Million Air-Salt Lake City recently hosted its 8th annual customer appreciation golf outing at the Homestead Resort in Heber, Utah. The theme for the day was “Go for the Green,” with the purpose of conveying Million Air-Salt Lake City’s ongoing efforts to promote and raise environmental awareness in its organization. All proceeds were donated to TreeUtah, a non-profit charity dedicated to enhancing the environment. 

“In the past few years, there has been an increased interest in aviation’s impact on the environment,” said Bill Haberstock, CEO of Million Air-Salt Lake City. “We want to show that we are committed to not only reducing our impact on the environment, but we constantly seek ways to refine our efforts in this area.”

Signs were placed at each hole advising customers of specific steps Million Air-Salt Lake City has taken in its operation and facility, such as recycling efforts, monthly support of Rocky Mountain Power’s “Blue Sky” program, and updating high usage hangars with energy efficient light and heating. “We are already doing some very positive things in our organization,” continued Haberstock. “We are hopeful, that as an industry leader in this effort, communication of steps forward taken in our operation and facility will heighten awareness of environmental responsibility in other general aviation organizations, as well.”

The event was held against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. Many of the prizes given were environmentally related. Haberstock spoke of Million Air-Salt Lake City’s desire to continue efforts in this area. “Having a theme for this year’s golf outing gave us the opportunity to share this information with our customers. The support we’ve received so far is overwhelming.”