Our March meeting began with the pledge, Dave Doherty presiding. We approved minutes from last
month, then Don gave the Treasure's report. He reported savings and checking amounts, also some
outstanding amounts for coupons: get your money in. We just paid a big gas expense covering most of the winter usage. Don explained a deal with the gas company by which we can get a discount by buying in advance. Over the summer when usage is low we can commit to buying at a lower rate. Taxes: Don spoke with Pat Donovan, who has been to H&R block school and is familiar with 990 form. Don's headed to Troy to go over the forms and previous years' concerns. HQ had suggested CPA's (who start out at $500 and go up $125/hour) and attorneys who are even more expensive. Don hopes to have the taxes wrapped up soon.
Next we recognized visitors and new members. David Case from Alton and is a new member. He's checked out other local chapters, including 64, and decided on 32. His current project is a Cozy. Greg Lyle from Hague water was also present to discuss water treatment. A non-human visitor, Joe's RV, was also in attendance.
In May we've got a Spring Celebration, an all-day event starting with breakfast and going through until the movie. Bill has asked and received from HQ a list of nearby EAA national members so we can do a mass mailing.
Fundraising. We've got about enough to run for a year. We're working with O'Fallon to arrange a spot at the July 4th Event, possibly even a float for the parade. We're still doing food coupons, and may start a 50/50 raffle.
April 17 YE Event. Bill spoke. The US Naval Sea Cadets, approximately 30, will attend. Bill's doing the aviation merit badge, and will take them outside to walk around an airplane during the meeting. This will give the chapter as a whole a look at the YE program.
April 3rd through 9-ish we will hold a riveting workshop. Jim Bower reports we can accomodate as many as would like to come, up to as many as 20. Gale and Bill Collett will assist.
Doug Killibrew will have pavement info for next exec meeting.
Some miscellaneous objects need to be dealt with. The flagpole needs to go up, kiosk and kiddie ride in the hangar could go to EBay. Ernie's stuff: Don found a Cavalier website and is looking into an interested party before it starts to rot. Other possibilities include Barnstormers and EBay. Al Rivera will help Don go through the model stuff, put it in lots, and hold a silent auction. Al's connected to the R/C group, which may have an interest.
B-17 July 12 through 15. We're going to publicize alot more than the last event, and we'll need volunteers. There will be 6 open seats to KC! Our first thought is that they should go to folks who spend the most time volunteering. Seats are free to the chapter, passengers are responsible for getting back home.
We'll be at the June Boyscout Jamboree in Forest Park. We've been asked to arrange 15-20 minute activities, they'll cycle groups through.
Upcoming Aeromedical program: Bill is envisioning 3 separate sessions: Aviation Medical Examiner for talk and q/a, someone from EAA HQ to give us an overview of member resources for medical/certification issues, and someone from AOPA in a similar capacity. He's talked with Gary Crump, the top certification person there, who's willing to come out and speak. AOPA will promote this as well.
Paul Poberzny emailed about the EAA logo, regarding the interest level in changing it back. We held an impromptu poll of the members in attendance, voting in favor of the old logo with wings. Bill Doherty was on the tour of the founder's wing, browsed through a file cabinet, found stickers of the old logo that Paul had saved, and commented that he liked them better than the current logo.
Greg Lyle from Hague Water spoke next. Their system is not a water softener, a triple-chambered, four-element system, on-demand, designed to take everything in the water...out. A current issue is pharmaceuticals in the water. Atrazine, an agricultural herbicide/pesticide, is there as well: relevant for us out here in the hinterlands. His system costs $4600 total.
Joe Sargent then gave a presentation. His RV was the first to be assembled in this facility (in winter, before our heating system was installed, to give you an idea of his level of determination).
Dave Deweese
Secretary
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
February 2010 Meeting Minutes
Vice President Bill Doherty presided over our February meeting.
First order of business was recognizing visitors and guests. Robert Vasquez is a former member who has come back to the chapter. Don Alwine, with a professional background in B-17 turrets back in the forties stopped in. He was, in part, lured out to KSET by Bob Dooley's mention of our resident Gooney Bird. Howard and Jennifer Woodard, members and Velocity builders, are attending meetings after an absence, thanks to the new Saturday date. To add to the Chapter 32's contingent of Daves, Dave, son of President Dave, is visiting from Wichita, Kansas.
Old Business: Rick May reports that the Midwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show went well. It was especially busy Saturday with lots of instructors getting recertified. Several good speakers were there as well. The facility in Maryland Heights has a big stage, plenty of seating room for an audience, plus space left over for seats and booths. Attendance was down Sunday, Rick feels that more advertising to the general public may be in order. Overall it was a success, and we should consider attending again next year.
Our first movie night went well, the few hitches were minor, and to be expected in such a new venture. It turns out that the restaurant is closed during this time slot, so we're thinking about food (besides popcorn.) The folding chairs become a bit uncomfortable after a long film and you are advised to bring comfortable lawn chairs to the next show that will, incidentally, be 'Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines.' Bud asked if it's still possible to get the original, much longer, version of the Howard Hughes production of 'Hell's Angels,' noting that the unedited version was a real airplane movie versus a love story.
Rick May is progressing on the ARC reorganization. Tables are up, and he's installing wheels on equipment where possible.
We are resurrecting the Clean Water Project. Doug Killibrew is reconnecting with Leo Lang to get the information he collected. Doug is also doing some research on our new ramp. He advises that our most economical solution would be to have members do the prep work, and then call a concrete or asphalt contractor comes when all is ready.
Don gave the treasurer's report, showing all the relevant numbers via overhead and laptop. The checking account is down a bit due to a big food coupon purchase. Please buy lots. Upcoming expenses include filling the propane tank. We have enough to cover chapter expenses over the year, though we'll need to raise more for extra projects. Tracy mentioned an upcoming raise in hangar rent, approximately $10, though he did not specify when.
Bill returned to the podium and spoke about the door lock and passcodes. He's decided not to change all the combinations at this point, but will go through the member list and send passcodes to everyone who has paid dues. These codes are assigned to you specifically, so please do not share with anyone. If you have, and need your code changed you can call Bill and he'll get you a new passcode.
Activities: The March welding workshop is postponed for now. Instead, on March 6, we'll go through the equipment, make sure it's safe, and see if we need anything. Don spoke with St. Charles Community College regarding gas welding classes, they do not offer these any longer as everything is going to TIG. To get into MIG/TIG class you have to first take a ten week arc welding class. The classes are around $300 per course, therefore you are looking at approximately $600 and 20 weeks. We discussed the possibility of paying an instructor: even at 50 to 100 dollars per student this would be a deal for us and the instructor, who would stand to make a tidy sum for a weekend's teaching. Gale made a motion that we allow $400 prior to the welding equipment check. Otherwise, if we find expenses, we'd have to wait until next meeting to vote, further postponing the possibility of welding training. Rick seconded, and we voted in favor.
Bill Jagust is working on getting a doctor in for a medical program, though this might not happen until May or June. Bill proposes an AME to come in for Q&A earlier than that,EAA HQ or AOPA might have resources to offer in this arena. (Note that Bill Doherty recommends dual membership in both organizations.) Our medical information programs will likely be stand-alone rather than after-meeting sessions.
Dave and Bill both attended the Oshkosh leadership academy and recommend this to all chapter leaders. They were fortunate to meet Paul and Audrey Poberezny and enjoy dinner and a nice personal conversation, during which they described how EAA has impacted the Doherty family. The attendees organized to sing "Happy Birthday" to Audrey, who had celebrated another year just two days prior to the academy weekend. They learned that Paul is a self-professed millionaire: a man with "a million friends." The HQ staff was very approachable and communicated their desire to help chapters like ours.
Our new president and vice-president returned with plenty of good ideas, inspired by topics covered at the leadership academy. They went over Chapter Guidelines and related issues, bringing up the idea that we should review our own by-laws. We may form a by-laws committee for this. They also covered recruiting and membership. Many organizations besides EAA see an aging of membership and need to attract new members. One such angle is the new Young Eagles Next Step program, which they discussed. To cover fundraising the attendees broke up into teams and did some brainstorming. One chapter has a 'Monopoly Night' which is very successful. This led into public relations, including dealing with situations like the recent tragedy in Texas. Remember that we're all ambassadors of aviation and the face of GA in America. EAA suggested establishing relationships with local media outlets. An additional benefit of this is publicity when events like our recent tri-motor visit come around. On top of all this they found time to cover changes to the EAA Website: there's a ton of stuff under the chapters tab, and you can find online copies of EAA magazines nearly back to the dawn of time. Good and bad points of the new Sport Aviation magazine format were also discussed: some suggested bigger fonts.
The HQ staff is impressed with how we present Chapter 32, and has asked for our assistance in an upcoming event. There's a major (approximately 10,000 in attendance) Boy Scout jamboree in Forest Park in June, they'd like our help with the aviation merit badge. We estimate that 300 to 500 interested scouts might attend our clinics. Dave's son, an Eagle Scout, agrees that this is realistic. Dave (Sr.) has contacted Bill Jagust regarding the event. Laura notes that the following weekend is International YE day.
As a surprise bit of good news we learned that we'll be hosting the B-17 again: a midweek stop in 2010 (7/12 - 7/15) and a weekend in 2011. Doug Killibrew notes that we get a cut of the proceeds, not to mention the chance to recruit some new members, plus it's lots of fun for volunteers. As Bill related it's not uncommon to meet veterans who actually flew B-17's in combat at these events. I spoke with a few at our last visit and believe me, it makes dealing with the July heat worth it.
As the meeting closed we viewed some photographs from the leadership academy on the laptop overhead.
The meeting was followed by a Tech Counsellor presentation by Gale Derosier.
Dave Deweese
Secretary
First order of business was recognizing visitors and guests. Robert Vasquez is a former member who has come back to the chapter. Don Alwine, with a professional background in B-17 turrets back in the forties stopped in. He was, in part, lured out to KSET by Bob Dooley's mention of our resident Gooney Bird. Howard and Jennifer Woodard, members and Velocity builders, are attending meetings after an absence, thanks to the new Saturday date. To add to the Chapter 32's contingent of Daves, Dave, son of President Dave, is visiting from Wichita, Kansas.
Old Business: Rick May reports that the Midwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show went well. It was especially busy Saturday with lots of instructors getting recertified. Several good speakers were there as well. The facility in Maryland Heights has a big stage, plenty of seating room for an audience, plus space left over for seats and booths. Attendance was down Sunday, Rick feels that more advertising to the general public may be in order. Overall it was a success, and we should consider attending again next year.
Our first movie night went well, the few hitches were minor, and to be expected in such a new venture. It turns out that the restaurant is closed during this time slot, so we're thinking about food (besides popcorn.) The folding chairs become a bit uncomfortable after a long film and you are advised to bring comfortable lawn chairs to the next show that will, incidentally, be 'Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines.' Bud asked if it's still possible to get the original, much longer, version of the Howard Hughes production of 'Hell's Angels,' noting that the unedited version was a real airplane movie versus a love story.
Rick May is progressing on the ARC reorganization. Tables are up, and he's installing wheels on equipment where possible.
We are resurrecting the Clean Water Project. Doug Killibrew is reconnecting with Leo Lang to get the information he collected. Doug is also doing some research on our new ramp. He advises that our most economical solution would be to have members do the prep work, and then call a concrete or asphalt contractor comes when all is ready.
Don gave the treasurer's report, showing all the relevant numbers via overhead and laptop. The checking account is down a bit due to a big food coupon purchase. Please buy lots. Upcoming expenses include filling the propane tank. We have enough to cover chapter expenses over the year, though we'll need to raise more for extra projects. Tracy mentioned an upcoming raise in hangar rent, approximately $10, though he did not specify when.
Bill returned to the podium and spoke about the door lock and passcodes. He's decided not to change all the combinations at this point, but will go through the member list and send passcodes to everyone who has paid dues. These codes are assigned to you specifically, so please do not share with anyone. If you have, and need your code changed you can call Bill and he'll get you a new passcode.
Activities: The March welding workshop is postponed for now. Instead, on March 6, we'll go through the equipment, make sure it's safe, and see if we need anything. Don spoke with St. Charles Community College regarding gas welding classes, they do not offer these any longer as everything is going to TIG. To get into MIG/TIG class you have to first take a ten week arc welding class. The classes are around $300 per course, therefore you are looking at approximately $600 and 20 weeks. We discussed the possibility of paying an instructor: even at 50 to 100 dollars per student this would be a deal for us and the instructor, who would stand to make a tidy sum for a weekend's teaching. Gale made a motion that we allow $400 prior to the welding equipment check. Otherwise, if we find expenses, we'd have to wait until next meeting to vote, further postponing the possibility of welding training. Rick seconded, and we voted in favor.
Bill Jagust is working on getting a doctor in for a medical program, though this might not happen until May or June. Bill proposes an AME to come in for Q&A earlier than that,EAA HQ or AOPA might have resources to offer in this arena. (Note that Bill Doherty recommends dual membership in both organizations.) Our medical information programs will likely be stand-alone rather than after-meeting sessions.
Dave and Bill both attended the Oshkosh leadership academy and recommend this to all chapter leaders. They were fortunate to meet Paul and Audrey Poberezny and enjoy dinner and a nice personal conversation, during which they described how EAA has impacted the Doherty family. The attendees organized to sing "Happy Birthday" to Audrey, who had celebrated another year just two days prior to the academy weekend. They learned that Paul is a self-professed millionaire: a man with "a million friends." The HQ staff was very approachable and communicated their desire to help chapters like ours.
Our new president and vice-president returned with plenty of good ideas, inspired by topics covered at the leadership academy. They went over Chapter Guidelines and related issues, bringing up the idea that we should review our own by-laws. We may form a by-laws committee for this. They also covered recruiting and membership. Many organizations besides EAA see an aging of membership and need to attract new members. One such angle is the new Young Eagles Next Step program, which they discussed. To cover fundraising the attendees broke up into teams and did some brainstorming. One chapter has a 'Monopoly Night' which is very successful. This led into public relations, including dealing with situations like the recent tragedy in Texas. Remember that we're all ambassadors of aviation and the face of GA in America. EAA suggested establishing relationships with local media outlets. An additional benefit of this is publicity when events like our recent tri-motor visit come around. On top of all this they found time to cover changes to the EAA Website: there's a ton of stuff under the chapters tab, and you can find online copies of EAA magazines nearly back to the dawn of time. Good and bad points of the new Sport Aviation magazine format were also discussed: some suggested bigger fonts.
The HQ staff is impressed with how we present Chapter 32, and has asked for our assistance in an upcoming event. There's a major (approximately 10,000 in attendance) Boy Scout jamboree in Forest Park in June, they'd like our help with the aviation merit badge. We estimate that 300 to 500 interested scouts might attend our clinics. Dave's son, an Eagle Scout, agrees that this is realistic. Dave (Sr.) has contacted Bill Jagust regarding the event. Laura notes that the following weekend is International YE day.
As a surprise bit of good news we learned that we'll be hosting the B-17 again: a midweek stop in 2010 (7/12 - 7/15) and a weekend in 2011. Doug Killibrew notes that we get a cut of the proceeds, not to mention the chance to recruit some new members, plus it's lots of fun for volunteers. As Bill related it's not uncommon to meet veterans who actually flew B-17's in combat at these events. I spoke with a few at our last visit and believe me, it makes dealing with the July heat worth it.
As the meeting closed we viewed some photographs from the leadership academy on the laptop overhead.
The meeting was followed by a Tech Counsellor presentation by Gale Derosier.
Dave Deweese
Secretary
Saturday, January 16, 2010
January 2010 Meeting Minutes
January's meeting began with the pledge, Dave Doherty presiding: the first meeting of the new Doherty Dynasty. Dave ordered a new flag, which on 12/7/2009 was flown over the capitol in Washington per the honorable Senator Kit Bond.
Past president Karsten has joined the ex-Presidents' protection program. Through DRS he's heading for Afghani-stan via Germany and Fort Benning, after which he'll work with the Marines on a new water distribution system. It eliminates about 30% of personnel in convoys through reducing the bulk of water containers. Please keep him in your thoughts.
Dave introduced new officers: President Dave Doherty, Vice President Bill Doherty, Treasurer Don Doherty, and Dave Deweese (myself) Secretary. Committee chairs include Doug Killibrew - ARC Operations, Bill Jagust - Community Laison and Education, Food Coupons - Ron Burnett, and Flight Advisors Bill Jagust, Gale, Jerry Er-ickson, and Rick Galati. Robin Staub is our Safety chair; we'd like to have 5 to 10 minutes per meeting devoted to safety.
We need a volunteer for Scholarship chair: we'd like to step up a notch and, as a chapter, provide a college scholarship. Volunteers are also needed for Membership Coordinator and a Fund Raising Committee Chair.
Karsten is, by default, a "Member at Large," though he will be out of country until December, so we could use a stand-in.
Don Doherty took over for the treasurer's report. He pre-sented (via PowerPoint slides,) the checking account summary as of December 2009. Don's working on re-solving outstanding issues.
Some hangar rental checks were not deposited on time (last year). Due to electronic expiration dates, by the time they were deposited, they were no longer valid. Some checks seem to have disappeared. Without correc-tions we would have lost money on this, where it should bring in a bit for the Chapter. If you have discrepancies please work with Don.
As of the meeting we haven't received an invoice from St. Charles County for last month, other hangar renters re-port the same issue. If you use electronic checking the payment is sent to the Collector of Revenue regardless of who you specify as recipient of the check. It eventually gets to the right place but may take two or three weeks, and in the interim you may receive a nasty note.
Dave recognized visitors and new members. Dave Pressy from Muni was here to speak about the Missouri Aviation Conference and Trade Show. Next we had "Questions to the Membership." We introduced ourselves and addressed the following questions: Name and a brief bio, what brings you to EAA32, what are your aviation interests, what is your dream plane, what would you like to see this chapter be.
While covering miscellaneous business we noted some new equpiment: a popcorn popper and movie screen (blame Bill). Bill and Dave are headed to the Oshkosk Leadership workshop next weekend. Facilitating the new arrangement of ARC equipment we moved and second-ed rollers for tables. We briefly discussed our operating budget. All anticipated projects will take around $14K, we need to raise this. This includes getting the flag pole up and lit properly, as well as dealing with Ernie's stuff. Also note: dues are due!
Finally Dave Pressy gave his presentation regarding next weekend's show. On Sunday, 1/24/01, 11am - 3pm, there will be a public learn to fly event. If anyone's interested come on out, and consider showing a piece, or pictures, of your project.
Past president Karsten has joined the ex-Presidents' protection program. Through DRS he's heading for Afghani-stan via Germany and Fort Benning, after which he'll work with the Marines on a new water distribution system. It eliminates about 30% of personnel in convoys through reducing the bulk of water containers. Please keep him in your thoughts.
Dave introduced new officers: President Dave Doherty, Vice President Bill Doherty, Treasurer Don Doherty, and Dave Deweese (myself) Secretary. Committee chairs include Doug Killibrew - ARC Operations, Bill Jagust - Community Laison and Education, Food Coupons - Ron Burnett, and Flight Advisors Bill Jagust, Gale, Jerry Er-ickson, and Rick Galati. Robin Staub is our Safety chair; we'd like to have 5 to 10 minutes per meeting devoted to safety.
We need a volunteer for Scholarship chair: we'd like to step up a notch and, as a chapter, provide a college scholarship. Volunteers are also needed for Membership Coordinator and a Fund Raising Committee Chair.
Karsten is, by default, a "Member at Large," though he will be out of country until December, so we could use a stand-in.
Don Doherty took over for the treasurer's report. He pre-sented (via PowerPoint slides,) the checking account summary as of December 2009. Don's working on re-solving outstanding issues.
Some hangar rental checks were not deposited on time (last year). Due to electronic expiration dates, by the time they were deposited, they were no longer valid. Some checks seem to have disappeared. Without correc-tions we would have lost money on this, where it should bring in a bit for the Chapter. If you have discrepancies please work with Don.
As of the meeting we haven't received an invoice from St. Charles County for last month, other hangar renters re-port the same issue. If you use electronic checking the payment is sent to the Collector of Revenue regardless of who you specify as recipient of the check. It eventually gets to the right place but may take two or three weeks, and in the interim you may receive a nasty note.
Dave recognized visitors and new members. Dave Pressy from Muni was here to speak about the Missouri Aviation Conference and Trade Show. Next we had "Questions to the Membership." We introduced ourselves and addressed the following questions: Name and a brief bio, what brings you to EAA32, what are your aviation interests, what is your dream plane, what would you like to see this chapter be.
While covering miscellaneous business we noted some new equpiment: a popcorn popper and movie screen (blame Bill). Bill and Dave are headed to the Oshkosk Leadership workshop next weekend. Facilitating the new arrangement of ARC equipment we moved and second-ed rollers for tables. We briefly discussed our operating budget. All anticipated projects will take around $14K, we need to raise this. This includes getting the flag pole up and lit properly, as well as dealing with Ernie's stuff. Also note: dues are due!
Finally Dave Pressy gave his presentation regarding next weekend's show. On Sunday, 1/24/01, 11am - 3pm, there will be a public learn to fly event. If anyone's interested come on out, and consider showing a piece, or pictures, of your project.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
November 2009 Meeting Minutes
VP Steve Morse presided, and began with the pledge. We first recognized visitors, including Jeff Stevenson who is thinking about a Sonex or RV-12. Chris from Lake St. Louis was also in attendance; he currently has a Long-EZ and an empennage for an RV-8.
Next on the list was outstanding business. With a new administration coming on board some items, i.e. water and driveway, will transition over.
Ernie Buzard's estate has officially donated his Cavalier and quite a bit of model airplane stuff which is now in the ARC. We're still deciding how to liquidate this. On option may be a sealed bid auction.
Steve welcomed Dave Doherty for his first meeting as president-elect.
Dave is working with the new Fly Girls restaurant on the holiday party and has a menu. The bill of fare will include the following: meat: beef au jous & white wine chicken breast, oven browned potatoes, baked beans, and garden salad with dressing. He noted that we'll be putting half down. Cost will be $15 per person and estimates about 60 people in attendance. The party will take
place on 12/5/2009 date, Saturday 11/28/2009 after Thanksgiving we'll do setup. Don Doherty has donated several long strings of Christmas lights for the outside of the ARC.
Don spoke on treasury issues. (He's been working with Gary to get the paperwork handed over.) Don and (former treasurer) Jim Hann went to the bank Thursday and got Don's name on the accounts. (There's a regular account and a hangar fund.) Gas tank, some of Laura's expenses, and Christmas party expenses are current items we need to deal with. Don may call on former treasurers to help get things straightened out. Gale suggested following up on Trimotor reimbursement from HQ. Don would also like to talk with folks in our hangars to find out if they've sent in any checks.
Since the lock has been handled by the treasurer, Don will take this over and will distribute new combinations.
Dues will remain the same at $36.00, checks will now go to Don.
Dave is looking forward to the next few years. We will move forward on the ramp. Bob Kraemer has offered to help with this expense, but could not make the meeting due to foot surgery.
Regarding Young Eagles, he suggested some scholarships, which implies fund raising. We're thinking of trips to the YE Academy (Troy does this). Gale mentioned that Julie Kitchen (Phil's daughter) went in the 90's, though we haven't sent any others since.
Dave is looking for new committee chairs. He has two pages worth (education, community liaison, scholarship, fund raising, membership, ARC, executive) from bylaws. If you're interested in heading a committee please step up.
We'll also begin having movie nights on Saturdays, i.e. Hell's Angels by Howard Hughes. It's the only color movie of Jean Harlow - you don't want to miss that.
Steve Morse closed the meeting by saying thanks for help he's received over the past two years, and notes he'll still be doing education.
Next on the list was outstanding business. With a new administration coming on board some items, i.e. water and driveway, will transition over.
Ernie Buzard's estate has officially donated his Cavalier and quite a bit of model airplane stuff which is now in the ARC. We're still deciding how to liquidate this. On option may be a sealed bid auction.
Steve welcomed Dave Doherty for his first meeting as president-elect.
Dave is working with the new Fly Girls restaurant on the holiday party and has a menu. The bill of fare will include the following: meat: beef au jous & white wine chicken breast, oven browned potatoes, baked beans, and garden salad with dressing. He noted that we'll be putting half down. Cost will be $15 per person and estimates about 60 people in attendance. The party will take
place on 12/5/2009 date, Saturday 11/28/2009 after Thanksgiving we'll do setup. Don Doherty has donated several long strings of Christmas lights for the outside of the ARC.
Don spoke on treasury issues. (He's been working with Gary to get the paperwork handed over.) Don and (former treasurer) Jim Hann went to the bank Thursday and got Don's name on the accounts. (There's a regular account and a hangar fund.) Gas tank, some of Laura's expenses, and Christmas party expenses are current items we need to deal with. Don may call on former treasurers to help get things straightened out. Gale suggested following up on Trimotor reimbursement from HQ. Don would also like to talk with folks in our hangars to find out if they've sent in any checks.
Since the lock has been handled by the treasurer, Don will take this over and will distribute new combinations.
Dues will remain the same at $36.00, checks will now go to Don.
Dave is looking forward to the next few years. We will move forward on the ramp. Bob Kraemer has offered to help with this expense, but could not make the meeting due to foot surgery.
Regarding Young Eagles, he suggested some scholarships, which implies fund raising. We're thinking of trips to the YE Academy (Troy does this). Gale mentioned that Julie Kitchen (Phil's daughter) went in the 90's, though we haven't sent any others since.
Dave is looking for new committee chairs. He has two pages worth (education, community liaison, scholarship, fund raising, membership, ARC, executive) from bylaws. If you're interested in heading a committee please step up.
We'll also begin having movie nights on Saturdays, i.e. Hell's Angels by Howard Hughes. It's the only color movie of Jean Harlow - you don't want to miss that.
Steve Morse closed the meeting by saying thanks for help he's received over the past two years, and notes he'll still be doing education.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
October 2009 Meeting Minutes
by Dave Deweese, Chapter Secretary
The October meeting began with the pledge, Karsten Kessler presiding.
We started off with votes for chapter officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Dave Doherty, Bill Doherty, Don Doherty, and Dave Deweese respectively. As these are the only candidates, Karsten asked the membership to approve the entire slate. We voted unanimously to approve.
Our Christmas party will take place December fifth at six p.m. It will be catered by the new restaurant, “The Fly Girls Diner”. Menu will include roast beef and chickenwith sides and dessert. Drinks will be ‘BYOB,’ as in the past. We don’t yet have a price, but we’ll know ticket prices by newsletter time. (SEE THE NOTICE ELSEWHERE IN THE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER ISSUE - ED.)
Gale has linedup Bob Cramer’s friend Libby, president of the 99’s who can speak to us on women in aviation. We’re looking for volunteers to decorate on the morning of the fifth. We will also do door prizes as in prior years.
Food Coupons: Ron has Dierbergs and Shop n Save available.
We recognized visitors. These included Jim Bower’s dad, wife, and dog. Jerry and Darlene from Rick May’s church, who made it to Oshkosh this year, also attended the meeting.
Dave McGougan announced Steve Mott that is helping with membership. Steve has found a woman who can make membership badges at $5 apiece. New badges are black on white. We considered a few questions. Should we tack this onto the membership fee or take out of funds? We also considered retrofitting existing members. We voted to make the expense part of membership expense. We can also discuss updating existing badges.
Dave Domeier is out this month but will go over treasurer information in November, particularly the audit. Gale mentioned that Dave’s waiting to do the audit as close as possible to turnover time.
Ron Burnett spoke about his project. He joined about ten years ago in hopes of building a plane and decided upon a Van’s design, the RV-6A, quick-build. He notes that chapter members have provided much help and education, including classes on fiberglass and electrics. Bob Nuckles’ electrical classes have also been helpful in wiring the project. He started with Control Vision’s X-bus originally, but ultimately decided upon a new system for the converted Subaru. Ron described designing the panel with a planner program but doesn ot recommend it, he ended up building a mock-up. His airline mentality suggested putting the radio stack in the center but he’s discovered that setting it off to the side several inches gives more space for the EFIS. Ron found that it can be hard to tell at the beginning how all the instruments will lay out. Most are working now and he’s turned his attention to the autopilot. He hopes to taxi by the end of the year.
Dave McGougan moved, Jim Hann seconded, to close the meeting.
Following the meeting Karsten gave a demonstration of the english wheel.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
September 2009 Meeting Minutes
September Meeting Minutes
by Dave Deweese, Chapter Secretary
September’s meeting began with the Pledge, KarstenKessler presiding.
Mr. Bill has finished painting the flying surfaces of hisVPII and moved the last few pieces to the hangar. Hehas used the process as a teaching example during thelast few YE events. Thanks to all for use of the ARC.
Dave McGougan debriefed us on the Trimotor event. It was very successful, with lots of volunteers from the chapter. Volunteers got rides if a seat was empty of paying passengers (some got several). There were 27 flights total, national EAA was happy with the number on Thursday and Friday, though we had a little less than expected on Saturday and Sunday. The Press Division of National sent information to local media outlets, and Bill Dohery gave an interview on channel 5. A newspaper from Centralia ran an article, netting us some riders from that direction. Tuesday’s Post had a quarter page ad. In hindsight it was noted that the best press may be an overflight of populated areas. Many flights, however, were over wooded areas and the river.
Food sales are estimated at $110 plus extra food leftover. Dan Frishman, a volunteer all the way from Washington, went to fetch hamburgers and buns, Doug Killibrew was the chief cook.
Robin did a fantastic job with the motel. Fred donated his car, therefore the chapter incurred no expense for that. Bob Dooley and Rich Emery did cargo transportduty, Don Doherty helped move signs several times.Dave also mentioned Gale as especially busy during theevent. Bill Doherty reported that one passenger, aparapalegic, arrived on a motorized scooter. With pilotSam Bass’s OK, Dave and Bill carried him onto the plane.
Dave next recognized new members and visitors. Jim Norris is a new member, he just came back from Michigan with a partially finished ultralight FBI SportLite 103. It needs engine, prop, etc. Todd (sorry for thelack of last name) visited the meeting. He is getting back into aviation, and is already an A & P. He’s worked on race cars for years.
It’s time again for a change of guard, the nominationsare as follows:
President - Dave Doherty,
VP - Bill Doherty,
Treasurer - Don Dohery,
Secretary - Dave Deweese,
Membership Chair - Dave McGougan.
The election will be held next meeting, a ballot will appear in the newsletter.
The newest generation of the Doherty dynasty introduced themselves, and have been kicking around some ideas. They’d like to see weekly, versus monthly chapter activities with more family involvement. This could include some non-aviation activities as well. Don reviewed some family history, having been around the chapter since the age of 6, watching his dad work on the SkyCoupe. He was even allowed to build some parts, though these were typically reworked soon after. He left, then came back to the chapter after school,l earning flying from Hal Christianson. He’s been involved in a subdivision association and helped deal with a former treasurer who helped herself to the funds,and will keep a careful eye on our finances. There’s lots of stuff going on with GA that need our voices heard. The Dohertys plan to work with other organizations such as CAF.
Gale mentioned that whenever a treasurer changes, a very basic, general audit is to be done by another member of the chapter.
Rick May covered YE business. We had to cancel Washington, moving the event to 11/7, this is a Boy Scout badge event as well. Turnout was small for the Silver Swallows event. We’re winding down for the year, having flown about 250 kids, down from last year. On a positive note, lots of new pilots have come on board as the year progressed. Rick would like to have an ‘Old Buzzard’ event next meeting, weather allowing.
Miscellaneous business included a warning. A witness reports seeing the CAF defuel the B-25 into the tanks down by their hangar, so be careful of buying fuel from there: it may be ‘used.’
Rob Burnett has Dierbergs and Shop/Save cards available.
Gale announced his new project, a Rans 6S with Rotax912 power.
Finally, we have some tables out and don’t know where they are. If you have borrowed any please remember to note this on the sign out sheet near the door.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
August 2009 Meeting Minutes
August Meeting Minutes
by Dave Deweese, Chapter Secretary
August's meeting of Chapter 32 began with the pledge, Karsten Kessler presiding.
We recognized new members and visitors. Jim Norris introduced himself; he's interested in ultralights. Gary Anderson has just purchased a Lancair 360 kit. He flew to the meeting in a four place Diamond Star. Art Zemon, new member and Young Eagles pilot, was also in attendance.
Dave McGougan and Gale Derosier reported progress on the Ford Trimotor. Dave was looking for a few more people, Saturday and Sunday in particular. Note that Saturday (Sept. 12) is also a Young Eagles event at KSET. The Trimotor will arrive Thursday and sleep for free in the Busch hangar for six nights, thank to the Busch clan for their hospitality. Thursday will be a press flight, Fred has arranged for a Model T and several Model As from the Model A club to be present. He's also arranging a somewhat more modern rental vehicle for transportaion. Robin, who arranged a hotel room discount for the flight crew, is also a professional photographer and will take pictures on Thursday. Steve reminded us that we have a chapter camcorder if anyone wants to use that to record parts of the proceedings. If you're volunteering please be sure to wear your chapter t-shirt for extra publicity.
Chapter 32's profit from this event kicks in after we've passed a $3,000 limit. Expenses, such as the hotel rooms, apply towards this amount. Member Bob Kraemer made a very sizeable donation toward this milestone. Thanks, Bob! Rides cost $50 for EAA members, $60 for non-members, and for $100 you can ride in the right seat. We will receive $5 per ride. In addition we'll be selling food at the event: hot dogs, a drink, and chips, as a $3 package.
Incidentally, the Trimotor is the plane used in the Johnny Depp movie, Public Enemy. We may also have some static airplane displays. Note that the airport manager will provide a dumpster and port-a-potties.
We are preparing for the election of next year's chapter officers. If you are interested in an office, or serving on the nomination committee, drop a line on the Yahoo board.
The 29th and 30th is the KSET Open House, as last year there will be booths and vendors. We'll fly YE both days, pilots and crew are needed as always. Rick May is still putting together Meet Your Pilot sheets and says that the entire process can be taken care of by email.
Motion was made and seconded to close the meeting.
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