Just Over 2 Months Away!!!
Last month’s
step was about making your hotel reservations. The dates,
(May 24 through May 29, 2010) are coming up fast. “The
Red Roof Inn” formally “Sleep Inn” located
in nearby Etowah is just a short drive from the airport
in Athens. Call now and mention you are with Swift for the
special reduced rate. Call 423-781-7459 or see the January
newsletter for the complete list of all the area accommodations.
Step 9, Call
the Old Timers – Yeah, I know this sounds a lot like
Step #5, but this is a very important step. How can we have
an “Old Timers Fly-In” without the Old Timers?
Please pick up the phone and call 3 people that used to
attend the fly-ins and invite them to this special event.
There’s a good chance that no matter where you live,
there is someone in your area, and if you’re not sure,
call Charlie or Pam at The Swift Museum Foundation and ask
for their help. The number there is 423-745-9547.
It’s
also time to review your progress in completing all the
past steps to a successful “2010 National Swift Fly-In.
Click on the bottom of this page to read all of the steps
prior to Step #9. Here is the abbreviated version:
Step #1- Budget
for Your Expenses – By now you should have 75% of
the expenses you expect to incur saved up just for this
fly-in. If you are expecting to spend $1,200.00 on travel,
accommodations and meals, you should have $900.00 put away
at this time.
Step #2 - Mark Your Calendar – The May page of your
calendar is just 2 pages away right now. The National Swift
Fly-In is May 24 through May 29, 2010
Step #3 - Schedule
the Time – By now, you should have scheduled time
off of work if you are working. Doctor and dentist appointments
should have been made well before or well after the fly-in
dates and the same for family vacations or business trips.
Step #4 - Check the Airplane - When does the annual run
out? Is the plane in good flying and mechanical condition?
Are there some repairs you’ve been putting off that
you really need to take care of before the May 24th?
Surely you know Step #5 - Locate Someone From the Past to
Invite - someone we haven’t seen for awhile. Contact
them and tell them this is one fly-in they must attend.
Step #6 - Go Fly the Airplane – I know the weather
this winter has been awful for most parts of the country.
Start watching the weather for your area. Most TV stations
give a seven day forecast. When it does look like a good
weather day is coming up, plan for it and go fly the airplane.
Step #7 - Your Health – Have you checked to see when
your medical certificate needs to be renewed? How about
your bi-annual?
Step #8 – Make Your Hotel Reservations - Charlie printed
room information in last month's newsletter. They are the
following: The “Red Roof Inn” 423-781-7459.
They have already offered us a rate of $55.00 plus tax.
In Athens @ I-75, the Econo Lodge 423-744-8200 is still
$42.95. The former Homestead West is now "Americas
Best Value Inn" 423-745-9002. There are several other
locations available close by the I-75 exit. All the above
are on the regular Swift van transportation route. For reservations,
contact the location of your choice. You must mention you
are with the Swift Group to obtain the above mentioned rates.
It looks like the Red Roof Inn in Etowah is the place to
be this year. If you haven't already done so, make those
reservations. The dates again are May 24th through May 29th.
By now you may have noticed the countdown timer Brad Madden
has set up on the website. Watch it for awhile…………the
clock doesn’t stop for nothing. If you are behind
in the nine steps so far, you still have time to catch up.
The fly-in is closer than you think!
Perry Sisson
P.S. Here is a peak of a few past and present members who
are planning on attending “The 2010 Old Timers Swift
Fly-In”
Perry Sisson
Jim Montague
Jimmy Williams
Ed High
Bill Stein
Don Serdynski
David Carpenter
Rick Holbrook
Scott and Sandy Naumann
Wade & Terry Gillaspie
Leo Smith
A.J. David
Rod Dalton
Dee Dalton
Brad Madden
If you’re
planning on attending, please email me at diamond2055@aol.com
so I can include you on the list.
