"Supporting the Nationwide
Community of Charitable Aviators
Flying to Help Others"
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WE HAD A GREAT CONFERENCE! |
We sent out Air Care 2009 conference news in our last newsletter. We are also leaving the conference information here so you can see what you missed!
ARCHIVED ANNOUNCEMENT:
Air Care 2009
National Conference
April 17-18, 2009
Hilton President Kansas City
Hosted by:
You and your
Colleagues are cordially invited
to join many other leaders in Public Benefit Flying
at Air Care 2009!
Each year the Air Care Alliance holds its AIR CARE national conference to bring together those most involved in public benefit flying. Attendees enjoy learning from, sharing knowledge with, and building relationships among their peers from across the country.
Why attend? You will join other leaders and staff members of many public benefit flying groups who believe that we all benefit from the goodwill and mutual support gained from working together and learning from one another. And we have fun doing it!
Here are a few of
the accomplishments from our past conferences:
• developed goals
for improved understanding of volunteer pilot operations by the public,
• initiated appropriate treatment of our activities by FAA and other regulatory
agencies,
• discussed how to improve our scheduling systems,
• encouraged all groups
to develop emergency preparedness programs,
• completed a campaign for an
international call sign,
• worked with the AOPA Air Safety Foundation for a
guidebook and video improving safety of our pilots' flight operations,
• clarified
liability and insurance issues,
• shared information on how to best conduct media
and public information campaigns,
• learned
about the unique ways each group's
volunteers help those in need,
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and - announced our work with the National Aeronautic Association to create the
first ever National Public Benefit Flying Awards for volunteer pilot groups and
volunteers.
This year we will continue these discussions, focusing especially on creating proactive campaigns for enhanced safety for our volunteer pilots and their passengers, learning methods for responsibly handling critical situations in order to preserve the goodwill we have all worked so hard to build, and working together to represent all our groups and the world of public benefit flying at EAA AirVenture 2009 and beyond.
Please review the conference schedule and information below. You will quickly learn why you will benefit from joining us at Air Care 2009!
Schedule of Events
Additional Speaker and Session Details will follow
FRIDAY
Pre Conference Social and Sightseeing Events:
9:00 am- 4:00 pm TOUR A:
99s International Forest
of Friendship and
Amelia Earhart Birthplace and
Home,
Atchison, KS (Lead by AFC
Reps-Limited to 6-8 people)
see:
http://www.ninety-nines.org/fof.html
and
www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org
1:00-4:00 pm
TOUR B:
Airline
History Museum,
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, Kansas City, MO
see:
http://www.airlinehistory.org/
1:00-4:00 pm
TOUR C:
National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, MO
see:
www.libertymemorialmuseum.org
and/or:
All Day Friday EXPLORE KANSAS CITY:
There are hundreds of
shopping and attraction
opportunities for you to explore on your own.
Or, just take some time to catch
up with colleagues and friends at one of the many
restaurants within walking
distance of the hotel.
Please visit the following websites for ideas:
www.experiencekc.com
and
www.visitkc.com
and
www.powerandlightdistrict.com
FRIDAY
EVENING
5:00-7:00 pm Opening Reception and Registration 
Mezzanine overlooking the beautiful historic lobby
7:30-9:30 pm Dinner
with Friends
on your own at
one of the many new restaurants within
a block
or two of the hotel.
Visit:
www.powerandlightdistrict.com
SATURDAY
MORNING Aztec Ballroom
7:00-8:00 am Registration and Breakfast Buffet
8:00-8:45 am Welcome and Introductions
8:45-10:00 am Safety Discussion with
Bruce Landsberg,
Executive Director and President,
AOPA Air Safety Foundation
An exploration of safety issues affecting Public
Benefit Flying, including
recommendations for procedures and programs enhancing the safety of
volunteer pilot flight operations.
10:00-10:30 am
BREAK
10:30-11:45 am Crisis Management Panel: When
Destinations Aren’t Reached
Featuring
representatives sharing their first-hand experience of
handling
essential crisis response operations, internal and external communication,
and human
resources management.
Noon-1:00 pm NETWORKING LUNCH BUFFET
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Aztec Ballroom
1:00-1:30 pm Purpose and Vision of the Air Care Alliance
Meet the current ACA officers and board
members and discuss with them
ACA's
key activities and future
direction. Explore how ACA might better
serve
and enhance the mission of your organization as well as the service
all
groups provide to the public at large.
1:30-2:00 pm Annual Membership Meeting
and Election of Board Directors
2:00-2:45 pm “Fly for
Life” feature at EAA AirVenture 2009 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Learn how your organization is
being recognized and promoted at the largest aviation event
in
the United
States, and discover the excellent
volunteer and public outreach
opportunities
available for you and your
group's volunteers.
2:45-3:00 pm BREAK
3:00-4:00 pm BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
Kansas Room Group A: Discussion on Leveraging Different Aircraft Types
(Light
Sport, Experimental, Helicopters, Corporate, etc.)
Aztec Ballroom Group B: Legislative Initiatives Affecting Public Benefit Flying
Discuss laws and regulations on the horizon that
may be critical in helping or hindering
the future of Public Benefit Flying.and your volunteer pilots' ability to fly in
support
of our communities and those in need. 
FINAL GENERAL SESSION
Aztec Ballroom
4:00-5:00 pm Local Fundraising in Tough Economic Times
A
series of best-practice presentations on local proposal tips,
special event
management, major gifts, and direct mail.
5:00-5:15 pm
Day Sessions Closing Remarks
SATURDAY EVENING
6:30-7:00 pm
Social Hour and Cocktails
7:00-9:00 pm Closing Banquet,
with Special Entertainment
HOTEL
We will meet at
the prestigious and beautifully restored
Hilton President Hotel
1329 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64105
Hotel cutoff
date has been extended!
Reservations must be made by Tuesday, March
27, 2009
To receive the heavily
discounted room rate of
$115/ night plus tax
mention: "Air Care Alliance".
Call: 1-800-HILTONS or 816-221-9490
(Rate is available nights of 4/16/09 – 4/18/09 until 3/17/09.)
or Visit:
www.presidentkansascity.hilton.com
The Hilton President Kansas City hotel is
located within the new Power and Light Entertainment District. The historically
renovated hotel is just steps from dozens of restaurants as well as the Sprint
Center, Convention Center, theatre district, business and financial districts.
The hotel features 213 totally renovated guest rooms and suites with all modern
amenities, and at the same time keeping the classic charm of the 40's. All rooms
feature wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, spacious work desk with
two line phones and spacious luxury bathrooms. The complimentary hotel business
center is available to conference attendees and guests 24-hours a day. The
Walnut Room at the Hilton President Kansas City hotel provides breakfast and the
Drum Room & Lounge provides lunch and dinner seven days a week as well as live
entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Room service is also available.
Additional amenities include bellman, valet/self parking and a fitness center.
AIRPORTS AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Commercial: Kansas City International Airport (MCI)—19 miles NW of hotel
www.visitkc.com (Click on “Getting Around”)
General Aviation: Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)—1.6 miles N of hotel
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMKC
At Executive Beechcraft
mention that you will be meeting with
Angel Flight Central in order
to receive a fuel discount and
assistance with ground transportation to the hotel.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE in TWO EASY STEPS: Hotel and Conference.
1) HOTEL RESERVATION by March 27 for conference rate
Hotel cutoff date has been extended!
You must
make your hotel reservations at the Hilton President Hotel directly by
March 27, 2009!
Call:
1-800-HILTONS or 816-221-9490 or Visit:
www.presidentkansascity.hilton.com
Discounted Room Rate: $115/ night plus tax (Mention: Air Care Alliance)
(Rate is available nights of 4/16/09 – 4/18/09 until 3/17/09.)
2) CONFERENCE REGISTRATION requested by April 3
Please print out, complete, and send
the following AIR CARE 2009 Registration Form
with payment by
April 3, 2009
The Conference Fee of $60
per person includes the Friday evening Opening Reception as well as breakfast
and lunch on Saturday. The Closing Banquet tickets are $40 per person.
Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Group(s) and/or Affiliation(s): _________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________
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TOTALS:
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$60/person REGISTRATION FEE = $___________
Includes Friday Reception, Saturday Breakfast, Break and Lunch Buffets
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@ $40/person BANQUET TICKET
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TOTAL ENCLOSED:
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Mark Payment Method:
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Check Payable to Angel Flight Central/Air Care 2009
OR:
Credit Card:
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VISA
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MasterCard
(no other credit cards are accepted)
Card Number ___ ___
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Expiration Date MM / YYYY ______ /
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Print Name as shown on Card
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Billing Address ____________________________________________________________
City________________________________ State______ Zip___________
Signature
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Please print, complete, and send your AIR CARE 2009 Registration Form and payment by April 3, 2009 to:
AIR CARE 2009 Registrar
c/o Angel Flight Central
10 Richards Road
Kansas City, MO 64116
Fax:
816-421-2409
For Late Registration Call
or
We all look forward to seeing you and your group at Air Care 2009!
