November's meeting began with the Pledge, Dave Doherty presiding.
Minutes approved as published in the newsletter.
Pierre Moeser (German and Swiss) is visiting today. He's an EAA member and
also a member of the Missouri Pilots' Association. He flies a 172.
Rick May followed up on his 2017 recap in the newsletter. He believes this
is the most Young Eagles, 292, that we've flown in a single year. Don Jonas
tops the list with 71 over 35 flights. A few pilots, including Jeff Stephenson,
are just a few short of the "25 in 25" goal and are aiming to
Does anyone have a line on a small sheet metal bending brake?
The turnout for the Pumpkin Drop was low due to the weather, but we did end
up clearing about $1,200 in food sales.
Michelle and Jeff host an annual geocaching event and the group ended up
donating $205. Bill and Dave were also able to cook up some of the uneaten food
from the October event.
Our holiday Christmas event is on 12/9. Dave will be mailing out an
invitation to try and get an accurate headcount. Entrees will be chicken or
beef, catered by Valenti's. Tickets are $20 in advance (or reserved) in
advance, or $25 at the door without a reservation. Alan Hoffman will be our
speaker, he's an author who wrote a book about the history of Lambert Field.
This year the event will be held at the Creve Coeur airport.
The chapter re-charter is due in December. This is a big expense, around
$1,700 to $1,800, including a charter fee and insurance on the ARC and two
hangars. Chapter dues are due by the end of the year: $40.
Fundraisers include food coupons and smile.amazon.com. Ron Burnett has the
coupons and reminded everyone that they make great holiday gifts. See him after
the meeting to get yours.
Vice President and Treasurer are up for election this year. We passed out ballots and counted them, Bill
and Don were unanimously re-elected.
Chris is bringing his 750 project on December 18, the first tasks being to
replace some rivets, run wiring, and fix some hangar rash. He welcomes any
volunteers and we'll be working in the mornings.
Ron Burnett mentioned that he spent $6,400 for a Grand Rapids unit
including GPS in 2006. The one he recently bought at Oshkosh was $1,500 and
takes up a lot less space behind the panel. Lesson: wait until later in your
project to buy the avionics. He also recommends the Grand Rapids brand.
Dave Doherty mentioned that Dynon's about to get an STC for SkyViews in
172's.
Chris recommends doing an Eagles event (versus Young Eagles) next year.
He's also spoken with a local school about matching a donation for an Air
Academy Scholarship.
We then held our 50/50 drawing. John Knight won half the $67 and donated it
to the chapter. (This may pay for the window that broke earlier, partly caused
by a stiff north wind and broken door-closer.)
Kim Nack's headed to Winterhaven airport in Florida for the winter. If he
stays long enough he may end up with a chapter member or two sleeping over
during Sun-n-Fun.
Dave sent in applications for the B-17 and Tri-Motor in 2018. We may have a
better shot with the July 4 event on the riverfront. We're going to try and
have a presence there.
Bill mentions they're trying to do another Spirit air show in Chesterfield,
probably later in the year.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn.
