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We have a date! Saturday, March 1 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Wahl Supply in Decatur, BYO chair etc as always. Let's hope the weather will not be as cold. Now...we need topics and speakers! BFA's new guidelines really don't change anything too much. Dave Sullivan and Clay Turner sent in some, but we could always use YOURS! Send to Mike at mikewahl@hiwaay.net or hit "Reply."

2014 Safety Seminar “The Accidental Accident, What To Do Saturday, February 15, 2014 Clark County REMC Registration begins at 7:30 7810 State Road 60 Seminar 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM Sellersburg, Indiana 47172 (Lunch will be served at 12:15 and the cost is included in the registration fee) Please email your registration to: Or mail registration and fee to: Scott McClinton BSOK skycabalon@aol.com P.O. Box 7661 Louisville, KY 40257 - 0661

The Illinois/Indiana Continuing Education Seminar is scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Bremer Center at Danville Area Community College, 2000 E. Main Street, in Danville Illinois. This is a joint venture between the Montgolfier Society of Indiana and the Balloon Association of Greater Illinois. Speakers will include Ryan Carlton, Andy Baird, Bill Clemons, Gordon Schwontkowsi, Dean Carlton, Tony Sandlin, and more. Registration will begin at 7:00am Central time. Classes will run until 5:00pm. A great lunch is included in the registration fee, as well as snacks and drinks. This year we are doing our registrations on-line. You can now pay by credit card or by check. Click this link to register: http://bagiballoon.org/seminar.html

CANCELED We have had a few calls this past week in reference to the Safety Seminar that we scheduled for March 8th. Due to the fact that only 6 people registered for the seminar by Febuary 15th just few weeks before it was scheduled, I cancelled the seminar due to lack of response. This was the first time I have had to do this in the 20 years that we have sponsored these here in Albuquerque. I am sorry, but it did not make since to have it with more instructors than students. Due to the calls that we have had the past week I would be willing to reschedule the seminar if I get a reasonable amount of people who want to have one. I am sure that the instructors will still be available if the interest is there. Please let me know if you are interested and I will see if I can reschedule in a few weeks. The January 2015 Safety Seminar at Sea is going great with a few cabins still available, no chance of this happening there as I am sure we will be filling up the spaces available soon!!Morgan Braden 505-379-0899 Hello everyone, It is time to register for the 2014 Back-To-Basic Safety Seminar here in Albuquerque. It will be held Saturday March 8th from 8:00am to 5:00pm at Baden's Balloons Repair station. Cost is only $50.00 and that includes snacks, drinks and lunch. We will have topics including Weather, FAR'S, Pilot decision making, Crew Safety , Accident reviews and more. if you need a registration form to fill out let me know and I will send. If you have any questions please give me a call. I look forward to seeing you March 8th. Morgan Braden 505-379-0899

For more information, contact: Marie Woodford, Sponsorship Coordinator 937.243.1091 mariew@marysvillejt.com Kevin Behrens, GM 937.243.5833 kb@marysvillejt.com

September 5-7, 2014 Please check back as we will be adding entertainment during the summer. Friday, September 5th 3:00pm Gates Open 3:00pm-11:00pm VENDORS OPEN (food,crafts & games) 5:00pm MASS ASCENSION 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm Tethered Balloon Rides 7:30pm-8:30pm NIGHT GLOW (A must see!!!) 8:30pm-10:30pm 11:00pm GATES CLOSE Saturday, September 6th 7:30am GATES OPEN 8:00am 1st COMPETITION FLIGHT 10:00am-11:00pm VENDORS OPEN (food,crafts & games) 11:00AM-4:00pm 12:00-1:30 1:00 1:30 2:00-3:30 3:30 4:00 4:00-5:00 pm 5:00pm 2nd COMPETITION FLIGHT 6:00pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:30pm NIGHT GLOW (A must see!!!!!) 8:30pm-10:30pm 11:00pm GATES CLOSE Sunday, September 7th 7:30am GATES OPEN 8:00am 3rd COMPETITION FLIGHT 10:00am-3:00pm VENDORS OPEN (food,crafts & games) 3:00pm GATES CLOSE Picture

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2014 Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and LTA Pilot Ground School You are invited to attend the 24th annual Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and LTA Pilot Ground School to be held in Statesville, NC. The dates for this event are February 22nd - February 23rd, 2014. In accordance with the BFA’s Continuing Education Safety Seminar Guidelines, the committee is presenting a one day agenda presented by a professional group of expert and knowledgeable speakers. Presenters will include Sam Parks on ‘Accident Investigation and Analysis’, Bert Padelt discussing ‘Repair and Maintenance’, Roger Clark will give us insights on ‘Weather' and 'FAR's, Randy Lee will do a presentation on ‘Aeronautical Decision Making’, Buddy Carter will present a session on ‘Ground and Crew Safety’. Additional segments will be announced shortly. Please check the CBA website, http://www.carolinasballoonassociation.com We will also be featuring Roger Clark's LTA Pilot Ground School covering both private and commercial ground school topics. Test books, plotters, sectionals, weather books and a CD of FAA documents will be provided to accompany the class. The ground schoool cost is $150.00 The Safety Seminar Committee is pleased to announce that Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC has graciously provided their facilities to host the safety seminar and ground school. Hotel accomodations for the seminar and ground school attendees will be provided by the Comfort Suites in Statesville, NC. The hotel is located within a short 10 minute drive to the college. Attendees will receive a reduced room rate of $75. You can make your reservation by calling (704) 873-2044. Please indicate that you are attending the balloon seminar and ground school to receive this special rate. Please book your rooms by February 14th, 2014. We look forward to your participation and attendance at the 2014 CBA Safety Seminar and Ground School. Please remember to extend this invitation to your students and crew as well. Cost for the safety seminar for pilots will be $40.00 and crew members will be $20.00. If you are attending the LTA Pilot Ground School the safety seminar fees will be waived. Application forms are available on the CBA web site – http://www.carolinasballoonassociation.com See you at the Safety Seminar.

Katie Griggs 775-771-4175 katieflys@yahoo.com Northern Nevada Safety Seminar Organizer Dayton, Nevada April 5, 2014

NOBPA Balloonowledge Seminar 2014 Saturday, April 5, 2014 Kent State Stark University Conference Center North Canton, Ohio Speaker Lineup/ Topics and Registration Information Coming Soon Contact: Beth Davidson at bdskyangel@aol.com

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