April 1993 - American Bonanza Society
April 1993 - American Bonanza Society
April 1993 - American Bonanza Society
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OUTLOOK<br />
•<br />
RENO ROUND-UP<br />
I visited the site of our <strong>1993</strong> annual convention<br />
on March 8 through March 10. The<br />
primary purpose of my trip was to sta rt the<br />
process of completing as many of the early<br />
arrangements as possible. Mainly, J was<br />
there to work on hotel reselv;Hions, ground<br />
trdnspOitation, and the host airport and FEO.<br />
I am pleased to report that our arrangements<br />
for these items are fairly well set Even<br />
though the two days were heavily scheduled.<br />
I did have time to enjoy the Reno atmosphere<br />
and to envision what the convention<br />
will probably be like in tllis very unique<br />
setting.<br />
World Class<br />
Even though Reno is really not an urban conununity, it is<br />
well known throughout the worl d. In tenns of visibility, it is<br />
strictly world class. \'\lhile there are green areas in town, the<br />
desert still shows through. To me, it is an interesting place<br />
in an interesting pan of the world-somewhere between the<br />
Old \'(lest and a sophisticated, intemational ciry.<br />
Hotel Alert!<br />
Our official convention hotel, the Reno Hilton, is a very<br />
nice fac ility that's getting nicer all the lime. By the time we<br />
check in on September 12, the latest renovation, including<br />
all new carpeting will be complete. Of more immediate<br />
importance is the fact that anyone interested in reservations<br />
at the hotel for the convemion elates of September 12<br />
to 15 should immediately contact ABS Headquarters.<br />
There are only a limited number of rooms available (at this<br />
writing) so act quickly!<br />
The Race Days<br />
There are absolutely 110 rooms available at the Heno<br />
Hilton for the dates of the Air Races (September 16 to 19).<br />
However, there are a limited number of accommodations at<br />
the Roadway Inn for those date. The Roadway Inn is loca<br />
ted within a five minute walk of the Reno Hilton. The<br />
Roadway Inn also provides frequent shultle service to and<br />
from the Reno Hilton.<br />
Tf you're interested, you can call Karen O'Shea at me<br />
Roadway Inn at J-8oo-648-3800. Make haste if you want to<br />
make a reservation!<br />
Taking Shape<br />
We are actively negotiating with our major speakers for<br />
the General Session on 'Ionday and for the Awards Banquel<br />
on Wednesday.<br />
We have already booked our speaker for the Sunday<br />
welcoming dinner.<br />
Reno Jet Center, Mercury Aviation have been selected as<br />
our Host FBO on Reno Canon Airport.<br />
We have scheduled our lra.ditional Barbecue<br />
at Stead Field (the site of the Air<br />
Races) for Monday night.<br />
Our flight Line Inspection will take place<br />
on Tuesday night berween 5:00 and 7:00<br />
p.m., followed by a cocktail hour and buffet<br />
at Lhe new S10 million Auto Museum.<br />
The Team<br />
As always, the <strong>Society</strong>'s Executive Committee<br />
is in overall charge of the convention.<br />
In addition to the guidance they provide, the<br />
Executive Committee, headed by ABS President<br />
\Varren H offner, also panicipates in<br />
much of the detailed planning and preparations for our<br />
annual event.<br />
Three of our ABS members who live in Reno, including<br />
Director Roger Murray. Lew Gage and Lynn Jenkins, also<br />
provide us with sollle vel)' special assistance and advice.<br />
\'(le'li bring you more details of what is shaping up to be<br />
a fine convention as they develop. Hemember, if you have<br />
not made your reservation , it's not too late (as we go to<br />
press)!<br />
TELEPHONE DISCOUNT PROGRAM<br />
TIle ABS is offering customized long distance telephone<br />
discount programs optimized for each member's business<br />
and residentiaJ needs. These programs use the major long<br />
distance telephone companies, including AT&T, as underlying<br />
carriers and save members up to 25 percent on their<br />
business and residential long distance bills.<br />
Additionally, using this service supports the ASS with<br />
monthly contributions for as long as members use the service,<br />
allowing the ABS to further its member programs.<br />
The ABS long distance discount progl"dms are for bolh<br />
residential and business use. Residential progmms can be<br />
subscribed to by contacting ABS Headquarters and requesting<br />
a discount fOlm. Business progmms are optimized and<br />
detailed through a written proposal from an analysis of the<br />
needs, long distance telephone usage and calling pattems of<br />
the company enrolling under the A BS plan.<br />
Each program is guaf"dnteed and the resident i ~1I or business<br />
service may be rewrned to the original service without<br />
Cost if the member is not completely satisfied.<br />
Additional infonnation and service applications can be<br />
obtained by calling toll free 1-800-283-1092.<br />
AnENTION<br />
ABSMEMBERS<br />
Please include your ASS number with your letters to the editor and have the<br />
number ready when you call ASS Headquarters. This will help so much in getting<br />
your questions and correspondence handled quickly. Thank you.<br />
AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY, APRIL <strong>1993</strong> PAGE 3212