37th Regular Board of
Director Meeting
Sheraton Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, Florida
October 19-25
Monday, October 19
Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
In remarks to the 37th Regular Meeting of ALPA's Board of Directors, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney praised ALPA and the pilots of Northwest Airlines for the solid front they presented during the strike at that carrier, and urged members to continue the gains made by America's unions over the past several years.
Rob McInnis, president of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Association (IFALPA), described the benefits of IFALPA membership for mutual assistance, safety concerns, and representation to international agencies.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. upon completion of all business.
Dr. Julius Maldutis, managing director and aviation and transportation analyst in the Equity Research Department at CIBC Oppenheimer, addressed the fourth day of the 37th regular meeting of ALPA's Board of Directors Thursday. Dr. Maldutis said he believed the industry could avoid the dismal financial performances of the past because of changes that have already been made in airline management, because of a projected aircraft shortage he foresees over the next 15-20 years, and because of the influence of the Internet on ticket distribution methods.
Special guests recognized during the morning plenary session were former presidents J.J. O'Donnell and Hank Duffy.
Retiring Association General Manager Howard Pike, who has served under three ALPA presidents, was made an honorary ALPA member.
Airline Systems Meetings were conducted to provide pilot leaders an opportunity to exchange ideas on how to deal proactively with issues related to domestic airline partnterships.
Elections of top officers were at the top of the agenda as the 37th regular meeting of the ALPA Board of Directors opened its third day of business Wednesday. Candidates for the four national officer positions ran without opposition and were elected by acclamation.
The new officers, who will serve four-year terms, are: Capt.Duane Woerth, president; Capt. Dennis Dolan, first vice president; Capt. Jerry Mugerditchian, vice president - administration/secretary; and Capt. John Feldvary, vice president - finance/treasurer.
Nine executive vice presidents were elected to two-year terms. They are:
Captain Cress Bernard (Alaska)*
Captain Matt Kernan (Allegheny)*
Captain Dan Brannan (DHL)*
Captain John Eckert (Delta)*
Doug Hahn (Northwest)
Captain Bill Kientz (TWA)
Captain Kevin Dillon (United)
Captain Dave Morrow (US Airways)
Captain Michael Lynch (Canadian Airlines)
*incumbents
Just six weeks after the conclusion of their pilot group's successful strike against Northwest Airlines, the Northwest MEC and Negotiating Committee publicly thanked the membership of the Air Line Pilots Association for their support during that process.
Northwest MEC Chairman Captain Steve Zoller told the plenary session of ALPA's Board of Directors meeting Tuesday morning that the level of involvement from all facets of the organization was critical to the strike's positive outcome. "No one flew solo. . . We were a team. . . The value of a strong, well-organized, well-financed union cannot be overemphasized."
The Northwest representatives also presented a resolution to publicly recognize the support of Northwest's code-share partners, particularly the pilots of Mesaba and Express Airlines, who experienced a lockout and shutdown of services during the strike at the mainline.
The Northwest MEC thanked the Mesaba and Express pilots for their "public, moral and operational support" during the job action.
Several other individuals retiring from board service were also recognized during the morning session.
ALPA Executive Vice President Cress Bernard recognized outgoing EVPs Pete Dodge and Jim Engleman. ALPA President Randy Babbitt presented plaques to Executive Administrator Bob Hammarley and John Donnelly, Vice President - Finance.
ALPA's Political Action Committee (ALPA-PAC) also announced the winners of its recognition competition during the morning session.
In a special presentation, Henry Weiss, ALPA's former general counsel who served under six presidents, received a special ALPA lapel 55-year pin.
Mr. Weiss reflected on his long association with the organization and counseled the delegates to continue on a course of "constructive engagement" with their employers and with government agencies to advance their causes. (Remarks of Henry Weiss to BOD)
Dr. Hudson, director of the Aeromedical office in Denver, gave his Aeromedical report to the board.
With a video filled with testimonials from pilots on the value of ALPA membership, the 37th regular meeting of the Association's Board of Directors opened Monday with a theme emphasizing "Strength from Within."
The union's highest governing body, representing ALPA's 50 member pilot groups, is meeting this week to elect new officers, examine the Association's financial structure, and generally set the course of the Association into the next century.
ALPA's four national officers delivered their reports as the first official function of the meeting.
Outgoing President Capt. J. Randolph Babbitt reflected on the Association's many accomplishments, which he attributed to the strength of the membership and staff over the course of ALPA's 67-year history.
Captain Duane Woerth, ALPA First Vice President, looked to the future, and challenged the Board to be ready for the complexities of a globalizing industry.
Captain Jerry Mugerditchian, Vice President- Administration, stressed member participation in the Association as pivotal to its strength.
Captain John Donnelly, ALPA's Vice President - Finance, outlined the Association's fiscal standing and, with the industry currently on an upswing, urged the Board to keep it healthy. "If we don't do this, we can't do anything else."
