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Chapter 54 NEWS
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April 2000
Volume 43, Issue 5 |
| May Gathering
will be held on Date: 5/8/2000 Time 6:00 pm Social 7:00 pm Eat Location: Mancinni’s Char House Resturant on West 7th.
Speaker: Charles Larson Exec VP of Residential Education EAA Oshkosh WI. (Old Chapter 54 President)
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May Board Meeting
Because our beloved President will be spending a week in Oshkosh, we won’t have our normally scheduled Board Meeting this month
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| Banquet May 8th
Sirloin or Chicken - with wine, tax, tip, Door Prizes $20.00 Call Lief Ericksen 651-439-5040 l.ericksen@cctc.cc.mn.us There will be fun and prizes galore and a good time will be available for all.
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President's Corner |
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On May 6th, Chapter 54 is hosting an EAA Chapter
Leadership Conference at Valter's Aviation facility. It is an all day
conference provided by the EAA headquarters staff, and there will be food
and refreshments served. There will be a continental breakfast and a fried
chicken lucheon along with beverages. Jim Anderson has kindly agreed to
become involved in setting it up and making the arrangements on behalf of
Chapter 54. He needs a few volunteers to help set up tables and chairs and
do the errands such as picking up and delivering the food for the meals
and also serving the food to the participants. We also need volunteers to
take down the tables and chairs upon the completion of the event as well
as the general cleanup. We need a lot of help here so just see Jim
Anderson and let him know you are available. Gatis Valters is providing
the space in his hangar that will make all of this possible. When you see
him, please express your appreciation.
On May 8th, we will be getting together for our Annual Banquet at Mancinni's Restaurant. In the past couple of years attendance was low because of bad winter weather. So this year we scheduled the event later in the season. We expect a much larger attendance this year because the probability of a blizzard is lower, and all the snowbirds are back from down south. We have an interesting program planned and I'm sure you will all enjoy it. Chuck Larsen, the Executive Director of Resident Education Programs at the Air Academy Lodge at Oshkosh, is our speaker. Chuck Larsen is a former Chapter 54 member. As a matter of fact, he is a past President of Chapter 54. He was a charter member of the Holman Hoboes Flying Club, as well as one of the principle organizers of the club. He did most of the flying time required to obtain his Private Pilot's certificate in the club's airplane, a Taylorcraft L2B. He is a well known and familiar person to a great many or our Chapter members, as well as a good and dear friend. Come to the banquet and give him a warm welcome home. This brings me to subject that is near and dear to my heart; the EAA Air Academy. For the past fifteen years I have been participating in that program as a shop instructor and staff member. It has been a life changing experience for me. The Academy has around 500 alumni throughout the world. It has been my privilege and good fortune to become acquainted with a good many of those people. To be there and observe the change that takes place in those young people in a little more than two weeks has been a tremendously gratifying experience. Chapter 54 has been a sponsor to a couple of young people by providing part of the funding necessary to attend the Academy for the past couple of years. Last year, if you remember, we sponsored Jennifer Rought and the year before I think it was Dale Rupp's Granddaughter. We now have to begin thinking about a search for this year's candidate. I think we have until the end of May to find someone. If anyone has an idea or knows of someone that would enjoy the experience, please contact me or anyone of the board members as soon as possible. We would like very much to continue the tradition of Chapter 54's participation in the program. If you would like more information on what the Academy is all about, check out www.eaa.org and look up Air Academy.The Chapter Banquet will serve as the May Chapter meeting. The May Potluck will take place on Friday, May 12th. Because of all the activity that is scheduled the weekend of the 6th, we are unable to schedule our Saturday afternoon luncheon gathering for the month of May. Perhaps we can schedule one later on in the month, watch your e-mail for announcements, One other event I need to mention here is the annual Chapter 54 Oshkosh Workparty Weekend. That also will take place on the weekend of the 6th of May. There is still room for people to go. Contact Jerry Sarracco or Dick Wicklund if you are interested in the program. Hope to see a great many of you at some of these May events, especially at the banquet. May looks like a busy month for Chapter events. It all looks and sounds like a lot of fun! -- Bill Schanks
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| New Member
John Renwick John joined our Chapter AGAIN. John has a hangar at 21D, and has a hangar at Flying Cloud. He has a beautiful J3 Cub at Flying Cloud that often makes trips to Lake Elmo. In what little spare time John has, he is looking for a Cessna 195. Next time you see John around, say “HI”.
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| Legal Stuff
We obtained enough YES votes to amend our Articles of Incorporation, we are on the way to being a legitimate Minnesota Corporation and a legitimate EAA Chapter. Thanks.
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Chapter Meeting Minutes
EAA Chapter 54 Meeting called to order at 7:30 by President Bill Shanks. Visitors present were Ron Eschelman and Kirk Huizenga. Motion from the floor to accept minutes and treasurer’s report as published in the Newsletter, was presented and seconded. Motion carried. New Member Rusty Brown was introduced. Welcome! Announcements were made as follows: Jim Anderson Updated chapter on Leadership Day activities on May 6. Volunteers are needed. Members are encouraged to attend – registration is free but required. Jerry Sarracco Work day will, also, be May 5-7. Call if you would like to be part of the group. They will try to van pool. Airport cleanup day is April 29th……10:00 – 2:00 Not Before 10:00 BIFFY is functional (part of MAC building) call a member for code. Dave Fieberger Update on legislation. Tax Rate revision is in the bill – just waiting now. Art Edhlund April 29th is Flying Start day….call Art if you can help. Bob Waldron Currently polling members on proposed Articles of Incorporation. Newsletter update, asking for a volunteer to make copies of newsletter (to reduce Chapter costs) Asking for volunteers to evaluate an e-mail version of the newsletter. Missing bowls and utensils from last years pancake breakfast….check the floor under the drain plugs, wash up and return to Pres. Bill. Monthly Chapter Potluck Supper is Friday evening at 6:30, at the Chapter House. Tech Update Paul Liedl is painting the Kitfox…. Leif Erickson May 8th is the banquet. Mancini’s at 6:00 p.m. $20.00 per person. Speaker will be EAA’s Chuck Larson. Chuck is the Executive Director of Resident Education at Oshkosh. He once was the President of Chapter 54. Call Leif at 439-5040 or Dan Parker at 430-1532 Let’s have a great turnout.! Business Meeting was closed. Speaker was Don Brown, Safety Program Manager, FAA Mpls office. He talked about the Aircraft condition notice, uses of the notice, and times when examiners would post. Don explained that if you have notice posted on your aircraft, the process that should be followed in responding. He explained the manner in which the Mpls office is attempting to deal with problems and response to users. Don, also, explained the Special flight permit (Ferry Permit). Examples were given and procedures reviewed. Questions were answered during discussion time. |
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Sun-n-Fun 2000
This just in, from our own Ed Pfeiffer: Sun-n-Fun was great as usual. We avoided Sunday the first day, as we
expected the traffic in and out of the airport would be heavy. Most people
are looking for a reason to pack up the family and cause a traffic jam on
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| EAA Chapter 54
Board Meeting Minutes 4/6/2000 Present: Wayne Asp, Bill Schanks, Gary Miller, Dennis Hoffman, Bob Waldron, Jim Anderson, Scott Hutchinson, Leif Erickson, Jesse Black, Jerry Sarracco, Ed Peiffer Meeting called to order by the President. Chapter Leadership Workshop - Jim Anderson reported that plans are progressing for the workshop scheduled for May 6. Workshop to be held at Valter's hanger. Food service has been planned for breakfast and lunch. Cost will be within budget sent from Oshkosh. Many thanks to all those who have volunteered to help out so far and to Valter's Aviation for opening their facility to us. Still need some help for the actual workshop. Call Jim at (651)433-3024 if you can help. Discussion of sending and posting flyers for the annual pancake breakfast. Jerry Sarracco is organizing the Oshkosh Work Party for May 5-7. He reported on paperwork and schedule. The paperwork seems to be something new this year. Estimate is that 5-8 members will participate. Contact Jerry if you are interested. Jerry also reported that a RCO is being installed at 21D. This should make it much easier to pick up those clearances and cancel flight plans. Should be operational in the next couple weeks. The bill authorizing changes in tax status for 21D hanger owners has (or is close to) passing both the MN House and Senate and Gov. Ventura is expected to sign it. Chapter Banquet - Leif Erickson. We have reserved May 8 at Mancinni's for 100 people. Signup will be at the next meeting. Prepay for the dinner will be encouraged. Also, the workshop speakers will be staying an additional day to attend. Currently working on door prizes -- any ideas are welcome. Program - Dennis Hoffman. Looking for program ideas and assistance in getting set up for each month. If you have any ideas and/or are willing to help out with a meeting this next year, please contact Dennis. Bob Waldron reminded everybody of the now traditional Friday potluck next scheduled for 4/7. Also Saturday lunch at $4 per head, beverage not included. We need 20 people to break even on the lunch. Mike Murray has donated chairs, a coffee pot, and poster case to the Chapter. We need to compile a list of all Chapter assets and locations. Treasurers Report - Bob Waldron. We are on budget and doing well for the year. Our checking account balance is getting rather high, around $4000. Motion by Bob Waldron, second by Wayne Asp, to authorize the transfer of $2000 from the checking account to the MoneyMarket Account. Motion carried. Bob reported, with concern, that we are only half way towards approving the new Articles of Incorporation. To approve, we need 60 members to vote to adapt. It was decided to take time during the next membership meeting to pass out ballots. There being no further business (except hanger flying) the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm. Respectfully submitted, Wayne Asp Secretary |
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Treasurer’s Report: 4/27/2000
Building Fund $2,797.01 Check Acct $4,202.09 Cash $ 25.00 Income from Calendar sales, Dues, Decal Sales, and Raffle $999.56 OutFlow for operations and Griddle and Decals and potluck supplies $882.47 Leaving us with a net gain of $117.09
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| Electronic Newsletter
Sixteen daring members tested the e-mail version of the newsletter. We received VERY POSITIVE feedback from most of them, with only one person having much difficulty at all, and one person having a very few quirks (with the pictures). If you would like to help us evaluate the e-mail version of the newsletter, please let me know. rjwaldron@mmmpcc.org or 651-430-9178
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| YOUNG EAGLES |
| Al wants flyers to help give rides on May
20th at Osceola. Call Al if you can fly or help with ground support.
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| From the Editor
It is YOUR newsletter, use it. If you have something to share, mail it to me at:EAA Chapter 54 News or e-Mail them to me at: rjwaldron@mmmpcc.orgor voice mail them to me at: 651-733-1330or call me at: 651-430-9178I look forward to helping YOU with YOUR newsletter. Think of us often. Bob Waldron
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| EAA Chapter 54 is located at 3275 Manning
Ave. N. Suite #7,
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 EAA Chapter 54 NEWS Published monthly by Chapter 54 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) for the use, education and enjoyment of chapter members and others to whom it is provided. No claim is made for the accuracy of the materials presented. Editorial content is the opinion of the contributor and does not necessarily reflect the policies of Chapter 54 nor the EAA. Submissions for publication are encouraged, and should be sent to :EAA Chapter 54 Editor 3275 Manning Ave. N. Suite #7 Lake Elmo MN 55042. or emailed to: rjwaldron@mmmpcc.org Permission for other EAA Chapters to use portions of this publication is granted, as long as credit is acknowledged. Chapter 54 gathers at 7:30pm, on the Second Monday of each month, at Lake Elmo Airport, B Entrance. Officers Bill Schanks 651-645-2420President - FrBilly@EarthLink.net Dan Parker 651-430-1532 Wayne Asp 651-436-6868 Bob Waldron 651-430-9178 Directors Class II Leif Erickson 651-439-5040 Directors Class III Ed Peiffer 651-462-2517 Scott Hutchinson 651-777-1872 Past President Dick Wicklund 651-777-9142 Young Eagles Coordinator Flight Advisors: Tech Counselor Newsletter Editor: Bob Waldron 651-430-9178 rjwaldron@mmmpcc.org WEB site www.eaa54.org
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