CF-18 DEMO CREW MEMBERS DOUBLE AS ROADSIDE HEROES
The family of wingwalking specialist and ICAS member Carol Pilon recently attended the Val d’Or Air Show in Val d’Or, Quebec. On their way home on Monday, August 30, Pilon’s brother Lucien, her sister-in-law Maryline, and her nephew William were involved in a horrific head-on collision on Route 105 in Low, Quebec.
Fortunately, the support crew for the Canadian Forces CF-18 demo team was traveling on the same road, just a few minutes behind. Annie Pearson, Bernard Lachapelle and Bruno Bellanger from the Third Wing based in Bagotville are all trained first responders. Arriving just moments after the accident, the team probably saved the life of Lucien, the family member who was most seriously injured in the accident.
Best wishes for a full recovery to Lucien. And many thanks to Annie, Bernard and Bruno for their quick action.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE SELECTS BOARD SLATE
The 2010 ICAS Convention is rapidly approaching and ICAS members are beginning to focus their attention on the four open positions on the Board of Directors. Selecting candidates for board positions is a time-consuming and sometimes difficult task, but this year’s Nominating Committee has done an outstanding job in identifying and selecting four qualified members who are willing to give their best to this organization.
Following the bylaws as approved by the membership, the committee nominated the following: Steve Brown from the Commemorative Air Force, Terry Grevious from the Vectren Dayton Air Show, Colonel Marcus Jannitto from the Rhode Island Air National Guard, and Dave Monroe from the Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team.
This year’s Nominating Committee was chaired by Judy Willey from the Oregon International Air Show. Committee members included past Board Chairman Charles Hutchins from Tora Tora Tora, past Board Chairman Harry Wardwell from the California International Air Show, past Board member and air show performer Sean Tucker and past Board member and air show announcer Mike Berriochoa. The committee thoroughly evaluated a larger-than-usual group of highly qualified candidates before making its recommendations. This required many hours and multiple conference calls. During its deliberations, the Nominating Committee considered nearly two dozen possible candidates and made its nominations based on the qualifications of the candidate, the larger needs of ICAS and the air show industry, and the expected composition of the entire Board.
Final recommendations were based on a number of criteria. Key among those is the need for the Board to maintain a proportional balance of performers, event organizers and support service providers, as well as sub-categories within those larger categories. For example, representation of both civilian and military air shows, and of the warbird and sport aerobatic performer communities. The Nominating Committee also considered previous experience on boards or committees, and looked at those individuals who have demonstrated their ability to work in a consensus-building fashion. The group also looked at how the slate of four complement each other and how they would complement the other directors already serving on the Board. The Nominating Committee expressed particular interest in candidates with varied backgrounds. For example, Terry Grevious served as an airport manager for 20 years before committing full time to his air show business. Marcus Jannitto, in addition to his role with the Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show, is an active military aviator and a trained meeting facilitator. Steve Brown represents dozens of warbird air show pilots, has an extensive background in sponsorship and marketing, and is involved with the air show at CAF headquarters in Midland, Texas. And, in addition to being one of three pilots flying on a three-ship Yak-52 team, Dave Monroe has been involved with the planning of air shows in the past, and has served on various boards of organizations in the aviation community.
“ICAS members are extraordinarily generous in volunteering their time and expertise to serve our members and our industry,” said Nominating Committee Chairman Judy Willey. “And from among this list of capable and enthusiastic individuals, the committee selected a diverse group with the ideal mix of experience and expertise who will complement our existing directors and help move the air show business forward. The membership expects those on the Nominating Committee to spend the time and do the research necessary to identify a strong slate, and our group took this responsibility very seriously.”
While the Nominating Committee has made its selections, any ICAS member in good standing who wishes to run for one of the four vacant positions on the Board may do so through the petition process. As the bylaws state, members may have their names placed on the election ballot by submitting a petition to the Nominating Committee signed by ten (10) voting members of ICAS not later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 9, 2010. For more information, see Section 9, Paragraph B (2) of the ICAS Bylaws or contact ICAS headquarters.
BOARD APPROVES FY2011 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
At its summer meeting last month in Virginia, the ICAS Board of Directors formally approved the organization’s goals and objectives for the 2011 fiscal year which began on July 1 and runs through June 30 of 2011. The document provides ICAS members, leadership and staff with clear direction and priorities for the coming year.
Improved safety, efficient development and distribution of information, a useful and well-executed convention, continued fiscal strength, improved relations and expanded visibility with legislators and regulators, and a more active industry-awareness program are among the highest priorities. The document also emphasizes the importance of ICAS being more active in the aviation association community, an improved internal organizational structure, and expanded and improved statistics/data-generating efforts.
Click here to see the full text of the FY2011 ICAS Goals and Objectives.
BOARD APPROVES NEW ANTITRUST STATEMENT
To help clarify the position of ICAS on issues related to price fixing, collusion and unfair trade practices, the ICAS Board of Directors reviewed and approved a new antitrust statement developed to formalize the organization’s position on this key business issue. Generally, the document is intended to demonstrate the organization’s support of unfettered competition and clarify why it is important that ICAS members not engage in any effort that artificially limits competition within the air show business. Click here to download and read the full text of the document approved by the ICAS Board on August 10, 2010.
SCHOLL, SWORD NOMINATION DEADLINES EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 15
The deadline for nominations for the air show industry’s two most prestigious awards (the Art Scholl Showmanship Award and the ICAS Sword of Excellence) has been extended to Wednesday, September 15.
The Art Scholl Showmanship Award is presented each year to the air show act or performer who best represents the commitment to entertainment and showmanship for which Art Scholl was known. Past recipients of the Scholl Award include Bob Hoover, Jim Franklin, Leo Loudenslager, the French Connection, Danny Clisham, and Sean Tucker.
The ICAS Sword of Excellence is presented each year to recognize outstanding service and personal contributions to the air show industry. It is widely considered to be the single highest honor that an air show professional can receive. Past recipients include Paul Poberezny, Patty Wagstaff, Art Scholl, Charlie Hillard, Steve and Suzanne Oliver, Harry Wardwell and Bill Bordeleau.
Award presentations will be made at the annual Chairman’s Banquet on Wednesday, December 8 during the 2010 ICAS Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click here for an ICAS Sword of Excellence application. Click here for an Art Scholl Showmanship Award application.
The ICAS Sword of Excellence is presented each year to recognize outstanding service and personal contributions to the air show industry. It is widely considered to be the single highest honor that an air show professional can receive. Past recipients include Paul Poberezny, Patty Wagstaff, Art Scholl, Charlie Hillard, Steve and Suzanne Oliver, Harry Wardwell and Bill Bordeleau.
Award presentations will be made at the annual Chairman’s Banquet on Wednesday, December 8 during the 2010 ICAS Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click here for an ICAS Sword of Excellence application. Click here for an Art Scholl Showmanship Award application.
SEPTEMBER 30 IS MARKETING COMPETITION DEADLINE
The ICAS Marketing Competition is intended to do two things: recognize outstanding achievement in event, product and service promotion by air shows, air show performers and air show support service providers, and to expose our members to the wide spectrum of creative ideas that have proven successful to their peers. The competition is an opportunity to let the rest of the industry see what you've done and an opportunity for you to see how your efforts measure up against those of your colleagues. Click here for a marketing competition brochure and application.
ICAS EXHIBITOR DVD BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
It’s been a few years since we offered it last, but pent-up demand and frequent requests suggest that the ICAS Exhibitor DVD may be the most popular, most effective and most cost-efficient tool ever offered to air show performers and support service providers to help them broadcast their organizations’ marketing message. Click here for details.
DISCOUNT PRICES FOR CONVENTION HOTEL ROOMS END THIS MONTH
The room rate for ICAS members is $109/night through September 20th. After September 20th, the rate is $117/night. Click here to reserve your room online or call 888-266-5687. Be sure to identify yourself with Group Code SPIC10B.
ICAS AIR BOSS ACADEMY: LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
ICAS has scheduled the 2010 ICAS Air Boss Academy for October 28, 29 and 30 in conjunction with the Forth Worth Alliance Air Show, Texas. Like the traditional ICAS Air Show Academy, the ICAS Air Boss Academy uses an actual air show to provide a small number of ICAS members with a unique opportunity to get a hands-on, practical air show education.
The Air Boss Academy will focus very specifically on the processes, customs, lingo, procedures, mannerisms and habits of safe, effective air show air bosses. To reserve your spot, click here for a registration form or contact the ICAS headquarters office at 703-779-8510 or by e-mail at icas@airshows.aero.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Air show organizations that have already signed on as sponsors of the 2010 ICAS Convention include: Air Boss & Consulting International; ASB.tv; Mike Goulian Airshows; 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; Geico Skytypers; Gordon Bowman-Jones; Aerostars Aerobatic Team; Tim Weber Airshows, Inc.; Greg Poe Airshows; Rob Reider, Air Show Announcer; and OnBoard Images.
If your organization would like more information on the many benefits of sponsoring the ICAS Convention, please contact ICAS headquarters.
© International Council of Air Shows, Inc.
750 Miller Drive SE, Suite F-3
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
Phone: 703-779-8510
E-mail: icas@airshows.aero
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