Karsten opened the meeting with the pledge. Leo Lang, our AOPA liaison, asked for time at the September meeting to discuss some issues.
Tim Boos, a visiting EAA member from chapter 427 in Jefferson City, introduced himself to the group. He works as an ATC at Columbia Regional, and uses his convenient central location as a jumping off point for visiting chapters in St. Louis and Kansas City.
Several new members also introduced themselves. Mike Piccirilli is working on an RV-6A. Jose Narvaez is a familiar face, having flown Young Eagles for us in the past. Mike Gray, accompanied by his daughter Hannah, has also officially joined up.
With the County Fair and Air Show pending, Ernie put out the call for post-show trailer loaders.
Jerry Geiger joined us and brought a new tool for the collection: a tube beader. It is now available for checkout at the ARC.
Jim Hahn gave the Treasurer’s report. He is looking into a new bank for the chapter’s funds, possibly St. John’s, that will allow on-line bill paying.
George reminded us of the Young Eagles and Ozark Silver Swallows event in September. Regarding Young Eagles events, EAA chapter 864 in Bethalto will have an event on September 30th, with the airport providing gas to Young Eagles pilots. There will also be a car show and chili cook-off.
Ron and Gary reported the biggest order yet of food coupons and a profit of around $200 for the month.
Gale announced that we are still awaiting official word from HQ regarding B17 results, although we know it was a financial success, yielding approximately $1,300 before counting merchandise and extra rides sold.
Ron thanked the chapter for assistance he’s received on his RV-6A project and announced an open invitation for anyone who might like to come and help out in his hangar at Spirit.
Vince reported on the ceremony for Bill Blake at the memorial wall at Oshkosh. Gale added that he’ll be receiving a DVD of the event that he’ll pass on to Martha. Copies are available, and Bill Doherty made a motion to buy a copy for the chapter, seconded by Gale.
An announcement was made regarding Al Donaldson, whose wife is in a nursing home with terminal cancer. The prognosis is uncertain, so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The meeting closed at 2:35, followed by Brent Robbins who made a presentation to the group on turbine powerplants. Thanks to all our intrepid members that lugged the chapter’s very own jet engine from the hangar to the ARC for our inspection.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
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