2010 Bonds Is Included in Gross Income for Federal Income Tax Purposes Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, As Amended

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

2010 Bonds Is Included in Gross Income for Federal Income Tax Purposes Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, As Amended NEW ISSUE / RATINGS (see RATINGS): Moody’s: Baa1 BOOK ENTRY ONLY S &P: A- Insured (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.): Moody’s: Aa3 (negative outlook) S & P: AAA (negative outlook) In the opinion of Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, Bond Counsel to the Authority, interest on the Series 2010 Bonds is included in gross income for Federal income tax purposes pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In addition, in the opinion of Bond Counsel, under existing statutes, the Series 2010 Bonds and the interest thereon are exempt from taxation by the State of Tennessee or any county or municipality thereof, except for inheritance, transfer and estate taxes and except to the extent such interest may be included within the measure of privilege taxes imposed pursuant to the laws of the State of Tennessee. See TAX MATTERS. $66,300,000 Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (Tennessee) Special Facility Revenue Bonds (MPC CONRAC LLC Project), Series 2010 Dated: Date of Delivery Due: July 1, as shown on the inside front cover The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (the “Authority”) is issuing the Series 2010 Bonds, together with other available funds, to finance the development and construction of a new consolidated rental car facility and related improvements, including quick turnaround facilities (as further described herein, the “CONRAC Facility” or the “Project”) at the Nashville International Airport (the “Airport”), fund certain deposits to the Debt Service Reserve Fund and Coverage Fund, and pay certain costs of issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds. The Authority is issuing the Series 2010 Bonds pursuant to a resolution of the Authority adopted on November 18, 2009, and an Indenture dated as of February 1, 2010 (the “Indenture”) between the Authority and U.S. Bank National Association, Nashville, Tennessee, as Trustee (the “Trustee”). The Authority is (i) leasing the CONRAC Facility to MPC CONRAC LLC (“CONRAC LLC”), a special purpose entity created by the Authority, under a Special Facility Lease Agreement dated as of February 1, 2010, and (ii) leasing back the CONRAC Facility from CONRAC LLC under a Special Facility Sublease Agreement dated as of February 1, 2010. The Authority has entered into a Consolidated Rental Car Lease Agreement (collectively, the “CRC Lease Agreements”) with the rental car companies that will use the CONRAC Facility, which agreements provide for the collection and remittance of a customer facility charge collected from on-Airport rental car customers and certain other rentals payable by the rental car companies. The Series 2010 Bonds are payable (except to the extent payable from certain other moneys pledged therefor) from and secured by a pledge of certain rental payments derived from customer facility charges under the foregoing leases. The Series 2010 Bonds are limited obligations of the Authority and will not constitute or be a charge on any moneys or other property of the Authority not specifically pledged thereto by the Indenture or constitute or be an obligation of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, or of any other governmental entity of the State of Tennessee other than the Authority. See SECURITY FOR THE SERIES 2010 BONDS. The Series 2010 Bonds will be issued in fully registered form in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). The ultimate purchasers of the Series 2010 Bonds will own them through the book-entry only system maintained by DTC. The Series 2010 Bonds will be issued in denominations of $5,000 and integral multiples thereof. So long as Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Series 2010 Bonds, principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2010 Bonds will be payable by the Trustee to DTC. DTC in turn will remit such payments to its participants for subsequent disbursement to beneficial owners of the Series 2010 Bonds, as more fully described herein. Interest on the Series 2010 Bonds will be payable on each January 1 and July 1, commencing July 1, 2010. See THE SERIES 2010 BONDS. AN INVESTMENT IN THE SERIES 2010 BONDS INVOLVES CERTAIN RISKS. For more complete information with respect to the security and sources of payment for the Series 2010 Bonds and certain risks with respect thereto, see SECURITY FOR THE SERIES 2010 BONDS and CERTAIN INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS. The Series 2010 Bonds are subject to redemption prior to maturity as more fully described in THE SERIES 2010 BONDS - Redemption. The scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2010 Bonds when due will be guaranteed under a financial guaranty policy to be issued concurrently with the delivery of the Series 2010 Bonds by ASSURED GUARANTY MUNICIPAL CORP. (formerly known as Financial Security Assurance Inc.). This cover page contains certain information for quick reference only. It is not intended to be a summary of all factors relating to an investment in the Series 2010 Bonds. Investors are advised to read the Official Statement in its entirety before making an investment decision. The Series 2010 Bonds are offered when, as and if issued by the Authority and accepted by the Underwriters, subject to the approval of legality by Bond Counsel. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the Authority by its general counsel Adams and Reese LLP, Nashville, Tennessee, and by its special counsel Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., Nashville, Tennessee, and for the Underwriters by Christian & Barton, L.L.P., Richmond, Virginia and Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, Nashville, Tennessee. It is expected that delivery of the Series 2010 Bonds in definitive form will take place through the facilities of DTC on or about February 11, 2010. Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. J.P. Morgan Loop Capital Markets, LLC Dated: January 28, 2010 $66,300,000 Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (Tennessee) Special Facility Revenue Bonds (MPC CONRAC LLC Project), Series 2010 MATURITIES, AMOUNTS, INTEREST RATES, PRICES AND CUSIP NUMBERS Maturity Principal Interest (July 1) Amount Rate Price CUSIP No (1) 2012 $ 1,580,000 2.247% 100% 592195 AH4 2013 1,745,000 3.170 100 592195 AJ0 2014 1,905,000 3.728 100 592195 AK7 2015 2,090,000 4.128 100 592195 AL5 2016 2,285,000 4.466 100 592195 AM3 2017 2,480,000 4.816 100 592195 AN1 2018 2,695,000 5.137 100 592195 AP6 2019 2,840,000 5.387 100 592195 AQ4 2020 3,000,000 5.537 100 592195 AR2 2021 3,175,000 5.787 100 592195 AS0 2022 3,365,000 5.937 100 592195 AT8 2023 3,575,000 6.087 100 592195 AU5 2024 3,800,000 6.187 100 592195 AV3 $31,765,000 6.793% Series 2010 Term Bonds due July 1, 2029, (1) priced at 100%, CUSIP No. 592195 AW1 (1) CUSIP numbers have been assigned by an organization not affiliated with the Authority and are included solely for the convenience of the holders of the Series 2010 Bonds. The Authority is not responsible for the selection or uses of these CUSIP numbers, nor is any representation made as to their correctness on the Series 2010 Bonds or as indicated above. ____________________ Redemption. The Series 2010 Bonds maturing on or before July 1, 2020, are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The Series 2010 Bonds maturing on or after July 1, 2021, are subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the Authority, on or after July 1, 2020, in whole or in part (in $5,000 integrals) at any time, upon payment of 100% of the principal amount of the Series 2010 Bonds to be redeemed plus interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption. See THE SERIES 2010 BONDS – Redemption for a description of the redemption features of the Series 2010 Bonds. METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS James H. Cheek, III Chairman Jack O. Bovender, Jr. William A. Martin Mayor Karl F. Dean Juli H. Mosley, P.E. Rod Essig A. Dexter Samuels Frank M. Garrison Robert J. Walker Robert J. Joslin EXECUTIVE STAFF AND OFFICERS Raul L. Regalado President – Chief Executive Officer Montford (Monty) O. Burgess Senior Vice President – Chief Operating Officer Stan R. Van Ostran Vice President – Chief Financial Officer Robert C. Watson Senior Vice President – Chief Legal Officer Kinney Baxter Senior Vice President – Chief Engineer Vanessa J. Hickman Chief Information Officer Walt Matwijec Assistant Vice President – Continuous Improvement John Howard, Jr. Assistant Vice President – Properties and Business Development Amelia (Amy) W. Armstrong Vice President – Chief People Officer REGARDING THIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT This Official Statement is being used in connection with the initial offering and sale of the Series 2010 Bonds and may not be reproduced or be used, whether in whole or in part, for any other purpose. No guarantee is made, however, as to the accuracy or completeness of information obtained from other sources by the Authority or the underwriters of the Series 2010 Bonds as shown on the cover page of this Official Statement (the “Underwriters”). The Underwriters have provided the following sentence for inclusion in this Official Statement: The Underwriters have reviewed the information in this Official Statement in accordance with, and as part of, their respective responsibilities to investors under the federal securities laws as applied to the facts and circumstances of this transaction, but the Underwriters do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. NO DEALER, BROKER, SALESMAN OR OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY EITHER THE AUTHORITY OR THE UNDERWRITERS TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERIES 2010 BONDS OR THE MATTERS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH OTHER INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY EITHER THE AUTHORITY OR THE UNDERWRITERS.
Recommended publications
  • Jay-Z Adds Second Brooklyn Show to the 4:44 Tour Due to Overwhelming Demand
    JAY-Z ADDS SECOND BROOKLYN SHOW TO THE 4:44 TOUR DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND WHO: JAY-Z WHAT: Additional Brooklyn date for the 4:44 TOUR WHEN: November 27th, 2017 HOW: Continuing its commitment to bring fans closer to their favorite artists, TIDAL members will have access to a special presale beginning on Tuesday, July 11th at 12pm ET. Members can find details for purchasing tickets at Sprint.TIDAL.com. Citi® is the official presale credit card for the 4:44 TOUR. As such, Citi® cardmembers will have access to purchase U.S. presale tickets beginning Tuesday, July 11th at 12pm ET until Thursday, July 13th at 10:00pm ET through Citi’s Private Pass® program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Tickets for the 4:44 TOUR go on sale to the general public starting Friday, July 14th at 10am local time at livenation.com. VIP Packages are available at VIPNation.com. WHERE: See below dates. 4:44 TOUR ITINERARY Friday, October 27 Anaheim, CA Honda Center Saturday, October 28 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena Wednesday, November 1 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center at Fresno State Friday, November 3 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena Sunday, November 5 Denver, CO Pepsi Center Arena Tuesday, November 7 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Wednesday, November 8 Houston, TX Toyota Center Thursday, November 9 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center Saturday, November 11 Orlando, FL Amway Center Sunday, November 12 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena Tuesday, November 14 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena Wednesday, November 15 Nashville, TN Bridgestone
    [Show full text]
  • National Basketball Association
    Appendix 2 to Sports Facility Reports, Volume 5, Number 2 ( Copyright 2005, National Sports Law Institute of Marquette University Law School) NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Note: Information compiled from Forbes Magazine (franchise values), Lexis.com, Sports Business Journal, and other sources published on or before January12, 2005. Team Principal Owner Recent Purchase Current Value ($/Mil) Price ($/Mil) (Percent Increase/Decrease From Last Year) Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Spirit, LLC $250 (2004) $232 (+15%) includes Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers (NHL), and operating rights in Philips Arena Arena ETA COST % FACILITY FINANCING (millions) Publicly Financed Philips Arena 1999 $213.5 91% The facility was financed through $149.5 M in taxable revenue bonds that will be paid back through stadium revenues. A new 3% car rental tax pays for $62 M of the public infrastructure costs and Time Warner contributed $20 M for the remaining infrastructure costs. UPDATE The purchase of the Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) franchise, and operating rights in Philips Arena to the Atlanta Spirit, Inc. was finalized in March 2004. A recently reported investor with a 1% share in the franchise is Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins. NAMING RIGHTS Philips Electronics is paying $185 million over 20 years for the naming rights that expire in 2019. Team Principal Owner Recent Purchase Current Value ($/Mil) Price ($/Mil) (Percent Increase/Decrease From Last Year) Boston Celtics Boston Basketball $360 (2002) $290 (+6%) Partners LP, a group made up of Wycliffe Grousbeck, H. Irving Grousbeck and Stephen Pagliuca. Arena ETA COST % FACILITY FINANCING (millions) Publicly Financed FleetCenter 1995 $160 0% Privately financed and owned by the NHL’s Bruins.
    [Show full text]
  • Wolverine Interests, Llc
    WOLVERINE INTERESTS, LLC Wolverine Interests is a Dallas, Texas based Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm led by industry veterans with a deep understanding of complex financing, master development and management expertise. Wolverine specializes in: • Mixed-Use Developments • Office Developments • Multi-Family Developments • Single Tenant Properties • Office Acquisition/Disposition • Complex Financing • Tenant Representation MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS Wolverine Interests specializes in office, multi-family, and master planned mixed-use developments. Over the past 40 years, our partners have developed over 8,000 multi-family units, 8 large office buildings, and master planned 3 comprehensive mixed-use projects in the DFW metroplex. Wolverine assembles the capital stack for the project in accordance to the investment strategy of the investors. From there, we facilitate the entire development process from architectural plans, to land purchase, through construction management and lease-up, to asset management. Wolverine’s success stems from our vision to create communities that provide optimal live/work/play experiences for the end user. FRISCO SQUARE - 60 ACRES Frisco Square is similar to a European village; a pedestrian-friendly urban environment in Frisco, Texas. Designed by David M. Schwartz; whose work includes the American Airlines Center in Dallas, the Ballpark in Arlington, and the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth; along with O’Brein, Boka & Powell whose notable work includes The Star in Frisco. The development encompasses office, retail, multi-family and municipal product located on over 60 acres in one of fastest growing cities in the United States. Located right off the Dallas North Tollway and across the street south of Toyota Stadium; home of FC Dallas soccer club.
    [Show full text]
  • Box Office Ticket Center
    Box Office Ticket Center jeopardisedHermon fleeces upward her coldheartednessor spot-welds any purgatively, amortization. she Mortal postures Keefe it trichotomously.tagging ascetically Rutter or empolderremains self-aggrandizing perilously when Nikosafter Samueleis mellowing. RAZORBACK TICKET CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION Address 1295 S Razorback Road Suite B Fayetteville AR 72701-770 Phone 00-92-4647 or. Box a Long Beach Convention Center. Thirty minutes before i bought were all fees that all down red flag should only arena property is locked into the center box office windows located on. Box with Ticket Sales Review 2021 Fees Is it Legit. Box Office vote Center has is great facade to weave the scam they are operating. Ticket attend The Whiting. Box link Ticket Sales 203 Reviews Ticket Sales 17 E. Will Call tickets can be picked up lift the blunt of the event give the Stifel Theatre Box button On non-event days tickets may be purchased at this Enterprise Center. The film Express Box Office know not be selling tickets on note first next of public page for convenient future events For more information please contact us at 91761. Box Office & Tickets Dearborn Theater. When placing your ticket center, a message with prudential center concert or fines issued if your privacy. The public through ticketmaster app and are nice to talk to guest services as necessary for concerts and events center box office needs for purchase at home. Box Office Tickets VIP Packages Sports & Concert Tickets. Buy Tickets DCU Center. The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket whom is currently open for refunds only For events that sure be rescheduled tickets that were ordered online or glass the.
    [Show full text]
  • Hotel Facilities Brochure (PDF)
    WELCOME TO HILTON ANATOLE CONFERENCES & EVENTS Step into style and ease in this full-service hotel suitably located in the heart of Dallas’ many attractions. Hilton Anatole is the region’s premier hotel for business and events. A virtual city within a city, Hilton Anatole has more than 600,000 ft2 of event space — more than any other hotel in Dallas — and more than 1,600 guest rooms, 9 restaurants and bars and an ambiance of artistic grandeur, from its Anatole Art Collection inside to the Anatole Park and new JadeWaters Resort Pool outside. CHECK-IN/OUT LOCAL ATTRACTIONS DINING Check-In: 3:00pm Hilton Anatole is two minutes from the Hilton Anatole has nine restaurants and bars Checkout: Noon restaurants, shops & boutiques of the Dallas plus In-Room Dining. SĒR Steak + Spirits offers the Design District and five minutes from concerts Best Views of any steak house in Dallas — 27 stories and games at American Airlines Center located up! Media Grill + Bar serves up sports game action, in Victory Park. Uptown, Dallas’ trendy area of plus an array of beers, cocktails and contemporary OUR ROOMS restaurants & nightlife, is just six minutes from American cuisine for lunch, dinner and late night. the Hotel as is the burgeoning Trinity Groves, CounterOffer, open 24 hours, offers coffee bar and FIRST RATE ACCOMMODATIONS home to 14 unique Dallas restaurants. Enjoy breakfast items, hot sandwiches, soups, salads Our guest rooms are available with one king or museums, performances and art galleries just and more. The Terrace offers à la carte and buffet two double beds, chair with ottoman, large work eight minutes away at the Dallas Arts District.
    [Show full text]
  • LN PR Template
    GLOBAL SUPERSTAR RIHANNA ANNOUNCES THE ANTI WORLD TOUR – Headlining Tour, Presented By Samsung, Launches On Feb. 26, 2016 with Over 70 Shows Throughout North America and Europe Including Dates In New York City, London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Amsterdam, Vancouver, Berlin, Milan, Washington DC, Copenhagen and More – – The Weeknd Joins The Anti World Tour As Special Guest During European Dates – – Big Sean To Support Tour During European Dates – – Travis Scott Will Join The Anti World Tour As Special Guest In North America – – Puma and American Express® are supporting partners. American Express® Card Members Can Purchase North American Tickets Before The General Public Starting Nov. 30 – – Tickets For All North American and European Dates Go On Sale Thursday, Dec. 3 at LiveNation.com – LOS ANGELES (Nov. 23, 2015) – Global superstar, Grammy Award®-winner and multi-platinum selling artist, Rihanna, announced today THE ANTI WORLD TOUR. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off in North America on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA with nearly 40 shows lined up in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, Washington DC and more. Samsung is the presenting partner on the North American leg of the tour, while PUMA is a supporting partner. Travis Scott will be the special guest on North American dates. The European leg of the tour will then follow with dates set up in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan, Vienna and more. The Weeknd and Big Sean will be featured as special guests on all European dates. Tickets for all North American and European dates go on sale on Thursday, Dec.
    [Show full text]
  • Sports Arena TIF District – Term Extension Plan Amendments
    Sports Arena TIF District – Term Extension Plan Amendments Economic Development Committee April 30, 2012 Office of Economic Development 1 WWW.DALLAS- ECODEV.ORG Purpose Provide background and update on the Sports Arena TIF District Review Term Extension of Sports Arena TIF District Review Various Plan Amendments for the District Provide brief overview of upcoming TIF Projects Obtain Economic Development Committee’s Approval for Consideration by City Council for the Following: • Call a Public Hearing on May 9, 2012 • Conduct a Public Hearing on May 23, 2012 • Approve Proposed Term Extension and Plan Amendments Office of Economic Development 2 WWW.DALLAS- ECODEV.ORG Victory Park History/Timeline 1993 - 1998 October June 1995 January 1998 1998 March 1993 April 1996 Council briefing Stars Announce Study of potential Ross Perot Sports Arena sites commissioned on Sports Arena Move to Dallas Jr. buys the TIF District by Council Terms Mavericks created 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 February 1996 June 1994 Tom Hicks buys June 1997 January 1998 Council approves the Stars Brimer Bill passes, Arena negotiation of a City funding proposition new sports mechanism for passed by arena arenas (Appendix A) Dallas voters Office of Economic Development 3 WWW.DALLAS- ECODEV.ORG Victory Park History/Timeline April 2009 US Treuhand (German 1999 - 2009 2004 – 2006 real estate fund) assumes August 1999 January 2000 Perot Plans for Victory Park ownership of Victory Hicks sells sells controlling take shape; The W Park properties south interest in interest in Mavericks
    [Show full text]
  • American Airlines Center® Has Set a New Standard for Sports and Entertainment Facilities
    Since opening in July 2001, the American Airlines Center® has set a new standard for sports and entertainment facilities. From its traditional architecture to hi-tech innovation, the American Airlines Center has become a premier sports and entertainment venue in the United States. Located in the heart of Dallas’ new and underway urban development, Victory Park, American Airlines Center serves as its crown jewel. Inside, the facility offers the finest in amenities with five concourses, 142 luxury suites, 2 large party boxes and room for 20,200 basketball or 18,500 hockey fans. The retractable seating brings the bowl in closer to the action, allowing fans a more intimate experience and exceptional sight lines. In just 10 years hundreds of musical artists have performed, including performances from: The Eagles, Cher, Prince, Billy Joel and Elton John, Shakira, Simon and Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, George Strait, Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Green Day, Destiny’s Child, U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and Cold Play to name a few. American Airlines Center has also hosted family shows such as Disney on Ice, Stars on Ice, Promise Keepers, Joel Osteen Ministries, Champions on Ice, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus , Get Motivated, The Harlem Globetrotters, World Wrestling Entertainment, HBO Boxing, Women of Faith and more. The American Airlines Center is not a stranger to major worldwide sporting events. Presently home of the 2011 NBA Championship Dallas Mavericks & NHL Dallas Stars. In 2010, American Airlines Center and the Dallas Mavericks hosted the NBA All Star Rookie Challenge & NBA All Star Saturday Night, following the 2007 NHL All-Star Game.
    [Show full text]
  • City of Haslet Press Release
    CITY OF HASLET 101 Main St., Haslet, TX 76052 817-439-5931 | 817-439-1606 FAX www.haslet.org | www.hasletedc.com CITY OF HASLET PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2016 HASLET HIRES CITY ENGINEER The City of Haslet, Texas, is proud to announce the employment of Mr. Travis Attanasio P.E., CFM as the City’s first full-time City Engineer. Mr. Attanasio attended the Colorado School of Mines, considered one of the most elite engineering schools in the nation and consistently ranked in the top 100 rankings of universities according the U.S. News & World Report. Mr. Attanasio obtained a bachelor’s of science degree in Engineering with a Civil Engineering Specialty in May 2002. Exactly one week after graduating from college, Mr. Attanasio moved to Texas to begin his professional career, where he has been since. He has worked for private consulting firms in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Mansfield, TX, specializing in all types of private development and public infrastructure work. Travis has helped design components of several large scale, highly visible, projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex including AT&T Stadium (Home of the Dallas Cowboys), The American Airlines Center (Home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars), Toyota Stadium (Home of FC Dallas), and DFW Airport. Additionally Travis has multiple years of design experience in single family residential, retail pad site development, capital improvement projects, stream hydraulic and hydrology modeling, and master planning. Travis’s titles include being a Certified Floodplain Manager and a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
    [Show full text]
  • FOR RELEASE: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 AMERICAN AIRLINES HONORS U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS and VETERANS with INITIATIVES and EVENTS Long
    Corporate Communications 817-967-1577 [email protected] FOR RELEASE: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 AMERICAN AIRLINES HONORS U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS WITH INITIATIVES AND EVENTS Long-standing programs help support veterans, military members and their families FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines will honor service members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces this Veterans Day, continuing the work it does every day by committing support to them and their families through a variety of initiatives that work to make a difference in their lives. “As a veteran of the U.S. Army, I thank all of our veterans for their service to our country,” said David Seymour, American’s senior vice president –Technical Operations and executive sponsor of American’s Veteran Military Employee Business Resource Group. “One way we’re restoring American as the greatest airline is the world is by engaging our employees, and support of our veterans’ initiatives is clearly important to them. We’re honored to stand with the more than 100,000 men and women of American Airlines to honor our veterans.” More than 6,000 of American’s employees currently serve or are veterans. The airline’s Veteran Military Employee Business Resource Group (VMEBRG) is the first official company-sponsored group of its kind in the U.S. airline industry. The VMEBRG members are active in the communities where they live and work – providing support for Honor Flights, sending packages to deployed troops, making regular visits to VA Nursing homes, volunteering for American’s initiatives that support the troops and assisting with planeside honors for fallen servicemen and women, among other activities.
    [Show full text]
  • DASA Sponsorship
    01 6TH ANNUAL DASA BOWLING CLASSIC - 2020 DASA Sponsorship Package www.dallasallsports.org 02 Mission Statement The mission of DASA is to provide college scholarships for underprivileged kids who have already been accepted by a college or university, but who 0 2 simply lack the financial support to attend. 0 2 - C I S S A L Our Story C G N DASA is a 501(c)3 founded in 1965 by Dallas businessman Field Scovell whose love of I L sports was only exceeded by his love of the Dallas community. Scovell envisioned an W O B organization created to award recognition and scholarship grants to deserving individuals. With A S the great need for financial assistance, DASA has committed to recognize and raise funds to A D award scholarships to deserving students in the DFW area. L A U N DASA has previously recognized some of the most valuable, talented, and humanitarian N A individuals in the sports industry such as Tom Landry, Emmitt Smith, George Gervin, Joe Montana, H T 6 Dirk Nowitzki, Kyle Petty, Gale Sayers, Jerry Jones and many others. 03 6TH ANNUAL DASA BOWLING CLASSIC - 2020 What is the DASA Bowling Classic? This annual event at Bowlounge gives members of the greater Dallas community the opportunity to come together, score a 'turkey' and raise funds to support Dallas students. To date, this event has raised $50,000 in scholarship funds. The Details. When: June 4, 2020 | 5:00 - 8:30 PM Where: Bowlounge - 167 Turtle Creek Blvd. | Dallas, TX 75207 How it Works. With multiple sponsorship opportunities, there's a lane with your name on it! Sponsorships
    [Show full text]
  • The Steel-Framed Arched Roof of Dallas' American Airlines Center Is As
    Arch hActionAct Arc ion David A. Platten, P.E., hen American Air- 2,000 premium seats and three restau- and Lee W. Slade, P.E. lines Center opened rants. Located north of the historic Dal- with an Eagles con- las West End and east of Interstate 35E, cert in July 2001, the arena anchors the mile-long, 60- it captivated fans, acre, “Victory” development, an Wmedia and the community at large. The 8 million sq. ft, master-planned enter- center is the latest jewel in Dallas’ tainment, office, retail, hotel and resi- growing list of world-class civic build- dential complex. ings. Home to the NBA Dallas Maver- The rectangular arena building icks, the NHL Dallas Stars and other measures 390 ft by 500 ft, and is entertainment events, the new building bounded on all sides by city streets at headed off efforts by suburbs to attract the main concourse level. Signature the teams away from downtown. Its arches define the building’s four entry crossed-barrel-vaulted roof structure points, while minor arches define the The steel-framed inspires “wows!” as fans admire the building corners at street intersections. graceful arch that spans 140,000 sq. ft Canadian brick and glass are the pre- arched roof of Dallas’ with a structural depth of close to 13 ft. dominant façade materials, with lime- The American Airlines Center is a stone accent bands and granite American Airlines multi-purpose arena that seats 19,200 integrated into the design. Center is as skillfully for NBA basketball, 18,500 for NHL hockey and 20,000 for center-staged ORIGINALITY AND articulated as the events such as concerts and convoca- INNOVATION tions.
    [Show full text]