NECAAAE

Northeast Chapter / American Association Of Airport Executives

52nd Annual Conference

 Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule

Preliminary Draft 2010 NEC Program

52nd Annual NEC/AAAE Conference
Burlington, Vermont

Draft Program

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Conference Registration- Diamond Room Foyer2nd level, Sheraton Convention Center
 Conference Hospitality Area- Diamond Room Foyerwater/drinks/snacks
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.2010 NEC / AAAE Conference Committee Meeting(Diamond BallRoom I)
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Welcoming Icebreaker Reception( "G"s in the Sheraton)

Evening dinner on your own:

Information will be available at the registration desk highlighting local Burlington restaurants, evening venues and waterfront activities in the Burlington and nearby areas.

Note: The Lake Champlain Maritime Festival occurring on the Burlington waterfront from August 12 -15. Information available at www.lcmfestival.com. Special guest and performance by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals on Saturday night.


SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Registration- Diamond Room Foyer2nd level, Sheraton Convention Center
 Conference Hospitality Area Diamond Room Foyer2nd level, Sheraton Convention Center
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Welcome BreakfastDiamond Ballroom I
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Exhibitor MeetingDiamond Ballroom II
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Exhibitor Set-UpEmerald Salon I and II
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.International Aviation Snow Symposium Committee MeetingDiamond Ballroom II
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.NEC/AAAE Business Meeting
All Members Welcome!
Diamond Ballroom II
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall OpensEmerald Salon I and II
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.Lunch with Exhibitors -- (All Invited)Emerald Salon 1-2, Emerald Promenade
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Opening Ceremony
Presentation of colors
Welcome and Introductions
Emerald Salon III and IV
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.General Session I
Non-Airline Revenue: "Growing revenue in a tough economy"
New Sources of Revenue
Moderator: Ann Crook, A.A.E.
Emerald Salon III
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Refreshments with ExhibitorsEmerald Salon I and II
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.General Session II
Consultant's Panel: "Doing Business with Airports"
Moderator: Paul McDonough, P.E.
Emerald Salon III
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Opening Reception
(Buses leave Sheraton Convention Center- lower lobby starting @ 5:30pm)
Leahy Echo Center and waterfront

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010
7:30 am - 8:30 amBreakfast Buffet with ExhibitorsEmerald Salon I and II
7:30 am - 8:30 amExhibit/Conference Hall Open
Emerald Salon I and II
8:00 am - 12:00 pmConference Registration2nd level, Sheraton Convention Center
8:30 am - 9:30 am General Session III
"Preparing for the 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Event.'"
Moderator: Richard Willliams, A.A.E., Executive Secretary, NEC-AAAE
- The Gumball Rally - Bangor International Airport
- A Pope and a President - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- G-20 - Pittsburgh's 2009 Story
Emerald Salon III and IV
9:30am - 10:30amRefreshments with ExhibitorEmerald Salon I and II
10:30am - 11:30am General Session IV
"Washington Update"
Moderator: Steve Korta, A.A.E. President NEC-AAAE
Panel Members: Charles Barclay, A.A.E., President, AAAE
Jim Bennett, A.A.E., Chair, AAAE
A Mollica, Deputy FAA Regional Administrator, New England
Emerald Salon III and IV
11:45am - 5:00 pm Golf Tournament
Box Lunch provided
11:45am departure from Sheraton
12:30pm Scramble
Vermont National Country Club
11:00 am - 4:30 pm Guest Program Options
Pick up information at the "Meals & Wheel's Desk"
Sponsored by Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce

- Smuggler's Notch/Trapp Family Lodge/Ben & Jerry's
- Shelburne Farms/Vermont Teddy Bear/
- Hike Mt. Philo
- Explore downtown-Church Street
- Northern Lights Lunch Cruise
- Ferry ride to Pt Kent, NY
EveningDinner on your own

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009
7:00 am - 10:00 amExhibit Hall OpenEmerald Salon I and II
7:30 am - 8:30 amBreakfast Buffet with ExhibitorsEmerald Salon I and II
8:00 am - 11:00 noonConference Registration/Concierge desk open2nd level, Sheraton Convention Center
8:30 am - 9:30 am General Session V
Privatization: Case Studies: Branson Moderator: Marshall Stevens, A.A.E.
Emerald Salon III and IV
9:30 am - 10:30 amRefreshments with ExhibitorsEmerald Salons I and II
10:15am - 10:30amAnnouncement of gift/drawing winners in Exhibit AreaExhibit Area
10:30 am - 11:30amExhibit Hall Breakdown 
10:30 am - 11:30 am General Session VI
"Air Service Development Ð Trends and Challenges"
Moderator: Al Pollard, A.A.E.
Panel Members: Aloha Ley, Associate Director, Office of Aviation Analysis, U.S. DOT
Jack Penning, Director of Market Analysis, Sixel Consulting Group
Thomas Rafter, A.A.E., Director, South Jersey Transportation Authority,
Atlantic City International Airport
Emerald Salon III and IV
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm Corporate Appreciation Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Michael Boyd,
Presentation of: Corporate Distinguished Service Award
Emerald Salon III and IV
2:30 pm - 4:00 pmNEC-AAAE Business MeetingDiamond Ballroom I
6:00 pm - 7:00 pmClosing ReceptionEmerald Promenade
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm 52nd Annual Banquet
Presentation of: President's Award
Emerald Salons I, II, III, and IV
 Dessert Reception

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009
8:00 am - 10:00 amBon Voyage Breakfast (All Invited)Diamond I and II
8:00am - 9:00 amNEC/AAAE Executive Committee MeetingCarlton Room
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