AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
METROPOLITAN SECTION
AIR TRANSPORT GROUP
September 29, 2004
Subject: An Invitation from the ASCE Met Section Air Transportation Group:
Eighth Annual One-Day Conference
Theme: "Dealing with the New Realities in Aviation - Challenges and
Opportunities"
Dear Colleague:
It has been almost a year since we commemorated 100 years of a revolution
brought about by two independent-minded individuals who accomplished what
was thought to be impossible by many. On Dec. 17, 1903, flew for the first
time in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Two self-taught engineers, brothers Wilbur
and Orville Wright flew a powered airplane for the first time in Kill Devil
Hills, N.C.
As we begin the second year of the second century of manned flight, the Air
Transport Group of ASCE's Met Section will be hosting the group's 8th Annual
Conference at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, April 14,
2005. This meeting will take place at EWR - Building 1 and a more detailed
agenda will be sent out as soon as it is finalized.
Last year at John F. Kennedy International Airport we hosted a successful
gathering of airport operators, airline executives, governmental officials
and industry suppliers in an exchange of new ideas. This session should
prove to be equally exciting given the major challenges that continue to
emerge within our industry.
The conference fee is $200.00 and includes registration to the seminar, the
luncheon keynote speaker, site tour, coffee breaks, and a conference
program. Money raised from your registration fee goes directly to benefit
the New York Chapter ASCE scholarship fund, which helps deserving
college-bound students to pursue a career in engineering.
This session should prove to be thought provoking given the major changes
now underway in our industry as we confront the increasingly complex
challenges of airline bankruptcies, terrorism and new security requirements.
You will have a first hand opportunity to hear from airport and airline
leaders where they see the aviation industry in the light of the new
challenges that we have all been facing since September 11th. The morning
portion of the conference will be devoted to our two presentation sessions.
The sessions will discuss critical issues from both a technical and general
industry perspective. The sessions will discuss critical issues such as the
state of the aviation industry, the Washington legislative scene and the
airport perspective on technology, security, etc.
This will be followed by a luncheon and our keynote speaker will be William
R. DeCota, Director of Aviation, from the Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey. Rounding out the day, we will devote the afternoon to tour and hear
about the Capital Program at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Please note that the Air Transport Group is interested in firms willing to
be sponsors of the 2004 - 2005 Professional Education Program and those
interested will be recognized at the annual conference and at individual
evening presentations. Sponsors would donate $500 and would receive one
complimentary admission to the Annual Conference.
We hope that you will join us on April 14th for an interesting and eventful
day. Kindly return the enclosed reservation from and we'll reserve your
space. Please note that professional development hours (PDHs) will be
awarded for participation in this session. Should you have any questions or
suggestions regarding the conference or the Air Transportation Group, please
do not hesitate to contact me a t 212-973-2975 or e-mail me at
William.fife@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I look forward to seeing you or colleagues from your firm at the April 14th
annual conference.
Very truly yours,
DMJM+ HARRIS, INC.
BILL
William A. Fife, P.E.
Corporate Vice President &
Director of Aviation Services
enclosures
ASCE Air Transportation Group Eighth Annual Conference
"Dealing with the New Realities in Aviation - Challenges and Opportunities"
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Newark International Airport
Building 1
8:30 am Registration & coffee
9:00 am Welcome-Susan Baer, General Manager, Newark Intl. Airport,
Port Authority of NY & NJ
Introductory Remarks--Conference Chairman, Bill Fife, DMJM+HARRIS
9:30 am Session 1 Industry Overview
10:45 am Coffee
11:15 am Session 2 Technical Issues
12:30 pm Luncheon & Keynote Speaker - "Dealing with the New
Realities in
Aviation - Challenges and Opportunities" William R. DeCota,
Director of Aviation, Port Authority of NY & NJ
2:00 pm Afternoon briefing and site tours
- Overview of EWR Capital Programs
- Bus tour
5:00 pm Conference concludes
Reservation Form
ASCE Air Transportation Group Eighth Annual Conference
"Dealing with the New Realities in Aviation - Challenges and Opportunities"
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Newark Liberty International Airport - Building 1
___ Yes, I'm interested! Please reserve ________ space(s) for me @
$200/person. (Checks payable to: ASCE MET SECTION )
___ Yes, Our firm is interested in being a sponsor of the ASCE's 2004 -
2005 Professional Education Program. The $500 sponsorship fee includes one
complimentary registration to the Eighth Annual Conference ($500 Check
payable to: ASCE MET SECTION )
___ Maybe. Please send additional information as it becomes available.
___ Sorry. I'm not interested or cannot attend.
_________________________________________________________
Please reserve for (copy form for additional participants):
Name _________________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________
Firm _________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________
Fax _________________________________________________
E-mail _________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Would you like hotel information or reservation assistance? Yes _____
__________________________________________________________
Please return form to:
Mr. William Fife, P.E.
Vice President & Director of Aviation Services
DMJM+HARRIS
605 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10158
(212) 973-2975 Phone (212) 973-2935 Fax
Email: william.fife@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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