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Airport Permit No. 239084 DFW NewsFlashFREE November 2-8, 2011 Serving the DFW Airport and the surrounding areas AA riders help curb area hunger By Jess Paniszczyn to get together to give back to the American Airlines Southern community in which we live,” said Reservations Office employees put Gina Doss, Reservations Service on their best Harley gear and dust- Manager, American Airlines. “The ed off their motorcycles to partici- Tarrant Area Food Bank supports pate in the second “Road Rally to not only Tarrant County, but also End Hunger.” A pack of 26 riders 13 surrounding communities. We carried a $1,100 donation on behalf have many employees living in the of American Airlines to the Tarrant communities surrounding Tarrant Area Food Bank to help ensure no County, and this helps battle hun- one goes hungry during the holi- ger in our neighborhoods. days. “The rally was lots of fun. I en- “The Road Rally is a way for us Please see FOOD BANK on Page 9 Ghouls, princesses DFW Police make donation to C.O.P.S for fallen officer haunt American HQ By Mary Harp Shankles said Maria Barreda, mother of Children of American The DFW International Police Corporal Barreda and President of Airlines and American Ea- Department community made C.O.P.S, while accepting the do- gle employees went trick-or- a donation to Concerns of Po- nation. treating at the airline’s cor- lice Survivors, Inc., (C.O.P.S) to In addition, the DFW Interna- porate headquarters in Fort remember their fallen comrade, tional Department of Public Safety Worth during the UNICEF Richard Dave Barreda, and to help dedicated and named the agency’s “Trick-or-Treat for Candy families of the fallen. Max Cooper, new indoor firing range in memory and Coins” party on Oct. Chief of the DFW International of Barreda. 28. The festivities included Police Department presented the Corporal Barreda was killed a costume photo shoot and gift to Barreda’s mother at Boys when his police motorcycle slid Halloween-themed snacks. Ranch in Bedford on Oct. 5. under an illegally parked shuttle While enjoying the Hal- “He loved his job. One of the bus that was pulling into traffic. Please see GHOULS on Page 6 things he stood for and one thing He laid down his motorcycle in an he liked to do was to help others,” Please see DONATION on Page 8 “The Debt Doctor” Bankruptcy may be your best option. Ted Machi is a Board Certified Bankruptcy Specialist serving the DFW Metroplex for 34 years. In We are a debt relief agency. We help people 1-817-335-8880 your Ted Machi file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. www.debtdrs.com corner Page 2 November 2-8, 2011 DFW NEWSFLASH 972-870-1992 www.dfwnewsflash.com Freedom Community spotlight shines erhaps never before in American history has on Sgt Maj Victor Allen the word “freedom” been more meaning- ful. When I think of freedom, I consider the By Mary Harp Shankles Pmany rights and privileges we enjoy in this great Sgt Maj Victor Allen was recently awarded the Veterans country. Besides having freedom of speech and Braintrust Award by the Third Congressional District of Flor- worship, we are free to pursue personal goals and ida, during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legisla- become successful. Regardless of race, gender or tive Conference, Washington, D.C. Allen is best known at the physical limitations, opportunities abound. Our con- DFW International Airport for his dedication as the non-com- stitution promises to secure the “blessings of liberty.” missioned officer in charge at the USO. Freedom, however, means Allen was nominated for his efforts beyond work. He de- more than blessings. Freedom also veloped a motivational speaking campaign within his military nominees were awarded at the 23rd anniversary of the Veterans means the honor of responsibil- organization at the airport and works with at-risk school kids. Braintrust, which focuses on African American veterans. Allen’s ity. As citizens, we should joyfully Along with 26 nominees, Allen and his dad, Mr. Samuel Al- award specifically states for “giving tremendous contributions to embrace our duty to preserve our len, were flown to Washington D.C. where he was awarded the the United States Military.” way of life by voting, by following honor jointly by Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Dr. Frank “My 72 year old father was my guest and he is a very proud laws, by openly opposing racism Smith, President and Founder of the African American Civil man,” Allen said. “I gave a thank you speech saying nothing is and discrimination, by honoring War Museum and Monument and Mr. Robert Blackwell, Na- more gratifying in my 27 year career than investing in the future BISHOP our veterans, police and firefighters, tional Black Caucus Veteran’s Braintrust Chairperson POW/ of our youth. My military mantra is to ‘Aspire to inspire before “DD” HAYES and even by paying taxes. Mia Committee, at Washington D.C’s Convention Center. The you expire’.” Chapel We are free to complain about taxes, but the benefits we receive in News return are amazing--benefits such as excellent highways, libraries, American Airlines announces American Airlines and Air Pacific parks, police and fire departments, and superb public TWU fleet service tentative agreement sign codeshare agreement schools. Taxes also help those less fortunate. True American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union American Airlines and Fiji-based Air Pacific have signed freedom means giving as well as receiving and does (TWU) have reached a tentative agreement in principle a new codeshare agreement that will give American’s custom- not come without a price. for the Fleet Service and Ground Service employees. This ers more travel options throughout the South Pacific and Air Sometimes that price is very high. The passen- tentative agreement provides American’s Fleet Service and Pacific customers easier access to major U.S. business centers. gers of flight #93, which crashed on September 11, Ground Service employees with increased compensation and Pending U.S. government approval, expected within the exemplified the meaning of freedom and democratic other enhancements such as additional holidays, sick time next 30 to 60 days, American will place its code on these Air ideals. It is said that they took a vote to determine and vacation. Pacific flights: Los Angeles-Nadi, Honolulu-Nadi, and Nadi- whether or not to act against the terrorists. In those The tentative agreement also gives American additional Suva. Air Pacific will place its code on nearly 20 new destina- moments of certain terror, they upheld the very productivity and better aligns American’s work rules with all tions to cities flown from American’s Los Angeles hub. principles upon which our government was founded, other airlines through outsourcing the dayline cabin clean- “This new codeshare relationship will give our customers and, amazingly, they voted. Those heroic Americans ing and fueling work. The employees currently performing seamless connecting opportunities to new destinations in the epitomize the meaning of freedom. They gave their these jobs will be reassigned to other duties. The productivity South Pacific,” said Kenji Hashimoto, American’s Vice Presi- lives preserving and defending democracy. We owe improvements and savings provided through the outsourc- dent – Strategic Alliances. “We look forward to working with them our respect and gratitude. ing helps fund the structural increases and other economic our latest partner, Air Pacific, in providing even more travel The brave Americans of flight #93 and the other enhancements, while ensuring that American remains com- options for all of our customers.” victims of September 11 paid the ultimate price petitive. “Air Pacific is delighted to join forces with American Air- for freedom. I think the founding fathers would Both parties put a significant amount of time and effort lines to offer our customers a world-class gateway to nearly be proud of them. I know I am. Through them, I into the negotiating process to reach an agreement that rec- 20 American cities. This codeshare relationship will bring new more fully appreciate the true meaning and value of ognizes the interests of American’s TWU-represented em- and returning travelers to the idyllic islands of Fiji, one of the freedom. ployees and the company. This agreement is a significant step most pristine and popular vacation destinations in the South (13 year old: Kelsey Ciarlelli, Littleton, CO) in our efforts to achieve the competitive costs that are critical Pacific,” said David Pflieger, Air Pacific’s Managing Director “I’ll see you in the terminals!” to our future success. and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s a ‘win-win’.” For more information, visit www.dfwchapel.org. 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