May 2006 NEWSLETTER

EXEC MEETING May 4th AT 6 P. M. At Our New Clubhouse! 

NEXT CHAPTER MEETING May 4th (Thursday)

7:00P.M., May 4th, 2006 AT THE KELSO AIRPORT FBO

E.A.A. Chapter # 1111
Monthly Meeting Agenda
May 4^th 2006

Guests: Welcome

Program: Jerry – Repairs – What are authorized?

Old Business:

·                    Clubhouse remodel

·                    Windows, Permits, Plans, work parties, etc

·                    RE-VISIT tables and chairs

·                    Dwight to bring a handful of plans to pass around.

·                    Work Party NEXT Saturday!

·                    Hangars:

·                    Jerry working on the “LIST”.

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New Business:

·                    How about a BBQ in June? (June 17^th is Scappoose RV fly-in)

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Treasurer Report:

·                    Al Drewery

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Committee Reports:

·                    Membership drive – Mark and Eric. (Good job-Thanks!)

·                    Jim McCelland – Mexico flyout – Update?

NEXT WORK DAY AT CLUBHOUSE SATURDAY May 6th

Great progress was made at the last work day, but we still have more to accomplish in preparation for the improvements. At our Thursday, May 4^th, EAA meeting,. Steve Stienhoff will be looking for those volunteers to come out this Saturday, May 6^th, beginning at 9 a.m. and closing up around 3 p.m.

KELSO EAA CHAPTER 1111 MINUTES April 6th, 2006

7 P.M. KELSO FLIGHT SERVICE FBO

The meeting began at 7 p. m.  with Steve Steinhoff  presiding  in the absence of president Charlie  Rozensweig.

Guests:

Guests included Gary Hurd and Todd and Vickie Heath. Gary is interested in the Ridge-runner III and the Heaths are looking for an STOL type of plane.  Maybe the Zenair.  Chris Mc Donnell, building inspector for the city of Kelso is also interested in aviation and joined us tonight. Invited guest speaker was Bill Tucker, C-47 and B-52 Vietnam era pilot.

Financial:

Finances report by Al Drewry, Treasurer Checking @ $1,054.13 and Savings @ $14,476.72 (Note, savings also has the Ylvisaker Young Eagles memorial fund at about $1,000. 

Hangar rates:

Hangar Fees at EAA hangar 44, 45 and A-6 were discussed. The chapter voted to keep hangar A-6 at $204 per month and the chapter would designate approximately 200 SF for use  as a chapter projects or supplies storage area.  Note, this would offset the cost of the insurance that is required by EAA national. The chapter voted to raise hangers 44 and 45 to $150 per month. The exec board must clarify if the Archers have paid in advance under to old rate or if they paid ahead to include the assumed new rate.

Hangar Vacancy

We had much discussion on what to do about hangar vacancy and what we would do if there was a waiting list.  The secretary will inquire as to members future needs and sign up for hangars.  Have a sign up list and prioritize with a right of refusal. If a person’s name comes up for a hangar, and they are not ready, then the name goes to the bottom of the priority list.  Note: The city of Kelso did a city hangar waiting list update and found  a big need. Until more hangars are built, planes will be outside or not brought to the airport. If you can find an excuse for a hangar, better get one. City leased hangars must be used for aircraft though.

Membership Drive

Mark Edwards and Eric Hoppe sent out 103  chapter meeting invitation cards to EAA members in the area. Tonight we are seeing the results of their efforts. Thank you Mark and Eric!

Clubhouse Work Day

Steve Steinhoff gave the work report about the remodeling and demo work. We still have some more cleanup to do, Thanks to those who came out at the last workday.  Another work day is planned  for April 8^th for conutiened demo and cleanup.

Motion to buy windows

The chapter approved a motion to spend up to $600 for four windows, (Emergency exit legal) and for related materials.

Motion to buy tables and chairs

The exec board brought a motion to buy 4 tables and 35 folding chairs from Costco. There was discussion about spending on higher priorities first but the membership did not act on this motion and it failed.

Guest Speaker

Bill Tucker, Vietnam Era pilot told us about the C-47 ( Douglas DC-3) dragon-ship operation he was involved in during the mid 60’s. Most of the flights were at night and involved the use of flares for target illumination. Bill later went on to instruct ion B-52’s. Out thanks to Bill for telling us about a time that is sliding into history, and those that were there, will not longer be around in 20-30 years to tell the stories. 

Other news

New FBO

On April 18, the City of Kelso approved the FBO contact with Denny Wise. He will be transitioning into the FBO duties over the next couple of months. The city of Kelso has hired Wayne Brewer and Ann Cullerton to act as operators of the city owned facility until such time that Denny can take over. The disposition of the former FBO assets must be resolved for a clean transition. 

AWOS to be relocated.

The AWOS , some years ago, was put too close to the hangar rows to add any more hangars to the south of the existing. So, the AWOS is going south of the hangar that used to be the paint shop. (Now houses the Clary Citation Jet). The AWOS move has to happen before more hangars can be built due to an FAA minimum distance policy.

More fence and gates proposed at the airport:

Typical with Municipal and Regional airports, security is a hot topic. Expect to see more chain link fencing and the probable use of electronically activated gates requiring an access card or push button code. With 90 to 95% of airport funding coming from the FAA, they encourage safety through security. About 10 years ago, vandals drove onto Crest air-park by Auburn, and intentionally ran a beater vehicle into several airplanes. Owch!

Program for May

Propeller safety

What you may or may not do with a Repairman’s Certificate

Medical Message:

Once again, our next chapter meeting is on Thursday, May 4th at 7:00p.m. at the Kelso FBO.

Officers and Committee Chairpersons