Activities and events:

During the year, (except for July) the MCOA Board of Directors meet monthly.  Special informational meetings to address specific issues are held as necessary at the call of the Chair. On a quarterly basis, the Board holds their monthly meeting at various locations across the state to give communities, local officials, and residents the opportunity to see the Board in action and provide input to MCOA initiatives. These meetings are held the second Friday of the Month and normally start at 9:30AM. All members and the public are welcome to attend these meetings.

Each spring, MCOA holds its annual membership meeting in conjunction with the annual Minnesota Airports Conference.  This meeting is combined with the annual educational enrichment program which includes technical and safety presentations, an industry trade show, an awards and recognition program, scholarships are presented, and an exchange of information regarding resolution of issues or problems.  Experts in aviation and aerospace fields from across the nation give the membership an opportunity to learn from their experiences through general assembly presentations, concurrent workshops and open forums.  Contact GenAvCon at 218-828-5049 (e-mail: genavcon@charter.net ) or Judy Meyers (judy.meyers@dot.state.mn.us) at MnDOT, 800-657-3922 for conference details.

Other events of interest to MCOA members. . .

Minnesota Airports Conference -  April 14, 15, & 16, 2010 (Wednesday - Friday)

Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) & Lake Superior Inn

     DECC

     350 Harbor Drive

     Duluth, MN 55802

     Telephone: 1-800-628-8385

     Fax: 218-722-4247

     Contact: Sheena Lorenz

     E-mail: slorenz@decc.org

     Web site: www.decc.org

     Lake Superior Inn (lodging)                                        Duluth Hampton Inn and Comfort Suites (additional lodging)           

     350 Canal Park Drive                                                  310 Canal Drive

     Duluth, MN 55802                                                       Duluth, MN 55802

     Telephone: 1-888-668-4352                                         Telephone: 1-877-265-6704

     Fax: 218-625-0411                                                        Fax: 218-722-3969

     Contact: Tressa Holte                                                  Contact: Lisa Hallamek

     E-mail: sales.innonlakesuperior@zmchotels.com       Web site: www.hampton.com

     Web site: www.zmchotels.com

Future MCOA Airport Conference dates & sites are:

2011    April 13-15, Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MN
2012   April 11-13, location to be selected                                                                                                                          

Wisconsin Aviation Conference, May 3 - 5, 2010 & May 2 – 4, 2011.  Contact Pete Drahn, Executive Director, WAMA (715) 358-2802 or visit www.wiama.org