Baron Wiesman, chair of the Cash Air Fest committee, told the Logan-Cache Airport Authority board that the air show attracted an estimated more than 7,000 attendees and praise for performers and volunteers, but that parking problems and last-minute permitting requirements increased unanticipated costs.

"So about $9,000 is where we are," Wiesman said, describing unpaid bills for law enforcement, porta-potties and other on-the-ground support. He asked board members to use their networks to solicit donations and described a plan to route tax-deductible contributions through an existing nonprofit contact handled by Sean Milne.

The nut of the request is pragmatic: organizers said several sponsors and in-kind partners made the event possibleCash Valley Electric was the premier sponsor, and Spring Hill Marriott, Wilson Ford and local aviation businesses provided supportbut some operational bills arrived only after the event and the festivals volunteer finance lead was unavailable at the critical time.

Wiesman and other committee members highlighted what worked: a STEM fair, community exhibitors, an aero demonstration that drew the largest crowds, and a successful hangar event the night before the show. The main operational shortcomings were parking and signage, which the committee said led to congestion on 2500 West and overflow parking along roadways.

Board members discussed next steps. David (staff) said he could check whether the airport could amend its budget if donations do not materialize; other board members suggested offering sponsor exposure on the airport website, local radio shout-outs, or partnering with Cache Valley Transit for shuttle service in future events.

Wiesman said the committee plans to hold the event on a two-year cycle going forward and to start fundraising earlier for the next edition. He asked any donors to route gifts through the nonprofit arrangement that Sean Milne is managing (referred to in the meeting as the Bragg/Bear River nonprofit setup).