DECEMBER 16, 2010 - Annual IAD Manager's Update
Once again, 2010 provided many challenges and opportunities for Dulles Airport, beginning with the long-awaited start of AeroTrain service in January to the recent announcement of possible changes to the plans for the future Dulles Airport Metrorail Station. On Thursday, December 17 at the Hyatt Dulles, Dulles Airport Manager, Chris Browne's offered his always eagerly anticipated annual review of how Dulles Airport has fared in 2010 and his thoughts on what we all have to look forward to in the new year.
At the luncheon, the Rich McCary, CFD's First Vice President and President-elect, presented Sally Harvey of Traveler's Aid with a $1,000 donation from the proceeds of the annual gala.
ANNUAL GALA - November 12, 2010
On November 12, 2010 at Lansdowne Resort, the Committee for Dulles held its 44th Anniversary Gala. Over 400 guests welcomed special guest, Governor Bob McDonnell. John LeBaron, Continental Airlines, provided keynote remarks. The prestigious Tower of Dulles was presented to Delegate Ken Plum and CFD member, Dennis Drinkard received the Hal Launders Award. Ten lucky winners took home pairs of airline tickets from our generous Dulles carriers including a special grand prize of a trip to Hawaii with a stay at Turtle Bay Resort on the island of O'ahu. Thanks to all of our sponsors and table hosts. And thank you to Dave Galen for his photos of the event. View a UTube video of the event below and the photo album of the event.
OCTOBER - October 21, 2010 - Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Farm
Janelia Farms's Dr. Chonnettia Jones presented an overview of the Janelia Farm Research Campus, including its development and mission, and highlights some of the scientists and research that is conducted there. Dr. Jones is the Science Program Manager at Janelia Farm. In this position, she manages a collaborative research program that hosts visiting scientists from all over the world. The program currently supports 45 research projects and 97 participating visiting scientists, including Nobel Laureates, Elected Members of the National Academy of Sciences and HHMI Investigators.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 - James S. Cheng, Virginia's Secretary of Commerce & Trade
Secretary Cheng shared his thoughts on the importance of Washington Dulles International Airport and Northern Virginia to Virginia's economic vitality.
Also joining us for the discussion were Gerald L. Gordon, Fairfax County EDA; Martin Briley, Prince William County Department of Economic Development; and Robyn Bailey, Loudoun County Department of Economic Development.
AUGUST 19, 2010 - Emerging TSA Technologies
On August 19 at the Crowne Plaza, our speaker, Scot Thaxton, from the Operations Improvement Branch of the Transportation Security Administration shared the latest technology that is being designed to make airtravel safer and easier.
We were also lucky to have Mary Waters with us once again to share her unique brand of joie de vivre with all of her friends.
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JUNE 17, 2010 - Public Private Partnership
Across the country, governments are being 
challenged to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively and are turning to public-private partnerships, an accepted tool for serving public needs. The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships is a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1985. Its mission is to advocate and facilitate the formation of public-private partnerships at the federal, state and local levels, where appropriate, and to raise the awareness of governments and businesses of the means by which their cooperation can cost effectively provide the public with quality goods, services and facilities. On June 17 at the Lansdowne Resort Golf Club, Richard Norment, Executive Director of the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships provided an overview of the newest ideas, opportunities, and innovations in the partnership arena.
MAY 7, 2010 - Jim Bennett Salute
On May 7, representatives from the entire Metropolitan Washington area honored, James E. Bennett on his retirement from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority after fourteen years of service. As President and CEO, Mr. Bennett has done much more than simply run two major airports. He has been a true regional leader whose contributions will benefit the Washington Metropolitan area for decades to come.
During his tenure, many passenger service quality improvements were made at both Washington Dulles and Reagan National, including the Dulles AeroTrain at Washington Dulles and expanded parking facilities at Reagan National. Mr. Bennett guided the Airports Authority through a period of significant air service expansion while simultaneously undertaking a more than $3 billion investment to expand Washington Dulles in order to accommodate increased air service and passenger volume. In addition to the AeroTrain, these improvements include a new air traffic control tower, an expanded B Concourse, renovation of the main terminal, two new parking garages, improvements to the access highway, and completion of a fourth runway.
Of crucial importance to our region, under Mr. Bennett's leadership, the Airports Authority agreed to operate the Dulles Toll Road and to manage the construction of the new Metrorail line to Loudoun County. This long-awaited project is supported by the vast majority of the region's citizens and businesses and is essential to the economic success of Dulles Airport and the surrounding community.
The position of President and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority carries a true regional responsibility, as air service is an economic generator and critical to our 21st century economy.
APRIL 15, 2010 - 2010 General Assembly Review
MARCH 18, 2010 - Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton
Virginia's Secretary of Transportation, the Honorable Sean Connaughton spoke to the Committee for Dulles on Thursday, March 18 at the Hilton Dulles Airport. He discussed the challenges facing the Commonwealth and the adminstration's goals. He was joined by his special guest Brian Simpson, Chairman, European Parliament's Committee on Transport. Thank you to Debbie Hance, BB&T, for inviting the Secretary to speak.
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MARCH 16, 2010 - Airport Activities Hazy Center Tour
Over 30 CFD members had the opportunity to take a "behind the scenes" tour of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum - Hazy Center. Thanks to Frank McNally for conducting the tour and Madison Limousine for providing the transportation.
FEBRUARY 18, 2010 - Dulles Metrorail Project Update
"Thank you" to Sam Carnaggio, Dulles Metrorail Project Manager and CFD Board Member for his up-to-the-minute update on the status of construction of Metrorail to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County. It's a big job and we are all looking forward to the completion of Phase 1 in 2013. Click here for the Vienna Connection's coverage of the luncheon.
JANUARY 25, 2010 Airport Activities AeroTrain Tour
Committee for Dulles members were treated to special pre-opening tour of the new AeroTrain at Dulles Airport on January 25. Thank you to John Senter and Todd Sheller of MWAA for making it possible. Click HERE to see some pictures taken by Dave Galen which show a small sample of what we saw.
JANUARY 21, 2010 - Annual Meeting
On Thursday, January 21, 2010 the Committee for Dulles held its 44th annual meeting and elected and installed its 2010 Officers and Board of Directors. Loudoun County's Clerk of the Court, Gary Clemens, administered the oath of office. Former MWAA President & CEO, James A. Wilding provided remarks on the aviation industry today and its future.
James A. Wilding and CFD President, Tanya Matthews
We were also joined at the luncheon by six former presidents of the Committee for Dulles.
Back row: Tanya Matthews, Jim Wilding, Jeff Fairfield, Bill Klene, and Dave Edwards
Front row: Mary Gayle Holden, Wally Owings, and John Harris.