Monthly meeting September 2002

We had our monthly meeting today with a breakfast and a luncheon afterwards; sponsored by Tony Jones.  I understand that he is now a member of the Sandy Creek Airpark Association.  

A good turnout, considering the bad weather for flyers.  Both Tony Jones and Rich Lovel had elements of their groups present with a PT-19 setting out front.  We need these kind of members to keep the
spirit alive in our club.

The meeting went real well, and as a result of hangar storage problems/questions, a special meeting by the board was conducted.  Dick
Smith was put on notice to remove his aircraft from the hangar in 30 days per Chapter regulations of Notice time.  His rent is paid until Sept 30 so he agreed to remove it at that time.  This was due to a request by Jim Holbrook to bring in his certified aircraft for final assembly and flight testing. Note Jim requested this change "registered experimental" aircraft not a certified one."  Cal Persinger and Rich Mathews were also put on notice that storage of their non flying aircraft was also not allowed and would only continue until a bonifide use of the hangar is needed.

Al Smith plans to assemble his Ercoupe at the chapter hangar but that is not immediate.  Also, Jim Walters requested space to repair/fix and flight test Dick Dyjack's Pelican.  Dyjack has a paid up membership so this seemed appropriate but the board will permit this only when JIM is actually ready to actively flight test the aircraft and then for a period  of 60 days only and hangar rent paid up front. Possible extension of this time pending hangar availability.

Members attending the board meeting was:   Myself, Bob Stark, Rich Mathews, Dale Williams, and Cal Persinger.

The Cuby status was brought up but nothing definite in the way of a work program.  Attempts will be made when the up coming cooler weather arrives to get folks to come out a work.  Cal agreed to be a non-official coordinator so folks will know what to do next. But he will not be a WORKER.  Wings are "ready" to be covered and materials are on hand.  The problem with "ready" is that it normally turns out to be "almost ready" with some small details to be finished.  Only Cal knows these details. The fabric is relatively easy to put on but the procedure needs to be known by the workers.  If I get caught
up on things latter this fall I may coordinate a work group and get the
wings covered in one or two days time.  But all the small things need to be DONE. It is like most projects that appear to be 90% completed.

The meeting had a good turnout and preparations are underway for nominations of new officers/board members.  Preliminary nominations for the board was Rich Mathews, Tony Jones, Jim Walters.  We only need two new board members as Dale Williams will still be a member of the board.
Vance White volunteered for the nomination of Secretary/Editor. Nominations will be made at the next meeting with elections at the November meeting and the new officers in place at that time.

A copy for the Chapter Building Utilization and Hangar Lease Agreement is attached for members to review.  The board deemed that it was not necessary for any changes to these regulations.  They are quite explicit with instructions for most situations.  READ CAREFULLY.

Hal Hadaller
President, Chapter 202

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