Originally published in 1999
By Arb Rylant
Texas Airport Management Association
The Texas Association of Airport Executives (TAAE) is reevaluating its goals and has voted to restructure the organization, and change its name to “Texas Airport Management Association.” Arb Rylant, president, and the other five executive board members met on July 13 to discuss the proposed restructuring of TAAE, mainly the breaking away from the present affiliation with the Texas Municipal League (TML) to become an independent airport organization. In a recent meeting held Oct. 6 members voted overwhelmingly to approve the change.
The restructuring independent of TML will allow for a new commitment and focus on networking of all Texas airports, as well as for increased professional growth of fellow Texas airport managers. “With a state as large and diverse as Texas, a strong airport organization is needed for mutual support and funding,” said Rylant. With the prospect of representing over 300 airports across Texas, this organization has the potential to become a tremendous voice in statewide aviation issues.
With renewed vitality, the new Texas Airport Management Association will also rework its by-laws, including elections, dues and membership. Membership into this newly restructured organization is open to all airport managers, as well as corporate and affiliate members. Current members of the former TAAE will automatically be part of the new organization. The remaining Texas airports not represented by the former TAAE are encouraged to join and participate in this new, independent organization.
For more information, contact Arb Rylant at 915/659-6409 (e-mail [email protected]) or Mike Shahan at 903/786-2908 (e-mail [email protected]).