LEAST EXPENSIVE CONVENTION REGISTRATION RATES AVAILABLE THRU JULY 31
Those ICAS members who already know that they will be attending the organization’s 2010 annual convention in Las Vegas on December 5, 6, 7 and 8 are encouraged to register between now and the end of this month. ICAS offers significant discounts to those who register early and the very lowest prices are available now through July 31.
For more information and an easy-to-use, web-based registration process, click here.
ICAS ACADEMY TO BE HELD IN OREGON IN AUGUST
Year in and year out, there’s one comment that we hear from ICAS members that hasn’t changed much during the last decade. “If I had known how good the ICAS Academy program was, I would have registered for it a long time ago.” Many people feel that it’s the single most productive and relevant educational program that ICAS offers each year.
Because we limit this intensive training session to only 25 air show professionals, we never have to publicize the program very heavily. But, still, we’re struck every year by this seemingly well-kept secret that we have no desire in keeping secret.
This year, we’re offering the program in conjunction with the Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro, Oregon on August 19, 20 and 21. The Hillsboro management group is one of the best in the business. We expect another sold-out program and another group of satisfied members.
But we’re on a campaign this year to make sure the entire ICAS membership knows about this powerful, popular, productive program. Click here to view our brochure, which will give you details and registration information.
And, of course, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or write ICAS headquarters.
OLIVERS TO RECEIVE 2010 BARBER AWARD
Steve Oliver and Suzanne Asbury-Oliver were recently named as the 2010 recipients of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. The Award presentation will take place on Monday, July 26 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin during EAA’s AirVenture.
The Olivers were singled out for their air show showmanship and their longstanding commitment to the air show industry.
Steve and Suzanne become the 24th recipients of this prestigious award presented each year by World Air Show News Magazine and the friends and family of air show legend Bill Barber. Other past recipients include Bob Hoover, Jimmy Franklin, Leo Loudenslager, Michael Goulian, Julie Clark, Sean Tucker, Patty Wagstaff, John Mohr, the French Connection, Jim LeRoy, Dan Buchanan, and the Red Baron Stearman Squadron.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES
In accordance with Section 9, Paragraph B of the ICAS Bylaws, ICAS Nominating Committee Chairman Judy Willey requests that any member wishing to submit his or her name for consideration as a possible candidate for the ICAS Board of Directors, forward a resume and short note stating why they wish to be a member of the ICAS Board of Directors, to her by e-mail to willeyjl@comcast.net or by mail to ICAS Nominating Committee, c/o ICAS headquarters, 750 Miller Drive, Suite F-3, Leesburg, Virginia 20175.
ICAS FOUNDATION EXTENDS HALL OF FAME NOMINATION DEADLINE
The ICAS Foundation has extended the deadline for nominating possible new inductees into the Air Show Hall of Fame. The new deadline is Saturday, July 31. To make your nomination, click here and follow the detailed instructions on the ICAS Foundation website. New inductees will be recognized during the Chairman’s Banquet on Wednesday, December 8 during the ICAS Convention in Las Vegas.
Current members of the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame include Bob Hoover, Duane Cole, Art Scholl, Bevo Howard, Bill Barber, Leo Loudenslager, The French Connection, Betty Skelton, Lincoln Beachey, Curtis Pitts, Bill Sweet, Marion Cole, Jimmy Franklin, Bobby Bishop, Sean Tucker, Patty Wagstaff, Charlie Hillard, Paul Poberezny, Bob Herendeen, and Harold Krier.
BATTLES SETS WINGWALKING RECORD
ICAS member and wingwalker Ashley Battles set a world record for longest wingwalking flight on Saturday, June 19 in the skies above San Francisco, California. For four full hours, Battles was blasted by wind atop a Super 450 Stearman flown by pilot Robert Ragozzinoof. Her flight beat the previous record of three hours and 23 minutes established by a Frenchman in 1990.
CUDAHY JOINS NATIONAL AVIATION HALL OF FAME BOARD OF NOMINATIONS
The Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame recently selected ICAS President John Cudahy to serve as a lifetime member of the NAHF Board of Nominations. Established to publicly salute our nation’s aviation pioneers, the National Aviation Hall of Fame is located in Dayton, Ohio. NAHF inductees from within the air show community include Paul Poberezny, Patty Wagstaff, Bob Hoover and Sean Tucker.
PLAN ON SPENDING SOME TIME WITH YOUR THIRD QUARTER MAGAZINE
The third quarter issue of Air Shows Magazine, the ICAS-published professional journal of the air show industry, will be brimming with content, including articles on performer fees, air show uses of social media, what makes a great air show, information tools for small shows, and practical advice for air shows seeking to maximize sponsorship revenue.
The third quarter issue will mail at the end of July and should be in your mailbox in very early August.
ICAS BOARD SCHEDULES SUMMER MEETING FOR AUGUST 10 IN VIRGINIA
The Board of Directors of the International Council of Air Shows will hold its summer meeting in Reston, Virginia on Tuesday, August 10.
ICAS THANKS 2010 CONVENTION SPONSORS
Over the years, our convention sponsors have helped make our annual convention a bigger, better, more enjoyable, and more productive event. Please join us in acknowledging the contributions of Air Boss & Consulting International; ASB.tv; Mike Goulian Airshows; American Aerobatics, Inc. - Julie Clark's Chevron Mentor T-34; John Klatt Airshows; Team Chaos Extreme Airshows; FedEx Express; AirSupport, LLC; Jim Peitz Aerosports; Insurance Technologies and Programs; Mach 1 Productions; Commemorative Air Force/Tora, Tora, Tora; Air Boss, Inc. – George Cline; Shannon & Luchs Insurance Agency; Jacquie 'B' Airshows; Team Rocket; Nalls Aviation; Mohr Barnstorming; and the Geico Skytypers. ICAS still has many attractive sponsorship options available to members interested in increasing their visibility at our industry’s most important business meeting. For more information on a convention sponsorship option that might fit your specific needs, contact ICAS headquarters at 703-779-8510.
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750 Miller Drive, Suite F-3
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
Phone: 703-779-8510
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