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MARK J SWANEY

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Aug 28, 2025, 10:54:31 AM (13 days ago) Aug 28
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Some interesting things going on in Santa Monica - especially if you support SMAA.  Save the Date: Douglas Day – September 21st, 2025 (10 AM–3 PM)



Save the date! Douglas Day is almost here! Sep 21st 10am-3pm

Dear SMAA Members and Friends,


As we prepare for the SMAA Annual Members Meeting scheduled for October 4, 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt invitation to renew your membership today and ensure your dues are current.

Your voice matters—especially as we will be voting on key membership matters including the SMAA Presidency.

Renew now by clicking this link:

https://www.santamonicaairport.info/join_online


Only active, dues-paid members will be eligible to vote at the meeting, which we encourage you to attend in person (venue details coming soon).

Help Make the Annual Meeting and Silent Auction a Hit!


We are organizing a silent auction to raise funds during the Annual Meeting—and we need your help!

We're looking for donations of items such as wine shipments, memorabilia, vacation packages, golf rounds, or dining experiences, or anything else unique. Please let us know if you have any items to donate.

Email us at: st...@santamonicaairport.info.

Every dollar helps us keep the momentum going in the fight to preserve Santa Monica Airport.

✈️ Exciting Updates and Member Benefits

NEW Fuel Discount at Atlantic Aviation

We’ve negotiated an exclusive $1.00/gallon discount on 100LL fuel at Atlantic Aviation for current SMAA members.

Once you are a current member of SMAA, Just mention “SMAA” and they’ll verify your name on our monthly membership list to receive the discount on GA 100LL.


Questions or issues? Email: st...@santamonicaairport.info

Resurfacing Reimbursement Program


Thanks to continued SMAA dialogue with the City, we helped negotiate $200 rent credits for affected tie-downs and an additional $200 for hangars affected by the recent resurfacing project. If you had an aircraft in a hangar at the time, the credit is $400.00 total reimbursement.

This goodwill gesture by the airport is intended to be move towards a more cohesive tenant and pilot friendly working environment between the city officials and the people that use the airfield. 

If you were directly affected by the resurfacing project causing an undue cleaning burden to you as a tie-down, or hangar user on the field, this rental credit is meant to offset the cost of those inconveniences.

Not everyone on the field was affected by default as the project was mostly focused on the lower South and Eastern paddocks and taxi areas. Please be sure to do your part in responsible communication with the airport and only apply if you were directly affected. It is important that the integrity of pilots on the field be kept in high regard as we march forward to stem the closure of the airport. 


To apply, please email Diana Hernandez at: Diana.H...@santamonica.gov

You will need the following to qualify:

● A registered aircraft on site during the resurfacing
● Rent and landing fees being fully paid up

We kindly ask that all members remain professional and courteous in their communication with
city staff.

If you need assistance, please reach out to us directly atst...@santamonicaairport.info

Save the Date: Douglas Day – September 21st, 2025 (10 AM–3 PM)


This year we are honoring the LA Wildfire 1st Responders and celebrating the future of mobility at SMO.

Visit SpiritOfSantaMonica.org to RSVP to this free event!

Volunteers needed!
We’re looking for help at the SMAA booth and general support. If you are available, please email Van...@spiritofsantamonica.org.

 

We’re making real progress on multiple fronts—from improving member benefits to building key relationships with the city, media, and political stakeholders. But it takes all of us to push this effort forward.

Thank you for being a part of the SMAA family. If you have questions or want to connect directly, don’t hesitate to email me.

With gratitude,
Brice Cooper
Communications Director
st...@santamonicaairport.info

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