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Vol. 14, No. 14 - September 3, 2008
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Tomorrow is the CSAA 2008 Annual Meeting Early Bird Deadline

If you plan to attend the CSAA 2008 Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and have not registered for the meeting it’s not too late to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th, is the 2008 CSAA Annual Meeting Early Bird Deadline. Rates will increase by $150 per person after that date. Forms and payment must be received by close of business on September 4th to qualify for these discounts.

Don’t forget to sign up for the tours and excursions offered during the meeting.  Some of the tours are almost completely sold out, so get your form in today to avoid disappointment.

Reminder:  Due to the small size of Grand Cayman, CSAA and the Ritz-Carlton are concerned that there may not be a sufficient number of taxis available to handle airport transfers on peak arrival and departure days.  To avoid possible delays at the airport please complete a Hotel Transportation Form and return it directly to the hotel’s Destination Services Department.  Transportation must be arranged in advance.  The deadline for making transportation arrangements is Tuesday, September 23rd.

Need forms?  Go the CSAA website at www.csaaul.org/2008AnnualMeeting.htm.

FDNY Commissioner Thomas Von Essen to be 2008 AM Keynote Speaker

CSAA is pleased to announce that Thomas Von Essen, the 30th Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will be the keynote speaker at CSAA’s 2008 Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman.

Commissioner Von Essen was the man at the epicenter of events on September 11th and his keynote address will provide a moving presentation of examples of human beings at their best.

We thank Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for arranging and sponsoring Mr. Von Essen's participation as the keynote speaker.

For additional meeting information, as well as registration forms, please visit www.csaaul.org/2008AnnualMeeting.htm.

Tri-Association Awards Dinner to Honor Spiller and Russo
Industry veterans to be Recognized on Oct. 29 in NYC

Make plans now to attend the 2008 Tri-Association Awards Dinner, October 29 in New York City. At this year's program, CSAA, NBFAA and SIA will pay tribute to 2008 Triton Award winner Ron Spiller and 2008 George R. Lippert Award winner Dean Russo. In addition, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Event Details:
Carnival: The 2008 Tri-Association Awards Dinner
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers - Pier Sixty
New York City

For details, visit www.siaonline.org/events or contact Rand Price, SIA's Chief Operating Officer at rprice@siaonline.org  or 703-683-2075.

New Member-Get-a-Member Campaign

Membership in CSAA is growing at the fastest rate in several years thanks to the many efforts of all of our members. We are excited to hear that your CSAA membership is assisting your company’s growth, education and opportunities to network with the greatest minds in the industry.

We would like to extend a “Thank you” to all who are contributing to our growth. And to show you how much we value your mentioning CSAA to others, we will send you a gift certificate for Omaha Steaks every time you sponsor a new member between now and December 31, 2008. So, spread the word, and let’s start eating!!
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