AVIATION LEADERSHIP FORUM
http://www.aviationleadership.com

Founded in 2008 by Former Sea to Sky President, Teara Fraser, the Aviation Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for industry professionals to collaborate and discuss the critical nature of leadership development in impacting organizational and industry safety standards.  Topics and round-table discussion will touch on corporate leadership, cultural change, and organizational performance standards. This impactful one-day event is held annually in Richmond, British Columbia and continues to expand to a widening range of delegate participants and corporate sponsors.
 2011 Speakers: Janet Austin (YWCA), Gary Grass (Omega Aviation), Bill Yearwood (TSB), Mike Plottel (WestJet), Donna Wilson (BC Safety Authority/VANOC), Shelly Chambers (Transport Canada), Renee Dupont-Adam (System Safety Services), Captain Claire Maxwell (Canadian Forces).
Past Guest Speakers: Michael O'Brien (YVR Airport Authority), Catherine Roome (BC Safety Authority), Darcy Rezac ( Vancouver Board of Trade), Gerry Binema (Safety Consultant), Tracey Medve (President-Canadian North),  Kirsten Stevens (Safety Advocate), Judy Cameron (Air Canada), Kirsten Barnes (Consultant), Jamie Molloy (Harbour Air), Kathy Ashton (Canadian Forces) and more.

The 5th Annual AVIATION LEADERSHIP FORUM will be held on:
February 21, 2012
For registration information go to www.aviationleadership.com
Students and WAI Members will be extended a 40% discount on ticket price. Early bird pricing until January 31st, 2012
To receive your discount code, email: Info@womeninaviation.ca with your Name and  WAI Membership # or Student ID #.

Organizing Committee Volunteers for the Aviation Leadership Forum
We're still looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers for the Aviation Leadership Forum Organizing Committee. 
WAI Sea-to-Sky Chapter has committed to providing registration support for the event.
We are looking for a 2-4 hours commitment per month May 2011 - February 2012 (50% can be done by email), and attendance at the Aviation Leadership Forum. Organizing Committee members will be provided a letter of reference that can be used for employment and scholarship applications.
Our Committee meetings are held at YVR Airport- Space donated by YVR Airport Authority.
Next Meeting Dates: Please Contact Barbara Dunn: email at avsafe@shaw.ca

Aviation Leadership Forum Sponsorship - We need your help!
We expect our Aviation Leadership Forum to grow significantly this year and we are planning to kick it up a notch!  We are in the stage of planning where one of the main jobs is to secure sponsors. This day would simply not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. We are seeking corporate sponsorship from aviation and non-aviation related organizations and will also be looking for organizations who benefit from safer air travel for their employees and can see benefit to the work that we do. Sponsorship opportunities are: Diamond - $2500, Platinum - $1500, Gold - $1000, Silver - $500, Bronze - $250, Door prizes and Giveaways, or  consider a Sponsorship-in-kind opportunities such as parking, coffee breaks, lunch, nametag lanyards, etc.  You company logo or name will be displayed on promotional materials for the event.
For more information please contact: Heather McCarley: hjmccarley@aviationleadership.com  

2011 Sponsors:
YVR Airport Authority
CSASI
Pacific Coastal Airlines
KISIK Aerial Survey
Canadian North Inc.
Abbotsford Airport
Langley Airport
Boundary Bay Airport
Goddard Aviation Safety Planning
 A.A. Advertising 

Click here to see photos of  the 2010 Leadership Forum