September 28 - October 1, 2023
Forth Worth, Texas
Hosted by Ft. Worth Chapter

YOU are cleared to enter the "Fort Worth Center of it all" South Central Section Meeting.

Great Downtown! Great History!

Fun activities include a Hat Bar (custom western hat decorating) and Dream Board (goal visualization to turn your dreams into reality). Of course, the Stock Yards has fun stores and activities, and of course, Billy Bob's! The BBQ banquet on Saturday eve will be held at the famous Vintage Flying Museum at Meacham airport (KFTW). FBO for those flying in will be Texas Jet at Meacham. Guest speaker will be Dr. Janette McMurtrie - do not miss this! Dr. McMurtrie is a retired Captain from American Airlines with over 46 years flying experience and currently teaches flight simulator pilot training at American's Flight Academy. In addition, she holds a Doctor in Clinical Psychology, Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, and a Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling.

Registration Includes
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Hotel Accommodations
Best Western Plus, Lake Worth Inn & Suites
Phone: 817-238-1199
Website: BestWestern.com
Hotel Options & Amenities
TRANSPORTATION
Uber and Lyft are available.
Fort Worth and Dallas chapter members will have availability to pick up and drop off at certain times.
Airports
Dallas-fort Worth International Airport (KDFW)
Airlines: American, Delta, Jet Blue, Spirit, United and others.
Dallas Love Field Airport (KDAL)
Airlines: Southwest Airlines and Delta
For GA aircraft, we recommend Meacham International Airport (KFTW)
FBO at Meacham: Texas Jet
Instrument approaches available.
QUESTIONS:
Contact Ft. Worth Chapter's Secretary Cynthia Encinitas
Phone: (214) 908-9480
Email: cynthia.encinas3@gmail.com
Schedule
Thursday, September 28
2:00PM
Hospitality & Registration Open

5:00PM - 7:00PM
Supper on your own

7:00PM
Hospitality & Registration Open

Friday, September 29
5:00AM - 10:00AM
Complimentary breakfast

2:00PM - 5:00PM
Hospitality & Registration Open
"Dream Board" activity available when Hospitality open.

2:00PM - 6:00PM
"Hat Bar" available
Custom Hat Decorating!

3:00PM - 4:00PM
Chapter Chair Meeting

4:00PM - 5:00PM
Board Meeting

5:00PM - 6:00PM
Supper on your own

6:30PM - 10:00PM
Welcome Reception
Food and drinks available for purchase at Truck Yard Alliance, 3101 Prairie Vista, Ft. Worth, TX 76177

Saturday, September 30
5:00AM - 11:00AM
Complimentary breakfast

9:00AM - 11:00AM
Business meeting at Vintage Flying Museum

11:00AM - 12:30PM
Lunch on your own

12:30PM - 5:00PM
Hospitality open

1:00PM - 2:00PM
Seminar: Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative ("PPLI")

2:00PM - 3:00PM
Seminar: Compass Rose Painting

3:00PM - 4:00PM
Seminar: How to Run a Successful Flying Club

4:00PM - 5:00PM
Seminar: TBD

5:00PM - 6:00PM
Social Hour at Vintage Flying Museum

6:00PM - 9:00PM
Banquet (BBQ) at Vintage Flying Museum; Guest Speaker; Recognition/Awards/Thank You

Sunday, October 1
5:00AM - 11:00AM
Complimentary Breakfast
Hospitality open until 11:00AM.

Guest Speaker
Dr. Janette McMurtrie
Dr. McMurtrie is a retired Captain from American Airlines with over 46 years flying experience and currently teaches flight simulator pilot training at American's Flight Academy. In addition, she holds a Doctor in Clinical Psychology, Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, and a Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling.
Hat Bar
Local Attractions
(Optional, on your own)
Fort Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, every inch of the Stockyards tells the true history of Texas's famous livestock industry.

The Fort Worth Zoo is thrilled to introduce our newest adventure, Predators of Asia & Africa! Opened to the public on June 22, 2023, the third phase of A Wilder Vision highlights some of the most dramatic and skilled hunters of the animal kingdom.

The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Designed by Philip Johnson, the Fort Worth Water Gardens is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the year. Visitors can experience a variety of water features as they wander through this relaxing urban park.

Ever have a desire to discover? Ever have a desire to teach others what you've learned? We do - every day. By nature, that's who we are. We're the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.

The Kimbell Art Museum officially opened on October 4, 1972. The Kimbell Art Foundation, which owns and operates the Museum, had been established in 1936 by Kay and Velma Kimbell, together with Kay's sister and her husband, Dr. and Mrs. Coleman Carter.

For over 25 years, the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall has been a Fort Worth icon and nationally distinguished performing arts venue.