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Air Care 2012 National Conference We extend our many thanks to our gracious host organization, Pilots for Patients, for their warm hospitality in bringing us AIR CARE 2012. The delegates from many Public Benefit Flying Groups enjoyed wonderful presentations, wonderful social events in New Orleans, delicious meals, and a great conference. Thank you to our hosts from Pilots for Patients, all the delegates, their groups, and the presenters for making Air Care 2012 so memorable and valuable! The following schedule is being retained here in the archives so site visitors can see what they missed or remember what they enjoyed.
Air Care 2012 Archive:This page is available as a PDF document HERE! Hosted by:
Dear Leaders, Volunteers, and Friends of
Public Benefit Flying,
Many thanks to our gracious
host organization, Pilots for Patients, for bringing us Air Care 2012 in “The
Big Easy.” This bulletin will provide you an overview of the conference plus
the hotel and event registration information for the Air Care Alliance annual
public benefit flying national conference. DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOMS! Our hotel block is filling up fast as are rooms in other hotels. When: Friday and Saturday, April 13th and 14th, 2012
Where:
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel,
What:
Friday evening (6-8
PM) Cocktail reception and meet & greet. Who: All leaders and supporters of public benefit flying are welcome, including staff members, pilots and non-flying volunteers Why: To benefit from the goodwill and mutual support gained from working together and learning from one another (and to have fun doing it)! And to learn from nonprofit and industry leaders about topics impacting or supporting non-profits in general and public benefit flying organizations in particular. How: You will find all conference and hotel registration information on the following pages. It is a simple two-step process. Just call or click the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel in New Orleans to reserve your room by March 13, 2012, then complete and return the Air Care conference registration form with payment by April 1st, 2012. See the registration information below. For last minute information visit the Air Care 2012 conference page at www.aircareall.org. Also: Air Care is a time to share! This is an opportunity for your group to show other attendees how you work. Thus we are requesting those who wish to send ahead or bring along the following information in order to facilitate more meaningful and productive sessions. Even if no one from your organization will be able to attend the conference we encourage you to send your group’s information ahead. · Mission acceptance guidelines and/or linking mission protocols or other administrative policy documents · Strategic ideas for the ACA Board of Directors to consider in our Board meeting on Sunday · Bring something to share, either a success story or any other thing you would like to ‘show & tell’ during the Saturday AM introduction session. If you wish to hand-out items to conference attendees during your session, please bring 60 copies for distribution. Schedule of Events (Subject to possible changes) Friday, April 13, 2012 6 – 8 pm Cocktail Reception and Oyster Fest hosted and sponsored by Philip and Sharon Thomas of Pilots for Patients: Your taste buds are in for a treat! Tommy Cvitanovich, President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, will be cooking his famous charbroiled oysters just for our group! We will be going to Ernst Café, across the street from the Hilton, where Tommy will cook for us and we will have our meet and greet. Miss Louisiana, Hope Anderson, will also be available for photos. You can stay afterwards and continue to dine on your own at Ernst Café or visit one of the many other fine restaurants and enjoy wonderful music events all over the French Quarter. See below for additional information about the festivities! Saturday, April 14, 2012 Air Care Conference Day! Daytime Meals: During the morning registration and informal gathering we will provide a Continental Breakfast, and at noon a selection of Deli sandwiches and beverages. This is included in the conference registration fee. 8:00 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00
Welcome and Introductions: 9:00 – 9:15
The Value of Volunteer Flying 9:15 –
9:45 Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav 10:00 – 10:45
Utilizing Public Benefit Flying Resources in Times of Crises 10:45 –
11:30 Volunteer Pilots, taxes, regulations, and charity 11:30 – 12:00
Legislative and Regulatory Issues Affecting Public Benefit Flying 12:00 – 1:15 Deli Lunch 1:15 –
2:10 ACA/AOPA Media Outreach Project for Public Benefit
Flying Pilots and Groups 2:10 –
3:05 Panel Discussion: Your Organization’s Finances in Tough
Economic Times 3:05 – 3:15 Break 3:15 –
4:00 Preview of AOPA Air Safety Institute/ ACA Online
Volunteer Pilot Safety Course
4:00 – 4:30
Annual ACA Members Meeting 4:30 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments: Rol Murrow and Lindy Kirkland 6:00 - 8:00 Post Conference Banquet and Entertainment: Stage Door Canteen @ the National World War II Museum: you will enjoy a spectacular and special dinner in the museum by Chef John Besh and the American Sector restaurant and will see the new production created especially for the Stage Door Canteen: On the Air! This is a
rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from 1945! The cast of five
includes a singing W.A.C., a boisterous bandleader, and a blues singer who can
belt out a torch song! The live band brings the era to life with a timeless
musical score, comedy, and more! It’s a trip back in time and guests will love
coming along for the ride as the live studio audience! (Separate dinner
registration fee) http://www.nationalww2museum.org April 12th through the 15th is going to be a fabulous time to be in New Orleans. Not only will we be there, but also the French Quarter Festival is on that weekend. Go to www.fqfi.org to learn more about this celebration of historic New Orleans. “Ask a local which one of the city's many festivals is their favorite, and chances are you will get this answer: French Quarter Fest. This once small time, now hugely successful music festival is set in the historic neighborhood of the New Orleans French Quarter. Celebrating the history, the people, the food, and the talents of Louisiana and the Gulf South, this festival is ranked as one of the fastest growing music venues in North America.” In 2011, there were more than 200 performers on 20 stages and more than 90 food and beverage booths throughout the French Quarter. If you have never been to New Orleans, this will be a great time for you to see why it is such a popular tourist destination! Airports & Ground Transportation:
Airline:
A cab ride costs $33.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) for one or two persons and $14.00 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage. Taxis are required to offer a credit card payment option. Of course shared shuttles and rental cars are also available.
General
Aviation: Flightline, one of the FBO’s at Lakefront airport (NEW), is said to have the lowest fuel prices there and has offered to waive all tie down fees for those flying their own aircraft into New Orleans for the ACA meeting. Just mention Brayton and the ACA conference with Pilots For Patients. ACA owes ouur thanks to Brayton Mathews General Manager! His cell number is 504-616-7007 or email braytonpiper@gmail.com Hotel Information Experience the best the Crescent City has to offer from the beautiful Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Located on the banks of the Mississippi, your full–service New Orleans French Quarter hotel is adjacent to the Convention Center, Riverwalk Marketplace, and countless attractions and restaurants. Settle into sumptuous accommodations, and explore this “city within itself.” Enjoy the expansive health club. Dine within legendary restaurants. Few French Quarter New Orleans hotels offer so much luxury in such a prime location. NOTE: the conference hotel is full! There are other hotels with rooms nearby and in nearby communities. Because of the area festival they are filling up fast. Please run a search and book your rooms now. Some hotels with rooms as of March 20 are: the Four Points Sheraton located in Metairie 3 miles from the New Orleans airport and 9 miles from the French Quarter. www.starwoodhotels.com; The Wyndham, the Holiday Inn French Quarter, and the Royal St. Charles near the Hilton. Most of the more affordable hotels seem to be out near the airport.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Photos: Air Care 2011
Form below
must be received by April 1st
SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER
ASAP
Please send form with check
payable to Air Care Alliance,
to:
For Late Registration:
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Conference Registration:
Conference Registration Form: Contact Name: __________________________________________________ Group or Affiliation: ______________________________________________ Email address: __________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________ Cell #:________________________
Friday Cocktail Reception and
Oyster Fest is kindly hosted and
Conference Registration Fee $80
per person until April 1: Saturday dinner is an additional $60 per person which includes a magnificent dinner and show Saturday evening at the National World War II Museum. Please insert the name of each attendee on the left and then place an “X” in each box indicating his or her choice of activities
#________ @ $80/per person REGISTRATION FEE (Please add $20 late processing fee after April 1) #________ @ $60/per person DINNER @ NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM GRAND TOTAL $____________ Payable to Air Care Alliance This page is available as a printable PDF document HERE!
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