Our LPBA Summer Convention at Maddens Resort in Gull Lake,
Minnesota is right around the corner, and things are looking great.
Thanks to Gina Constant, our CLE agenda is set and attached for your
review. Kris is working on co-pilot events which I know they will
enjoy. We are also planning additional, optional events:
Seaplane Instruction/Flying – The plan is to have an
aircraft and instructor available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoon to
conduct seaplane instruction for those interested. At this point it looks
like a three-hour flight from approximately 1-4pm with three
students/passengers, so each one will be able to have about an hour of seaplane
instruction. Please let me know ASAP if this is something in which you
would be interested. Although space is limited, I will try and
accommodate everyone if we are able to make the logistics work. But I
need to know who is interested ASAP so I can make arrangements. If you
previously let us know of your interest, you are already on the list.
Madden’s offers a wide range of activities including tennis
courts, croquet lawns, lawn bowling, pickleball courts, sand volleyball,
horseshoes, badminton, and shuffleboard. Other available activities
include an exercise facility, trapshooting, and axe throwing, to name a few.
For the water-lovers of the group, Madden’s also offers four swimming pools (two outdoor, two indoor) with whirlpools and saunas, a children’s wading pool, an outdoor hot tub overlooking Gull Lake, and an inflatable waterpark with 5 large inflatables. The resort also has a fully equipped marina offering all types of watercraft. So, an afternoon on the lake with great company and beverages is certainly an opti
on! The East Gull Lake Airport (9Y2) is a little over a half
mile away from the resort with a 2600’ X 180’ well maintained grass
runway. Tie down parking is available and if you make prior arrangements
the resort will pick you
up. The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD) is approximately
12 miles away has two paved runways, one 6,500’ and the other 7100’ as well as
a full service FBO. I am working on fuel and/or tie-down discounts for
those who fly in to BRD.
Finally, we welcome sponsorships for this meeting. If
you would like to join my firm and others in sponsoring the meeting and
promoting your business, or if you know of anyone who you think might be
interested in or willing to take advantage of this great opportunity, please
contact Karen or me now. As always, we appreciate the generosity of our
sponsors which helps us plan such great meetings and events.
This is sure to be a memorable meeting in a beautiful
location. You won’t want to miss this meeting.
If you have any questions about the meeting, pleases let
Karen or me know.
Attached is the Agenda, the LPBA Registration Form, and the
Sponsorship Opportunities.
We look forward to seeing you in Minnesota!