Welcome to the International Shrine Aviation Association web site.

The ISAA is a non-profit association devoted to promoting pilot proficiency and aviation safety. One way of doing this is with our Mid-Winter fly-in and competition held in various locations around the country.

It is our goal to assist Shrine Associations and Temples in establishing aviation units and clubs.

It is also our objective to promote cordiality and good fellowship among our members.

 

 

 

Commander Eldon Schumaker

INTERNATIONAL SHRINE AVIATION ASSOCIATION

~  Commander’s Message  ~

 Here we are:  The Mid-Year Conference is behind us and work has started on setting up for the Imperial Annual I.S.A.A. Meeting.  Just a little about the Mid-Year which was held in Memphis, TN on the weekend of Feb. 27 & 28, 2009.  I think it went very well with the Commander, one Vice Commander, and the Secretary/Treasurer present.  There were four Past Commanders, one Ambassador, and one Honorary Ambassadress present for the weekend.

There were a few things that were discussed at the meeting, one of which was to try and get a third get-together for nothing more than a fly-in and competition which might bring more of our members together.  The feeling, among some of the members present, was we are not getting more members to come because in the last few years we have not had a flying competition.  Another thing was, part of our mission was omitted from our membership application, and that has already been taken care of and a few new applications have been made up to last July.  New applications will be made at that time with the new officers’ names on them. 

On to San Antonio, TX!

Now, on we go to the Imperial Annual Meeting which will be held in San Antonio, TX.  We will be at the Drury Plaza Hotel for the weekend of July 3 & 4, 2009.  Drury Plaza Hotel is on The River Walk where all the action will be.  This area is where the Imperial Session will be held starting July 5, 2009.  The address for the Drury Plaza Hotel is 105 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX, 78205.  Their phone number so you can make your own room reservation is (201) 270-7799.  I have 15 rooms blocked so far.  When you make your reservations, tell them you are with I.S.A.A. to get our rate of $185.00 for a room with 2 queen-sized beds.  The rooms have a lot of extras.  Also a hot breakfast is provided free each morning as well as free drinks and snacks each afternoon at the Manager’s Party.  I will arrive there Thursday afternoon so I can get set up Friday morning for our Hospitality and Meeting Room. 

The Saturday evening banquet will be held at the Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse, which I am told, is across the street from our hotel.  Lou Laurich has set the banquet up and it looks and sounds very good.  This will be a family-style dinner after you choose your entrée.  The entrees are:  10 oz. Smoked Sirloin for red meat; Grilled Chicken or Grilled Trout for you non-red meat eaters and others.  The side dishes will be for all entrees and will be served family-style (1 serving per 2 guests).  All dinners come with bread and soft drink, iced-tea or coffee.  Please send your banquet reservations back to me with your choice of entrée by June 10, 2009.  The cost for the banquet will be $28.00 per person which covers meal, tax and tip.

Well, Nobles, I hope I have covered everything for the Annual Meeting.  If you want to know anything more, please call me at (618) 534-8118 and I will try to answer your questions.  Enclosed are the directions to the hotel and the forms that I need you to complete and return to me by June 10 or sooner.  I am looking forward to seeing you all in San Antonio on July 3rd and 4th.

 

Yours in the Faith,

Eldon Schumaker, Commander                        

 

( Click here to download the following forms)

 

International Shrine Aviation Association

Schedule of Events at the
Drury Plaza Hotel
July 2-5, 2009

Thursday, July 2, 2009

1500 hrs. – Start checking in at

                   Drury Plaza Hotel

                   105 S. St. Mary’s St.
                   San Antonio, TX

Friday, July 3, 2009
1000 hrs.
– Hospitality Room opens for Registration of Members

 Saturday, July 4, 2009

0800 hrs. - Hospitality Room opens for registration of members and coffee

0900 hrs. – Annual Meeting 

1200 hrs – Lunch (on your own)

 1300 hrs. – Free Time

1800 hrs. – Social Hour at the

                   Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse

1900 hrs. -  Banquet

2000 hrs. – Program and Installation of Officers

2100 hrs. – New Commander’s Hospitality Room

                    Opens

 

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Leave for Home or Imperial Session.

Have a safe trip.
 

Drury Plaza Hotel
105 S. St. Mary’s St.,

San Antonio
, TX

(210) 270-7799
(800) 378-7946

Online: www.druryhotels.com
Room Rate: Queen Bed (2 beds) $ 185 +Tax
Includes hot breakfast in morning
and Manager’s social time in the
afternoon. Has covered valet
parking $ 18.00 per night.

 Plaza info: https://wwws.druryhotels.com/PropertyInfo.aspx?property=0130

Direction to Drury Plaza Hotel:
See maps & directions at: www.druryhotels.com

Coming from the East:
I-10 to E. Commerce Street and turn
West to Drury Plaza Hotel 

Coming from the West:
I-10 to 135 South for a short distance to

E. Commerce Street
and turn East to
Drury Plaza Hotel on right

 

International Shrine Aviation Association

Saturday, July 4, 2009
Annual Meeting Registration Form

Name:       ___________________________________________
Address:   ___________________________________________
City:          ___________________ State: ____ Zip: _________

Male member registration fee is $ 20.00
Make check payable to I.S.A.A.
Meeting and Banquet fee can be in one check

Send these forms and check to: 

               Deo T. Carter           or               Eldon L. Schumaker
 5606 Marilyn Road                      P.O. Box 201   
 
          Indianapolis
, IN 46226                Benton, IL 62812   

 Need to have these forms by June 10, 2009

********************************************************

Banquet Reservation Form Saturday, July 4, 2009 

Name: _____________________________ Spouse: _____________

 Banquet Cost is $ 28.00 per person

Make your choice of entrees for each person
attending
the Banquet. One check can be sent for
meeting
and banquet.

 Menu Choice (Make choice for each person)

Smoked Sirloin: ____  ____
Grilled Chicken: ____ ____
Grilled Trout:     ____ ____

 Please return this form to:

Eldon Schumaker

P.O. Box 201

Benton, IL 62812 Must have this forms no later than by June 10, 2009


 

                                                             

 

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