May 13, 2021
Meeting Summary
Presiding: Jaime Stine
Meeting Room setup/takedown and general problem solving:
Inspiration:
Professor’s Quote:
Foundation Flash:
Introduction of Guests:
Guests: Aaron Maddox, Karen Bard
Exchange Students:
Visiting Rotarians:
Junior Rotarians/RYLA/Young RYLA:
Rotaract/Interact Students:
Humor:
Foundation Drawing:
O’Dwyers Drawing:
Announcements:
- Tom Mangan told the club that the MS Walk is next weekend in Cheyenne. Our Rotary team has raised $4,400, and the club will provide a $400 donation.
- Virtual District Conference registration is open. Sign up today!
- Sunrise Rotary is planning a fundraiser for June 12.
Rotarian of the Week: Tim Stamp for his passion and hard work at the airport.
Songs:
Program: Laramie Regional Airport, Tim Stamp
Introduction:
The Laramie Regional Airport renovation is complete. The airport is working on a master plan for the next 5-20 years. The airport wants to become the gateway to Laramie.
The prior terminal was always packed and there was no room for people to sit. The terminal was basically taken to ground and rebuilt. It is 14,000 SF. The terminal is much more open and comfortable.
The building was built to last 20-50 y ears. It will have new airplanes in the near future that boost passenger capacity to 70 and then to 90-100. While the terminal may seem big now, it is built to take on this increased capacity.
The same crew that handles baggage also handles the TSA security area. This company is SkyWest. SkyWest also decides on the flight times. There is a 6 a.m. flight that is expected to be moved to 8 a.m. There is also a 1 p.m. flight.
The flight that gets into Laramie at 8:30/9 p.m. stays overnight. The crew and plane then leave the next day.
Laramie Regional Airport was designed to make it special with touches of comfort and local life. There is the boot wall that says, “Good Boots Take You Good Places” where passengers can easily remove and put on shoes. It also shows things to do in Laramie and the surrounding areas.
The holding room has charging stations throughout and can hold 93 people on seats. Additional seating is also available.
More flights can now be diverted to the airport because of the capacity increase. Laramie Regional Airport does get referrals from Denver, mostly from weather.
The airport is still working on refreshments and vending machines for the holding room.
Laramie Regional Airport used to have Hertz for rental cars. It is now working on a deal with Enterprise to have Enterprise move their main office and all merchandise out to the airport.
The original plan for the renovation included a jet bridge. A jet bridge is a bridge straight from the airplane into the airport. This had to be cut out of the plan due to budget restrictions.
The airport is working on getting a surround scanner for security and an x-ray machine, instead of having to search bags.
COVID-19 was very hard on the airport, especially during a large construction project. In 2019, the airport saw over 32,000 passengers. There was a dramatic decrease due to the pandemic that is just starting to pick back up.
The airport hopes to get back to regular attendance. CARES Act funding was helpful.
The airport sees $2.5 million from the federal government, $3 million from the state, and $5.8 million from tax. The total cost is about $11 million.
Laramie Regional Airport is looking forward to getting a new sign right at the turnoff to the airport. This will have a beacon so it will be easy to see at night.
The airport has been working with the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance to do more with the special walls at the airport that promote Laramie offerings and tourism. If you are interested, contact LCBA.
Response: Jaime Stine
Rotary 4-way test
Of the things we think, say, or do
•Is it the Truth?
•Is it Fair?
•Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships?
•Will it be Beneficial to All Concerned?
‘Response: The Rotary Club of Laramie will make a donation to the public library children’s book fund in the speaker’s name.
NOTE: We Do Not Donate a Book!
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Website: laramierotaryclub.org
Spoke Editor: Caitlin White, 307-630-1965, cwhite@acplwy.org