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Quick Headlines...   There is no luncheon in August.   We will see you again at the Golf Outing on August 17th or at the Tuesday, September 14th Luncheon.   100% Cargo Screening Begins on Sunday The airlines are encouraging their customers to join the CCSP but for cargo that is tendered to them that has not been pre-screened they are now prepared to handle the additional screening load. Most airlines will be charging their customers for the screening service and have sent notices regarding these fees.   ROCKFORD, Ill. - Chicago Rockford International Airport today announced new non-stop service to West Palm Beach, Fla. Direct Air will launch the twice-weekly flights Nov. 18. Introductory fares of $79* each way will be available through Monday; after that, fares start at $99* each way. West Palm Beach is RFD's fourth Florida destination, and gives travelers a gateway to The Palm Beaches and Boca Raton. Known as "America's First Resort Destination", the region features 47 miles of pristine beaches, plus colorful resorts, culinary delights, trendy shops and boutiques and a thriving nightlife. Flights will also put travelers just 45 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 70 miles from Miami. "We're excited that Direct Air has chosen RFD for this new destination, and we know the regional community will support it," said Brian Boyer, chairman of the Greater Rockford Airport Authority Board of Commissioners. "This provides hassle-free, direct access to one of the country's most impressive stretches of beaches and resorts." Flights will be on a Boeing 737-400, with 12 first-class seats and 138 coach seats. Flights leave RFD Mondays and Fridays at 4:45 p.m and arrive at Palm Beach International Airport at 8:45 p.m. Return flights leave Palm Beach International Airport Mondays and Fridays at 1:45 p.m. and arrive at RFD at 3:45 p.m. All times are local. For more information about booking tickets, visit flyrfd.com. Direct Air already provides RFD with nonstop service to the Ft. Myers area on the western side of Florida. RFD also has nonstop service to Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa Bay and Cancun. "The only reason we have our seventh non-stop destinations is because the regional community made our six destinations such a success," said RFD Executive Director Bob O'Brien. "We need community members to not only consider using RFD themselves, but to tell their friends, family and coworkers about all our wonderful destinations. If we make our seventh destination a success, we're more likely to get our eight, ninth, tenth and so on."

Member Survey The IACAC Board would like to get the opinions of the membership with regard to several issues. Please complete the short survey. Submitting will send an email with your responses to the Board.   CSA 2010 Presentation from the April Luncheon PDF | PPT     IACAC Sponsors General Order Training Class   CBP and Channel Dist. Corp will be holding a training class at NCA Airlines at O'Hare on August 31st.   1st class 9 am - 10 am  2nd class 10:30-11:30am If needed: 3rd class 1-2pm   Pre-registration is required to hruiz@channeldc.com Instructors: Herman Ruiz Jr CDC Officer Bill Cotter CBP   Cost: Free but you MUST Pre-register Customs Auctions Interested in the items available through the US Customs auctions? Check out www.cwsmarketing.com.

The Time is Now for O'Hare Access -

A convergence of events has put the issue of the western access to O'Hare International Airport back at the top of a to-do list... See full article here.

Blue Water Consolidators Is Ready for 100% Screening

Blue Water Consolidators is pleased to announce that their ORD and LAX facilities are now equipped with the TSA approved X-ray and ETD equipment required to comply with mandatory screening of air cargo for passenger flights.

Both Blue Water locations have been operating as Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF) for over a year and are now able to screen cargo in time for the May and August deadlines with state of the art equipment obtained through the TSA pilot  program. “Some customers are able to screen on their own, but we realize that we will be able to assist our customers that won’t be able to be in compliance with screening by the mandated deadline. We also envision some shippers may come to us just for our screening capabilities,” said COO Rita Carlson.

“We are happy to be able to avoid delays that might occur if we tender non-screened freight to the airlines. We welcome the opportunity to help others avoid the delays, as well”, said Jackie Morozink, Blue Water CFO.

Blue Water Consolidators specializes in ULD freight consolidations, concentrating on Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico.

FAA HazMat Guide for Freight Forwarders - Download Here

This is a guide from Mr. Rich Verplank, Hazardous Material Specialist from the Federal Aviation Administration, who was our guest speaker at the February luncheon.

IACAC Scholarship Info

The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago is proud to announce our second annual Scholarship Program to benefit our members and their immediate families.*

The Scholarship Committee accepted applications from students who meet the additional criteria outlined below:

The candidate must be enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or trade or technical school. A certificate awarded program will not qualify. Regrettably, we cannot accept applicants working on a post graduate degree.

A minimum 2.75 GPA (based on a 4.0) is required for college students. A minimum 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0) is required for high school students.

The Scholarship Committee will evaluate all applications received. The winners will be notified in writing by August 13, 2010.

* Qualified Applicants include a Member’s spouse, children and/or legal step-children and grand-children. The Member must be current on annual dues prior to submission of application.

Scholarship Committee: Kevin Dolcimascolo, Jeffrey Hein, Jackie Morozink, Ellen Murphy

Atlanta Air Cargo Association - DGM Atlanta is having an Open House on Thursday, July 29th  07:30-19:30 at 2000 Sullivan Rd in College Park, GA

Traffic Club of Chicago's Golf Outing is on Wednesday, August 18th at Indian Lakes Golf Club in Bloomingdale. Click here for more information.

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