Membership Meeting Notes - September 8th, 2009
MEMBERS MEETING SEPTEMBER 8th, 2009 Chapter Hangar (Jeff Vaughan - Notes) Welcome Mike Parry welcomed back all members and introduced Chris Black as a guest. Chris is based at N57 and flies a Grumman Traveler. Membership Report Dan G. reported that we currently have added 24 new members. Our goal for this year is 25 new members. Our 2010 new members goal will be 25. Dan asked members to spread the word about our chapter , bring a friend or neighbor to a meeting. The list of new 2009 members was read. Restoration Project John Leslie project mgr reviewed the current status of the project: Fuselage – most repairs completed. Want to complete the fuselage work by Dec. Windows need to be test fitted, Tail needs bushings and final prep. Rudder post needs repair. The left wing needs final torque of the bolts and installation of remaining fittings. The wing tip bow needs to be varnished. Fuel tanks are ready for leak testing. Leading edges of wings The project could use more help. Join in the fun! The club can receive a 10% discount from Univar because we are a 5013C. If you are interested in learning a new skill or practicing your skills there are plenty of opportunities. Project work schedule Wed: eve 6 – 9, Sat 9 – 12. To date the chapter has spent $11,500 on the project. $6,500 to purchase, $5,000 in parts and supplies. Pancake Breakfast Mike Parry reminded the membership that Saturday the 12th is our last PB of the year. Help is needed Friday afternoon around 3:30 for hangar set up. Please contribute a couple of hours on Sat. Sat set up begins at 7 am. Please bring your family and friends to the breakfast. Mike is going to email a notice to the members that each can cut and paste and forward to their friends. Young Eagle flights will be given. Young Eagle Report John Leslie reported that to date we have flown 31 YEs. This Sat the 12th we will be giving YE rides at both Massey (11:00) and N57 (9:00) Carl S. and Bill K will fly YEs at Massey. John explained that Sporty’s Pilot Shoppe is offering “The Next Step” program for all YEs that are 13 yr + and are serious about flight training. John distributed the literature for the members to review. The program is a free on line ground school that prepares you for the written test. Treasurer’s report Current funds balance is $12,000. Larry reviewed the Income and Expenses of the chapter. The average yearly income is $6,100. This is made up from Dues $2500, PB $2500, and Donations $1100. He reminded the members that we are a 5013C organization and your donations are tax deductable. The average yearly expenses total $5,200. These expenses include Hangar $7000, Insurance $1700, Taxes $700, and misc $800. He reminded everyone that the Scholarship is self funded through the Pedal Plane raffle sale and that the monies spent on the restoration to date are on plan. . Chapter Events Family Cook out was actually a cook in due to the rain. 15 – 20 members attended. May 16th is our RV fly in Pancake breakfast. We need members to help set up on Friday the 15th. Old Buzzards Day “Young Eagles for Old People” is planned for mid August. New Garden Flying Field Airport manager Jon Martin reported that the taxiway project has not started because the state has not released funding. Funding will be released when the PA budget is passed. There is a new Pilots lounge with free internet terminal available to check weather and file your flight plans. NGFF shirts are available to purchase in the new lounge. The Airshow committee has started to plan for next years event. If you have suggestions please contact Jon.. New Garden Aviation has moved to Hangar 900. Jet East based out of KMQS is also available to work on aircraft at N57. Bob Norris the township airport representative thanked the EAA for supporting the airport. Chapter Fly Outs Bill Kelsall reported that the Tangier Island fly out was wonderful and there were empty seats available. He reminded members that there are empty seats on most of the fly outs. Just show up. Fall Fly out schedule: Sept 19th York Pa, Oct 3rd Hagerstown MD, Possible tour of the museum at Grimes Airport in November. If you are interested in flying to Rhinebeck NY please contact Bill. Chapter Event Old Buzzards Day was a great event. Many rides were given to members. Roger Robinson was very busy treating folks to flights in his Stearman. Members brought a covered dish and the Chapter provided the dogs and burgers. “The food was good.” Read More →
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