Title:
The Annual Arizona Safety Awards Banquet
Topic:
This is a gala evening honoring Arizona's nominations for the National General Aviation Safety Awards.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jonnie VanDerHoeven
Brief Description:
We will recognize the nominees and award the winners for Arizona's General Aviation Awards for Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) of the Year, Air Traffic Communicator of the Year, Maintenance Technician (AMT) of the Year, FAA Safety Representative (REP) of the Year, Airport Safety Award, and the Ruth Reinhold Award. The winners for CFI, REP and AMT go on to compete for regional and national recognition. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm with seating beginning at 6 pm. Door prizes, a silent auction, and the guest speaker round out the activities before the Awards Ceremony. (THERE IS A FEE FOR THIS EVENT) Tickets are available at the door, for tickets or pricing Information please contact Jim Anderson at 623-694-7742 jim.anderson@starrcompanies.com or go to WWW.ASAGAZ.ORG and select the red Purchase Ticket button (Preferred Method).
Our guest Speaker for the evening is Mr. Jonnie VanDerHoeven. Mr. VanDerHoeven is an Engine Captain with the US Forest Service on the Tonto National Forest. He has fought fires in 23 states; for the last 2 years, he has been an Air Attack Group Supervisor (ATGS).
Location of Seminar:
Cooley Ballroom, ASU Polytechnic Student Union
5999 S. Backus Mall
Cooley Ballroom
Mesa, AZ 85212
Directions to Venue:
PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON GPS; SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR LOCATION. PARKING LOT IS ON EAST SIDE OF STUDENT UNION. THE BEST WAY TO REACH THE VENUE IS VIA SOSSAMAN AND WEST ON TEXAS.
For driving and walking directions see ASU Poly Map.pdf and Ballroom Location.pdf under Additional Public Seminar Documents below. For those driving in, there are NO FEES for parking on Saturday. The parking lot adjacent to the Student Union is officially Lot 10; there are numerous signs showing it as a pay lot, but there are no fees for Saturday parking.
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Seating:
160
seats at the facility,
147
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
We wish to thank the Aviation Safety Advisory Group of Arizona, the FAA Safety Team, and the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office for their support of this event.
The AZ FAASTeam is being supported by the Arizona State University Aviation Programs. We'd like to recognize Professor Jimmy Kimberly, AZ FAASTeam Rep. and Marc O'Brien, Chair of Aviation Programs for their personal contribution to the FAASTeam and to this banquet. ASU provides facilities, personnel and logistical support for this and other FAASTeam seminars and events.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP02
Additional Event Documents: