“Tempt Fate in 08” Registration
2008 International Combat Camera Association Conference/Reunion
Tropicana Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
(888) 826-8767
October 1st - 4th, 2008
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Tropicana Hotel group reservation is for the following dates and rates - Sept 29 - Oct 2 = $59 per night, Oct 3-4 = $149 per night. Make your reservation directly with the hotel at 888-826-8767 or by email at hotelres@tropicanalv.com. Mention the code "600PS/AAVS/ICCA" to get the group rate.

* These dates (Sep 29 & Sep 30) are available to you at the group rate for those who may want to arrive earlier in La$ Vega$ in order to stay longer than the duration of the conference.

Double occupancy is OK and the rate per room is still the same as reflected above. The rates reflected above are group rates. Sep.- Oct. is a very busy time for the Tropicana Resort and Casino and La$ Vega$ at large, so sign up to attend as soon as possible.
Conference Fee - $130.00 (includes cost for snacks at Oct. 1 social, challenge coin, information package, ICCA/600th Photo Sq. banquet on Oct. 4, meeting room, and hospitality suite). After September 1, 2008, the conference fee goes up to $150.00. Additional guests for the social on Oct 1 are $50.00 each. Please add additional guest(s). Additional guests for the banquet on Oct 4 are $50.00 each. Please add additional guest(s).
 
OPTIONAL Atomic Testing Museum 1pm – 5pm, Oct. 2 - $23.00.
How many people?
($9.00 group rate + $14.00 for bus transportation)
 
 
 
The American Society of Media Photographers is a proud sponsor of Tempt Fate in 08
and the International Combat Camera Association





ICCA
Tempt Fate in 08 Conference Agenda
UPDATES POSTED AS THEY ARE ACQUIRED
Oct 1
 Travel to La$ Vega$/hotel check in
Social mixer, open bar-pay as you go, light snacks
19:00 - 21:00
     
Oct 2
 ICCA opening session, Bruce Bender
08:00 - 08:15
Speaker, Maj Gen Erv Lessel, Futures briefing
08:15 - 09:15
Speaker, Mr. John Slemp, Transitioning Your Photography Passion Into a Business
09:15 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 10:30
Speaker, Col. Mike Ritz, Combat Camera documentary
10:30 - 10:45
Speaker, Peter Kuran - How to Photograph an Atomic Bomb
10:45 - 11:45
Lunch (on your own)
11:45 - 12:45
Optional Atomic Testing Museum tour, bus departs promptly at 1pm
13:00 - 17:00
Peter Kuran “How to Photograph an Atomic Bomb” book signing
14:00 - 16:00
     
Oct 3
 Speaker, Nick Mills, Telling the story from Vietnam to Afghanistan
08:00 - 09:00
Speaker, GySgt Jonathan Knauth, The battle for Fallujah, Iraq 2004
09:00 - 10:00
Break
10:00 - 10:15
Speaker, Jerry Cole, Aerial Photography in WWII
10:15 - 11:15
Speaker, Roger Hawkins, The best of times - the worst of times
11:15 - 12:00
Lunch (on your own)
12:00 - 13:00
General membership meeting
13:00 - 14:00
     
Oct 4
 Speaker, Sean Fairburn, Train like we fight.
08:00 - 09:00
Speaker, Scott Matthews, Shooting HD in a combat zone
09:00 - 10:00
Break
10:00 - 10:15
Speaker, Chuck Baker, The value of imagery in Vietnam
10:15 - 11:00
Speaker, Kevin Tierney, The Life of a Navy Photographer
11:00 - 11:45
ICCA closing session, Bruce Bender
10:15 - 11:15
Lunch(on your own)
11:45 - 12:45
Speaker, John Shimko, Remembering Those Who Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice
12:45 - 13:30
Speaker, Gary Mortenson, Veterans Legacy Preservation Project
13:30 - 14:15
ICCA closing session, Bruce Bender
14:15 - 14:30
  Group Photo
17:00 - 18:00
ICCA/600th Photo Sq. banquet,
Above and Beyond, The Story of Cpl William T. Perkins, Jr. Documentary
18:00 - 21:00
     
Oct 5
 Hotel check out/depart Las Vegas
 
This conference/reunion will occur in cooperation with the 600th and 601st Photo Squadrons Reunion. These two Air Force units were active during the Vietnam War. A number of 600th and 601st Photo Squadron members are also members of ICCA.
You may pick-up your information packet at the Tropicana Hotel, 600th Photo Squadron/ICCA HQ Office beginning Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008. Ask for directions at the hotel registration desk. The first General Session begins at 8:00am on Oct 2.
The conference will run from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Afternoons will be open for another opportunity to get to know others in the ICCA, as well as those in the 600th and 601st Photo Squadrons. On Thursday afternoon on Oct 2, 2008, we will take a group trip to the Atomic Testing Museum. At the museum, you will have an opportunity to purchase a copy of Peter Kuran's book How to Photograph an Atomic Bomb and have it signed by the author himself.
The 600th Photo Squadron/ICCA combined banquet will be held from 6pm - 8:30pm on Oct 4, 2008. Attire for the banquet is business casual. This will be a great opportunity to get to know others in ICCA as well as those in the 600th and 601st Photo Squadrons.
Meals are not provided, except for snacks at the social and the banquet. However, the hotel includes a number of restaurants as well as others within close proximity.
Cancellations for "Tempt Fate in '08" ICCA Conference must be written and received by Sep. 24, 2008 or a billing will be made. This may be sent via email to either of the addresses below, or by mail at 7755 SUNSET BLVD., HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046. Hotel reservations must be canceled directly with the hotel. The following ICCA conference committee members will be happy to assist you with registration questions. Please contact either Bruce Bender at: brucebender@juno.com or Bill McFeeters at: macv33@mchsi.com or via phone on (515) 327-9099.
The Planning Committee looks forward to seeing you in La$ Vega$!