Comments from the Chair
January'10
HELLOOOOO! LAS VEGAS!
ISAP-IX, I'm pleased to report is spooling up to be one of our very best ever! The guest speaker list is superb, the field trip can't be any better, and who can argue with Lost Wages!
Here's where we sit:
(1) Hotel - If you haven't reserved a room, get off your butt and do it today. Last time I talked to the nice folks at the Hampton Inn Tropicana (702 948-8100; make sure to tell them you're with ISAP in order to take advantage of the special $79 per night rate), there were about seven rooms left – and there was every indication those wouldn't last long. I do not know whether the hotel will allocate more rooms to our event once the initial batch is taken, but I most certainly would not take any chances if you are hoping to stay close to the action. Dates of the event are March 4, 5, 6. Address of the hotel is 4975 S. Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89118-1656.
(2) Speakers - We're working on locking down commitments from a couple of these, but as of today, here's what we've got lined up
Frans Dely
Greg Heisler
Max Haynes
Lorenzo Gasparini with Pocket Wizard
Canon
Eric Schulzinger
Eric Curry
Carla Thomas
Jim Sugar
Nikon
Carolyn Russo
Both Nikon and Canon have some special presentations lined up for their allocated time slots. As soon as we have more information on these, we'll get it to you for consideration. Not to worry, as they've never let us down yet!
(3) Everything is a "go" for Nellis AFB. We're also working with the folks at Creech AFB - home of USAF UAV operations - to see if an auxiliary field trip can be arranged there. Not much to report at this time, as they are reviewing their schedule, but if it happens, everything will be run through Richard Vandermeulen (richardhvm@aol.com) - who will arrange transportation and coordinate with those who would like to make the trek. There probably will be a limit on the number of shooters, and a fee will be charged to cover the van costs, so contact Richard for additional information and to be placed on his roster.
(4) The attendance fee for ISAP-IX is $175. That will cover our costs for bus rentals, miscellaneous hotel charges, guest speaker travel and hotel expenses, and other miscellaneous overhead. We will only be able to take checks or PayPal; PayPal accepts credit cards. Mail your checks (made out to the International Society for Aviation Photography) or PayPal information to Bonnie Kratz, N4752 Valley Road, Luxemburg, WI 54217 (ph. 920 680-3029 for additional information).
(5) Paul Bowen has volunteered Tom and Deana at his office to put together a powerpoint introduction like that did previously for ISAP.
(6) Any spouses who will be attending but would prefer to view the sites and sounds of Vegas instead of ISAP presentations should contact Susan Miller. Susan is planning to put together a little itinerary for those who are looking for something to do as a group outside the normal ISAP seminars and the field trip. Input is welcome!
See you in Vegas!!!
Jay