GPS Partnership Council 2008
AFCEA Los Angeles Chapter and the GPS Wing
present
GPS Partnership Council 2008
Tuesday, 20 May 2008 - Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Los Angeles AFB, CA
480 N. Douglas St
El Segundo, CA 90245
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View the GPS 2008 Schedule and Brochure - PDF file
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Sponsored by the GPS Wing. (Must register & pay separately – not included in the Partnership Council)
SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT
1200 hours, 19 May, at the Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. Download the Flyer for more information and REGISTRATION form. RSVP - 9 May 2008. Open to Partnership Council attendees only. Contact: Lt Patrick Jackson, patrick.jackson (at) losangeles.af.mil, 310-653-3335
DINING OUT
Black-tie event, 1800 hours, 21 May at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Download the Flyer for more information and REGISTRATION form. RSVP - 2 May 2008. Contact: Lt Col Steve Thalmann, steve.thalmann (at) losangeles.af.mil, 310-653-3930
Sponsored by the GPS Wing. (Must register & pay separately – not included in the Partnership Council)
SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT
1200 hours, 19 May, at the Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. Download the Flyer for more information and REGISTRATION form. RSVP - 9 May 2008. Open to Partnership Council attendees only. Contact: Lt Patrick Jackson, patrick.jackson (at) losangeles.af.mil, 310-653-3335
DINING OUT
Black-tie event, 1800 hours, 21 May at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Download the Flyer for more information and REGISTRATION form. RSVP - 2 May 2008. Contact: Lt Col Steve Thalmann, steve.thalmann (at) losangeles.af.mil, 310-653-3930
LOCATION
All Conference sessions will be held at Los Angeles AFB in the Gordon Conference Center (Bldg 270). Conference proceedings will be provided by June 2008.
All Conference sessions will be held at Los Angeles AFB in the Gordon Conference Center (Bldg 270). Conference proceedings will be provided by June 2008.
IDENTIFICATION BADGES
We will provide each attendee an identification badge at registration/check in. Attendees must wear their badge during all functions; and agree to and will comply with all of the laws and rules associated with the base installation.
We will provide each attendee an identification badge at registration/check in. Attendees must wear their badge during all functions; and agree to and will comply with all of the laws and rules associated with the base installation.
INQUIRIES
Pete Vaccaro, AFCEA Conference Chairman: (310) 783-1422 or Patricia Teschke, (310) 215-3322, PTeschke@harris.com
Pete Vaccaro, AFCEA Conference Chairman: (310) 783-1422 or Patricia Teschke, (310) 215-3322, PTeschke@harris.com
PARKING AND SHUTTLE
There will be no event parking on Los Angeles Air Force Base. All parking will be at the Raytheon facility, El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo CA. A list of registered participants will be provided to the gate guards for access to the parking area. A check-in booth at the parking area will have your badge and latest Partnership Council information. Shuttle buses will run every 20 minutes between the parking area and the base until from 0600 to 1820 each day.
There will be no event parking on Los Angeles Air Force Base. All parking will be at the Raytheon facility, El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo CA. A list of registered participants will be provided to the gate guards for access to the parking area. A check-in booth at the parking area will have your badge and latest Partnership Council information. Shuttle buses will run every 20 minutes between the parking area and the base until from 0600 to 1820 each day.
REGISTRATION and PAYMENT
All registrants are required to register on line. Attendance will be limited to the first 250 completed registrations.
Attendance is restricted to US Persons.
Only registered participants will have access to LA AFB and the presentation hall.
All registrants are required to register on line. Attendance will be limited to the first 250 completed registrations.
Attendance is restricted to US Persons.
Only registered participants will have access to LA AFB and the presentation hall.
FEES
Early registration fees are $300 for AFCEA members and $335 for non-members. Registration fees after 4 April 08 are $350 for AFCEA members and $385 for non-members. Fees include a one year AFCEA membership, administrative costs, shuttle buses, 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, and an ice-breaker reception on Tuesday evening.
Early registration fees are $300 for AFCEA members and $335 for non-members. Registration fees after 4 April 08 are $350 for AFCEA members and $385 for non-members. Fees include a one year AFCEA membership, administrative costs, shuttle buses, 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, and an ice-breaker reception on Tuesday evening.
CANCELLATIONS and SUBSTITUTIONS
Request cancellations via email to the address below. Refunds will not be made after 9 May 2008.
Request cancellations via email to the address below. Refunds will not be made after 9 May 2008.
Substitutions may be requested by registering the new individual and using the Special Needs section to indicate who this person is replacing and if a new payment will be made. Proceed to the payment page. We will notify you by email once we process your request.
SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS
Platinum: $3500 (includes 10’x 20’ exhibit). Gold: $2500 (includes 10’x 10’ exhibit). Silver: $1000. Exhibit Only: 10’x20’ $2000, 10’x10’ $1000.
Only Silver Sponsor packages are available now.
Sponsors’ name and logo will be on the final conference program and proceedings.
Platinum: $3500 (includes 10’x 20’ exhibit). Gold: $2500 (includes 10’x 10’ exhibit). Silver: $1000. Exhibit Only: 10’x20’ $2000, 10’x10’ $1000.
Only Silver Sponsor packages are available now.
Sponsors’ name and logo will be on the final conference program and proceedings.
BACKGROUND
- A gathering of key players in the GPS community to exchange information and ideas
- Unofficially began in 1997, last one 2003. Attended by Acquisition and operations communities, DOT, DOC, Industry Partners, etc
- Consists of a series of presentations, panel discussions and question and answer periods regarding current GPS issues, plus showcases
- Co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA-LA) since 2000
- Usually day prior to a GPS Golf Tournament (independently managed event) and the GPS Dining Out
gps2008@afcea-la.org