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Here is information about our 2003 national public benefit flying conference.  


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Schedule of Events and Registration Forms for the
Annual Conference of the Air Care Alliance

Saturday, May 3, 2003
At the Holiday Inn City Center
Peoria, Illinois
Airport: PIA

Hosted by LifeLine Pilots

We are happy to announce that this year's annual conference Air Care 2003 will be held at the Holiday Inn City Center, on May 3, 2003, in Peoria IL. Join us for a full day of seminars, speakers, networking, and socializing with your fellow volunteers, hosted by LifeLine Pilots.

The schedule and registration form with hotel and local transportation information is now posted here below and has been circulated to our newsletter and announcement email list. Send a note to newsletter@aircareall.org to get put on the list!

Peoria, IL (PIA) is served by American Eagle, United Express, Northwest, and the Delta Connection, via major air carrier hubs in Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. The Holiday Inn runs both scheduled and by arrangement shuttle vans to and from the airport. Byerly Aviation is open 24/7. A rental car should NOT be necessary.

Some conference topics will include: 

bulletHIPPA- the federal act that gives us the burden of safeguarding medical and personal information.
bulletMore development and fundraising tips and resources
bulletA noted media producer tells what the media needs to tell our stories
bulletLiability and Liability insurance updates
bulletMission Coordinators' Breakout Sessions - a chance to finally meet in person those folks on the phone with whom you arrange linked flights with other groups!
bulletRegulations and Medical certificate issues

Other topics to come….. plus an informal banquet and other meals with your peers.

What are YOUR pressing issues or questions?  Tell us now and we may be able to have an expert address them at the conference!  Send an email to aircare2002@aircareall.org.

Any immediate conference questions or concerns can be directed to Julie Puckett at 309-697-6865 or Julie@lifelinepilots.org.

Please read on for all the information, the schedule of events, and the registration forms!

    OR:  download the printable Word File:  aircare2003.doc 

    OR: download the printable Acrobat PDF File: aircare2003.pdf


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Schedule of Events and Registration Forms for the
Annual Conference of the Air Care Alliance

Saturday, May 3, 2003
At the Holiday Inn City Center
Peoria, Illinois
Airport: PIA

Hosted by LifeLine Pilots

We are proud to announce that this year's annual conference AIR CARE 2003 will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Peoria. Once again join us for a full day of seminars, speakers, brainstorming, and socializing with your fellow volunteers and group leaders.

The schedule and registration form with hotel and local transportation information is included below. Please send this link on to all your group leaders and volunteers!

LifeLine Pilots will handle your reservations for the conference, and meals. You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Please contact Julie Puckett at LifeLine Pilots with any additional questions regarding the arrangements. Phone: 309-697-6865 · Fax: 309-697-6541 · Email: Julie@LifeLinePilots.org

TRANSPORTATION: 

bulletFor commercial flights, use Peoria/Greater Peoria Regional Airport PIA. You may take the complimentary Holiday Inn shuttle. When you arrive at the airport, go to the lower level and use the Holiday Inn City Centre courtesy phone to call the shuttle to pick up you. They should be there in about 10 minutes. Taxis are available at an approximate cost of $15.
bulletIf you are planning to fly privately, use the Byerly Aviation FBO at the Greater Peoria Reg. Airport (PIA), Peoria, IL. Free tie-down service will be provided by Byerly Aviation. Rental cars are not necessary but if desired should be reserved directly with individual carriers at the main Airport. Call Holiday Inn at 309-674-2500 to arrange shuttle pickup at Byerly. Make sure you specify you are at the Byerly Business Aviation bldg, next to the main Airport. If you have an approximate arrival time, some of the LifeLine Pilots staff would be available to transport you to the Holiday Inn City Centre by prior arrangement
bulletThe Holiday Inn has a complimentary shuttle to take you to many of our downtown attractions in Peoria. You are within walking distance of most downtown Peoria restaurants, theatre, antique shops, and clubs. Enjoy.

HOTEL INFORMATION: Call and make your reservations as soon as possible. (Block held to April 16) Holiday Inn City Centre: A block of rooms has been set aside. The cut-off date for accepting reservations for this room block is Wednesday, April 16, 2003. Reservation requests received after 5:00 p.m. Central on April 16 will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. Rate: $79.00 single or double occupancy. Reservations: 309-674-2500. We have reserved rooms for both May 2 and May 3 under this special rate. Indicate Special Group Rate: "Air Care Alliance / ACA"

BANQUET INFORMATION: (Optional Event) The cost is $30 per person. Enjoy an informal banquet with the group on Friday at the Weaver Ridge Golf and Country Club. Transportation shuttle will be provided by the Holiday Inn City Centre. Meet in the Hotel lobby for prompt departure at 7:00PM. A second shuttle for late arrivals will be available. Dinner is planned for 7:30.

REGISTRATION: Conference registration fee is $50 for the first person and $30 for each additional person from any group. Send your registration form and check to the address below or fax to 309-697-6541. Please remember to mail your check if you are faxing in your registration. The deadline for registration by mail or fax to arrive is April 16, 2003. After this date, call Julie at 309-697-6865 or email her at Julie@LifeLinePilots.org for late and on-site registration. 

AIR CARE 2003 Host Committee 
LifeLine Pilots 
6100 W. Dirksen Pkwy, Suite 302 
Peoria, IL 61614

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Air Care 2003 Annual Conference 
Hosted by LifeLine Pilots

Holiday Inn City Centre Peoria, Illinois May 2-3, 2003

Friday, May 2 Pre-Conference Events:

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Informal reception at the Holiday Inn City Centre 
Inquire at the front desk for the ACA hospitality suite location
7:00 pm Enjoy an informal banquet with the group on Friday at the Weaver Ridge Golf and Country Club. Transportation shuttle will be provided by the Holiday Inn City Centre. Meet in the Hotel lobby for prompt departure at 7:00PM. A second shuttle for late arrivals will be available. Dinner is planned for 7:30.

Saturday, May 3 Conference:

8:00 am to 9:00 Registration and Breakfast buffet
8:00 am to 9:00 Welcome and Introductions - Rol Murrow, Chairman
9:30 to 10:15 HIPPA- medical and personal privacy act - Dr. Bruce Chien - LifeLine Pilots
10:15 to 10:45 Media Know How --- Russ Tornabene (Esteemed CBS news producer)
10:45 to 11:00 Break
11:00 to 12:00 Organizational Liability - Jeff Kahn - Angel Flight East
12:00 to 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 to 1:30 Insurance Matters (What you can and cannot insure) - Andy Facer
1:30 to 2:15 Governmental Interface - Terri Watson - LightHawk
2:15 to 3:30 Mission Coordinators Breakout Session - everyone welcome
3:30 to 4:15 Membership Meeting and Elections followed by Board meeting
4:15 to 6:00 Free time. Enjoy downtown!
6:00 pm Those who are staying the night can meet and chat over dinner at Bennigan's restaurant on the lower level of the Holiday Inn (no host).

Sunday, May 4    Have a Safe & Enjoyable Trip Home!

Air Care 2003 Registration Form:

Please send your registration form and check to the address below or fax to 309-697-6541. Please remember to mail your check if you are faxing in your registration. The deadline for registration by mail or fax is April 16, 2003. After this date, call Julie at 309-697-6865 or email her at Julie@LifeLinePilots.org for late and on-site registration.

Group Name: __________________________________________________________

Contact email: ________________________________ phone _______________________

List below the persons wishing to attend the conference on Saturday May 3. The conference registration fee is $50 for the first attendee and $30 for each additional attendee from your group. Also indicate who will be attending the Banquet on Friday May 2.

PRINT NAMES OF ATTENDEES                          Dinner? at $30 
(as desired on name tag)

1) ______________________________________     Y      N

2) ______________________________________     Y      N

3) ______________________________________     Y      N

4) ______________________________________     Y      N

5) ______________________________________     Y      N

6) ______________________________________     Y      N

Number attending Conference:

        First Person:                                   _1st__  x $50          = __$50___

       Additional attendees from group: ______ x $30 each = ________

       Number for Friday Banquet:          ______ x $30 each =________

Total remitted: $___________ by:  included / separately mailed    check # _________

Please remember to arrange hotel directly as shown in the general announcement and instructions. 
Mail/fax this form to:

AIR CARE 2003 Host Committee 
LifeLine Pilots 
6100 W. Dirksen Pkwy, Suite 302 
Peoria, IL 61607                                         best = fax form to 309-697-6541

Print these pages to obtain the forms,    

    OR:  download the printable Word File:  aircare2003.doc 

    OR: download the printable Acrobat PDF File: aircare2003.pdf

We all look forward to seeing you at Air Care 2003!

 

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