For over thirty years, NGPA has met in picturesque Provincetown for our annual Cape Cod Classic. This seaside tradition offers members a chance to escape and unwind with their friends and chosen family in a place that holds so much meaning for members of our community. I want to thank all the incredible volunteers for their tireless work putting on the event for more than 200 attendees. Whether planning for 200 or 2000, the Events Committee continues to deliver more than ever. I hope you will join me in thanking committee volunteers next time you see them. 

While time spent on the cape is intended to be mostly social, we also used the opportunity to host our fall town hall (fourth town hall this year). These meetings are important in keeping connected to the “business” of the NGPA and are a way for members to have their questions answered by senior leaders within our organization. Membership demographics, finances, upcoming plans, committee updates, and more are all on the table for discussion.  

As we end our fiscal year this month, I’m happy to report the NGPA remains on solid footing and will end the year on target. This is thanks, in no small part, to the generosity of nearly half of Cape Cod Classic attendees who raised a record-breaking $55,000+! The spirit of NGPA was encapsulated as members demonstrated their commitment to ensuring the legacy of NGPA by exceeding the event’s fundraising goal ($46k). Thank you to everyone who donated; any amount regardless of size makes a difference in the impact we can make on our aviation community. 

In just a few weeks, NGPA will be in Washington, DC hosting the Aviation Inclusion Summit. Also in DC will be our first-ever Student Summit. Check out our website for more information on both summits, in addition to all the national events we have scheduled. 

With Pride, 

Justin