SPARTA AREA PILOT’S ASSOCIATION MEETING
Our next meeting will be held on
Wednesday February 21 2007 at 7pm
in the airport lounge.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Message from your Newsletter Editor (January 2007)
Fellow Members,
You will find on the back of this newsletter a letter that was recently sent to one of our fellow pilot’s at the Sparta Airport, Larry Bauer. It is in regards to a small conflict that unfortunately has escalated to be much more than it should. The letter that Larry recieved concerned a dispute over an employee of Paramount leaving shoveled snow on the ramp, blocking the way to and from the “blue” hangars. And in another instance when a Paramount Aviation airplane was parked at the fuel station for an extended period. Both of these instances resulted in Larry contacting the staff of Paramount Aviation, and that staff possibly overreacting to his communication.
I, myself was not present at any of these altercations, nor have I spoken to Larry or anyone from Paramount Aviation about this matter. I am only stating what has been portrayed to me and what is in the letter sent to Larry by Paramount Aviation. The details of the matter aren’t necessarily what is important anyway, it’s the resolution that is important.
Like many of you, I’ve known Larry for several years, and I’ve always known him to be a kindhearted and gentle man. A man who does not fit the type of behavior that Paramount Aviation has insinuated in the letter.
I’ve taken it upon myself to inform all of you of this instance because of my extreme love for our great airport. My short 8 years of brotherhood with the airport is just a drop in the bucket to a bunch of you, but I still think of it as my home airport, and I am saddened to see this type of conflict going on. Conflict resolution needs both sides of the conflict to come to an agreement, I know that Larry would like their to be no “hard feelings”, but as long as the “warning” letter stands, I don’t know how that could happen.
In the end, I’m sure that all of this has got to be just some sort of misunderstanding, as I can’t for the life of me believe that a company would resort to this type of action in today’s world. “Word-of-mouth” alone could have a huge negative impact on overall business and during these hard times that would not be good. I personally haven’t ever used the services provided by Paramount Aviation, but they look to have a nice lineup of airplanes, etc...
I hope that once these “heated” feelings suppress themselves, that Paramount Aviation, Larry and all our fellow pilots can come to an understanding. Because when I read a letter like the one on the back, as someone that could be a potential customer, I feel unwelcome also. The last thing that I want is to have “charges” brought against me for being at the airport that I love so much.
Please remember that our pilot’s association was formed to try to facilitate all of us in making a better and greater airport experience for everyone. Whether that be to the seasoned pilot, the extreme newbie, someone’s significant other, a friend tagging along, or anyone that just stops by for a visit.
I hope that in the future we can all do our part in finding better ways to get along at our great airport, whether it be at the pumps, in the airport lounge, on the ramp, on the taxiway, on the runway or even in the pattern.
Thank you for your time,
P.J. Bevelacqua
You will find on the back of this newsletter a letter that was recently sent to one of our fellow pilot’s at the Sparta Airport, Larry Bauer. It is in regards to a small conflict that unfortunately has escalated to be much more than it should. The letter that Larry recieved concerned a dispute over an employee of Paramount leaving shoveled snow on the ramp, blocking the way to and from the “blue” hangars. And in another instance when a Paramount Aviation airplane was parked at the fuel station for an extended period. Both of these instances resulted in Larry contacting the staff of Paramount Aviation, and that staff possibly overreacting to his communication.
I, myself was not present at any of these altercations, nor have I spoken to Larry or anyone from Paramount Aviation about this matter. I am only stating what has been portrayed to me and what is in the letter sent to Larry by Paramount Aviation. The details of the matter aren’t necessarily what is important anyway, it’s the resolution that is important.
Like many of you, I’ve known Larry for several years, and I’ve always known him to be a kindhearted and gentle man. A man who does not fit the type of behavior that Paramount Aviation has insinuated in the letter.
I’ve taken it upon myself to inform all of you of this instance because of my extreme love for our great airport. My short 8 years of brotherhood with the airport is just a drop in the bucket to a bunch of you, but I still think of it as my home airport, and I am saddened to see this type of conflict going on. Conflict resolution needs both sides of the conflict to come to an agreement, I know that Larry would like their to be no “hard feelings”, but as long as the “warning” letter stands, I don’t know how that could happen.
In the end, I’m sure that all of this has got to be just some sort of misunderstanding, as I can’t for the life of me believe that a company would resort to this type of action in today’s world. “Word-of-mouth” alone could have a huge negative impact on overall business and during these hard times that would not be good. I personally haven’t ever used the services provided by Paramount Aviation, but they look to have a nice lineup of airplanes, etc...
I hope that once these “heated” feelings suppress themselves, that Paramount Aviation, Larry and all our fellow pilots can come to an understanding. Because when I read a letter like the one on the back, as someone that could be a potential customer, I feel unwelcome also. The last thing that I want is to have “charges” brought against me for being at the airport that I love so much.
Please remember that our pilot’s association was formed to try to facilitate all of us in making a better and greater airport experience for everyone. Whether that be to the seasoned pilot, the extreme newbie, someone’s significant other, a friend tagging along, or anyone that just stops by for a visit.
I hope that in the future we can all do our part in finding better ways to get along at our great airport, whether it be at the pumps, in the airport lounge, on the ramp, on the taxiway, on the runway or even in the pattern.
Thank you for your time,
P.J. Bevelacqua
Letter from Paramount Aviation to Larry Bauer
12/11/06
Dear Mr. Bauer:
This letter is to inform you that you are unequivocally not welcome or allowed on or in any owned and or leased property of Paramount Aviation. Your past uncivil altercations with Paramount employees, customers, and myself are unlawful and unacceptable. Any future visits to Paramount Aviation property (see Exhibit A) will be considered trespassing, and we will press charges. Any future uncivil verbal assaults from you to Paramount Aviation employees, customers, or myself will be considered harassment and we will press charges.
Sincerely,
Thomas Owen
Owner
Paramount Aviation
9140 Vinton NW
Sparta MI 49345
616-887-5900
Cc Richard Roberts
Cc Bryan Chadkowski
Cc Skip Meyer
Cc Kent County Sheriff Department
Cc Cliffor Maine Atty
Dear Mr. Bauer:
This letter is to inform you that you are unequivocally not welcome or allowed on or in any owned and or leased property of Paramount Aviation. Your past uncivil altercations with Paramount employees, customers, and myself are unlawful and unacceptable. Any future visits to Paramount Aviation property (see Exhibit A) will be considered trespassing, and we will press charges. Any future uncivil verbal assaults from you to Paramount Aviation employees, customers, or myself will be considered harassment and we will press charges.
Sincerely,
Thomas Owen
Owner
Paramount Aviation
9140 Vinton NW
Sparta MI 49345
616-887-5900
Cc Richard Roberts
Cc Bryan Chadkowski
Cc Skip Meyer
Cc Kent County Sheriff Department
Cc Cliffor Maine Atty
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