Air Warfare Symposium Set for February 18-19

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Air Warfare Symposium Set for February 18-19

AFA’s 26th Annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition will be held February 18-19, 2010, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Invited speakers to the symposium include Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, USAF Chief of Staff General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy and other top Air Force leaders.

In support of the symposium, the Central Florida Chapter will again sponsor its annual Gala and Golf activities. The golf outing will be at the Walt Disney World's Magnolia and Palm Courses on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Individual golfer price is $110 which includes a reception. Additional reception tickets are available for $60. For golf reservation information, please contact Jim DeRose at (407) 356-0461 or E-mail: james.l.derose@lmco.com. For golf sponsorships and/or merchandise donations, contact Bob Ceruti (407) 365-1519 or E-mail: receruti@bellsouth.net. The chapter will celebrate "Aerial Reconnaissance" at its annual black-tie dinner on Friday, February 19. A special AFA leader rate of $150 has been established for the Gala. The contact for this event is Tommy Harrison at (407) 886-1922 or E-mail: tgharrison@aol.com.

As an AFA leader, you are invited to attend the symposium which will be held on Thursday, February 18, from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., and on Friday, February 19, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The standard registration fee for the symposium is $795 for an AFA individual member and $895 for non-AFA members. However, since it is important for AFA leaders to attend this national event, there is a special leader registration fee of $235 (for AFA National Officers, Region Presidents, Directors, National Committee Members, State and Chapter Presidents. [Note: Since this is not a directed meeting, this fee is not reimbursable for AFA leaders.] The registration fee includes both symposium sessions, a lunch on Thursday, a reception/buffet honoring the symposium speakers on Thursday, and a continental breakfast on Friday morning. Each AFA leader who registers at this special rate will be entitled to purchase an additional ticket to the lunch for $40 and/or the reception/buffet for $150. In addition, tickets for the Central Florida Chapter sponsored events (annual Gala and Golf activities) can be purchased through the registration site.

Registration is now open at www.afa.org. Click on the Air Warfare Symposium Orlando logo on the right hand side of the screen and choose the ‘AFA Leader’ registration category to register. If you have any questions regarding the symposium, please contact Katie Storm (ext. 5848) kstorm@afa.org.

AFA is pleased to extend our internal rate of $158 single/double per night, plus applicable taxes. Reservations will be accepted on a first-in basis until the block is full or until noon on Tuesday, January 13, 2010, whichever comes first. To reserve your hotel room, you must first register for the Convention /Conference. At the end of the registration process, your Internet browser will display a registration confirmation page. Look for the ‘Make Hotel Reservation’ button – click that button and then input the appropriate information. NOTE: Do not call the hotel directly; this is the only avenue available for you to make your hotel reservation at this rate. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan McClelland at mmcclelland@afa.org or 703-247-5815.

We are looking forward to having another successful meeting at the Rosen Shingle Creek. Here are some highlights about the property:

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Less than 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. Visit http://www.rosenshinglecreek.com/location.asp#OIA for directions or for transportation information. Multiple dining options from fine-dining Italian to a 24-hour deli and market place. Please check out all of their options at http://www.rosenshinglecreek.com/restaurantsAndBar.asp.

Four pools and a spa.

Discounted golf available – just mention you are with AFA.

Valet ($15 for the day; $18 overnight) and self parking ($4 per day, if you mention you are with AFA).

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AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.