Straight to the top

Going nowhere fast with her own boss, Caitlin decided to use a business trip to Atlanta to go straight to the top of the Delta corporate ladder.  Her mission?  To make a plea for funding and paid time off while participating in the Non-Rev Challenge.  First stop:  Gil West, Senior V.P. of Airport Customer Service.

Mr. West listened attentively, and was completely thrilled that Bozeman had a team participating in the Challenge.  Caitlin made her pitch for a generous travel budget for all Challenge participants, as well as 2 months off from work--PAID--in order to be able to complete the Challenge.  Mr. West suddenly lost interest, and referred Caitlin to Steve Gorman, Executive VP and C.O.O. of Delta Air Lines.

Mr. Gorman was COMPLETELY on board with Caitlin's ideas!  He agreed that Non-Rev challengers should not have to sleep in airports, but should sleep in decent hotels.  He felt a modest meal budget for challengers "isn't too much to ask for at all!"  He thought that two months off from work responsibilities "in order to complete the Challenge at a healthy pace" was an excellent idea.  After all, this IS a fundraiser for the United Way!  He agreed to work Caitlin's proposal into the budget for next year's Challenge.  At least, this is what Caitlin heard him say.  The music was awfully loud and he may have said something like "Get your hands off me!" but Caitlin is pretty sure he voiced his pledge of agreement and commitment of support.  Thanks Mr Gorman!  You're the best!

Riding the adrenalin high of a successfully accomplished mission, Caitlin hit the dance floor with her pal, Kathy (super awesome Delta agent from Tampa).

She can't wait to get home and tell her fellow Bozoners the good news!