2010 February Meeting Minutes
The February 13, 2010 meeting was called to order by Vice President Berlin Batesel (President Tom White was absent) with 48 members and guests present. A big thank you was given to the cooks for the Italian themed potluck and chocolate dessert lunch. Congratulations were extended to the Brantley’s celebrating their anniversary on the 14th.
A motion to approve the minutes as published was made by Henny Christensen, second by Kate Bohemier and approved by members present.
Treasurer Jim Vokac gave the financial report. A motion to approve as reported was made by Bill Ghan, second by David Johnson and approved by members present. Dues are due.
There are three heaters hanging in the shop thanks to member Brian Powers for the donation. They now need to be connected to propane. The local propane companies do not want to do the connections due to the height in the shop. Members will do the installation soon.
Secretary White said if you have not been keeping up with the chapter web page, you should check it out. There is a link to the 30 minute film “Grey Eagles”; an incredible story. Also, Brent’s article on flying to Catalina Island is like you were flying it with him. The web page looks wonderful and Brent was given a big round of applause. Brent is always looking for interesting articles to include. Secretary White recently submitted an article on Jim Tausworthe and his radio controlled aircraft. Mike Vaughn asked if there was a link on the site to request the new plastic pilot’s license. The deadline is March 31st. There is a link posted on the web page.
February 18th will be the MPA Safety meeting to be held in the hangar. Meal will be at 6 PM, Clint and Marge’s skit will follow. 39 are signed up so far. Henny may be out of town and need a volunteer to run the video camera. She will leave her video camera and tripod set up and ready for someone to operate.
Jim Vokac asked where we were on the Pascoe biplane. It is on hold until the Pietenpol is finished. There is a list of volunteers ready to work on it. Phyllis White passed around an article she submitted to the Brodhead Pietenpol Association Newsletter. They also included a classified ad unbeknown to us. President White has received several calls and fielded them on to Berlin. Vice President Batesel has priced it at $?? to the callers. Some members have expressed interest in purchasing it also.
Some years ago, Bill Ghan built a little biplane designed by Andy Anderson. Fred Kalhoefer purchased it from Dr. Kelly in West Plains and had been tinkering with it but decided to sell it. Andy’s grandson and great-grandson bought it. Fred still has his Sonoray project for sale $??. The engine from it powered the Wright Flyer in 2003 and 2004.
The next meeting will be March 13th. Secretary White suggested Irish potluck at noon. Members were in agreement.
Secretary White asked about having a spring project tour. We had such a good time touring the Allens’, Humphreys’ and Johnsons’ projects last year. Maybe this time visit other projects such as Doc Openshaw’s, Berlin’s and John DeRoos.’ And revisit the ones from last year. Let’s keep that in mind for perhaps April or May.
A motion to adjourn was made by Benny Butler (followed immediately by a big barking second by Cleco) then a second by Bob Bohemier and laughingly approved by members present.
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