September 13, 2012 - The 111th regular meeting of the Executive Board of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, concluded with amendments to the Association’s Constitution and By-Laws and Administrative Manual, insights about activities and accomplishments at each ALPA property from its MEC chairman, and briefings from the four delegate committees on the status of the Association’s strategic planning process.

The Board approved a Major Contingency Fund allocation to the PSA pilots for strategic preparedness programs, following more than three years of contract negotiations. The pilot reps also reviewed proposed changes regarding Air Safety Organization appointments, income exemptions from dues, adjustments in expense procedures based on expense reimbursement software the Association recently implemented, and other matters, many of which will be acted on by the ALPA Board of Directors next month.

In a point of personal privilege, CMR MEC chairman Capt. Erik Jensen told the members of the Executive Board “how honored I am to be an ALPA pilot.” Comair is scheduled to shut its doors September 30, and Jensen expressed his sincere appreciation to the other ALPA leaders for their support and encouragement during this difficult time.