March 30, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Meeting began with the pledge, Karsten Kessler presiding. Karsten announced that he will be away until August with the military.

With no takers on the call for visitors we got down to business. We have a new english wheel and planishing hammer, but need a stand for the hammer. Motion was made and we voted to spend $160 on a stand. Vince Meyer, Airport Advisory Board member, announced a board meeting on 3/31. Jim Bower brought copies of our newest roster.

Leo updated us on the water situation. Gary Kasten can run a trencher for the pipe that will carry water from the airport supply to the ARC. Holmes will hook this up, but as of the meeting date he was of town. Leo reports that he's due back April 2 and we can have a quote shortly thereafter.

The Mustang II is gone. Ron opened the building for our buyers who paid the asking price of $4500. They thought the plans we gave them might have been incomplete, Karsten asked if anyone in the chapter knows if anyone knows their location. Gale, who arrived later in the meeting, reports that the complete plans were included in the boxes that left with the project.

Tracy has announced an airport open house in late August, 8/23 and 8/24 time frame, and he'd like a big event for KSET. Per Vince, since our Young Eagles programs are a major attraction, he'd like us to host an event for the open house - check your calendars and be ready to volunteer. In addition there will be two food vendors in addition to Laurie, and possible fly-by's including experimental aircraft. Bill Jagust reminded us that local politicians will be present as they are considering KSET as the site for a future air show. While it's too late to arrange one for 2008, the 3/31 meeting and the August open house will be opportunities for considering the practicality of the airport for such an event. A suggestion was made to set a maximum number of Young Eagles flights. George Stephenson said that 300 might be possible if we could get all of our chapter pilots involved and include another chapter. Ramp space availability will be a consideration. Leo cautions that we should limit our involvement to running the Young Eagles event and not be involved in other aspects of the airport open house. Motion was made and we voted to run a Young Eagles event provided the KSET runs the actual open house.

In addition to the Young Eagles event in late August Laura reminded the chapter of others:

4/26 Will involve some scouts.
5/10 Washington, MO.
6/14 International Y.E. Day
9/16 Silver Swallows Event.

Laura announced that pilot packets are in the top of the Y.E. cabinet. They can be kept in an aircraft in the event you have the opportunity to fly some kids.

Dave McGougan and the Doherty's will work on an event to officially recognize our chapter's 50th anniversary.

6/29 is the unofficial date for the C-47 parachute jump. KSET will be closed for 45 minutes for the event. Our only involvement will be to provide space for such activities as parachute packing. Laurie will be feeding the jumpers.

We revisited the lock issue. Some discussion took place concerning internal misuse of the chapter versus external mischief, such as vandalism or theft - an important issue considering our many new tool acquisitions. Ron Wright suggested that we install reflective one-way mirror coating on our windows to discourage strangers who might look through for valuables. Heat and lights are internal misuse issues. George also mentioned the removal of labels from the kitchen cabinets as an argument in favor of a locking system that identifies who enters the building. Gary Kasten repeated his offer from last month to administer such a system.

Chris Seto made a PowerPoint presentation, presenting several options:

A biometric, fingerprint lock that would support approximately 300 people. The lock itself is approximately $600, the handheld programmer is another $300.

The Trilogy DL-2800 keypad. Each member gets a unique number. This supports 200 people and costs $600 for the entire system.

The B.S. key fob system which could also use a metal key. This also supports 200 people and costs $95 plus $7 per individual key fob.

The B.S. 200 is a keypad system that supports 299 users with a 4 - 11 digit code, cost is $150.

The UCA model, another key fob system. Supports 299 users at $300 and $4 per key fob.

Bill Doherty noted that the DL-2800 is recommended by locksmiths. Ernie observed that all the systems mentioned are battery-powered and that the battery is at the root of our last lock failure. Bill and Chris responded that these are all weather resistant locks designed for outdoor use versus internal keypads that might be found in an office. Dave moved to purchase the DL-2800, Leo seconded, and we voted on this $600 system. Bill will purchase this. Ron will install the one-way film.

Dave McGougan's company is discarding a 4 foot shear, only 5 years old, and asked if the chapter is interested. It is free.

Ron Burnett updated us on food coupons. He mentioned the possibility of a second account for the card program. Ron also updated us on the status of the Luscombe. He and son Mark went to the repair facility, Jerry and Mike Mays, aircraft restorers in Nebraska. He flew the plane back and reports it is better than before.

Gary and George mentioned hangar space that is currently available for around 6 planes, and might be used by Young Eagles pilots for temporary aircraft storage in case of bad weather. Gary also notes that the money for the Mustang II has gone into the chapter's account and suggested we might consider paying educational speakers.

Karsten read a letter the chapter received from the IRS. It confirmed that they have received our payment and apologizes for the late response: they are dealing with extra workload due to non-profit issues.