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WELCOME!
This
e-newsletter is designed to keep you current on the important
dates you need to know as you prepare for EAA AirVenture 2009.
You will also find timely updates on what’s happening at EAA
and The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. This is
especially important as we close in on opening day on Monday,
July 27. We know that success at EAA AirVenture is an important
part of your year, and we want to help you get outstanding
results at Oshkosh. The entire aviation spectrum will be
showcased at AirVenture 2009, and together we will move the
aviation community forward and bring new faces to the wonderful
world of flight. If there is information you’d like to see in
this communication, or have something you think EAA’s
exhibitors and partners might like to know, please pass it along
to exhibits@eaa.org. |
MERCHANDISE
POLICY/GIVEAWAYS
After review of feedback received from our partners, a thorough review of our merchandise giveaway policy was conducted. As a result, effective for AirVenture 2009, the giveaway of hats or t-shirts will no longer be limited or restricted. Companies may also sell their company branded merchandise in their commercial display space. All companies will be expected to follow EAA’s TRADEMARKS POLICY (see back of application) when selling or with any giveaways. Branded
merchandise is defined as goods that are identified by company brand names.
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
- June 1 – RSVP, Partner Appreciation Party – brought to you by EAA, GES, Karl’s, C.H. Robinson and AERO Friedrichshafen
- June 1 – Fire Protection Certification
- June 1 - Exhibitor registration/pass request form
- June 1 - Exhibitor AirVenture website product description form
- June 29 - Closing for EAA AirVenture Today ads
- July 2 – Discount GES Rental Deadline
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NEED AN
INTERPRETER?
The International Visitors’ Tent is staffed with volunteer interpreters to help you with any interpretation or translation needs you may have during AirVenture. During AirVenture, they will be located just north of the FAA Control Tower. For more information please contact the Exhibit office at
exhibits@eaa.org. For assistance during AirVenture please call
920-252-0040. This is a temporary phone for the International Visitors Tent during AirVenture only. |
GES® AIRVENTURE SPONSORSHIP
PROGRAM
EAA is excited to announce that GES® will once again be providing an AirVenture 2009 sponsorship program to help sponsors save money and receive attention to detail from a dedicated GES® executive. To find out how your company can receive this benefit and others, contact the EAA Sponsorship Office at
sponsorship@eaa.org or 800-236-1025.
Welcome EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009
Exhibitors
GES® welcomes you to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. We understand the intricacies of show planning and execution, so we have created the following offers to help you plan, prepare, and deliver a successful show:
Logistics:
http://ebulletins.ges.com/2009/log/09loggtp60/eaca/email.htm
http://ebulletins.ges.com/2009/log/09logtp20/eaca/email.htm
Exhibits &
Design:
http://ebulletins.ges.com/2009/eand/09exdcu15/eaca/email.htm
For more information or a customer representative call 800-418-4744.
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TAKE
YOUR EVENT TO NEW HEIGHTS!
There is nothing in the world like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: it’s part air show, part trade show, part educational
symposium … but the biggest part is aviation’s family reunion. While your prime focus during
“Oshkosh” might be growing your business, there are plenty of opportunities for fun and relaxation at the World’s Greatest
Aviation Celebration. EAA has many venues right on the grounds that can make your gathering both fun and productive…
HOSPITALITY
CHALETS:
These air conditioned units have both inside and outside accommodations for groups as large as 120.
Located along EAA’s air show flight line, there is no better seat in the house for watching the air show and treating your guests to the
VIP experience! (Special VIP Package included), call and ask for details soon!
HOSPITALITY
TENTS:
Located within EAA’s beautiful nature Center, these hospitality tents are surrounded by beautiful ponds, bridges, and open space giving your group plenty of room for catering, entertainment, parking, and other activities you may have in mind for your group.
These tents host groups as small as 20 and as large as 250 guests.
NATURE
CENTER PAVILION:
Got a big group? Looking to enjoy the great outdoors? This beautiful lakeside pavilion is a wonderful setting for your company’s picnic or outdoor event. this facility features a full sound system and overhead doors that can bring in or keep out the weather.
The pavilion is surrounded with plenty of open area for parking and group activities.
A permanent grill is located adjacent to the building. While capacity inside the pavilion is 400, many more guests can be accommodated outside the pavilion at picnic table seating.
DON'T WAIT
UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE ... MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! |
YEAR-ROUND SHIPPING
PROVIDER
You will receive a call from the C.H. Robinson team to discuss your year-round shipping needs. EAA has entered into a partnership with C.H. Robinson, and with their mode-neutral approach to trucks, trains, vessels, and
planes - they bring you the best mode for your needs. C.H. Robinson is proud to offer you discounted freight rates year-round as a benefit to our partners. C.H. Robinson has multimodal
expertise - truckload, flatbed, intermodal, less than truckload, and small parcel. They have 50,000 qualified contract carriers, online shipment tracking, fortune 500 company, 100+ years of transportation industry expertise. Call or email for a quote! C.H. Robinson, 480 Pilgrim Way, Suite 1300A, Green Bay, WI 54304,
www.chrobinson.com, 349-sales@chrobinson.com, Phone 866-281-4864, Fax
920-430-8606. |
ONSITE PRINTING NEEDS ANSWERED BY
OFFICEMAX
You will receive a call from the OfficeMax ImPress team to discuss your onsite printing needs. OfficeMax ImPress is pleased to offer advance printing to all 2009 AirVenture partners. You can send your printing needs directly to the Oshkosh, Wisconsin, OfficeMax store before AirVenture, and pick up your completed job at the Oshkosh store (1 block from the EAA grounds) any time prior to July 26, 2009, or at our AirVenture booth during the event. Just send your files to be printed to
impress0848@officemax.com, or send hard copies to OfficeMax ImPress, 1910 S. Koeller Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902, Phone:
920-231-6933 or Fax: 920-231-6934. Please include the following information: Name, Address, City, State, Zip, and
Phone.
We also need the following information: Size, color, and stock of paper, single or double-sided, color or black print, stapled, cut or drilled, number of sets, type of payment (MC, V, AMEX, Discover, OfficeMax), account number, expiration date, CID Number (AMEX), and control numbers. |
ADVERTISING
OPTIONS FOR AIRVENTURE 2009
We are
excited to again be publishing the official EAA AirVenture
Program that is sold during the show. This special keepsake
will cover the events of AirVenture 2009 and includes autograph
sections, photo essays, and a bonus DVD. Final closing date for
program advertising insertion orders is June 5, 2009. Also,
don’t forget EAA AirVenture Today, the daily newspaper
distributed free to attendees throughout the grounds. It’s the
daily “must read” for catching up on the happenings from the
day before, what’s in the news, and what activities are on tap
for the day ahead. Space closing for EAA AirVenture Today is
June 29, 2009. For more information and rates, please call your
sales rep or EAA’s advertising department at 920-426-6127 or
online at www.eaa.org/advertising/. |
AVIATORS
MARKETPLACE - THE ULTIMATE SHOPPING DIRECTORY
Development of Aviators
Marketplace, a robust shopping experience for EAA members
and aviation enthusiasts visiting our website, is nearly
complete. Powered by Multiview, Inc., Aviators Marketplace
is a filtered search engine for finding whatever aviation
service, product, or accessory you’re looking for. Multiview
is an internationally recognized supplier of online directories
for associations.
EAA’s Aviators
Marketplace will offer:
- A
directory, listed by category, of all companies that
produce/sell aviation related products, services, and
accessories - a “Yellow Pages” of all things aviation
- Premier
listing option that will feature a higher level of
visibility for your company
- Capability
to feature specific products and services in a highly
visible “Specials” section of the directory
- Assistance
to shoppers for zeroing in on your company - Aviators
Marketplace provides the ability to designate or flag
your listing as an AirVenture exhibitor (including booth
number), offering AirVenture show specials or special
pricing such as EAA member-only initiatives
Aviators
Marketplace kiosks will be placed throughout the AirVenture
grounds to help potential customers find you before and during
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with booth numbers and locations! For
the first time, Oshkosh visitors will have an effective tool to
find you, making the most of their shopping time.
To preview the
site, log on to www.aviatorsmarketplace.com.
Listing in the directory is FREE, however, you have an
opportunity to upgrade your listing to a premier level and/or to
participate in the “Specials” section of the directory to
increase your visibility to all shoppers. In addition, EAA will
begin offering the opportunity to showcase member-only “Deals
of the Week” on EAA websites and in the e-Hotline
newsletter that reaches more than 90,000 EAA members every week.
This opportunity will be limited. Please email Elissa Lines
(elines@eaa.org) or Katrina
Bradshaw (kbradshaw@eaa.org)
if you have questions or would like to talk about the value of
these special opportunities. |
YOUNG
EAGLES CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
It’s back! The Young Eagles Celebrity Golf Classic will be
held on Friday, July 31, at Lawsonia Golf Course - a short 25
miles from EAA. Buses will take you away from the AirVenture
site for a great day of golf on a landmark course with some of
aviation’s most notable flyers and other golfing greats. The
event benefits EAA’s Young Eagles and youth programs. For
information, go to www.airventure.org/golfclassic/
and sign up your foursome! Golfers will return to AirVenture
grounds in time to catch the afternoon air show and join Tom
Poberezny for the President’s BBQ. We look forward to your
joining us! |
TELL YOUR CUSTOMERS WHERE TO FIND YOU THIS
SUMMER!
If your company or business will be exhibiting at EAA AirVenture 2009, let the world know you’ll be at Oshkosh. Here’s how: We’ve developed glyphs, or “bugs,” for you to use in your print advertising and on your website to declare your presence at AirVenture, and to let your customers and prospects know where they can find you once they arrive. EAA is providing this as a service to its exhibitors and business partners.
Two glyph styles are available: generic or customized with your booth or exhibit location information. The AirVenture glyphs are available as a vector file for print (advertisements, brochures, etc.) and as a bitmapped file for web or e-mail applications. |
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EAA
AIRVENTURE LOGO/GLYPH USAGE
 The
terms "EAA", "AirVenture", "EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh," and all its variations are trademarks
of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. These names,
marks, and related logos and designs are made available here for
the express use of EAA AirVenture exhibitors in their marketing
and promotional efforts in relation to the AirVenture event.
Any
other uses of these logos must be approved by EAA in writing in
advance of that usage. Uses that imply endorsement or
sponsorship of any product, service, or media outlet are
strictly prohibited. These
logos must be used in their entirety. No alterations are
allowed. The customized design provides an area to accommodate
the exhibit booth number or location.
Downloading
and use of these copyrighted images implies acceptance of the
above restrictions. Any other questions may be directed to Mike
DiFrisco, EAA Marketing, at 920-426-6515. http://www.airventure.org/partners/glyphs.html |
AROUND THE
GROUNDS
You’ve been hearing quite a bit about the AirVenture site plan, and we continue to post updates on our website. This site plan project will show immediate changes in 2009, but there will be even more in store for years to follow. EAA facilities manager Steve Taylor gives an inside look at what’s going on in his blog titled “Steve’s AirVenture Site Blog.” Steve is right on the front lines of the day-to-day projects and changes on the grounds. He has been blogging since early November, and you can read his blog by going to
http://airventuresiteupdate.blogspot.com. |
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
There are still a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for locations and activities during AirVenture 2009, but those openings are vanishing quickly. We encourage acting now to get the extra recognition that comes with AirVenture sponsorship. To find out more on how to raise your company’s visibility during the event, contact the EAA Sponsorship Office at
sponsorship@eaa.org or 800-236-1025. There are a variety of opportunities available that will fit your company’s needs and budget. |
DO YOU KNOW A YOUNG WOMAN WITH A PASSION FOR AVIATION? ENROLL HER IN WOMEN SOAR, YOU
SOAR!
Young women in grades 9 through 12 can enroll now in EAA’s Women Soar, You Soar 2009. This unique program, now in its fifth year, introduces more than 100 young women to more than 20 outstanding women mentors, from engineers to fighter pilots, working in a variety of aviation and aerospace fields.
The three-day event, July 26-
28, 2009, costs $50* and includes the following:
- Private air show viewing with MIT and Embry Riddle
University
- Private aircraft walk-arounds with air show
performers
- Exclusive mentor
interviews
- Activities such as flight simulation, workshops, and career
exploration
- Overnight lodging and evening activities on campus at
UW-Oshkosh
- All
meals
- Admission to EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh - The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration!
The mission of Women Soar, You Soar is to engage, inspire, and educate young women to pursue their dreams in aviation and beyond.
Applications will be accepted through
July 10, 2009, and are available online at www.airventure.org/womensoar/. (scholarships are available!)
Space is
limited - apply today! For more information email womensoar@eaa.org
or call 800-236-1025. |
WOMENVENTURE 2009 – WILL YOU BE
HERE?
WomenVenture is a chance to build camaraderie and to inspire and motivate women of all ages to get engaged in aviation, opening the doors to participation, providing mentors, knowledge, and support. WomenVenture t-shirts will mark women’s participation, and women can register their name in the logbook throughout the week of AirVenture at the EAA Welcome Center.
Several events will be held throughout the week, with the following activities on Friday, July 31.
• 8:00 a.m.
- WAI celebrity breakfast at the nature center
• 10:30 a.m. - Group photo opportunity at AeroShell Square
• 3:00 p.m. - All women air show
• 8:00 p.m. - Theater in the Woods program with leading women in the aviation
field
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of what is becoming the largest gathering of women aviators and enthusiasts at the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Visit
www.airventure.org/womenventure/
for more details, or call 800-236-1025. |
EAA RUNWAY
5K
EAA has joined forces with the Oshkosh YMCA to host the third annual EAA Runway
5K - a fun run/walk to benefit the Oshkosh YMCA and EAA joint youth programs. Held on the Saturday of AirVenture, August 1, participants of all ages will walk or run the 3.1 mile route around “EAA’s North 40” on Wittman Road. For more information and to pre-register for the run, visit
www.airventure.org/run/
or call 800-236-1025. |
BE PART OF AVIATION’S GREATEST GATHERING
NIGHT!
EAA AirVenture is also a great opportunity to join the aviation community and support the next generation of
flight - and your future customers. The annual Gathering of Eagles fundraiser in the EAA AirVenture Museum is a terrific event. The funds raised at the Gathering support historic preservation, youth education, and the inspirational endeavors that prepare youth of all backgrounds to become the aviators, engineers, innovators, and dreamers of tomorrow. Programs such as EAA’s Young Eagles help ensure that our passion for flight and the can-do spirit tied to aviation are passed to our youth. Through the years, Gathering of Eagles has become an event that brings together every segment of the aviation community, from pilots and personalities to the world’s top aviation companies and leaders. There are two ways you can be part of this tremendous event: Through the purchase of tickets and tables, and through the donation of valuable items used for the night’s auctions. You can join the aviation visionaries by contacting EAA’s Development Office at 800-236-1025 or at
development@eaa.org. Last year’s event sold out well before the start of AirVenture, so don’t delay in making your plans. Complete information will be posted on the web at
http://www.airventure.org/gathering/. |
EAA’S 2009 SHARE THE SPIRIT SWEEPSTAKES
SHARE THE SPIRIT … THAT’S WHAT EAA IS ALL ABOUT
EAA members sharing their time, resources, and talent to ensure aviation will flourish. By entering EAA’s 2009 Share the Spirit Sweepstakes, you’re guaranteed to play a vital role in nurturing the environment in which people share the fun and camaraderie of flight. You’ll also have a chance to win the Grand Prize
- a Flight Design MC with $10,000 aviation fuel credit and 50,000 points in the Chevron FlyBuysTM rewards program. The 2nd Prize is a RotorWay Talon helicopter kit that comes with a $20,000 educational credit at RotorWay’s new flight training facility. Plus, you’ll be eligible to win any one of our other fantastic prizes, including a John Deere tractor, a Bose Wave music system, or a Canon digital camera. To enter the 2009 EAA Share the Spirit Sweepstakes, visit
www.winaplane.com. Our prize donors help EAA make a huge impact on the future of aviation. If your organization in interested in donating to the 2010 prize package, please contact our Development office. |
GOT NEWS? LET US
KNOW
It isn’t just EAA that makes news at
AirVenture - dozens of companies have plenty to talk about as they bring their latest products and innovations to Oshkosh and showcase them to the aviation world. If you have some big news at AirVenture 2009, we’d like to know about it and perhaps include it in our coverage of the event or in the pages of
EAA AirVenture Today, the official show daily paper. EAA welcomes your news releases and other updates at
editorial@eaa.org. In addition, if you’re an exhibitor or partner company, copies of your news releases and media kits can be dropped off at Press Headquarters, just north of the new FAA control tower. There are more than 700 journalists from around the world at the event who are looking for news and background information! |
DON’T FORGET ABOUT
HOUSING
With all the activity at EAA AirVenture each year, you will want a place that’s close and comfortable to recharge your batteries each night. EAA Camp Scholler is available for EAA members and their parties during AirVenture. If you’re not joining us in Camp Scholler, the old adage, the earlier, the better applies when securing accommodations. The best place to start is the Oshkosh Housing Hotline at
920-235-3007 or online at http://www.oshkoshcvb.org/eaa.cfm. The listings include hotels, dormitories, campgrounds, and private housing. Other possible resources are the Fox Cities (Appleton) Convention and Visitors Bureau at
www.foxcities.org or 800-236-6673, or the Fond du Lac Convention and Visitors Bureau at
www.fdl.com or 800-937-9123. |
HEY, WHAT’S COMING TO
OSHKOSH?
That’s the question we get most often at this time of year. Highlights for 2009 include:
- Virgin Galactic’s
WhiteKnightTwo makes its world debut as part of Monday’s opening-day air show when it arrives overhead. The future civilian space launch vehicle will also fly Tuesday and Thursday with up-close viewing opportunities on the ground each day until its departure flight during the Saturday air show.
- The world’s biggest passenger
jet - the Airbus A380 - will be dominating the grounds from the time it arrives on Tuesday until departure on Friday with flight demonstrations on both days.
- U.S. Airways Flight 1549 cockpit crew appearances by Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey
Skiles.
- Doobie Brothers will kick things off with a post-air show concert on Monday, July 27 presented by Ford Motor Company, while comedian/ventriloquist
Jeff Dunham returns to Oshkosh on Saturday, August 1 presented by RotorWay International.
- "Fly For
Life" program with weeklong events recognizing the important contributions of general aviation
worldwide.
- Concorde’s 40th anniversary celebration and reunion of the 1980s-90s Concorde
participants.
- Canada’s 100th Anniversary of Flight featuring Lancaster bomber, Tiger Moth, and
more.
- 1909 Wright ‘B’ Flyer
replica, an aircraft that represents the first air racers 100 years
ago.
- 80th anniversary of the
Pietenpol aircraft, the 60th anniversary of the T-28
trainer, and 50th year of the Cessna 150.
- Nightly entertainment in the Theatre in the Woods and at the Fly-In Movie Theatre. And there’s so much more!
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56
days to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009!
JULY
27 - AUGUST 2, 2009 |
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