Comments from the Chair

December '08 

Fellow ISAP Members,

our board and I have concluded, with your input, that it is best that ISAP-IX be placed on temporary hold. In light of the massive economic collapse that has taken place across the planet over the past several months we feel it best that ISAP-IX be rescheduled for late 2009 or early 2010.

We almost certainly will hold the event in Seattle, Washington as originally planned.
We are facing what we predict will be some very lean financial times ahead for the aerospace community.
 
We think the demand for professional aviation photography services is going to be significantly reduced over the coming months as the ripple effect from the economic downturn is felt not only here in the US, but all other countries in the world.

We are concerned that freelance and corporate shooters alike are going to start feeling the financial crunch as the full impact of the downturn begins to soak in. There is a fair chance that ISAP members supported by corporate interests are going to see their travel budgets reduced or completely eliminated. Freelancers almost certainly will be seeing less work and leaner schedules.

For those of you who have made plans and commitments already, we apologize. Please understand that we are trying to think of the organization as a whole and that we are making this decision based on what we project will be a difficult year financially for the majority of our members. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to e-mail or call me. I'll respond to the best of my ability - but please be patient.

Jay