Chapter 233 will host the AFA Texas State Meeting on February 18 – 20, 2011. The gathering provides a wide range of activities and the entire membership is invited to attend. Tommy Thompson is the coordinator for this major event. It will be held at the NASA Hilton across from the Johnson Space Center on NASA Road 1. The three day event will include a golf tournament, reception, business meetings and several guest speakers. LATEST UPDATE FROM TOMMY:
I have a couple of updates to the Texas AFA Spring Executive Meeting which I’m sure you will enjoy!
We are pleased to announce Astronaut and Air Force Colonel Lee Archambault has agreed to be our guest speaker at dinner on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Colonel Archambault was the Shuttle Commander on STS-117 & STS-119 in 2009 and will narrate the film of that mission. Lee is a member of the San Jacinto Chapter and is also a Daedelian.
The dinner will be held at La Brisa on the Creek in League City, Texas. It is only a short drive from the Hilton to the restaurant and maps will be available at registration. Cocktail time will start at 1800hrs with the Fajita Fiesta to follow around 1845hrs. The cost including gratuity is $23/person.
Our tour of Ellington Field will start at the Predator Simulator Building and will also include a tour of the Predator Hanger. Again, maps for the short drive will be available at registration. Security at Ellington is much like any other Air Force Base. If you have an ID card you may pass without problem. If you do not have an ID card then I must have your name prior to the tour. We will have a host at the gate to resolve any problems. Please let me know ASAP (ID card or not) if you plan to attend. This may be your only chance to get an up close and personal view of Predator! The tour will start at 1500hrs on Friday February 18, 2011.
We firmly believe the tour on Friday and Colonel Wisian’s briefing at Saturday lunch along with Colonel Archambault’s briefing Saturday night will give you valuable insight into the critical missions of the 147th RW and NASA. Please come early and stay late!!
EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, SUPPORT!
TOMMY
TOMMY THOMPSON -AFA Texas Spring Meeting Project Officer
AFA Texas Spring Meeting Project Officer
If you would like to help out with the Spring Meeting, contact Tommy Thompson, Email using the form below or phone: 832-594-8542.
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