November 21, 2015 Minutes

November's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.

We approved October's minutes.

Don Doherty gave the Treasurer's Report, including checking and savings account balances. He reminds us that the weather's getting colder so remember to close the bathroom doors. He also mentioned that we've dispatched 18 mice this season so far, so please keep food properly stowed.

Visitors include John Housely, our speaker. John flies a Pitts S2B. Pete Farber found us on the internet. He's retired from the Air Guard and came to check out the chapter. Christopher Ward and his wife Victoria just moved up from Jefferson CIty where Christopher was the Young Eagles coordinator. He's building a 750 Cruzer.

Old business. Jeff Stephensen held a geocaching event at the ARC. When he was at a national event in Seattle they discussed holding similar events across the country; they presented the chapter with a $100 donation. About 80 attended.

Rick May reports that 18 pilots flew 250 kids this year, 185 were first-time flyers. Both numbers are the best we've had in the last 3 years. We also flew 35 parents. Laura Million gave out 122 merit badges. Ground crew participation includes 140 attendees over 7 events. Rick notes that Bill Doherty contributed much to the effort by managing food. Note that we have 2 spots reserved for the advanced air academy at Oshkosh. We're not sure who yet, let Rick May know if you have a candidate.

The Cystic Fibrosis bike ride day coincided with our last YE event. We provided cooking services. They raised $143,000.

We raised $1,300 at the October airport open house. Bob brought his Pitts for display and thanks those who helped plant flags around it.

Food cards are another part of our fund-raising. See Rob Burnett.

Tell Bill Doherty if you need a lock code... email

The RV-12 is almost ready for attachment of the tail cone. It's also time to test the fuel pumps. Testing of the anti-servo tab was successful. Chuck spent almost a week inside the plane trying to get wiring completed. Dave reports the engine is on order. Target completion date is 4/2/2016, with 5 month behind the team.

Speaking of Chuck, he finally got married, and soloed November 1. Bill Doherty took care of the traditional, civilian solo ceremony, presenting Chuck with a chapter t-shirt and then cutting the tail off it. Last weekend he completed his cross country to Litchfield.

We need at least 50 attendees to break even on the holiday. Charlie Becker from Oshkosh HQ is our guest speaker. Location is the same, tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Email Don if you plan to attend.

Our old upright freezer has died and we've got an offer of a donated unit.

Jim Hann bought Ernie's old Cavalier project and has been trying to figure out how to complete it: the wing is one piece and would require a climate controlled 30 foot space. He's offered to swap the Cavalier and some cash for the Fly Baby project. Dave talked with John Thayer, who's been heading up the project. Not much has happened. John was interested in the Cavalier at one point but not any more. Dave is open to Jim's idea. Jim will need to do a thorough inventory of the Fly Baby to give us an accurate offer.

Today is election day for Vice President and Treasurer. We handed out paper ballots to add to 14 electronic votes.

Chuck mentioned that we could use new seals on the bottom of the garage doors.

Meeting's adjourned and will reconvene for our presentation on aerobatics.