of the solution as a great alternative to either the Pittsburgh or Cleveland Airports. The airport has been open for over 50 years and serves the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys and the Penn-Ohio Area. It is run by the Western Reserve Port Authority which is made up of members appointed by the Mahoning and Trumbull County Commissioners. At one time the major airlines all had service to the airport but left in 2003. In 2006 Allegiant Air began scheduled service to Orlando. Travel to St. Petersburg will begin November 17, with potentials for Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas. A much needed commuter service with low fare service to capture a small segment of business travelers would be a success for this airport with destinations such as Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, and the Washington District. There is a need and a market for attracting major airlines and this is a distinct possibility. A commitment must be made from businesses and the regional chamber. Some upgrades are needed, such as the upgrade of the restrooms, rental car services, terminal advertising, TSA Screening, baggage return and parking lot security to name a few. Youngstown can become a part of the nation's regular airport capacity solution.With President Susan Leetch presenting certificate for book donation to Woodside Readsis Dan Dickten, AAE from the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport.
President Susan Leetch opened the meeting and asked Karl Rein to lead the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and God Bless America.
SONGLEADER: Songleader Mark Cole led us in the Mahoning Valley Song.
Visitors: Amber Gallegher from Clear Choice Creative, and guest speaker,Dan Dickten from Youngstown Warren Regional Airport.
Gary Reel told a good joke for a change.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* San Salvadore Project: still collecting CD's and Popcorn. Vitamins are for this month.
* Leadership Conference in Canton this Saturday.
* Raffle tickets for Taste of Austintown were delivered by Carol, we sell them for $5. and keep half of money. Good project. NO EXPENSE TO US.
* December 11, Bell Ringing - sign up sheet being passed around
* Melissa is selling the calendars again this year. Your chance to win $$$$.
* Mark Cole announced that coupons were sent out for O'Donolds for November 10 - Rotary will receive 20% of all sales but you must present a coupon.
FELLOWSHIP: Chuck Baker had fellowship and fined Mitch for becoming President of the Eastern Academy of the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association; Mike Scortino for his re-election; Karl for his wife turning 40 and Mark Cole for stepping on Chuck's "gig".
RAFFLE: Hillary won the little one - but not the biggie.
PROGRAM: Dan Dickten,AAE from the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. With all major airports feeling the strain of increased travel, this airport is part of the solution as a great alternative to either the Pittsburgh or Cleveland Airports. The airport has been open for over 50 years and serves the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys and the Penn-Ohio Area. It is run by the Western Reserve Port Authority which is made up of members appointed by the Mahoning and Trumbull County Commissioners.
At one time the major airlines all had service to the airport but left in 2003. In 2006 Allegiant Air began scheduled service to Orlando. Travel to St. Petersburg will begin November 17, with potentials for Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas. A much needed commuter service with low fare service to capture a small segment of business travelers would be a success for this airport with destinations such as Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, and the Washington District. There is a need and a market for attracting major airlines and this is a distinct possibility. A commitment must be made from businesses and the regional chamber.
Some upgrades are needed, such as the upgrade of the restrooms, rental car services, terminal advertising, TSA Screening, baggage return and parking lot security to name a few. Youngstown can become a part of the nation's regular airport capacity solution.
SONGLEADER: Songleader Mark Cole led us in the Mahoning Valley Song.
Visitors: Amber Gallegher from Clear Choice Creative, and guest speaker,Dan Dickten from Youngstown Warren Regional Airport.
Gary Reel told a good joke for a change.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* San Salvadore Project: still collecting CD's and Popcorn. Vitamins are for this month.
* Leadership Conference in Canton this Saturday.
* Raffle tickets for Taste of Austintown were delivered by Carol, we sell them for $5. and keep half of money. Good project. NO EXPENSE TO US.
* December 11, Bell Ringing - sign up sheet being passed around
* Melissa is selling the calendars again this year. Your chance to win $$$$.
* Mark Cole announced that coupons were sent out for O'Donolds for November 10 - Rotary will receive 20% of all sales but you must present a coupon.
FELLOWSHIP: Chuck Baker had fellowship and fined Mitch for becoming President of the Eastern Academy of the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association; Mike Scortino for his re-election; Karl for his wife turning 40 and Mark Cole for stepping on Chuck's "gig".
RAFFLE: Hillary won the little one - but not the biggie.
PROGRAM: Dan Dickten,AAE from the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. With all major airports feeling the strain of increased travel, this airport is part of the solution as a great alternative to either the Pittsburgh or Cleveland Airports. The airport has been open for over 50 years and serves the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys and the Penn-Ohio Area. It is run by the Western Reserve Port Authority which is made up of members appointed by the Mahoning and Trumbull County Commissioners.
At one time the major airlines all had service to the airport but left in 2003. In 2006 Allegiant Air began scheduled service to Orlando. Travel to St. Petersburg will begin November 17, with potentials for Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas. A much needed commuter service with low fare service to capture a small segment of business travelers would be a success for this airport with destinations such as Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, and the Washington District. There is a need and a market for attracting major airlines and this is a distinct possibility. A commitment must be made from businesses and the regional chamber.
Some upgrades are needed, such as the upgrade of the restrooms, rental car services, terminal advertising, TSA Screening, baggage return and parking lot security to name a few. Youngstown can become a part of the nation's regular airport capacity solution.