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Mission Statement
To promote public interest and generate enthusiasm in the ancient art of aerostation; to better the communication and fellowship of balloon pilots and enthusiasts; to promote safety in all phases of ballooning activity both commercial and sporting; to establish a rapport with and disseminate accurate information to the non-ballooning community.


GAA Board

Mike has been an active pilot for many years as an enthusiast, competitor, and commercial pilot. You may have seen him in the past flying the Missouri Balloon. He currently flies a balloon named Curly Top.

Mike Bien
President
pres@gaaballoons.com
Art has been an active private pilot of a balloon called "High Hopes" for many years and works hard at "The Art of Ballooning".

Art Beck
Vice-President
vpres@gaaballoons.com
David is a past president of the GAA and the BFA and is currently the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner for Missouri and southern Illinois. David has been an active pilot for many years as an enthusiast, competitor, and commercial pilot. He usually flies "The St.Louis" balloon.

David Rapp
Treasurer
treas@gaaballoons.com
Barb has been involved with ballooning for several years. If she is not chasing balloons or training new crew, you will find her on the golf course or playing bridge.

Barb Fennell
Secretary
sect@gaaballoons.com
Jason has been involved in ballooning since age 12. He has been an active commercial pilot for several years. His current balloon is named "A Balloon". Jason is one of the biggest St. Louis Cardinals fans you'll meet. His dream is to have the offical St Louis Cardinals' balloon and travel the country with the team.

Jason Gaines
Director at-Large
dalrg@gaaballoons.com
Jill is one of the newest of the group to ballooning. She has loved balloons ever since she can remember and actively got involved four years ago after taking a Crew Class. If she is not chasing balloons, you will find her doing something with her dogs or spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Jill Mosinski
Web Mistress
webm@gaaballoons.com
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