|
United States Pilots Association |
The USPA Spring Flyout and Annual Membership Meeting is right upon us. If you haven’t already done so, please send in your registration form NOW! Only by knowing how many to expect can the meeting planners do a good job of setting up a fun time and an effective meeting.
And remember that this flyout includes the USPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. In order to have a quorum to conduct association business—including electing officers—we must have a quorum for this meeting. Who are the eligible voters? All Individual Members, plus the voting delegates from each state organization and local chapter. So if you are one of these and will not be attending the meeting, PLEASE SEND YOUR PROXY TO ME NOW, OR SEND IT WITH SOMEONE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING. This is very important. We need your help. Please do it today.
Of course, we would rather have you with us to enjoy a great Texas experience, and to help establish the Odessa/Midland Chapter of USPA.
For your convenience a proxy form and flyout registration follow.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association
PROXY
The undersigned, being a designated voting member of the Board of Directors and/or Individual Member of the United States Pilots Association, and entitled to vote at the ________________ Meeting of the Board of Directors and/or annual membership meeting, do hereby constitute and appoint _________________________, my true and lawful attorney-in-fact and proxy to attend and represent me at the Board Meeting and/or annual meeting to be held on ____________________ , or any continuation or adjournment thereof, with full power to vote and act for me and in my name, place, and stead, in the same manner, to the same extent, and with the same effect that I might were I personally present thereat. Any proxy or proxies heretofore given by me to any person or persons whatsoever are hereby revoked.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Proxy on this ___________ day of ______________, 2004.
Signature
Name Printed
United States Pilots Association
SPRING FLYOUT, ODESSA, TEXAS – May 20 – 23, 2004
Odessa was established in 1881 as a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railroads. It has been said that Odessa’s name originated from an area that resembled the region around the Russian city in Ukraine named Odessa. The unsurpassed beauty of the West Texas sunsets, and a climate that is warm and inviting, make this uncommon city a true paradise. Odessa is also well known for its hospitality and people with a deep appreciation of a colorful past. Odessa is a city where cowboys, culture, oil and everything in between bring visitors a flavor so delicious it can only be described as “A City of Contrasts.”
Odessa is located in Ector County, approximately midway between Ft. Worth and El Paso, covering an area of 35.04 square miles. This area is called the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin is approximately 250 miles wide and 300 miles long. The basin was formed during the Permian Period, the final portion of the Paleozoic Era approximately 280 million years ago. A shallow sea, known as the Permian Sea, which was densely populated with life, once covered the Permian Basin. As the ocean dried up, the decaying plants and animals eventually helped form the gigantic pools of oil and gas that are still being taken from the basin. Three of the state’s major land resources meet here - the High Plains, Trans Pecos and Edward’s Plateau.
Located in a region where the Comanche Indians once roamed, Odessa’s history as a settlement can be traced to the 1881 extension of the Texas and Pacific Railway across the south plains and the need to provide water for the steam engines. The availability of cheap land encouraged settlers to the area from 1879 to 1885. The first ranchers arrived in 1885, but it was the railroad that made Odessa vital to the cattle industry. By the mid 1890’s, Odessa was an established cattle-shipping center.
When oil was discovered in 1926, the destiny of the community took a different course. This discovery brought people of varied interests and occupations to the area, and the local economy began to change from a ranching base into an industrial one.
Today, Odessa is alive and thriving. Although oil and gas remain the largest industry, the city has begun to diversify. Odessa is quickly being recognized as a major health industry hub with three hospitals, a cancer center and several medical specialists in the area.
Plans for the meetings, seminars and social activities offer something for all USPA members and guests. See the Schedule of Activities following for our plans for the weekend.
Airports: Schlemeyer Field (KODO) is located in northern Ector County and is Odessa’s oldest municipal airport. Acting as a reliever airport, it is not served by commercial airlines. Host FBO is Pruett Aviation (Wanda and Heather Pruett.) A $.20 per gallon fuel discount will be given to all who attend. Covered hangar space is available but is limited to space available. Minor maintenance is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning at West Texas Aero, to the rear of the FBO. No avionics service is available on the field. All conveniences, such as pilot’s lounge, courtesy cars and rental cars are available. Phone: (432) 367-5881.
Transportation: Because of the many varied activities scheduled, USPA will not provide transportation. We encourage you to share rental cars. Advantage Rent-A-Car will deliver to the airport. Call them for reservations at 432 580-3575. Steve and Pam Uslan are available to pick up and deliver to and from the hotel and airports. Call them when you arrive. Steve’s phone number is 432-638-3418 and Pam’s is 432-557-5469. The hotel also has shuttle service to Schlemeyer Field.
Hotel: MCM Elegante Hotel, 5200 East University, Odessa, Texas. Telephone: (432) 368-5885 or toll free (866) 368-5885. Room rate is $79 per night plus taxes. A breakfast buffet with a beverage on Friday and Saturday is included in the USPA registration fee. Take your food into meeting room where coffee will be provided. Get coupons at registration. Reservations must be made by May 1. (Tell them that you are with USPA).
Schedule of Activities
Thursday, May 20 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Safety seminar at the Barn Door Restaurant in Odessa. Dinner at the Barn Door Restaurant prior to meeting is at attendee’s expense. Hospitality and registration at the hotel before and after the seminar.
Friday, May 21 - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. General Members Meeting followed by Annual Membership Meeting in hotel conference room. 11:00 a.m. Choice of lunch on your own and shopping or lunch on your own and Commemorative Air Force Museum. 7:00 p.m. Annual banquet at hotel. Hospitality and registration at the hotel before and after the banquet.
Saturday, May 22 - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Board Meeting in hotel conference room. All members are welcome. 12:30 p.m. Lunch on you own at Barn Door Restaurant. 2:30 p.m. - USPA/TPA informative meeting at the Commemorative Air Force Museum for potential new members. 6:00 p.m. Arrive at Midland Rockhounds game for BBQ, baseball game and fireworks display. Hospitality room will be open after the game.
Sunday, May 23 - Depart at your leisure or stay over a few more days and do some of the things you didn't have time for in our short weekend.
****Friday and Saturday there will be an FAA PACE Program at Schlemeyer Field starting at 9:00 a.m. each day. Flight instructors will be available, as will FAA ops and maintenance inspectors. All flyin participants are invited to take part.
Registration Form
Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________________________________ State________ Zip________________________
Phone_____________________ Fax______________________
E-mail____________________________________________
Number Amount
Basic Registration: $90.00 (Wings seminar, hospitality suite, meetings, Friday and Saturday breakfast buffets and Friday banquet.)
______ @ $90.00 ________
Options
Lunch and shopping (on your own, need head count) ______ @ $ 0.00
Commemorative Air Force Museum ______ @ $9.00 ________
Midland Rockhounds baseball game and BBQ ______ @ $24.00 ________
TOTAL (all events for one person are $ 123.00 or your total) $________
Send Registration Form with check or form below to: United States Pilots Association, 483 S. Kirkwood Rd., Suite 10, St. Louis, MO 63122
Charge it! M/C______ or VISA______
Card No._________________________________ Exp.______
Signature___________________________________________
For additional information, please call USPA at (314) 849-USPA
Posted by Jan at May 7, 2004 11:22 AM