AFA's National Convention
Air & Space Conference and
Technology Exposition

The 2007 National Convention, Air & Space Conference, and Technology Exposition will be held in conjunction with the Global Air Chiefs Conference. This will be an historic gathering of leaders from the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, and the aerospace industry. The U.S. Air Force will host the Global Air Chiefs Conference with 128 invited Air Chiefs attending from around the world.

Important Reminders Regarding Potential Delegates

Who can be a Delegate? – Any voting member affiliated with a chapter can be a Delegate for their state if duly selected as a Delegate by the State President (cadets may not serve as Delegates). All individuals who plan to represent their chapter on the state delegation must coordinate with the State President since the State President is responsible for selecting Delegates in accordance with the AFA National Constitution and must provide a roster of selected Delegates to the Credentials Committee on Saturday, September 22. After you are selected to attend as an official delegate, you will receive an "invitation code" directly from the State President which will allow you to register online.

What is a Delegate required to attend during the Convention? -

Delegates should attend the business session on Saturday, the Region Caucus held on Saturday night and the business Session on Sunday. You should also plan on attending the Congressional Breakfast on Tuesday morning and the individual appointment with your Members of Congress, if scheduled.

Do you need a Delegate registration package or have questions regarding Delegate registration? If so, contact Membership Operations, Mary Nauheimer (ext. 4821) or Judy Galbreath (ext. 4800) at National Headquarters. You may also send an email message to fldsvcs@afa.org to request a delegate registration package.

Following is the tentative schedule of events to assist you in making your plans.

Saturday, September 22
AFA Spouses Brunch
AFA Credentials Registration
AFA Convention Preliminary
    Business Session
AFA Field Awards Reception & Dinner
AFA Regional Caucuses

Sunday, September 23
Continental Breakfast
AFA Convention Business Session
Official Delegates Buffet Lunch
AFA Convention Business Session
    (continued)
Memorial Service at the Air Force Memorial

Monday, September 24
Continental Breakfast
Opening and Awards Ceremony
Exhibit Hall Lunch and Activities
Air & Space Conference
(Sessions all day)
    Conference Address
    Professional Development Forums
    Professional Development Workshops
General Seminar Sessions
    AFA Workshops
AFA Outstanding Airmen Reception & Dinner

Tuesday, September 25
Continental Breakfast
Delegates Congressional Breakfast
Individual Congressional
    Appointments
Air & Space Conference
    (Sessions all day)
    Professional Development Workshops
    Professional Development Forum Exhibit Hall Lunch and Activities

*Please inform us if you have any special dietary needs on Saturday evening.

Wednesday, September 26
Continental Breakfast
Air & Space Conference
    Sessions all day)
    Conference Address
    Professional Development Workshops
    Professional Development Forum
    Exhibit Hall Lunch and Activities
    Air Force Anniversary Reception and Dinner
    (Black Tie)

A complete schedule with times will be published on the Internet and a future issue of Newsline when available.

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