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Board approves $2,000 seed budget as Townsend fly‑in planning accelerates
Summary
The airport board approved an initial $2,000 budget to support planning for a proposed June fly‑in that will include static displays, invited aircraft, a pancake breakfast and outreach; organizers said additional expenses (porta‑potties, advertising, trash) will be refined as plans advance.
Dwight Thompson, airport manager, and volunteer organizers updated the board on plans for a June fly‑in at Townsend Airport, describing an expanding event that organizers hope will include helicopters, fixed‑wing aircraft, flight school outreach and public safety demonstrations.
Thompson said the dates under discussion were in mid‑June and that organizers had begun producing a tentative flyer and outreach list for pilot lounges and VIPs. He described logistical needs the board should expect to fund or help coordinate: porta‑potties, trash pickup, a PA or display area, parking and safety marshals.
Board members discussed the likely expenses and timing. One member proposed a cautious initial budget to get marketing materials and early expenses underway; another suggested a base of $2,000 and increasing as estimates firmed up. The board voted to approve a tentative initial budget of $2,000 for the fly‑in’s early costs.
Organizers asked whether the board would consider advertising a reduced aviation fuel price for the event as a marketing incentive; members were supportive in principle and said details could be discussed later. Thompson and volunteers will return with refined estimates and a plan for how the board’s seed funds will be spent.
Next steps: Organizers will buy initial “save‑the‑date” postcards and pursue cost estimates for porta‑potties and other event needs; the board will revisit the budget as quotes arrive.
