Monday, May 30, 2011

May 2011 Minutes

May's meeting began with the Pledge, VP Bill Doherty presiding while Dave is in Kansas with his son.
After approving the April Minutes Jeff Stephenson presented a Young Eagles scholarship to Paola Dacosta-Rosario, a girl from his social studies class. Jeff had mentioned the YE program to his students, so Paola came out and flew with Ron Burnett in his Luscombe. She had spoken about wanting to be a pilot and was interested in the Air Academy, so Jeff spoke with Dave Doherty about sending a scholarship her way. Paola accepted the scholarship in front of the membership. Her father, mother, and younger sister were present as well. Note that we are working on an EAA32 scholarship to provide funds for a college-level aviation student. We're
looking out for donations and ideas for raising funds.

Don gave the treasurer's report, including the checking and savings balances.

We recognized visitors next; George Roeback, a friend of Vince and former pilot, was in attendance.

May's Young Eagles event was canceled due to weather, the next will take place on June 11. Chapter 64 is also holding an event that day. Our pilot roster is dwindling, and we're looking for ways to reverse this trend.

Don Doherty has procured a light for our entryway. We need another, specialized light to illuminate the flagpole. The current one is malfunctioning.

The threat of flood continues, and we still don't have a formal plan. Our main concern is getting equipment out. Given adequate notice, we could go the Pods route, renting a container to store our equipment for the duration.

Dave McGougan and Art Zemon were not present, but they are working on the new badge solution.

New Business:
St. Charles Flying Service canceled an open house due to weather and are rescheduling for June 11.


Al Donaldson's family has arranged for a memorial ceremony at Oshkosh.


Neuman Richard's wife passed away in May.


Our bylaws are in need of an update, and we need a committee to tackle this. Several volunteers stepped up, though timing is an issue for all. If you are interested in taking part please contact a chapter officer.


Laura Million is updating our chapter website and gave the chapter officers an online preview of her changes. She is trying to simplify the layout and make it easier to find important information.


Don Doherty is organizing maintenance for the ARC. The gutters and the EAA 32 sign, in particular, need some new paint.


We're planning to attend the July 4 Heritage Festival in O'Fallon once again. Alternatives to the rented charcoal grill are being considered. For example, Sam's has a $400 gas grill.


May's movie is "Battle of Britain". Pot luck begins at 6, the movie starts at 7.


EAA Chapter 1212 in Macon (northeast Missouri) has a fly-in on June 12.


Our neighbors, the CAF, are holding a car and aircraft show, "American Muscle", on June 25.


Jack Bowers of the regional radar aircraft control in Weldon Springs met with Bill Doherty to discuss a chapter tour of their facility.