Twenty percent (47 out of 223) of the members participated in the survey. The findings are as follows:
4 in 10 believe the primary purpose of GSLBAA should be to promote aviation or business aviation. Networking and education are also perceived as functions of the organization
Almost half gave ways in which to improve the organization. The top items pertained to findings ways to increase attendance at meetings and increase the size of the organization
7 in 10 believe GSLBAA should include in membership
single and light twin operators who used their aircraft for business
business operators “outside” the metro area
Almost 7 in 10 believe non-pilots are welcomed as members of GSLBAA, but several feel more could be done to make them feel welcome or encourage them to be members
3 in 10 members provided input on how to better serve the members. The most frequent responses pertain to promoting and protecting business aviation by getting more exposure outside the industry and in the community.
Over 8 in 10 believe the current programs offer a good mix. They do not believe the frequency of meetings should be changed. And most did not think the time of the meetings should change. A few people did think it would be worth a try to see if different times would increase attendance.
8 in 10 voted not to change the membership fee or the luncheon fee. A few said the fees need to be changed if warranted.
Most (9 in 10) feel they are being kept adequately informed of GSLBAA’s operations and functions.
About a fourth indicate they would be willing to become more involved with GSLBAA either as board member/officer or in some other capacity.
Ken, there was an undercurrent that there needs to be more socializing and fun at meetings. Also a few felt there was too much emphasis on golf – perhaps we haven’t gotten the message that it is a charity tournament and shows our interest in the community and that we need their help as volunteers. Some people wanted the membership to do more for charity. Maybe we need to consider that groups of the membership might take pride in putting up a Habitat for Humanity house, or walk in the Koman Race for the Cure. Just a thought.
The Future of the Greater St Louis Business Aviation Association
The Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association (GSLBAA) was formed as a way to better the future of the business aviation industry, at the local level, right here in the St. Louis region.
As a member of GSLBAA, you belong to a unique organization found in very few cities across the U.S. and one that should allow you to grow professionally with other pilots and associates in the aviation industry. GSLBAA is one of the oldest local professional aviation organizations in the country. Many other cities have patterned their organizations after us.
GSLBAA is intended to have a voice at the local, state, and regional level, allowing the organization to be more proactive, and effective, when issues are presented. A major goal of this organization is to be more in-tune to what is going on at the local level, and therefore, have the opportunity and resources to act in a more efficient and effective manner. The resources and industry positions of our members GSLBAA to achieve many goals in the future when issues are presented that can adversely, or positively, affect general and business aviation causes.
As it stands now the membership of GSLBAA sits at just over 200 people, which is down from around 240 people last year. GSLBAA meeting attendance runs between 35 to 80 members. We generally have a monthly luncheon meeting for 9 months of the year and the charity golf tournament highlighting the end of meetings until Fall. The attendance in golf tournament has gone down in the recent years, which might be a reflection of the economy, or it might be a reflection of the changing demographics of the membership. Either way it is vital for the Association to gauge this, understand this, and then to act accordingly, hence this Blog/Message-board.
Please use this space to input your own feelings, thoughts, ideas and suggestions on what GSLBAA means to you and what you would like it to mean for you. This is your opportunity to better define our organizations benefits and goals.
As the lottery say’s: “you can’t win, if you don’t play”, so lay it all out here so we can get this Association to the next higher level.
Sincerely,
John Henke
Vice President
As a member of GSLBAA, you belong to a unique organization found in very few cities across the U.S. and one that should allow you to grow professionally with other pilots and associates in the aviation industry. GSLBAA is one of the oldest local professional aviation organizations in the country. Many other cities have patterned their organizations after us.
GSLBAA is intended to have a voice at the local, state, and regional level, allowing the organization to be more proactive, and effective, when issues are presented. A major goal of this organization is to be more in-tune to what is going on at the local level, and therefore, have the opportunity and resources to act in a more efficient and effective manner. The resources and industry positions of our members GSLBAA to achieve many goals in the future when issues are presented that can adversely, or positively, affect general and business aviation causes.
As it stands now the membership of GSLBAA sits at just over 200 people, which is down from around 240 people last year. GSLBAA meeting attendance runs between 35 to 80 members. We generally have a monthly luncheon meeting for 9 months of the year and the charity golf tournament highlighting the end of meetings until Fall. The attendance in golf tournament has gone down in the recent years, which might be a reflection of the economy, or it might be a reflection of the changing demographics of the membership. Either way it is vital for the Association to gauge this, understand this, and then to act accordingly, hence this Blog/Message-board.
Please use this space to input your own feelings, thoughts, ideas and suggestions on what GSLBAA means to you and what you would like it to mean for you. This is your opportunity to better define our organizations benefits and goals.
As the lottery say’s: “you can’t win, if you don’t play”, so lay it all out here so we can get this Association to the next higher level.
Sincerely,
John Henke
Vice President
