Greetings, everyone.
It finally looks like Spring has arrived in Chicago, and none too soon. Last week according to a local meteorologist, Chicago saw three and a half total hours of sunshine during the work week. It certainly explains my funk.
Things continue to progress with your Association. We are proud to announce that we are nearly ninety members strong (including both companies and individuals). As a board, we realize that people are willing to take their time and dollars to be members because of value that they feel they receive. We are continually working to deliver that and are exploring benefits or savings with vendors who provide service to the air cargo community and we will proudly share those when they are finalized.
We want to offer you more benefits and savings than you pay in dues. These benefits can be educational opportunities, savings on training, services or products for your business or any combination of the two. We want to make it a no-brainer that membership in IACAC rewards you and your companies many times over.
Change in luncheon pricing starting in September.
Thank you to everyone who attends our luncheons. As we focus on finding guest speakers that you want to hear from (last month with Linda Dreiffen from American, this month with Frank Grimaldi, Jr. from the City's Department of Aviation), our attendance is on the rise. We experience a lot of walk-in traffic on the day of the event which can wreak havoc if we don't have enough food ordered or a large enough space to accommodate everyone.
Beginning with our September luncheon, pricing will change in two ways.
- We are introducing member and non-member pricing. Members will continue to pay $25.00, non-member pricing will increase by $5.00 to $30.00. The best part is that if you join IACAC at the luncheon, you will be eligible to receive the member pricing.
- With the new website, we have the opportunity to process payments and take RSVP's online. You will now have two payment options; pay in advance by credit card, or pay at the door with cash, check or credit card as you have in the past ($2 surcharge for day-of credit card payments).
- If you do not RSVP online in advance of the event, members and non-members alike will pay $30.00. Out of respect to the venue and for the courtesy of your fellow guests, we need to have a count.
Next month's luncheon - Networking Event - June 10th.
It has been a long time since we just had an opportunity for individuals to connect, so plan to speed-date with your industry peers at a networking luncheon. We'll explore doing something simpler with the food so folks don't feel tied to a table, but we want airlines, truckers, warehouse operators, service providers all to connect with each other.
Golf Outing - August 12th - Calling all golfers and sponsors.
We are very excited that Jim Wilbrandt of Basic Enterprise is the Chair of our Golf Committee for this year's event. He has a lot of exciting things planned, and we're looking for sponsors who have a chance to be in front of the group of air cargo professionals in the Chicago area. 
Sponsorship opportunities exist for:
- Holes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Carts
If you are interested, contact Jim by email at jim@basicent.com.