August’s meeting began with the Pledge, Bill Doherty presiding in Dave’s absence.
We began with approval of last month’s posted minutes. We moved, seconded, and approved the minutes.
John Whittier visited this month. He’s a second generation EAA member, his father was #1235. He’s looking help with a small 4130 welding job.
Don gave the treasurer’s report, reporting checking and savings account balances. The figures did not include the check for our share of the B-17 event. Dave is still working on the final figure for the July 4 event.
Moving forward with the clean water project, we need a committee for digging a trench. We need volunteers, and hope to start before the cold weather moves in. We’ll rent a trencher for the project.
Per Dave McGougan’s specifications, Don Doherty ordered the necessary items for our flagpole project and they have arrived. We had originally thought about locating our new flag near the sign since lights are already installed. These are low voltage lights, so a spot closer to the building may allow us to use more powerful illumination. Borrowing or renting a powered post hole digger is our next step. Dave would like to get the flagpole raised before our open house on September 25.
Although not yet deposited, Dave Doherty has received the check from EAA HQ for the B-17 event. Bill believes we are on the schedule for the upcoming year. Next time, however, we’ll handle our own publicity. HQ considers our turnout good for a mid-week stop. We have recorded interviews with several veterans that we’ll submit to Timeless Voices.
Don got a quote of approximately $400 for a 220-volt line to power the compressor. He’s looking for a second quote, as well the possibility of relocating the compressor and running a line for the air itself.
The Open House will be held September 25 and 26. We need volunteers. Tracy has asked for a variety of aircraft for static display, and we’ll also be holding a Young Eagles’ event. The Doherty’s have requested a list of EAA members in our area and are sending out approximately 900 invitations. If you are free any Saturday between now and then please consider showing up at the ARC at around 9 a.m. to help with some preparatory housecleaning.
Don Doherty plans to offer ARC and TIG welding classes for ten weeks starting October 10, around 9 a.m. This initial course will be free, thanks in part to Don's scrounging ability, but the class will be limited to 4 people. There's room for one or two more if you're interested.
Our holiday party will be held December 4. Rod Hightower, our new national EAA president, will be the speaker. Consideration is being made for an alternative venue: probably the St. Charles Banquet center. A committee will be needed for party planning.
Other events include St. Charles Fying Service's grand opening at KSET, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. That evening is movie night. This month's feature is 'The Aviator'.
The next Young Eagles event is September 11, coinciding with the Ozark Silver Swallows reunion.
Central Air Parts in Staunton, IL, will be holding a liquidation sale September 16 starting at 9 a.m. and continuing through the 19th.
Chapter 64 is sponsoring a Sport Air Workshop September 17 through 19. The title of the workshop is "Repairman (LSA) Inspection - Airplane".
September 18 is our next meeting, followed by housekeeping. That evening the CAF will hold their annual hangar dance, featuring '40's era dance, costume, and band. After dark they'll start up the B-25 to give everyone a good view of the flames belched forth.
September 25 and 26 is our open house and a Young Eagles event. That evening the movie will be 'The Red Baron'.
October 9 Wicks' is holding a forum from 10 to 4. RSVP to scottw@wicksaircraft.com if you're interested in attending.
Congratulations are in order for the Heubbe twins, who won an outstanding workmanship award for their Sonex.
Further congratulations to Bob Talir for the first flight, July 17, of his Flightstar II. He described the first landing as "embarrassing", though eyewitness Gale says all those that followed were beautiful. Bob and wife Nancy employed an intersting strategy for documenting that first flight. Using advisory circular 90-89a as a guide they made two sets of test cards. Bob carried his set on a kneeboard, Nancy had her own set, which she filled in as Bob sent test results over the radio. Bill brought champagne and sparkling grape juice so that all in attendance could toast Bob's successful mission.
Motion was made, and seconded, to adjourn.
Dave Deweese, Secretary
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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