AMERICAN
KITEFLIERS
ASSOCIATION

30^th ANNUAL
NATIONAL CONVENTION
COMPETITION AND
FESTIVAL

OCEAN SHORES, WA USA
OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 6, 2007

General Information
and Registration Contact

Maggie Vohs
Convention Manager
PO Box 410
Otis, OR 97368 USA
P: (541)994-4252
F: (626)657-2792
E:

CONVENTION HIGHLITES!

Scheduled for Friday night at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, the Auction is definitely one of the highlights of the Convention. As you may know, a significant part of the AKA’s annual operating budget comes from the Auction. Donations are necessary to make this fund-raiser possible, and we would like to thank you in advance for your generous contributions.

Great Kite Auction Donor Form
Contact the Auction Chairperson at .
Remember, your generous donation is tax deductible.

AKA sponsored Ice Breaker; make new acquaintances and reminisce with old friends, the Monday night reception is the perfect kick off for a fabulous week of Kiting! And, for newcomers this is a MUST DO – come let us introduce ourselves to you!

8:00 pm: Paramount Vantage Studios invites all registered convention participants to the Ocean Shores Cinema theater for an advanced screening of "The Kite Runner."

Come join us for no host cocktails to coincide with the evening Pin and Smallest Kite Challenges as well as the opening of the Kite Gallery and Fly Market.

The Fly Market is a significant part of the convention and one that most registrants look forward to. It’s a great time to discover what’s new in the kiting industry, add to your collection and meet new friends. If you are interested in being a part of it, contact the Fly Market Chair Ron Lindner at . Reservations are handled on a first come, first served basis.

PLEASE REMEMBER!! This schedule is tentative. After arriving in Ocean Shores, please refer to your on-site program for official events and times.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

Registration, Auction Receiving, Early Bird Reception & exclusive AKA preview of "THE KITE RUNNER".

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Registration, Auction Receiving, Workshop/Seminars, Mass Ascension, Sport Kite Competitions, Fighter Kite Competitions and Indoor Fly.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Registration, Auction Receiving, Workshop/Seminars, Mass Ascension, Sport Kite Competitions, Fighter Kite Competitions, Kitemakers’ Competition, and Annual Business Meeting.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

Registration, Auction Receiving, Workshop/Seminars, Mass Ascension, Kitemakers’ Competition, Fighter Kite Competition, Reception for Miniature Kites and Pin Challenge, and opening of the Fly Market & Kite Gallery.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

Registration, Workshop/Seminars, Fly Market, Kite Gallery, Mass Ascension, Sport Kite Competitions, Fighter Kite Competitions, Silent Auction, Loud Auction & Banquet.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

Registration, Workshop/Seminars, Fly Market, Kite Gallery, Mass Ascension, Rokkaku Battles, On-Field Kiting Extravaganza, Members’ Choice, Awards & Banquet.

HOW TO REGISTER

BASIC REGISTRATION
Includes one Friday night banquet ticket, one Saturday night banquet ticket, one patch and admission to all convention events.

ONE DAY REGISTRATION
Includes admission to all of that scheduled days events with the exception of Grand National Competitions and Banquets. Banquet tickets may be purchased separately. (Remember, only full convention registrants are allowed to compete in trophy, or Grand National Competitions).

CHILD DISCOUNT
Registrants under 15 years old who are not participating in the Grand National Competitions are entitled to a 20% discount.

BANQUET TICKETS
Your basic registration includes a ticket to each of our two banquets (Friday and Saturday). If you have guests, who are only attending the banquet(s), you may purchase additional tickets for $40 per meal. Because we must order the number of dinners in advance extra banquet tickets must be purchased before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 and are non-refundable. PLEASE NOTE: Banquet tickets are like concert, movie or sporting event tickets; you must have them to attend the banquets, no exceptions. We can not replace lost or stolen tickets.

REFUNDS
AKA’s refund policy states that any registration cancelled prior to September 19 will be refunded less a $20 processing fee. There will be no refunds after September 19.

INDOOR EVENTS – BANQUETS
All indoor events will be held at the Ocean Shores Convention Center; with the exception of the workshops which will be held at Shilo Inn Suites.

COMPETITIONS

FLYING FIELD:

INDOOR FLYING:

YOU CAN HELP!