BRIEFING AOPA ACTION DAVID ULANE, Northwest Region Report from the field Regional managers have successful early experiences Top victories: Idaho House Bill 417 aircraft parts tax exemption Notable events: The Rocky Mountain Light Sport Expo, hosted by the Colorado Pilots Association Great experiences: “Without fail, every member I’ve interacted with or explained our new program to is ecstatic that AOPA is focusing more attention regionally and locally. They are appreciative to have a hometown AOPA contact.” N early eight months after the restructuring of AOPA’s regional advocacy and representation, the seven regional managers report important strides in advocacy efforts and great member engagement throughout the country. JOHN PFEIFER, Western Region Top victories: Representing AOPA at the aviation issues briefing sponsored by CTC-TACA Notable events: Nevada Airport Support Network volunteer luncheon Great experiences: “Extensive involvement with legislators and staff over the proposal to eliminate the state requirement for county airport land use commissions.” TOM GEORGE, Alaska Top victories: Repeal aviation aircraft registration tax in Mat-Su Borough; develop a position on a military airspace proposal that could impact civil aviation in Alaska Notable events: The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering Great experiences: “Delivering the excitement and enthusiasm of general aviation to families and kids at Fairbanks Aviation Day.” 36 | AOPA PILOT December 2012