Avionics News December 2016 - 8

Nominations
open for
AEA board of
directors election

Applications are now open for AEA
members interested in running for a
position on the AEA board of directors. To apply, your company must be
an AEA member in good standing, and
you must complete an application form
by Dec. 9, 2016.
Applications are available online at
aea.net/boardofdirectors.asp.
To be considered for a position on
the slate of nominees, AEA members
must submit
an application
to the AEA
president. The
applications are
then reviewed by the AEA Trusteeship
Committee, which then assembles
a final slate of nominees for a vote
before the full membership. This slate
is assembled based on certain needs or
areas of expertise that may be needed
on the new board.
Member voting begins via the AEA
website on Dec. 19, 2016, and the
winners of the election will be notified
in early 2017.
A director's term is for three years,
and directors are expected to attend
the AEA International Convention &
Trade Show (where the annual spring
board meeting is convened), as well as
the annual fall board meeting.
During the year, directors may be
asked to volunteer time to serve on
committees or complete special projects.
For more information, visit aea.net/
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Registration opens for
2017 AEA International
Convention & Trade Show
Early-bird discount available online
prior to Dec. 16
Registration has opened for the 60th annual AEA
International Convention & Trade Show, the largest gathering of general aviation avionics manufacturers, distributors
and government-certified repair stations in the world. It is
the platform of choice for the introduction of new avionics
products and services coming to the marketplace in 2017.
The event takes place March 13-16, 2017, at the New
Orleans Convention Center in
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Attendees must register by
Dec. 16, 2016, to receive the
early-bird discounted price
of $610 for a full convention
registration. The early-bird
promotion offers a $140 per
person savings off the on-site registration fee.
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside will serve as the headquarters hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of the
New Orleans Convention Center - site of all general sessions, training and the exhibit hall.
A special group rate of $219 per night is available at the
headquarters hotel through Feb. 10, 2017 (subject to availability). Early checkout fees are $90.
Companies interested in exhibiting may download an
AEA exhibitor prospectus and contract at aea.net/convention.
If your company offers products or services to the general
aviation industry through a dealers' network, don't miss
the opportunity to reach hundreds of current and potential
dealers all in one place. Last year's show in Orlando sold
out, so act quickly and reserve your booth space today.
A complimentary light lunch will be served both days
inside a designated area in the exhibit hall for all exhibitors
and attendees.
Convention registration rates for AEA members are as
follows:
* Early-bird (by Dec. 16): $610
* Advance (Dec. 17 to Feb. 17): $675
* On-site (after Feb. 17): $750
Register at aea.net/convention. q

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