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IACAC Bowling Night

Wednesday, May 5th
 
Join us for food & fun!
Elk Grove Bowl 53 S. Arlington Hts. Rd Elk Grove Village, IL
 
Pizza, salad & garlic bread will be served from 6pm-7pm.
Bowling is from 7pm-10pm.
 
Cost is $27 per person which includes dinner, bowling and shoe rental.
 
Checks made payable to IACAC are due in advance by April 20th.
Mail them along with the completed sign up sheet to Attn: Kevin Dolci at Labelmaster, 5724 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646
 
IACAC Golf Outing
Tuesday, August 17th
8am Shotgun Start
White Pines Golf Club

$100 includes Golf/Cart, Continental Breakfast, Buffet Dinner, all taxes & gratuities.

$30-If you would like to come for dinner only.

RSVP via email. Checks should be sent to IACAC
P.O. Box 66573
Chicago, IL, 60666-0573

 

Upcoming Meetings

 
I.A.C.A.C.
March Luncheon
Tuesday, March 9th
 
Location: Holiday Inn
1000 Busse Rd.
Elk Grove Village
Check-In: 11:15am    
Lunch Served at Noon
 
Speaker:
Cris Arens, HarneTech LLC
 
Topic:
“Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Solutions for the Aviation and Ground Transport Industries: What it means for the bottom line”
 
Member Cost - $20
Please RSVP to the Hotline
at 708-643-8938 or Click Here

 

IACAC would like to announce the upcoming DG training seminar

Course content:

3-Day IATA Initial Seminar includes enforcement, definitions, units of measure, identification, proper shipping names, packing instructions, performance oriented packaging, limited quantities, marking, labeling, n.o.s, .proper shipping names, mixtures and solutions, documentation, dangerous goods packed together, overpacks, excepted quantities, handling and loading. An IATA examination is given at the conclusion of the seminar.

1-Day IATA Recurrent Seminar includes emphasis on regulatory changes with the current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and review of the topics covered in the 3-Day Initial Seminar. An IATA examination is given at the conclusion of the seminar. *Prerequisite for this seminar is previous IATA Dangerous Goods certification within the past 24 months.

3 Day: $580.00
2 Day: $525.00
1 Day: $375.00
 
Make checks payable to IACAC, PO Box 66573 AMF O’Hare, Chicago, IL 60666
 
Please contact Dennis Speck at 708-861-9477 for more info.
You can also e-mail him for more information or requests. DenJSpeck@aol.com
Please note that training is for IACAC Members only! Thanks for your support!

2010 Dangerous Goods Classes

IATA 3 Day: 

March 16 - 18, 2010
May 12 - 14, 2010
September 13 - 15, 2010
November 16 - 18, 2010

IATA 2 Day: 

January 12 - 13, 2010
March 16 - 17, 2010
May 12 - 13, 2010
September 13 - 14, 2010
November 16 - 17, 2010

1 Day Recurrent: 

January 11, 2010
February 09, 2010
March 15, 2010
May 11, 2010
July 12, 2010
August 30, 2010
November 15, 2010
 
 
 
Heidi Maschmann's
The Many Benefits
of Social Networking
 
PDF Available

 

How To Sign Up
&
Linkedin 101
 
PDF Available

 

 

Alliant Credit Union Update

 
Financial Reality Check Webinar
02/23/10 1pm
 
Vehicle Loan Check-Up
(Alliant re-finances vehicle loans and may be able to lower your rate and save you $)
To get started, call 800.328.1935 and ask to speak with a loan officer for a preliminary review. 
*To determine what you qualify for, you must be an Alliant member and apply for a vehicle loan.  If you are not an existing Alliant member, you can still call the loan officer for a preliminary review.  Existing Alliant loans do not qualify for re-financing.
Vehicle Loan Info:
http://www.alliantcreditunion.org/loans/vehicle/auto/

Alliant 's Current Rates   
http://www.alliantcreditunion.org/services/rates/
(PDF brief attached)

Alliant's Contact Info:  800-328-1935    www.alliantcreditunion.com

IACAC News

 
 
Quick Headlines...
 
 
TSA is requiring domestic passenger airlines to ensure that at least 75% of their air cargo is screened by May 1, 2010. They also stated that after the August 2010 deadline, cargo that has not been screened will not be loaded on domestic passenger aircraft.
 
USCBP now requires all persons making payment by check to provide their Taxpayer Identification Number on the face of the checks or on the supporting documents.

Customs and Border Protection Tuesday began enforcing the Importer Security Filing or 10+2 rule

China Replaces U.S. as Japan's Top Export Market

Nippon Yusen and Yusen Air merge

 
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.

 
 

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 is now accepting 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.

Complete the scholarship application including your most recent transcript along with a one page essay regarding your personal and educational goals, plus any achievements to date.

The Scholarship Committee will evaluate all applications submitted and received by June 30th, 2010. 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.

Please send completed application and other required forms to: Labelmaster, Attn: Kevin Dolci, 5724 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60646. For questions, please email Kevin Dolci at kevind@alc-net.com.

Scholarship Committee:

Kevin Dolcimascolo, Jeffrey Hein, Jackie Morozink, Ellen Murphy


AirCargo 2010 Tradeshow and Conference
March 14-16, 2010
Omni Champions Gate Resort & Spa
Orlando, FL

AirCargo 2010 is the premier annual trade show and conference for the Air and Expedited Motor Carriers Association (AEMCA), the Airforwarders Association (AFA), and the Express Delivery & Logistics Association (XLA), which co-host AirCargo 2010 as a service to the industry. The conference includes a diverse educational program for attendees, outstanding business opportunities for exhibitors and excellent corporate exposure for sponsors.

With a mix of exhibitors that includes airlines, delivery service providers and other business service companies for the entire industry, AirCargo 2010 enjoys a sell-out exhibition each year. The conference held in conjunction with the trade show includes informative educational sessions that address such topics as branding, security, business operations, and more.
Hot topics are addressed to keep attendees informed about industry developments that affect their business and provide them with management tools and tips that can increase their operating efficiency and profitability. Plus, there's ample time during the conference for sports and social activities that bring attendees together for networking with business associates and potential new business partners.

Attendees

AirCargo 2010 has enjoyed a 40% increase in attendees since the 2003 show. Attendees surveyed after the 2008 event gave AirCargo 2010 a 95% overall rating for meeting their expectations and needs.
The popular prize drawing at AirCargo 2010 has attracted more donors and prizes, making it an exciting element of AirCargo 2010 that helps boost attendance and rewards attendees.

If you have any questions, please email Fiona Morgan, or contact AEMCA:
Telephone: 703-361-5208 www.aemca.org



News From Other Air Cargo Associations

Atlanta Air Cargo Association - They will hold their Spring Golf Outing on May 11th.

JFK Air Cargo Association - Luncheon on 2/25 will feature Mr. Roberto Gilardoni, Commercial Director Cargoitalia.


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International Air Cargo Association of Chicago
  P.O. Box 66573
Chicago, IL, 60666-0573
Tel: 708-643-8938

 

 
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