Thursday through Saturday - 28 September 2005 – 1 October 2005

The Annual Meeting and Conference of the organization will be in San Diego, California. The theme, “There I was …” promises to be a real eye opener for many of our members and guests.

The hotel we have chosen, The Catamaran Resort (http://www.catamaranresort.com/) is the only bayside hotel in San Diego with access to both Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It has a Pacific atmosphere, but with mainland convenience. Parrots, but no cockroaches, nice balance. Rooms are under $150.00 per night; fancy suites are available for those who want special accommodations. This is an exceptional bargain for an on-water hotel. Make your reservations now at (800) 422-8386!

  

Air access to San Diego is excellent. All the major carriers come in from their hubs; the linear carriers, Southwest, Alaska and Jet Blue serve San Diego. We have arranged complimentary parking at both Montgomery (KMYF) and Gillespie (KSEE) airports for those flying in with their own aircraft.

The annual meeting is an outstanding opportunity to meet with the people you work with year round, but never see. This is your chance to build lasting personal relationships with industry professionals, while honing your skills. All this and a chance to spend the better part of a week in America’s Finest City, San Diego at reduced rates. Come early, stay late.

Whether you are an OFA Regular Member, Associate Member or friend of the OFA in the aviation business, you cannot afford to miss this meeting. Everyone in the business will be in San Diego, you need to see them. There isn’t a better city in the country for meeting your friends.

The United States Pacific Fleet has moved its homeport from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to San Diego. In recognition of the move, the dress theme this year is Hawaiian. So, start looking now for Hawaiian shirts and dresses.

We are working on a great conference schedule. While it is not firmed up yet, we have sketched out a really fun and interesting time for you all:

Wednesday

1600	Executive Meeting

Thursday

Morning	Sign In and Closed Business Meeting (Advisory Counsel)
Noon	Opening Lunch
Afternoon	Classes
Evening	Presidential Dinner Cruise (After all, we are aviation people)

Friday

Morning	Classes
Noon	Lunch
Afternoon	Field Trip / Golf
Evening	Evening aboard USS Midway

Saturday

Morning	Class
Closed	Business Meeting
Noon	Changing of the Officers Lunch

OFA Meeting Early Major Sponsors

1. Global Aerospace – Pleasure and Business Operations – Overland Park, KS
2. Aircraftsman, Inc. – Structural Damage Repair Specialists
3. Mike Harrington – FOIA, Claims Against the Government and Defense Attorney
4. Bob Sprouse – National Air Parts – Salvage Buyer and Purveyor of Experienced Parts
5. Arnold and Arnold, Inc. – Aviation and Marine Loss Adjusters, Surveyors and Investigators