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May Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 07, 2009 (259 reads)


Click below to view the full agenda for the May Meeting in Juneau. The agenda is subject to change.



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Hotel Blocks Ready to Book for Spring Meeting in Juneau
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 (115 reads)


Our spring TOPS meeting is locked in as May 28-30 at the Westmark Baranof Hotel in Juneau, Alaska.

We've booked a limited number of rooms at the Westmark Baranof Hotel. The rooms can be reserved at our special rate, $129 a night, by calling 800-544-0970. The code to get the room rate is: TOPS052709.

This rate is available from May 27 through 31 only.

As a reminder, the meeting takes place May 28-30th.

Here is the address of the hotel.

Westmark Baranof Hotel
127 N Franklin St
Juneau, Alaska 99801
907 463 6230
www.westmarkhotels.com

Please e-mail Jen Boyer at jen@topsafety.org if you have any difficulty booking your room. Remember, there is a limited number of rooms so book now to secure this rate.


    
TOPS Auditor Documents Posted
Monday, April 20, 2009 (107 reads)


Two auditor documents were just posted in the Members Only section under Download Library:

TOPS Auditor Checklist - 2009

TOPS Auditor Expense Reimbursement Limits - 2009


    
TOPS Meeting Minutes - Feb. 21, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009 (517 reads)


The draft minutes of the TOPS meeting on Feb. 21, 2009 have been posted in the Download Library of the Members Only section.

The minutes include a scanned copy of the sign in sheet.



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Recently Updated Document Posted
Sunday, March 08, 2009 (531 reads)


We recently posted four important documents in the Members Only section in the Download Library. These documents are:

The updated Program of Safety - November 2008 update

The TOPS By Laws - February 2009 update

The 2006-2008 Audit summary highlighting which auditor audited which company from 2006-2008 to help companies plan their 2009 audits. This is a Microsoft Excel File.

TOPS' letter in response to NTSB recommendations

Please visit the Download Library to view these documents.



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Agenda for Feb. 21, 2009 TOPS Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (688 reads)


Click below to view a copy of the agenda for the Heli Expo 2009 TOPS Meeting on Feb. 21, 2009



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July-August NewsGram
Thursday, August 21, 2008 (1640 reads)


This Edition of the TOPS NewsGram contains the following:

  • TOPS Fall Meeting in Hawaii - details and agenda
  • Call for Chief Pilot Committee Chair
  • Website updates
  • Dates to remember

Click on Read More for the full text. For a downloadable PDF, visit the Download Library in the Members Only section.



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New TOPS Executive Director and Media/Marketing Director
Monday, March 17, 2008 (800 reads)


The TOPS Board of Directors hired Bruce Mayes (former TOPS auditor) as its new executive director. Bruce is responsible for the daily maintenance of TOPS, communicating with the board, setting up and running meetings, and running the TOPS booth at Heli Expo.

The TOPS Board also hired Jen Boyer as the organization's media and marketing representative. Jen is responsible for maintaining the TOPS website, handling media requests, redesigning TOPS promotional materials, and increasing awareness of the program both within the helicopter industry and to the touring public.



    
"Operational Control" Guidance
Thursday, March 08, 2007 (5071 reads)


An overview of FAA Notice N8000 347, Operational Control Guidance. 



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TOPS NewsGram - Summer 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006 (1267 reads)


Read the attached file to catch up with the latest news about TOPS. To open the file, click here.



    

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