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User-submitted story by Christina Ragain, Club secretary
Friday, June 10, 2022

Club President, Mike LeFevre, presents Katrina Amos with an Honorary Club membership.
Katrina Amos, the Cape Girardeau Airport Manager, visited the Tuesday, June 7 meeting of the Cape Girardeau Pilots' Club as the Guest Speaker. Ms. Amos discussed the new terminal building, airport improvement projects, and proposed airline changes. The Club recognized Ms. Amos for her contributions to the Cape Girardeau Airport and support of the Club by Awarding her with lifetime Honorary Membership.
About Cape Girardeau Pilots' Club
The Aircraft Owners and Pilot Club of Cape Girardeau was established in 1949. The club holds monthly meetings, meets at fly-ins around the area, and helps support aerospace education in our community. To learn more about the Cape Girardeau Pilots' Club follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cgipilotsclub) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ragainadventures/).
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