“The Stephenville Airport” Citizens Committee Inc. was formed as a result of concerns
expressed by the employees and tenants of the Stephenville Airport in December 2003.

The initial name of this group was the Stephenville Airport Action Committee. The organization was initially governed under an objective statement and was Incorporated in July 2007 under the following articles;

"The Stephenville Airport" Citizens Committee Inc. was established for the following purposes and shall restrict itself to such activities as in its opinion, directly or indirectly, furthers such purposes:
  • To operate a community organization supporting the aims and objectives of the Stephenville Airport Corporation.


  • To facilitate travel to and from Stephenville Airport by citizens of the area and by individuals who may wish to visit the area.


  • To operate as a lobby organization to contact Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments and Agencies with the objective of promoting the continuation of the Stephenville Airport, the upgrading of the Stephenville Airport, to promote all economic objectives associated therewith and to undertake promotional programs facilitating the use of airport facilities both for travel and business purposes.
    • Chair George Lee Director Laura Alyward
    Vice-Chair Clyde Doucette Director Robert Bruce
    Secretary/Treasurer Juanita White (Committee) Director Emily Cooper
    Treasurer June Smith (Campaign) Director Donald Cormier
    Fundraising/Finance Clayton Billard Director Clyde Doucette
    Public Relations David Kane Director David Morgan
    Public Relations Joe Hearn Director Magdelan Cochrane
    Director Melvin Russell
    Director Isabel Tobin
    We, as the Committee, feel it is our responsibility to assist the Airport Board as well as the people of Bay St. George and Southwestern Newfoundland, maintain a viable and self-sufficient airport which can handle the travel needs of our communities.

    With a new business plan in hand and a positive approach by all, we will succeed in achieving our goals. We want people to be aware of what is happening and to know this Committee is working for the region. A viable airport will enhance the area’s tourism potential, encourage new business investors and help us attract and maintain professionals for the entire west coast.

    We intend to move forward. With the support of all the communities in this region, we will be able to say, “We are flying out of the Stephenville International Airport.”
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