33rd Annual Reunion Schedule
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SEE A CONDENSED SCHEDULE

AT THE END OF THIS PAGE

*SEE MENU'S FOR ALL IN-HOTEL EVENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ACTIVITIES PAGE"

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All events are open for reservations,
include them on your registration form.

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Convention Schedule

34th Annual AF Communicators & Air Traffic Controllers Association Convention
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
10000 Beach Club Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-5000
September 22-26, 2010

RESERVATIONS:
Toll Free 1-800-876-0010 (in Hotel) Push 3 for Hotel on Menu choices.
Reservations must be made before
September 3, 2009
to get the group rate of
$90 plus taxes.

Convention Group Code:  AFC (for an Ocean View Guest Room)

(See Hotel Information page for full details on making Hotel Reservations)

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

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Event

Time

Cost

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Early Registration and Check-In:  Located in the Atlantic View II room

Noon-8PM

Registration fee is $85 per-person if not previously paid.

 

 

 

 

HOSPITALITY ROOM - "Atlantic View II"

Noon-Midnight

No Charge (included in Registration Fee)
Thursday, September 23, 2010                      
Registration and Check-In:  Check-in will be in Atlantic View II room

9AM - 8PM

$ 85.00 if not previously paid
HAM ROOM (OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY)

7 AM -  11 PM

The "Waters Edge" near the Patio.

Hospitality Room - "Atlantic View II"

Noon-Midnight

No Charge (included in the Registration Fee)
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING.    Location will be in the Arcadian 5 room

Noon TO 4 PM

EVENT 1.  ANNUAL PRAYER DINNER ($35.00)

EVENT 2.  LEGENDS IN CONCERT ($40.00)

6PM - 7:30PM

6:30PM - 10 PM

EAST BALLROOM

 

 

Friday September 24, 2010
Registration and Check-In continues In the ATLANTIC VIEW II Room

9 AM - 8 PM

$85.00  Per– Person if not previously paid
Hospitality Room  -  "Atlantic View II"

Noon-Midnight

No Charge (included in the Registration Fee)
Golf Tournament: General Farman Tournament. Form car pools approx 7 - 7:15 AM, first tee time approx 8 AM. 

Where:  BEACHWOOD GOLF CLUB, INCLUDES a snack Lunch.

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Car pools meet in lobby and depart hotel at approx

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$ 50.00 Per-person

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Rental Clubs are $20.00 a

a set.
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EVENT 1.  THE BIG "M" CASINO CRUISE  (INCLUDES BUFFET) ($20.00) Book Early, only 33 seats on bus. (9:30AM - 5 pm)

 

 

 

This Presentation will be at the
Saturday night Banquet

Operation 2nd Chance
(helping wounded warriors in the Bethesda
Naval Hospital

NO CHARGE

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1pm

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Hospitality Room

Ms. Cindy McGrew
President

 

 

EVENT 2. SEAFOOD BUFFET AND "THE ONE SHOW" AT THE ALABAMA THEATRE

COST:  $55.00 PER-PERSON

4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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        Giant Crab Restaurant
(SEE MENU BELOW) & the One Show at the Alabama Theatre.

Comedy, Broadway, Gospel & Classic Country + more

 

Saturday, September 25, 2010 - ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES
7 AM Start -
Buffet Breakfast/General Business Meeting (Note: Buffet line will ONLY be open 7AM TILL 8:30 AM
 

7:00 AM

 

Included in Registration

Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation/Housekeeping/Introduction of VIP's

7:30 AM

General Meeting/ Reports, elections, changes to constitution, etc

7:45 AM

1ST TIMERS RECEIVE HATS
State of Air Force Air Traffic Control
    (ATC Presentation)

8:50 AM

9:00 AM

1st Timers are asked to stay after the meeting for a photo shot.

AFFSA -  Mr Ed Wright, Deputy Director

CMSgt Kirk, Hq AF, ATC Career Manager

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

Whats new in Air Traffic Control

Update from the Pentagon Viewpoint

Memorial Service Program

10:30 AM

Hospitality Room - "Atlantic View II"

Noon-4 PM

No Charge, included in registration fee.

ANNUAL BANQUET - HILTON BALLROOM
Pay as you go bar

5:45 PM

Pay as you go bar.

If Registration Fee not paid, Banquet ONLY cost is:  $45 PER-PERSON

$ 45per person (if not pre-paid)

SEATING PROMPTLY AT 6:30 PM (sharp)

6:30 PM (SHARP)

Included in Registration if pre-paid
Tentative Agenda for the Evening:

Patriotic opening to include posting the Colors,  Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, & Introduction of Guests
POW/MIA Ceremony.
Dinner your choice of:  "Grilled Breast of Chicken, Sliced Roast Beef or Vegetarian Pasta"Member Awards ( Honor, Life Achievements, Buckley Award, Recruiting etc.)
AF Comm & ATC Association's Air Force Hall of Fame Nominee for 2011 (IF ANY)
Presentation of Active Duty Awards (ATC and Comm Warriors )  
AF Comm & ATC Award Presentations   
Operation 2nd Chance Presentation:
Ms. Cindy McGrew

Air Staff  "State of Air Force Communications/Information"
              MGen Paul Capasso

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maj. General Paul Capasso

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Hospitality Room - "Atlantic View II"

Opens following the banquet until midnight ?

 
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Farewell Continental Breakfast in the "HILTON BALLROOM"

  Note:  Brief overview of the 2011 Convention.


The 34th Convention is Closed.

HOTEL CHECK OUT 12:00 Noon

Safe Journey Home to All

 

7AM-10:00 AM

Items will be restocked up to 9:30 AM.

 

 

Included in Registration

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The finalization of the number of buses (seats), reservations for tour admissions and providing the hotel with the number and types of meals that will be required.  In addition, the process of making up registration packages, nametags, etc., require additional work for the host and his/her team.   Therefore, please register EARLY.

TOURS:   Tours/Events are not included in the Registration Fee.  Tours/Events are individual choices by members and guests.  Golf registration is on Registration form and also on the Golf Sign up form (with NAME TAG Form.

PX STORE: The PX/BX Manager will display and sell both AACS & new AF Comm & ATC Assoc  PX/BX items such as the  embroided jackets, windshirts and shirts, embroided hats, patches, etc.  Prices are reduced from those prices quoted on the Web Site and in the Communicator, due to absence of packaging & shipping costs.  The locations of the PXBX items available for sale will be announced at the hotel..  All items are sold at cost.

DRAWINGS: There will be the usual Member travel drawings for $300, $250 & $200 to help defray the cost of travel and lodging at the convention. We will also have a 50/50 drawing. Drawings will be made at the Saturday night Banquet.  Members must be present to be eligible for the prizes.

DRESS CODE: Casual for all events except the Banquet, where men are encouraged to wear coats and ties and the ladies to dress accordingly.

HOSPITALITY ROOM:  Dress Code is casual.

BANQUET FESTIVITIES BEGIN:  All Members and Guests are asked to be seated by 6:30 PM SHARP.  There will be member volunteers in the Banquet Hall to help members and their guests find seats.  There will be a number of reserved tables for Invited Guests, and members who are or have served in volunter positions of the Associaton.

REGISTRATION FEE. THIS IS A ONE TIME CHARGE:  The registration fee for all Association Members & their Guests is $85 each and this fee includes the Saturday morning Buffet Breakfast, Saturday night Banquet and the Sunday morning Continental Breakfast.   The Registration fee also includes the Hospitality Room. Members who bring guests or other members who can only attend the Banquet, will pay only the cost to attend the Banquet.  The Banquet Only fee is $45 per person and they are invited to the Hospitality Room affter the Banquet.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE
NOTE: CHANGE TO 1PM PRESENTATION ON FRIDAY. SEE ABOVE.

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GIANT CRAB MENU
(SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE)

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