Dec 5, 2017-Rotary Forum

Pres. Jeff King opened the meeting at 12:40 PM with the usual guest introductions and then held the fine-free badge auction that went to Lee Ann Lescome for $75. He also had Past Pres. Greg Baker recite the 4-way Test and stated that in the upcoming weeks members will be asked to stand and recite the test.

Steve Curry reported the sad news that Tommy Thompson has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing radiation treatments. Because of his incapacitation, Steve circulated a sign-up sheet to provide meals for Tommy throughout the holidays. Sharon Ellis reported that Sandy Lubin is doing better during his cancer treatment. Deenie Dotson again circulated a sign-up sheet for the Christmas party this Thursday, December 7 beginning at 5:30 PM.  Jim “Santa Claus” Lewis reminded everyone of this Saturday’s 5^th annual Christmas movie “White Christmas” at the Fair Oaks theater. Doors will at 10:30 AM. Linda Osty stated that she still needs a few packers for the canned goods. All the members that attend will be asked to come to the front of the theater before the show starts to pass out raffle prizes for non-Rotarians. A sign-up sheet was circulated for the December 17 Clark Center Christmas sing-a-song song. Connie O Henley and Karen Zappia passed out surveys that had 2 questions (1) What we like about our Rotary Club?; and (2) What changes should be made to make our Club better?

Ashlea Boyer introduced Kevin who graduated from Cal Polly in 1996, worked for the Truckee Tahoe Airport and has 25+ years as a pilot. Currently he is the Director of the SLO County Regional Airport and President of the California Airport Council. After showing a brief video of the new airport, he gave the statistics that in 2016 the airport had 330,241 passengers and in 2018 they expect 420,000 passengers, or an annual increase of 20%. They tried to add Denver to the the cities they currently serve, but those negotiations fell through. However, they were very pleased to add Seattle via the Alaska Airlines on their new 242 passenger plane. The new airport had 3 major goals: (1) improve passenger experience; (2) provide a 6 gate terminal with 2 jet bridges and multilane TSA checkpoints; and (3) expanded paved parking with no restrictions on where you park except fees of $13/day close to the terminal and $9/day away from the terminal. The meeter/greeter lounge looks over the entire Valley and provides the incoming passenger with a glass jetway to begin the visual experience of the Valley immediately on disembarking. The flooring is stained concrete which provides a smooth surface for all of the modern wheeled luggage. The ticket area is much larger and has 22 miles of cable; both of these features allow for future expansion. The terminal has 2 unique features: (1) an entire wall devoted to an actual wing that had been in service for 20 years and was found in the Mojave Aircraft Reclamation Park and (2) a 747 engine cauling retrofitted as an information booth. The architecture of terminal is designed to be easily modified for future growth. The outdoor breezeway between check-in counters and the secure area, which has a restaurant, also lends itself to future extension. Dallas and Portland, Oregon are destinations that they are in the process of bringing to SLO.

Pres. Jeff King opened the meeting at 12:40 PM with the usual guest introductions and then held the fine-free badge auction that went to Lee Ann Lescome for $75. He also had Past Pres. Greg Baker recite the 4-way Test and stated that in the upcoming weeks members will be asked to stand and recite the test.

Steve Curry reported the sad news that Tommy Thompson has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing radiation treatments. Because of his incapacitation, Steve circulated a sign-up sheet to provide meals for Tommy throughout the holidays. Sharon Ellis reported that Sandy Lubin is doing better during his cancer treatment. Deenie Dotson again circulated a sign-up sheet for the Christmas party this Thursday, December 7 beginning at 5:30 PM.  Jim “Santa Claus” Lewis reminded everyone of this Saturday’s 5^th annual Christmas movie “White Christmas” at the Fair Oaks theater. Doors will at 10:30 AM. Linda Osty stated that she still needs a few packers for the canned goods. All the members that attend will be asked to come to the front of the theater before the show starts to pass out raffle prizes for non-Rotarians. A sign-up sheet was circulated for the December 17 Clark Center Christmas sing-a-song song. Connie O Henley and Karen Zappia passed out surveys that had 2 questions (1) What we like about our Rotary Club?; and (2) What changes should be made to make our Club better?

Ashlea Boyer introduced Kevin who graduated from Cal Polly in 1996, worked for the Truckee Tahoe Airport and has 25+ years as a pilot. Currently he is the Director of the SLO County Regional Airport and President of the California Airport Council. After showing a brief video of the new airport, he gave the statistics that in 2016 the airport had 330,241 passengers and in 2018 they expect 420,000 passengers, or an annual increase of 20%. They tried to add Denver to the the cities they currently serve, but those negotiations fell through. However, they were very pleased to add Seattle via the Alaska Airlines on their new 242 passenger plane. The new airport had 3 major goals: (1) improve passenger experience; (2) provide a 6 gate terminal with 2 jet bridges and multilane TSA checkpoints; and (3) expanded paved parking with no restrictions on where you park except fees of $13/day close to the terminal and $9/day away from the terminal. The meeter/greeter lounge looks over the entire Valley and provides the incoming passenger with a glass jetway to begin the visual experience of the Valley immediately on disembarking. The flooring is stained concrete which provides a smooth surface for all of the modern wheeled luggage. The ticket area is much larger and has 22 miles of cable; both of these features allow for future expansion. The terminal has 2 unique features: (1) an entire wall devoted to an actual wing that had been in service for 20 years and was found in the Mojave Aircraft Reclamation Park and (2) a 747 engine cauling retrofitted as an information booth. The architecture of terminal is designed to be easily modified for future growth. The outdoor breezeway between check-in counters and the secure area, which has a restaurant, also lends itself to future extension. Dallas and Portland, Oregon are destinations that they are in the process of bringing to SLO.