Hello, everyone. Welcome to August.
It's been a mild summer so far, and if you're an electric utility you're likely upset because billings and usage are down, but as a consumer, it's been nice to have the windows open more days than not. But kids going back to school later this month? Where has the summer gone...my email has turned into everything outdoors now being on sale. Do these retailers know something we don't?
The past few weeks have been a professionally busy summer for me. Those of you who receive The Pallet saw that the return address has changed, and I've started my own company. One of the first things that I did was to join this great organization because it's something that I believe in and am committed to as your President and someone who has served for years as a board member. As we move into the fall, IACAC is only going to continue on its ascendancy and that is because of the great board that you elected and the involvement of you, our membership.
Golfing? I am.
It's in a week and a half; you'd better have signed up. The Early Bird Discount for foursomes expired at midnight, so if you're booking for four, the price is now $500.00. Pricing for single golfers remains at $125.00 and if you're only able to join us for lunch, it's $35.00. Only lunch? Did I really say that? It's not only lunch; it's a chance to win one of many amazing prizes that our sponsors have been kind enough to donate that benefit the Dennis J. Speck Scholarship Fund.
Our three "featured" raffle prizes that we have right now (and a serious THANK YOU to all of these fine people are):
Southwest Airlines - 2 Roundtrip Tickets
LAN - 2 Roundtrip Tickets
Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village - A night's stay and a gift card for dinner in their restaurant
This event isn't possible without you to play or contribute to a worthy cause. Don't miss it. JOIN US TODAY
Timely News
Be sure to check out The Pallet (or our Facebook feed) for links to two stories involving air cargo. The first is the decision regarding the transport of lithium batteries - the final rule will be published in the coming days and we've got a link to the text. The second is that Customs is continuing the ACAS pilot for another year and has re-opened it for sixty days (less, now) for companies to apply to participate. We thank the Airforwarders Association for sharing this information with us, and we are sharing with you.
New Sponsor - AirBridge Cargo
We thank AirBridge for their sponsorship of IACAC. Their most recent financial results were positive and they have been adding flights, including a freighter ex-DFW that we are promoting here on the site. 
If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor of IACAC or a corporate partner that is willing to offer benefits to our membership, please contact me directly to discuss this opportunity.