Education Course Descriptions
Safe Space 2021
Thursday
9:10 – 10:50 am SCAC, FAA and NASAO Reports
Hear from SCAC and FAA on how aviation fared in 2020 and what’s on the horizon in 2021. New for this year, NASAO will give a federal legislative update from a state airport perspective.
11:10 – 12:00 pm The Future of Drones speakers: Justin Robinson, CrossFlight Sky Solutions Jim Grigsby, FAASTeam Representative
What is the future relationship between drones and the airport and how can airports keep everyone involved safe.
1:15 – 2:05 pm Hilton Head Island Airport Showcase speaker: Jon Rembold, Hilton Head Island Airport
Come hear about how the airport’s master plan led to a runway extension and how the extension plan led to more airport expansion.
2:10 – 3:00 pm Incompatible Land Use Around Airports speaker: Gary Siegfried, SC Aeronautics Commission
This session will provide a refresher on the regulations and airport responsibilities for monitoring land use around airports.
3:15 – 4:00 pm Ins and Outs of Construction Contracts speaker: April Johnston, Myrtle Beach Int’l Airport
Since being with the Horry County Department of Airports, April Johnston has performed contract and procurement administration for numerous solicitations and contracts, various capital equipment acquisitions, and multiple concessionaire opportunities. In addition to her procurement experience, she has participated in federal and state funding applications, processing of pay requests, and ensuring compliance with grant assurances. In this session Johnston shares what she has learned along the way.
4:10 – 5:00 pm Best Practices for Detoxing Public Engagment speaker: Jennifer Zorn, McFarland Johnson
Attend this interactive presentation to learn more about highly effective, collaborative strategies to transform conflict and outrage before and during a public meeting to create an environment for constructive engagement and better outcomes. This session will increase your self-awareness and understanding of personal reactions and responses to others, and you’ll learn the skills and tools to embrace high emotion and outrage during a public meeting.
Friday
8:45 – 9:30 am Safety Update speaker: Terry Connorton, Spartanburg Memorial Airport
Get an update on recent and upcoming Safety Committee initiatives.
9:30 – 10:15 am Land Development Planning speakers: Kevin Howell, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Frank Murray, Director of Planning & Facilities at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Learn about land development and initiatives and their impacts on local and state economic development.
Following recommendations of health and government leaders, our event has been redesigned with social distancing and safety practices in mind: temperature checks will be done upon arrival/check-in; seats will be placed six feet apart; face masks/buffs will be available and must be worn by attendees at the event, except when eating or drinking at your seat; and hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the event. We ask that if you have been in contact with persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the 30 days prior to the event you refrain from attending for the safety of the population at large. Not Ready To Travel? Attend virtually and have access to all the online sessions on Thursday, Feb. 25, as well as the ability to access them after the conference for the next year. Registration Fees $350 member/ $400 member $100 virtual registration Special Events and Sessions Wednesday • Golf at Shipyard Golf Course Play golf at Shipyard Golf Course and support a great cause! Proceeds from golf will benefit the SCAA Scholarship Fund. Players/teams are responsible for their own transportation. SCAA will schedule tee times for players and teams. Registration includes a round of golf, cart and boxed lunch. $150 - individual / $600 - team Thursday 11 am – 1 pm Spouse Program - Tell Me A Story Cassandra King Conroy, wife of the late author Pat Conroy will come and share her stories at the Sonesta Resort on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch is included. Her most recent book, Tell Me A Story, is a memoir of her life with Pat. Register Now!
Visit scaaonline.com or call 877-FLY SCAA (359-7222).
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