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MEETINGS: April 10, 2010
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for August 14, 2010
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. Many members, family, and
guests signed in. A motion was made that
the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion was seconded
and passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we
had some money in the Kitty. At 12:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave
the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Read more about this meeting after it happens.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for July 10, 2010
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of submarine
sandwiches. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. 54 members and family signed in. A motion was made that
the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion was seconded
and passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we
had $253 in the Kitty.
At 12:30 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
After the business meeting we enjoyed an informative talk and demonstration
by Pierre Smith about how the iPad can now be used to replace VFR sectionals, IFR charts,
and approach plates in the cockpit resulting in hundreds of dollars of savings
each year . Read more about this meeting after the newsletter comes out the beginning of August.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for June 12, 2010
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of hot
dogs and hamburgers prepared by the Sid Brown family. The side dishes
were set out by the Aerospouses. Approximately 55 members, family, and guests
signed in. There were six visiting aircraft. At 12:30 pm Al Newman gave the
invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called
the meeting to order at 1:04 pm. Al welcomed the guests, including Frank
Gougher who is joining EAA 172. Frank lives at Twin Lakes and has a Cessna
140. Al thanked those who grilled the burgers: Sid and Benjamin Brown.
Al also thanked those who were at the June 10th meeting preparation day.
He also thanked Dan Scukanec for fixing up the ladies’ restroom and
Sid Brown for his work at the Wrens Fly-in. Al said that Allene Brown, Sid’s
mother, had donated $500 to the club. After the regular meeting the Board
will review possible uses for this money. Al said that he has DVDs of Oshkosh,
Gary Ward’s aerobatics, Sonex, etc. which he’ll leave at the clubhouse. Members
can take them home to view and return them when done. Also there still is
a need for someone to handle advertising for the newsletter. Some members
still need to pay their dues for 2010.
Old Business: Don Bush moved that the minutes for the last meeting
should be approved. The motion was seconded and passed. Treasurer Don Bush
said that the Food Trailer netted about $200 from the Wrens fly-in. There
was $336 in the Kitty. As decided on at the last board meeting, for the meeting
today the empty food plates were sold for $5 each. Those who purchased the
plates then could put all the food they wanted on the plates.
Sid Brown said that 36 Young Eagles were flown during the Wrens Fly-in. Wooten
York said that the memorial service for the Chris Hughes, the Washington-Wilkes
airport FBO manager who recently died, would be on Saturday, June 19th from
2:00-3:30 pm.
New Business: President Nodorft and Frances Weiss reminded everyone
about the club cleanup day at the Pea Patch on Saturday, August 7, rather
than July 3 (because of the holiday). The time for the work would be 9:00
AM to noon. The club will provide the lunch.
Secretary John Magnan mentioned that Don Gay was having a birthday party
today at 4:00 at Don’s airstrip. It was in honor of his grandson.
Virginia Bush said that the next club eat-out would be on June 24th at Luciana's
Taste of Italy restaurant on Fury’s Ferry Road in Augusta. Al Newman moved
and Charlie Connell seconded that the meeting adjourn. The motion was accepted
and the meeting adjourned at 1:25 PM.
Program: Al Tyler, the Vice-Chairman (soon to be Chairman) of the
Soaring Society of America - SSA, was our guest speaker. He had a video slide
presentation going during the meal. Al talked about gliders and soaring and
gave a very interesting presentation. Al is also the U.S. representative
for the world gliding championship being held in Szeged, Hungary, in July.
After the meeting club members went outside to look at the gliders and talk with their owners.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for May 21, 2010
Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
There were about 30 members and guests who came to the "bring your own meat"
club meeting and meal at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 21. Sid Brown put out two
barbecue grills and prepared and lit the coals so that the grills would be
ready for the meat. Those who were there put their meat on the grills and
everyone ate. We had no club meeting during the meal.
Prior to the meeting a several members of EAA 1313 which bases itself at
the Goose Creek, NC, airport just below Charlotte, NC, trailered in their
gyroplanes. Unfortunately one rainstorm started around 10:00 AM. A second
one started around 7:30 PM. The gyroplane pilots were able to fly some in
between storms. By the end of the fly-in there were six gyroplanes
on the field.
THE WRENS O. B. BROWN MEMORIAL FLY-IN MAY 22, 2010
On Saturday there were 16-20 more aircraft. This was the actual day of the
fly-in. It was overcast with threatening rain at times. This might have caused
some not to fly in. The RV line of aircraft was the most predominant. One
AirMed helicopter came in, only visiting, for a display. There were also
at least 150 members and visitors at the Fly-in. Young Eagles Coordinator
Sid Brown arranged for flights for Young Eagles starting around 10:00 AM
on Saturday, May 22nd. Sid’s son and daughter, Benjamin and Bethany, along
with his wife, Cathy, helped out at the Young Eagles sign-in table.
Pilots Dennis Allen, Ed Christian, Bill Couch, and Pierre Smith flew
at least 30 Young Eagles. There were a number of tractors on display in addition
to the large cotton mill diesel engine. There were also two classic automobiles
on display. There was excellent assistance at the food trailer. Fay Allen
along with Bethany Brown and Morgan McDonald prepared the food in the trailer.
In preparation for the fly-in Sid Brown did all the paperwork including contacting
the FAA and closing the MOA in the Wrens area by using his contact at Shaw
Air Force Base. He also did much of the mowing and arranged for the city
to put out a crew on tractors to prepare the rest of the airport during the
past several weeks. Cathy Brown handled the advertising for the event. John
Magnan put up the tents, set up the extra power and water as well as all
the flagging poles and flagging. Terry Stout cleaned the hangar. Ross Wheeler
used chemicals to kill weeds along the runway and taxiway. Amber, a
friend of Shane Nothdurft, cleaned up the lounge area and prepared a side
room for the flight simulator.
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EAA 172 shares the bereavement of the family and friends of George Odom and expresses the club's Condolences.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for April 10, 2010
Breakfast Fly-in
Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious
breakfast of eggs, grits, sausages, bacon, and all the extras prepared by
Sid and Cathy Brown and other club members. The side dishes were set out
by the Aerospouses. More than 40 members, family, and guests signed in. There
were six visiting aircraft. At 9:14 AM Al Newman gave the invocation for
the meal and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called the meeting to
order at 9:55 AM. Al welcomed his guest, Rich Wallace, who also works
at John Deere. Al thanked those who cooked the breakfast: Sid and Cathy Brown.
Al also thanked those who were at the April 8 cleanup day: Fay & Dennis
Allen, Charlie Connell, and George & Frances Weiss. Condolences were
given to the family of former member, Phil DeWitt, who recently died.
Old Business: Don Bush moved and Sid Brown seconded that the minutes
for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed. Treasurer Don
Bush discussed the accounts. Many members have not yet paid their dues and
also often the Kitty was not enough to pay for the food at a meeting. The
EAA 172 Board will meet after the regular meeting to discuss the accounts.
There was $220 in the Kitty.
New Business: President Nodorft reminded everyone about the club cleanup
day at the Pea Patch on May 1st. Among the items to be worked on were cleaning
the refrigerator and stove, putting skirting on the clubhouse roll-up door,
cleaning up Boulineau Road from Highway 88 to the clubhouse. EAA 172 had
assumed responsibility for cleaning up Boulineau Road. The time for the work
would be 9:00 AM to noon. The club will provide the lunch.
Sid Brown talked about the Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in May 21-22. The
food trailer would be there on Saturday. Fay Allen said she needs people
to help out in the food trailer. There would be Young Eagles flown that day.
Sid needs volunteers to handle registration. He also needs pilots and planes
to fly the youngsters. Besides Dennis Allen and Bill Couch, Pierre Smith
volunteered to fly them. More pilots are needed. The scheduled time for the
Young Eagle flights is 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Sid said that there would
be a Wrens clean-up day Saturday, May 15. He needs people to help cut the
grass and clean up the lounge, hangar, and the area around the hangar.
Jim McBurney moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Richard Fender. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 10:06
AM
Program: Doug Johnson of the Trenton RC Flyers gave a very interesting
talk He discussed his early childhood, partly spent in South Africa. He said
he became a pilot even after his father had flown into a mountain in California.
Doug has had many planes over the years and now has a Grumman. He discussed
the various RC (radio controlled) aircraft. He gave explanations of the types
of RC aircraft and that many were now going to electric powered ones. Doug
talked about the various RC events, one big one being at the Triple Tree
airport in South Carolina. Afterwards members went outside to watch several
large RC models “do their stuff” in the air.
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EAA 172 shares the bereavement of the family and friends of Bettye
Berning and Betty Trenter
and expresses the club's Condolences.
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Attending this month's board meeting were
Al Patton, Don Bush, Steve Thompson, Dennis Allen, John Magnan, Allen Nodorft,
and Sid Brown.
Don Bush showed us the cash flow for the first quarter of the year and we
have a deficit of $1,100. We are still missing the dues from over 70 of our
members. This would put us in a positive situation, but not a very strong
one. It is only fair that you should have visibility to where the money is
going. The board has recommended the following actions:
1. Raise the dues to $30 immediately after the June meeting. To avoid the
increase, you can pay $25 any time prior to that. The dues will remain at
$30 for the next years as well. According to Al Patton there is an unwritten
policy that dues are to be paid in the months of January through March. I
understand that we have not enforced this so well in the past and there are
potentially all sorts of understandings about dues. In the future we
will try to be more clear about the expectations.
2. We often do not receive the average of $5 per person for the food we serve
at our chapter meetings. About half the time this causes us to lose money
at our meeting meals. There will be 3 actions taken to improve this situation:
a. Most of the time we will serve meals that cost less. This may mean
hamburgers and brats, cold cuts, soup, barbeque, etc. This will help
us control our costs. When we choose a more expensive meal such as low
country boil and the fish fry, we will charge more as appropriate. Of course
you can eat as much as you want.
b. Next, each person will have to pay $5 to receive a plate to eat.
This will ensure that all pay an equitable amount for the meal. The
only exceptions will be guests that we invite to speak or entertain us. Members
who bring guests will be expected to pay for their guest or work it
out with their guest. We appreciate those who spend additional time
and money to bring the side dishes, but they also will have to pay for a
plate. We will be asking for volunteers to manage the plates and money.
c. In order to not discourage families with children, it was decided that children would only have to pay $3.
3. We have already implemented the emailing of newsletters. This will also
save the club much money in printing and mailing fees. If anyone has an email
that they use and is still receiving the newsletter via mail, please email
John Magnan at jcm2@earthlink.net and tell him you wish to receive the newsletter only by email.
4. The board approved the opportunity to put advertising into our newsletter
the Pea Patch Post. We only need a volunteer to make this happen. This could
also generate revenue.
We hope you understand that we must take these actions in order to make our
chapter financially healthy. If anyone has other ideas that can help
us, please bring it up.
The board also discussed the possibility of EAA 172 members helping to maintain
Pea Patch Corporation property. The board felt that this would be OK for
special clean up days. When possible, a combined list of work items
will be published. Visitors to our EAA meetings do not know the difference
between the EAA chapter and the Pea Patch corporation. Together we need to
make our facilities an inviting place.
Al Nodorft, EAA 172 President
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for March 13, 2010
Fish Fry Fly-in
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of Alabama
catfish and all the extras. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses.
More than 80 members, family, and guests signed in. It was somewhat windy
so there were only four visiting aircraft. At 12:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave
the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club President Al Nodorft called
the meeting to order at 1:07 PM. Al welcomed visitor Land Creson, a guest
of Greg Connell. After the meeting Land joined EAA 172. Al thanked those
who cooked the fish and fries: Dennis Allen, Ron Haley, Pierre Smith, and
Steve Thompson. Al also thanked those who were at the March 6 cleanup day
and those who helped in the pre-meeting clubhouse preparation on Thursday:
Fay Allen, Sheila Connell, and George & Frances Weiss. Recognition was
given to those who underwent surgery since the last meeting: Fay Allen and
Sid Brown, who both had recovered nicely and were at the meeting. Al also
recognized the person who was the March Member Spotlight – Ed Christian.
President Al Nodorft then talked about the “pleasure”side of his European
business trip. Al said that he flew a paraglider for the first time. It was
a six minute flight at 28 mph.
Old Business: Don Bush moved and Richard Fender seconded that the
minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed. Treasurer
Don Bush said that the accounts were in order. Because the day was somewhat
blustery and we had 30-40 fewer fly-in attendees, there was not enough to
pay for the fly-in food from the Kitty donations. There was $356 in the Kitty
and the meal cost around $400. The club general fund paid the difference.
There was much food left over which some members took home.
Club secretary John Magnan reminded the group about the newsletter being
emailed. Next month (April) only those without email addresses as well as
those who had email access but who still wanted the mailed copy would be
receiving the Pea Patch Post in the mail. If you have email but still want
the mailed version contact John.
New Business: Members discussed the upcoming fly-ins/meetings
including the Breakfast Fly-in at 9:00 AM on April 10 and the meeting and
meal on May 21 at 6:00 PM. This would be a day before the O. B. Brown Memorial
Fly-in on Saturday, May 22nd. Young Eagles would be scheduled for the Wrens
Fly-in for 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on May 22. Members approved September-October
events: The Fall Breakfast Fly-in date was changed to October 2nd from the
original date of October 9th. This will allow those who come to the Wrens
Fall-Fly-in, now scheduled for pilots for September 29-October 2, to fly
to the breakfast as had been done in 2007 and 2008. The fly-in dates for
the public would be October 1-2.
Frances Weiss thanked those who helped at the scheduled clubhouse cleanup
on March 6. They were: she and her husband, George, Ron and Heather
Banning, Sheila Connell, Bill Farley, and Al Nodorft. Frances said
the next one will be on May 1. EAA 172 will again provide the lunch.
Virginia Bush said that the next EAA 172 social meeting “Night Out” would
be at T Bonz Steakhouse, 2856 Washington Road, Augusta, Georgia on March
25.
We had a raffle for a beautiful fern prepared by Mary Hembree. Dick Schoenfelder won.
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Don Bush. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:38 PM.
Program: Gary Ward gave a very interesting talk and demonstration
about aerobatic flight. He said that he took his first flying lessons at
Daniel Field when he was 15. Gary participated in his first air show
in 1998. He flew the Giles for eight years and the current MX-2 is an outgrowth
of the Giles. Gary demonstrated the gyroscopic actions which affect aerobatic
flight. Former club president Sheila Connell assisted him in the demonstration.
The new act Gary participates in is Team Chaos which involves three
separate acts involving his MX-2, Randy Harris in his Skybolt, and
Neal Darnell in the Flash Fire Jet Truck.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for February 13, 2010
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitor enjoyed a delicious feast prepared
by Mary Hembree. The repast was a good old-time meal with pot roast,
fresh cooked green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, some greens and
other vegetables, and desserts (sweet potato pie, cakes, chocolates, etc.).
Since Mary had planned for about fifty people, we had plenty, and much left
over. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. Even though they had
just been through a snowstorm, 30 members, family, and a guest signed in.
There were no visiting aircraft because there was 4-5 inches of snow on the
runway. At 12:35 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and
everyone ate. Because President Al Nodorft had to take a business trip, Club
Vice-President Sid Brown called the meeting to order at 1:02 PM. Sid welcomed
the visitor, Mary Crom, a guest of Wooten York. Sid thanked Mary Hembree
for preparing the pot roast. He also those who helped prepare the clubhouse
for the meeting and decorate it for Valentine’s Day: Fay & Dennis Allen,
Don Gay, and George & Frances Weiss.
Old Business: Richard Fender moved and Ron Haley seconded that the
minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed. Treasurer
Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $149 in the Kitty.
Don said that there was one EAA calendar remaining.
Wooten York said that his son-in-law, SSG Dusty Magner, and wife Rebecca,
now had a home in Tampa. Dusty’s wife, an Army 2nd Lieutenant, was now permanently
assigned to the VA hospital there. Dusty had been severely injured in an
IED attack in Afghanistan last year.
Sid Brown, Don Bush, and John Magnan talked with the group about the newsletter
being emailed. They repeated what was in the newsletter: if someone did want
it mailed by the USPS they would have to let John know. The members were
also told that they did not use email they would still get the mailed
newsletter. Of the 30 people there 10-12 wanted the newsletter by e-mail
only. The members there who received the e-mailed newsletter enjoyed it.
Don Bush said he enjoyed the high definition color.
New Business: Sid Brown brought up the Wrens O.B. Brown fly-in.
After a bit of discussion and suggestions from the members, the vote was
14-2 that in May there would be no club meeting on May 8th, the scheduled
date. Also there would be no separate Social “Night Out” in May. The Wrens
O.B. Brown fly-in would have a short business meeting on the 21st (Friday),
perhaps around 6:00 PM, followed by a meal under the tents (if it's
not raining) and the main fly-in on May 22nd. The going away day, for anyone
who stayed Saturday night, would be Sunday, the 23rd.
In preparation or the fish fry on March 13, Vice-President Brown asked if
anyone had fish fryers. Also he would contact Pierre Smith, who was not at
the meeting, about obtaining the fish. He would also contact those
who usually prepare the fish, fries, etc. Those people were unable to attend
the meeting.
Frances Weiss scheduled clubhouse big cleanups/fix-ups every other month
starting Saturday, March 6, at 9:00 AM and ending around noon. Lunch will
be bread, lunch meat, soft drinks, etc. provided by the club. This will go
throughout the summer. This is not the same as the regular meeting preparations
the Thursdays before a club meeting.
Sheila Connell said that Dot Colman (Phil's wife) has improved (she had a
stroke) and is temporarily in a nursing home for a week before going home.
Virginia Bush said that the next EAA 172 social meeting “Night Out” would
be at Harbor Inn Seafood, on Wrightsboro Road in Augusta on February 25.
Since Pierre Smith was not there, Greg Connell made a very short report about
the RV-10: "Flies great." We had a raffle for a $50 gift certificate
for dinner(s) at a restaurant. Sid Brown won. Don Bush said that the club
made $11 on the raffle so it paid for itself.
Jim McBurney moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by George Weiss. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:44
PM.
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Gone West: Longtime Volunteer Marguerite Lawrence Passes Away
(Club member Sondy Lawrence's mother)
Marguerite Lawrence celebrated her 90th birthday with her family during her last AirVenture in 2006.
February 25, 2010 —EAA is mourning the death of Marguerite Lawrence, who was an Admissions Gate volunteer at the EAA convention for 30 years.
She died on February 16 at the age of 93 in Wichita, Kansas. Her last visit
to AirVenture Oshkosh was in 2006, and that year her family traveled to Oshkosh
to celebrate her 90th birthday. They held the party at Admissions Gate 346
(the Warbirds gate), where she volunteered for many years.
Marguerite always chose to camp on the grounds with her friends. “She refused
to stay in a hotel," her son, Stan, told The Wichita Eagle.
Marguerite was also a pilot, soloing in 1938 and earning her private ticket
in 1940. She wound up marrying her flight instructor, Roy Gene Lawrence who,
her eldest son, Sondy, joked, “Got her in the airplane and would not land
until she said ‘yes.’”
(Below from Wichita Eagle:Posted on Sat, Feb. 20, 2010)
BY MOLLY MCMILLIN
The Wichita Eagle
Marguerite Lawrence was a "free-spirited" woman dedicated to her
family, friends, faith and aviation. Mrs. Lawrence died Tuesday. She was
93.
Mrs. Lawrence was a familiar face in the aviation community. Until her 90th
birthday, she volunteered at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual
AirVenture Oshkosh, selling tickets by day and camping in a pup tent at night.
"She refused to stay in a hotel," said her son, Stan Lawrence. She would
say, "'Why would I want that? I'm with my friends. I'm exactly where I want.'
"
The family celebrated her 90th birthday at the event.
Mrs. Lawrence was a long-time volunteer at the Kansas Aviation Museum, served
on the national board of the OX5 organization and was an active member of
the Kansas chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an organization of female pilots.
"She was very supportive and always encouraged our members to work at their
flying and to get additional training or ratings or proceed as far as they
would like to go," said pilot Kay Alley, who serves as treasurer of the chapter.
Mrs. Lawrence soloed in 1937 at the age of 21. She earned her pilot's certificate three years later.
In the process, she fell in love with her flight instructor, Gene. They were
married nearly 50 years at the time of Mr. Lawrence's death in 1986.
In the early years, Mrs. Lawrence helped her husband with the fixed-based
operation he ran in southern Nebraska. She also was a charter pilot and ferried
airplanes.
"She was a great mom," Stan Lawrence said. "She was firm and fair and always ready for the next adventure."
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for January 9, 2010
Prior to the
meal DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) William Duncan finished
the inspection of Steve Thompson’s RV-9A and presented Steve with the temporary
certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft. Before the meeting the members,
their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of barbecue prepared
by Sid Brown and his family. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses.
There were 58 members and guests as well as five visiting aircraft. At 12:26
PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club
President Al Nodorft called the meeting to order at 12:58 PM. Al welcomed
the visitors and thanked those who helped prepare the clubhouse for the meeting:
Fay Allen, Charlie & Sheila Connell, and George & Frances Weiss.
One visitor was Rev. David Herberts, a guest of Pierre Smith. Al also thanked
Vice President Sid Brown for the barbecue. He congratulated the Member of
the Month, Sheila Connell. Al said that there were still some EAA calendars
left.
Old Business: Steve Thompson moved and Mary Hembree seconded that
the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed. Treasurer
Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $334 in the Kitty.
Don also reminded everyone that the 2010 dues were due. President Al Nodorft
thanked Charlie Connell and Al Patton for putting in the trim in the men’s
restroom. President Nodorft also presented a Boshears Homebuilt Aircraft
award to Ralph Powell.
New Business: President Nodorft presented a gift from the Aerospouses and EAA 172 to the now ex-president of EAA 172, Sheila Connell.
Sid Brown asked for volunteers to provide the meat portion of future meals.
Of course the cost of the meat will be paid for by the club. Frances Weiss
passed around a sign-up list for those who would help keep up the clubhouse.
Virginia Bush reminded everyone about the EAA 172 social meeting-eatout which
will be on January 28 at Villa Europa on Dean’s Bridge Road in Augusta.
Al said that he has been digging into information about our club. In EAA
172 there are 82 members who have aircraft and 64 members who don’t.
Al presented the 2009 service award to Tech Counselor & Flight
Advisor Pierre Smith. Secretary John Magnan talked about AOPA and TSA's
Airport Secure and showed a DVD video about it.
Program: Pierre Smith talked about the animal rescue program he is
involved in, Pilots N Paws. Pierre made one of his flights with his RV-10
at the beginning of January. He had written on the Vans RV forum “I can't
recall another time about anything that I've done that has brought this much
satisfaction and emotional reward! Hard to put into words. Y'know, they also
need temporary foster parents for animals making long trips, where half a
dozen pilots are used to each do 300-400 mile legs. They need the animal
housed for a day or two 'til the next pilot can come, either because of weather
or work schedules. So go to www.pilotsnpaws.org and add your name.”
Steve Thompson moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Don Bush. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:38 PM.
After the meeting the EAA 172 Board of Directors met at 2:15 PM. In attendance
were: Al Nodorft, Sid Brown, John Magnan, Don Bush, Dennis Allen, and Al
Patton. The results of that meeting are elsewhere in this newsletter.
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EAA 172 Meeting
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for December 5, 2009
The Christmas Party
It was a fairly nice day. Nearly 60 members and visitors as well as six aircraft
were at the Christmas Party at the Pea Patch Aerodrome. Dennis Allen had
prepared the delicious fried turkey. The dressing was prepared by Fay Allen
and Sheila Connell. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. At 12:28
PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club President
Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 12:56 PM. Sheila welcomed the
visitors. A couple of the visitors were Steve and Michelle Boshears. Michelle
is the Weiss’ daughter. Sheila said that she had received an e-mail from
Keith Robbins who had recently visited France and would soon be back at his
home in Las Vegas. Sheila thanked Larry and Rita Garner for delivering the
gifts the club members had brought for the youngsters at the Medical College
of Georgia hospital. She congratulated the Member of the Month, Al Nodorft,
and congratulated him on his election as the 2010 president of EAA 172. She
also congratulated Sid Brown on his assumption of the office of club vice-president
as well as continuing as Young Eagles Coordinator and taking over the responsibilities
for the Wrens airport operations from club secretary John Magnan. Sheila
thanked Shirley Harden for the three years of handling the Social Coordinator
responsibilities. Sheila thanked those who had helped prepare the clubhouse
the previous Thursday. President Connell announced her choice for the
EAA 172 member of the year. Her choice was Fay Allen for the untiring devotion
Fay had given to EAA 172 over the years. Sheila awarded Fay a monetary gift
from the club.
Old Business: Don Bush moved and Larry Garner seconded that the minutes
for the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed. Treasurer Don
Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $338.25 in the Kitty.
Don also reminded everyone that the 2010 dues were now due.
New Business: Al Newman and Bob Rhodes gave tributes to the
departing club president, Sheila Connell. Shirley Harden thanked everyone
for “not complaining” about the restaurants she had chosen as Social Coordinator.
Al Newman praised all those who had worked on the Thursdays before the club
meetings.
Sheila presented the 2009 service awards to the members who were officers
and advisors for the club. The photos of the presentations are on the EAA
172 Website.
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Richard Fender. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:18
PM.of the
year.
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The Minutes for the December 5, 2009, EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 12/05/09
Only on the Web:
Presentations of the 2009 Chapter Service Awards from EAA: Presentations Chapter Awards
(One of those articles
is about the time running out for ELSA training aircraft; the other is about
Georgia's governor and his association with General Aviation)
One article from the January, 2010, Pea Patch Post: One Article 12/09 Pea Patch Post
(This article is about the AOPA's input into changes in FAR Part 61)
Only on the Web: AOPA's article about Georgia's Governor: GA Governor - ga Governor
Birthdays, anniversaries, etc. for January, 2010: Birthdays, Anniversaries
The Aviation Question of the Month for January, 2010: Aviation Question
(and the answer to December's Aviation Question)
Al Patton's answer to "Name That Plane" for January, 2010: Name That Plane
MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR December, 2009: Click on Al Nodorft
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Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for November 14, 2009
It was a perfect day for a fly-in, sunny, warm,
hardly any wind. Numerous members and visitors as well as many aircraft were
at the annual fly-in held this year at the Pea Patch Aerodrome. There were
10-12 aircraft on the field by 11:00 AM. More than 20 aircraft were there
as well as a crowd numbering over 100. About a dozen people - youths, counselors,
administrators - for the Broken Shackle Ranch provided the barbecue and a
special “Mighty Man” turkey stew. At 12:30 PM visiting Chaplain Gary Cobb
gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club President Sheila
Connell called the meeting to order at 12:58 PM. Sheila welcomed the visiting
pilots and aircraft who had flown in. She thanked the youths from the Broken
Shackle youth home for preparing the meal. Richard Fender moved that the
minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion was seconded
by Don Bush and passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in
order and we had $523 in the Kitty. Those funds, less $31 for our incidental
expenses, went to the Broken Shackle Ranch. Don gave the Boshears SkyFest
financial report: The Food Trailer netted $391.63. The People Movers received
$175 in donations for a total of $566.63 in for that fly-in. Sheila
welcomed the visitors and guests. She thanked those who had helped
prepare the clubhouse the previous Thursday: Don Bush, Charlie Connell, George
& Frances Weiss, and Tom Whisnant who did the grass cutting. Sheila thanked
Sid Brown for providing the boiled peanuts before the meal. She said that
after his accident Don Murphy was taken to the Medical College of Georgia
where his condition was fair but improving. She also welcomed back Marlyn
Couch and Shane Nothdurft who had been in the hospital. Sheila also said
that Sam Hart is back after his unfortunate incident. She congratulated the
Members of the Month, George & Frances Weiss. Sheila announced that John
Magnan is retiring from being the EAA 172 representative handling the affairs
of the Wrens airport after handling them since the mid-90s. After the meal
those members with aircraft at the Wrens airport will meet with her and decide
on John’s successor.
Old Business: Sheila presented two Boshears awards for those who had
home-built aircraft. The Grand Champion award was given to Al Patton for
his Rose Parrakeet. The Reserve Grand Champion award was given to Ralph Powell
for his Thorp T-18.
New Business: David Cobb, the administrator of the Broken Shackle
Ranch youth home, talked about the goals of the youth home. They deal with
young men ages 16-19. He said that they had a great success rate. Their funding
is by grants and donations.
We held the annual EAA 172 elections. By acclamation, the Secretary, John
Magnan, and the Treasurer, Don Bush, were re-elected for 2010. Sid Brown
was nominated for Vice-President and Allen Nodorft was nominated for President
of EAA 172 for 2010. The nominations were seconded and approved by the members.
We discussed the next meeting, the Christmas Party on December 5th. Sheila
reminded everyone to bring a new unwrapped toy to be given to the hospitalized
children at the Medical College of Georgia. Dennis Allen will fry the turkeys.
Fay Allen and Sheila Connell will prepare the dressing.
Program: We enjoyed a talk by Vice-President-Elect Sid Brown
about the Sport Pilot license as well as aircraft safety. Sid said he started
his aviation experiences with his dad.
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Don Bush. The motion was approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:35 PM.
After the meeting some of the youths from the Broken Shackle Ranch had first
plane flights as Young Eagles, thanks to pilot Patrick Kirkland with his
Cessna 172.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the December, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the November 14, 2009, EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 11/14/09
EAA 172 President-Elect Allen Nodorft writes a few words: Words from the President-Elect
(one of those articles is about the FAA
ban on residential TTF (through the fence) operations; the other is about
the FAA grounding the Zodiac 601XL &605 S-LSA)
One article from the December, 2009, Pea Patch Post: One Article 12/09 Pea Patch Post
(This article is about a well known Georgia pilot being arrested at Griffin-Spalding)
Birthdays, anniversaries, etc. for December, 2009: Birthdays, Anniversaries
The Aviation Question of the Month for December, 2009: Aviation Question
(and the answer to November's Aviation Question)
Al Patton's answer to "Name That Plane" for December, 2009: Name That Plane
MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR November, 2009: Click on George & Frances Weiss
BOSHEARS SKYFEST 2009
Daniel Field October 17-18
On Saturday, the 17th, the weather started out
just damp and cold. It deteriorated to cold, wet, and rainy by early afternoon.
Only 11 non-Warbird GA aircraft who were not part of the airshow flew in
to the field. The airshow was “called” around 2:30 PM and the visitors headed
home. Those who saved their ticket stubs would be able to get in free to
Boshears SkyFest on Sunday.
However quite a few EAA 172 members did come on Saturday. Wooten York flew
in his two aircraft, a Quicksilver GT-400 and a Quicksilver GT-500. Not at
the same time, of course! He flew one in on Friday, went back home, and flew
the other in on Saturday.
As President Connell mentioned on the cover page, many EAA 172 members participated
both days to help make Boshears SkyFest a success even with the less than
perfect weather.
Sunday had much better weather. Though a bit chilly, the sun did shine and
there was some blue sky. There were more GA aircraft in than on Saturday.
Freeman Newman and Sid Brown handled the aircraft awards. Here are the results:
Kit Built
Grand Champion - Ed Booth with his RV-7 N67EB
Reserve Grand Champion - Gary Harden with his RV9A N227HP
Antique/Classic
Grand Champion - Jim Renwick with his PA 22/20 N1495AReserve Grand Champion - Al Newman with his Aeronca 7AC N85568
Light Sport
Grand Champion - Ross Wheeler with his RAF 2000 GTX-SE gyroplane N378TW
Reserve Grand Champion - Wooten York with his Quicksilver GT-400 N75297
Warbird
Grand Champion - Tom Reilly with his B-25
Reserve Grand Champion - CAF (Confederate Air Force) Douglas DauntlessBoshears.
Read this story about Boshears SkyFest 2009 with color photos at: BOSHEARS
Breakfast Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for October 10, 2009
Before the meeting the members, their families,
and visitors enjoyed the delicious eggs, bacon, sausage patties, and grits
prepared by club V.P. Freeman Newman who was assisted by his wife, Bunny,
and member Jon Dunn. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. At
9:08 AM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Club
President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM. 43 members,
family, and guests signed in. Because of the weather, only one aircraft flew
in, our speaker’s Lake amphibian. Richard Fender moved that the minutes for
the last meeting should be approved. The motion was seconded by Steve Thompson
and passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we
had $215 in the Kitty. There was also an additional $195 in the Al Patton
fund. Sheila offered the club's condolences to the family of Al Youngblood
who passed away on October 8th. Sheila welcomed new club member Ross
Wheeler. She also welcomed guests Jeff and Jade Long, friends of Rick Dant.
Sheila thanked Ralph Sandeford for the donation of the new grill used to
prepare the breakfast. She congratulated the Member of the Month, Rick Dant.
Sheila thanked Fay Allen, Maureen Rhodes, Don Bush, George & Frances
Weiss, Gary Harden, Everett Parks, and Mary Hembree for helping out on the
Thursday clean-up day.
Old Business: Sheila discussed the upcoming Boshears SkyFest (October
17, 18). She reviewed the list of volunteers. Also she mentioned that the
volunteer’s party would be on Saturday at 7:00 PM. There would also be a
Worship Service at Boshears at 9:00 AM on Sunday, the 18th.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the next
club eat-out would be Thursday, October 22nd, at P.F. Chang's - China
Bistro, 2450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Georgia.
Sheila said that the new EAA calendars were available and members should see her after the meeting if they wished to order one.
We discussed the next meeting, the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in, which will
be held November 14th at the Pea Patch rather than Millen as explained at
the last meeting. Pierre Smith said that the Broken Shackle Ranch boys would
have barbecue prepared for 100-125 people.
Program: We enjoyed a talk by Joe Grimaud. Joe and wife
Gladys are owners of Chapin Furniture in Chapin, SC. They're pretty well
"known" in this area from their "cutesy" radio commercial where Mrs. Grimaud
expounds on her husband's aviation experiences in the Air Force versus promoting
furniture. After the talk Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn.
Steve Thompson seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 10:35 AM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the November, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the October 10, 2009, EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 10/10/09
(one of those articles is about the FAA issuing the new 51% homebuilder rules;
the other about new FAA instrument rated pilot certification renewal rules.)
One article from the November, 2009, Pea Patch Post: One Article 11/09 Pea Patch Post
(This article is about Sully & Skiles becoming the national EAA Young Eagles Co-chairs.)
Birthdays, anniversaries, etc. for November, 2009: Birthdays, Anniversaries
The Aviation Question of the Month for November, 2009: Aviation Question
(and the answer to October's Aviation Question)
Al Patton's answer to "Name That Plane" for November, 2009: Name That Plane
MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR October, 2009: Click on Rick Dant
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for September 12, 2009
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of grilled/barbecued
chicken from Country Boys in Waynesboro. The side dishes were set out by
the Aerospouses. At 12:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the
meal and everyone ate. Club President Sheila Connell called the meeting to
order at 1:00 PM. 55 members, family, and guests signed in. There were 12
visiting aircraft. A motion was made that the minutes for the last meeting
should be approved. The motion was seconded and passed. Treasurer Don Bush
said that the accounts were in order and we had $264 in the Kitty. President
Connell read a letter from EAA president Tom Poberezny thanking our club
for our $229 donation to the EAA museum Founder’s Wing. Sheila welcomed visitor
Roger Noirot. She congratulated the Member of the Month, Ed Booth. Sheila
thanked Fay Allen and Mary Hembree for decorating the clubhouse. She also
thanked those who helped out on the Thursday clean-up day. Sheila asked Stuart
Hembree to talk about his Civil Air Patrol activities at Oshkosh this year.
Old Business: The front page of the local Metro Spirit featured
Al Patton and his contributions to aviation. Vice-president Freeman Newman
took that article as well as those appearing in other newspapers and put
them behind a large frame.
Treasurer Don Bush reminded everyone about donating to the Al Patton Scholarship
fund. This is the fund used to give free flight training to a deserving young
person who wins the award. It’s awarded at the Boshears Skyfest October 17-18.
By the end of the meeting Don said there was a total of $656 in the fund.
Sheila reminded everyone about the Rhodes’ barbecue being held tomorrow (Sunday).
She said that she has some extra maps and directions for those who need them.
Al Newman gave out the new club shirts members had ordered at the last meeting.
The cost was $31. Anyone else who wants a shirt should contact Al at
706-736-3905.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the next
club eat-out would be on September 24th at Malibu Jack's Surf Grill, 231
Furys Ferry Road, in Augusta.
Sheila said that Ed Carter, who does a lot of things for Boshears Skyfest,
is in Emory Hospital. Also, member Shane Nothdurft is at home recovering
from a serious auto accident. Virginia Bush will send cards to them. Sam
Hart was not quite ready to come to this meeting. He has more surgery scheduled
as a result of his plane crash.
Sheila asked everyone interested in helping out at the Boshears Skyfest to
sign up for their activities. Ed note: The final list presented to the Boshears
Committee at the September 17th meeting had 39 names.
President Connell said that the Millen airport will not be ready for us to
have the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in there this year. After some discussion
the members decided to have that fly-in at the Pea Patch on November 14th.
Members talked about the food. After more discussion Steve Thompson moved
and Mary Hembree seconded using the youths from the Broken Shackle Ranch
again to provide the food. This time, however, it would be barbecue, since
the cost would be more reasonable. The motion passed. Pierre Smith will handle
contacting the Youth Home. From previous notes, John Magnan will provide
the number of people who may be at the fly-in.
Program: We enjoyed our speaker -- club member Allen Nordorft, who
presented us with a synopsis of his aviation background. He’s married, has
three children, and works at John Deere in Grovetown. He has flown thirty
types of planes in his twenty years flying experience. After the talk Al
Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. Don Bush seconded the motion
and the meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the October, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the September 12, 2009, EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 09/12/09
(one of those articles is about Will Christian soloing;
the other about FAA cutting NDB, GPS, VOR approaches)
Two articles from the October, 2009, Pea Patch Post: Two Articles 10/09 Pea Patch Post
(one of those articles is about EAA giving away FREE aviation equipment;
the other about aircraft owners needing to get on the Web or paying extra)
MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR September, 2009: Click on Ed Booth
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for August 8, 2009
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a Surprise meal consisting
of heaps of fried chicken. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses.
49 members, family, and guests signed in. There were seven visiting
aircraft. At 12:31 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and
everyone ate. Club President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at
12:57 PM. Ed Christian moved and Al Newman seconded that the minutes for
the last meeting should be approved. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurer
Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and we had $279 in the Kitty.
Sheila welcomed visitors Mitchell Smith, Blythe Dant’s cousin, as well as
Russ and Becky Appleton. Russ, assisted by his wife Becky, was the speaker
at the meeting. She also introduced her sister, Mary Land, who had come to
the meeting. Sheila gave congratulations to the Member of the Month, Frank
Christian. She thanked John Magnan and Rick Dant for working on the People
Mover seats. She also passed around cards to be signed for Dusty Magner who
had been severely wounded in Afghanistan, and a condolence card for Wade
Hammer whose wife, Betty, died earlier this month. Sheila thanked Fay Allen,
Charlie Connell, Jim McBurney, and Maureen Rhodes for helping out on the
clean-up day on Thursday.
Old Business: Secretary John Magnan said that he had removed some
of the seats from a school bus at Gerald Ballard’s salvage yard. He said
that Rick Dant had volunteered to weld the seats together. John said that
he would be getting the rest of the seats sometime toward the end of August.
Treasurer Don Bush reminded everyone about donating to the Al Patton Scholarship
fund. This is the fund used to give free flight training to a deserving young
person who wins the award. It’s awarded at the Boshears SkyFest October 17-18.
By the end of the meeting Don had collected $222 toward the fund.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the next
club eat-out would be on August 27th at the West Side Bowery Restaurant in
Aiken, South Carolina.
Bob Rhodes said that the Rhodes Family Barbecue would be the second Sunday of September.
Members discussed getting new EAA shirts like we did several years ago. Al Newman volunteered to handle getting new shirts.
Sheila said that several items needed to be taken care of in preparation
for EAA 172's work at the Boshears Skyfest. Sheila asked if we were going
to use the food trailer at Boshears. After members said that we would Sheila
asked about those who would be running the Food Trailer at Boshears. Fay
Allen, assisted by Maureen Rhodes, said that she would handle that. Sheila
said that the Food Trailer is leaking. Don Bush suggested that caulking is
needed. Steve Thompson volunteered to handle that. Sheila said that at the
next meeting there will be lists to be signed by those who would be helping
at Boshears. Besides signing they would need to put down their Boshears shirt
sizes.
Program: We enjoyed guest speaker Russ Appleton, Chief Pilot
for AIR MED air ambulance company. Russ had flown to the meeting in the Aerospatiale
Ecurevil Air Med helicopter. He talked about his flying experience which
started in 1973. Russ had belonged to EAA 242 in the past. He had about 14,000
hours. Russ talked about the “Golden Hour” and how the Air Med helicopters
can get people to medical help within that hour. During his talk, as if by
cue, an Air Med Agusta 109E helicopter flew overhead. Members went outside
to see this. Russ said that most insurances cover the cost of the air ambulance
service which can run many thousands of dollars. After the talk Don Bush
moved that the meeting should adjourn. Sid Brown seconded the motion and
the meeting adjourned at 1:42 PM.
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The front page of the September, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the August 8, 2009, EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 08/08/09
Betty Dean Webb Hammer
Wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, homemaker. Following a massive
cerebral hemorrhage Betty Hammer, a native of Rogersville, Tennessee, went
to be with her God on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Medical College of Georgia
at the age of 78. She was predeceased by her parents, Hubert Walter Webb
and Ida Ruth Webb, and two brothers, Wayne and Murle Webb, all of Rogersville.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dr. Wade B. Hammer of Augusta;
a son and daughter-in-law, Robert B. and Karen C. Hammer of Atlanta; a daughter
and son-in-law, Joanna Hammer Dykes and S. Wade Dykes of Monroe, GA; and
four grandchildren, Austin Taylor Dykes and Hannah Nicole Dykes of Monroe
and William Burke Hammer and Hadley Elizabeth Hammer of Atlanta. She is also
survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Fodel Webb; and sisters-in-law,
Irene Webb and Erma Webb of Rogersville, Tennessee and Mary Jo Hammer Purves
of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews,
and cousins. Mrs. Hammer graduated from public schools in Rogersville, TN
and Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN with a degree in elementary
education and moved to Lakeland, Florida where she taught kindergarten at
the First Baptist Church and then fourth grade in the Polk County FL school
system. There she met her future husband Dr. Hammer, a native of Lakeland.
Upon his completion of pre-dental studies at the University of Florida, they
married and moved to Atlanta where she taught in the Dekalb Co. GA educational
system while he studied at the Emory University School of Dentistry, oral
surgery residency and practiced in Atlanta. She continued to substitute in
Richmond Co. GA after they moved to Augusta where her husband joined the
faculty of the Medical College of Georgia. She was an active member of Aldersgate
United Methodist Church in Augusta since 1968 where she has served as, den
mother, board member, WMU Church Circle, wedding committee coordinator and
numerous other roles. She was an active member of the Jane Mitchell Sunday
school class. Other activities included Reserve Officers Association League
(ROAL) where she served at state and national level in many roles including
national president 2004-2005. She was currently President of the Georgia
Department of ROAL. In 1991 when Dr. Hammer's 382nd US Army Reserve Field
Hospital was deployed to Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, she performed a key
role with the unit family support group here at home. She served as a true
"Colonel's Lady". Betty was an active member of the Magnolia Garden Club
of Augusta has served many offices and was presidency several terms. Her
home garden is evidence of her love of gardening. She and Wade are active
in the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller
where she as Dame Commander has served as Grand Chancellor of the Grand Priory
of the United States. She was presently Commander of the Augusta Commandery.
Betty was a loving wife, mother, friend, patriot citizen, and community activist
who will be truly missed by her family, her church, and her many colleagues
both locally and internationally. The funeral service will be held Saturday,
August 8, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Rev.
John Pinson officiating. Pallbearers will be Austin T. Dykes, Thomas Murle
Webb, Jeff Folkard, Earl Duncan, Charles Ruhl, Brian Mulherin and honorary
pallbearers include Jane Mitchell Sunday school class, the Magnolia Garden
Club and the Order of Saint John. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial
Park. Memorials may be made to the Building or Missions Fund at Aldersgate
United Methodist Church, 3185 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909. The family
will receive friends Friday, August 7, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 364-8484. A guestbook may be signed on our site: www.thomaspoteet.com
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COLD CUTS FLY-IN
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for July 11, 2009
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal of cold
cuts - subs. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses who also decorated
the table with a 4th of July motif. More than 60 members, visitors, and guests
signed in for the meeting. We also had nine visiting aircraft. At 12:29 PM
Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. We enjoyed
the fresh-churned ice cream provided by Sid and Benjamin Brown. Club
President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 1:02 PM. Ed Booth
moved and Charlie Connell seconded that the minutes for the last meeting
should be approved. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurer Don Bush said
that the accounts were in order and we had $290 in the Kitty. Sheila welcomed
visitors Tim Burchett and his grandson, Garrett Carter. Tim is interested
in obtaining his Sports Pilot certificate and possibly a light plane. He
joined EAA 172 after the meeting. Sheila gave congratulations to the Members
of the Month, Bill & Marlyn Couch. President Connell also congratulated
Will Christian who soloed on July 9th.
Old Business: Secretary John Magnan brought up the People Mover seat
issue which had been tabled at the last meeting. The seats need refurbishing
or replacement. These are seats which sit on 16 foot trailers pulled by John
Deere tractors at the Boshears Skyfest. They haul visitors around the Skyfest
area. John said that he had made estimates for various methods for replacing
them. These ranged from $1825 for new chairs to $440 for the expenses for
welding and attaching bus seats donated by Gerald Ballard’s salvage yard.
After some discussion Sid Brown said that he thought that Rick Dant would
be able to pick up the seats (after John disassembled and removed them from
buses at Ballard’s salvage yard). Rick also volunteered to weld them together.
After some discussion Steve Thompson moved and Ed Christian seconded that
a maximum of $440 could be spent for removing and refurbishing the seats.
The motion carried.
Treasurer Don Bush reminded everyone about donating to the Al Patton Scholarship
fund. This is the fund used to give free flight training to a deserving young
person who wins the award.
Sheila brought up the funds donated by Allene Brown. After some discussion
members seemed to agree that the money would be used for a plaque of some
type at the Wrens airport and also an award which could be given at the next
O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in at the Wrens airport. John Magnan moved and Steve
Thompson seconded that this would be done. The motion passed.
New Business: Wooten York talked about his son-in-law, Dusty Magner,
who was severely injured in an IED attack in Afghanistan several weeks ago.
The members discussed the new landing fees possible at Augusta Regional -
Bush airport. Pilots said they would not purchase gas or land at Bush if
the landing fees were implemented.
Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the next club eat-out would be
on July 23rd at the French Market Grille on Highland Ave. in Augusta.
Sheila congratulated Al Patton for winning the EAA national Major Achievement
Awarded which will be given out on August 1st at Airventure Oshkosh. Members
congratulated Al. Then they discussed how he would get to Oshkosh to receive
the award. After the meeting the officers decided that the club would pay
any costs for gas for an automobile for the trip to and from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Program: Harley Drew, radio personality from the WGAC Radio
Station, was our guest speaker. He said that he knew Frank Christian well.
Also Harley started out flying with a Taylorcraft and was taught to fly by
Forrest Boshears. Lately he has pushed flying aside for his other activities.
In 1962 he joined what is now WBBQ radio. After the very interesting talk
Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. Don Bush seconded the motion
and the meeting adjourned at 2:08 PM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the August, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
The Minutes for the July 11, 2009, EAA 172 meeting: Minutes 07/11/09
The article about Al Patton going to Oshkosh for the Major Achievement Award given August 1st
Al Patton - Oshkosh
(note: contrary to the article, EAA indicated that it could not stream the video for the awards breakfast)
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AIRCRAFT SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE WRENS AIRPORT
There is now an opening for another aircraft at the Wrens, Georgia, hangar at the Wrens Memorial Airport (65J).
The largest space available is for a smaller aircraft such as a Cessna 150
or 152, Cub, Luscombe, Pitts, Titan, Quicksilver or other light plane. If
you are interested contact John Magnan at 706-547-3607 (leave a message)
or e-mail him at jcm2@earthlink.net
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for June 13, 2009
Before the meeting
the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed a delicious meal from Country
Boys Cooking in Waynesboro. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses.
We had nine aircraft and more than 50 members, their families, and visitors
there for the meeting. At 12:33 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for
the meal and everyone ate. Club Vice-president Freeman Newman called the
business meeting to order at 1:03 PM. Ed Christian moved and Richard Fender
seconded that the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion
passed unanimously. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order
and we had $290 in the Kitty. Also he said that we had received more funds
for the EAA Headquarters Founders Wing fund for a total of $229 which he
will send to the EAA headquarters. He also said that we had received a donation
from Allene Brown, O.B. Brown’s widow. Don said perhaps we could use it for
something in O.B. Brown’s name at the Wrens airport. Nothing was decided
at this time. Freeman welcomed the visitors and guests. New members who joined
at the meeting were James Reeves and Aaron Ramsey who obtained a Family membership
to include himself as well as Brenda, Raven, and Michaela Ramsey. Freeman
thanked Ralph and Polly Powell for obtaining the delicious barbecue from
Country Boys. During the meal we enjoyed a video by Tom Poberezny about EAA
activities and also a builder’s hint. Freeman thanked Gene Criswell for fixing
the air conditioning for the front room of the clubhouse.
Old Business: Young Eagles Coordinator Sid Brown thanked all who helped
with the Young Eagles activities at the Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in.
Special thanks were given to Dennis Allen and Bill Couch who together flew
30 new Young Eagles. Sid passed around a sign-up sheet for any aircraft owners/pilots
who might want to participate in future Young Eagles events. Secretary
and fly-in coordinator John Magnan thanked all those who helped prepare for
as well as worked during the Wrens fly-in. Sid Brown thanked John Magnan
for the work John did.
New Business: The members discussed the directive from the TSA (Transportation
Safety Administration) about security at airports that are considered to
be commercial service airports. Freeman mentioned that the latest directive
has toned down the strict rules somewhat for General Aviation pilots. The
newest directive, SD 1542-04-08G, states now that transient pilots do not
need any special ID but must stay near their aircraft or the FBO that they
are visiting. Those who base their aircraft at these special airports must
still have a special ID in order to have access to the airports and their
aircraft. John Magnan said that the day before this meeting (on June 12)
the TSA has issued a list of “commercial-service” airports. Augusta Regional
- Bush is one but McDuffie County, Aiken, and Daniel Field are not.
Treasurer Don Bush said that our club gets back money for every new member
who joins us and then also joins EAA national. He also said that EAA has
started a new program – a 6 month complimentary EAA membership. This is being
done to get new members to join EAA. Don asked if we should also have a complimentary
membership to our local EAA 172. After some discussion Don Bush moved and
Jim McBurney seconded that we should have the same complimentary membership.
The motion passed unanimously.
Secretary John Magnan said that the People Mover seats need refurbishing
or replacement. These are seats which sit on 16 foot trailers pulled by John
Deere tractors at the Boshears Skyfest. They haul visitors around the Skyfest
area. John asked for suggestions on what to do with them since the seats
are falling apart. Perhaps old church pews could be used. Jim McBurney suggested
treated lumber could be placed on the seat frames. Vice-President Newman
tabled the issue until the next meeting.
Program: Greg Connell, gave a very interesting and enlightening
talk about aerobatics and answered questions about the aerobatic work he
does for airshows. The meeting adjourned at 2:02 PM.
IN LIVING COLOR!
The front page of the July, 2009, Pea Patch Post, with the PREZ SEZ: Pea Patch Post
O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for May 8 & 9, 2009
There were 30 members and guests who came to the
"bring your own meat" club meeting and meal at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 8.
On Friday there were four aircraft that flew or flew in. Phillip and his
wife, Janie, flew his foot launched powered paraglider in the morning but
did not stay for the cookout. Mike Kelly flew in from Wagener, SC, in his
L-19 but also did not stay long enough for the meal. Freeman Newman flew
in. Wooten York came in his Quicksilver GT-500. Sid Brown put out two barbecue
grills and prepared and lit the coals so that the grills would be ready for
the meat. At 6:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal. Those
who were there put their meat on the grills and everyone ate. Club president
Sheila Connell had a short business meeting at 6:55 PM. Don Bush moved and
Jim McBurney seconded that the minutes for the last meeting should be approved.
The motion passed unanimously. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts
were in order. He collected an additional $45 for the new EAA Founders Wing
Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Sheila welcomed the visitors and guests.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Wooten York, the member
of the month for May. Sheila thanked Sid Brown, his son Benjamin, and Steve
Thompson for getting the food trailer to the Wrens airport. Sheila also reminded
everyone about the donations for the EAA Founders’ Wing in Oshkosh.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the next
social gathering would be on May 28th at Sheehan’s Irish Pub in Augusta.
Sheila said that Rick Revels will be leaving the area next month for a position
as Mortuary Officer at Fort Benning. She also said that she and her husband,
Charlie, would be going on a cruise so Freeman Newman would be in charge
of the June meeting. The June meeting will feature barbecue from Country
Boys in Waynesboro. Ralph Powell will bring the barbecue to the June meeting.
Don Bush mentioned that if anyone from the club joins EAA national the club
receives a $10 check from EAA for each new member.
WRENS FLY-IN MAY 9, 2009
On Saturday there were 21 more aircraft. This
was the actual day of the fly-in. It was sunny but there was some wind and
this might have caused some not to fly in. The aircraft ranged from an Aeronca
to two Barons. The RV line of aircraft was the most predominant. Two helicopters
came in, both medivac that often land at the airport with patients. On this
day they were only visiting. There were also about 120 members and
visitors at the Fly-in. Some counted as many as 150. Also on Saturday, Sid
and Cathy Brown prepared a delicious breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and sausages
for the members, guests, and tractor owners.Young Eagles Coordinator Sid
Brown arranged for flights for Young Eagles starting around 9:00 AM on Saturday,
May 9th. Sid’s son and daughter, Benjamin and Bethany, along with his wife,
Cathy, helped out at the Young Eagles sign-in table. Pilots Dennis
Allen and Bill Couch flew at least 30 Young Eagles. There were 16 tractors
on display in addition to the large cotton mill diesel engine. There were
also three fancy motorcycles and one classic automobile on display. That
car was owned by Blythe Dant.
There was excellent assistance at the food trailer. Fay Allen, along with
Shirley Harden and Frances Weiss, prepared the food in the trailer. One of
the medivac helicopter pilots, Tommy Keains, did some grilling. Rick Revels
and Steve Thompson cooked the burgers and hot dogs. Steve also did many other
tasks and was extremely helpful to many throughout the fly-in day. He had
sold his two aircraft and was building one so he was “planeless” for the
fly-in. Had he kept at least one plane he said he would have been happy to
fly the Young Eagles.
In preparation for the fly-in John Magnan did all the paperwork including
contacting the FAA and closing the MOA in the Wrens area by using his contact
at Shaw Air Force Base. He also did much of the mowing and arranged for the
city to put out a crew on five tractors to prepare the rest of the airport
earlier in the week. Sid Brown mowed the grass strip and Phillip and Janie
mowed around the hangars. Cathy Brown handled the advertising for the event.
John put up the tents, set up the extra power and water as well as all the
flagging poles and flagging. Sid cleaned the office area. After the fly-in
John took down the flagging and tents. For the tents he was assisted by the
farmers and others who were handling the tractors and the flour mill engine.
Sid Brown, assisted by his wife, Cathy, and John Magnan, gave out the awards
for the fly-in. Longest Flight: John Slagle’s RV-8A from the Eagleneck Airpark
near Savannah. Fastest Homebuilt: Charlie Connell’s RV-8A. Slowest Flight:
Wooten York’s Quicksilver GT-500. Best in Show: Ray Snyder’s RV-6A from Eagleneck
Airpark.
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Breakfast Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for April 11,
2009
Before the meeting the members, their families,
and visitors enjoyed the delicious eggs, bacon, sausage patties, and grits
prepared by club V.P. Freeman Newman who was assisted by other club members.
The members especially enjoyed the grits prepared by Jon Dunn using his family's
secret recipe. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses who also decorated
the clubhouse with an Easter motif. Six planes flew in and 46 members, family,
and guests signed in for the breakfast meeting. At 9:19 AM Rev. Bill Farley
gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. Sheila Connell, the EAA
172 president, started the short business meeting at 9:45 AM. Secretary John
Magnan made a correction to the minutes for the March meeting: It was Frank
Christian, not Ed Christian, who took the annual photo of the club members.
Don Bush moved that the minutes for the last meeting, as amended, should
be approved. The motion was seconded by Rick Revels and passed. The Treasurer,
Don Bush, said that the accounts were in order and that there was $267 in
the Kitty. Sheila welcomed the visitors and guests. Sheila also welcomed
new member Joseph Krzywda from Augusta. Sheila thanked Freeman Newman for
preparing the breakfast and also those who had worked earlier that morning
and on the previous Thursday cleaning up the clubhouse and decorating it
for Easter. These included Fay Allen, Mary Hembree, and George & Frances
Weiss.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Ron Haley, the member of
the month for April. Sheila thanked Steve Thompson and his brother, Dickey,
for setting up the new hot water heater for the clubhouse. John Magnan said
that Wooten York was flying his Quicksilver GT-500 to San Antonio, Texas,
to see his daughter and grandson. The round trip would be more than 1800
miles.
New Business: Social Coordinator Shirley Harden said that the next
social gathering would be on April 23rd at la Cantina Restaurant, 1750 Garret
Rd., Clarks Hill, South Carolina. She reminded everyone that la Cantina
does not take credit cards, only cash and checks.
The members discussed the upcoming Wrens O. B. Brown Memorial Fly-in May
8-9. We will have a bring-your-own-meat-to-grill meal on Friday, May 8, at
6:00 PM. There will be extra grills there. John Magnan said that the
Ingles supermarket across the field from the airport is open late and has
some fine meat. He also said that Charlie Connell has volunteered to handle
any airplane communications and parking. On Saturday there will also
be a tractor display on the field as well as that huge diesel engine. There
will also be a breakfast on Saturday morning for the tractor owners and others.
It will be handled by Sid Brown and others at the Wrens airport. Young Eagles
Coordinator Sid Brown said that the Young Eagles flights would start between
9:00 and 10:00 AM on Saturday. He said that he would
be around after the meal to get information from pilots who might fly youngsters
at the Wrens Fly-in and other Young Eagles events. Special Events Director
Fay Allen said that the food trailer would be there and she needed volunteers
for the food preparation on Saturday. Ron Haley volunteered to get the food
trailer there on Friday.
Sheila talked about the Founders Wing Museum at Oshkosh. EAA has requested
donations of cash and memorabilia from the chapters. After some discussion
John Magnan moved that our chapter donate $100 to the Founders Wing foundation.
Charlie Connell seconded the motion and it was approved. However, Al Newman
said we should donate more. After further discussion Sheila said that further
money donations could be made by individual members. Treasurer Don Bush would
handle the additional money at the end of this meeting and during the next
meeting at Wrens.
Sheila congratulated Blythe Dant and Keith Goff about their recent solos.
Blythe soloed in a Cessna 152. Keith soloed in a Cessna 172 in Aiken. Blythe
gave a short talk about his solo.mailed.
Program: Pierre Smith talked about and gave an
excellent description of what crop dusting entails. He said that now the
logging of the flights and also making sure that all the field was sprayed
is made easier by a GPS system. He answered many questions about what his
work entails including his flight speeds and ground altitude. He flies around
140 mph and at 9 feet AGL. He only looks at the instruments when in a turn.
His Air Tractor has a 700 hp engine and a 500 gallon tank for the chemicals.
At 11:09 AM Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded and approved.
Fish Fry Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for March 14,
2009
The weather was poor, so no aircraft flew in.
Before the meeting nearly 90 members, their families, and visitors enjoyed
the delicious catfish meal cooked up by Dennis Allen, Ron Haley, Gary Harden,
and Steve Thompson. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. At 12:27
PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. The Club
President, Sheila Connell, started the short business meeting at 12:58 PM.
Secretary John Magnan made a correction to the minutes for the February meeting:
Bruce Hitt did not win the raffle for the aircraft print. He won the FIRST
one drawn, which was for the two "airline" caps. Ed Booth won the aircraft
print and Jon Dunn won the GRAND PRIZE, the $50 gift certificate for The
Chop House. Don Bush moved that the minutes for the last meeting, as amended,
should be approved. The motion was seconded by Al Newman and passed. The
Treasurer, Don Bush, said that the accounts were in order. Sheila welcomed
the many visitors and guests. Sheila also welcomed new members Douglas
Johnson and Dana Dudley. Sheila thanked Pierre Smith for obtaining the fish
for the fish fry. Sheila also thanked those who had worked on the St. Patrick’s
Day decorations and for their preparations earlier in the day as well as
on the previous Thursday when they prepared and decorated the clubhouse.
These included Fay Allen, Mary Hembree, Maureen Rhodes, and George &
Frances Weiss. Sheila welcomed back Al Newman and Don Murphy who both recently
had undergone surgery. Sheila thanked the members who participated in the
Club Fly-out to Douglas the week before. [article about the fly-out in this
issue] Sheila said that everyone enjoyed them selves there.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Greg Connell, the member
of the month for March. She also reminded everyone about the Breakfast Fly-in
on April 11th. It will start at 9:00 AM and will feature Chef Freeman Newman,
the club’s Vice-President, preparing his great breakfast menu.
New Business: Shirley Harden said that the next social gathering would
be on March 26th at the Sticky Fingers Restaurant, 277 Robert C. Daniel,
Jr. Parkway, Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. Jowers discussed pilot medicals. He said that if a pilot had a doubt about his medical, don’t sign the paperwork!
Sheila said that at the Boshears Committee meeting she found that there would
be an emphasis on Warbirds at the 2009 Boshears Skyfest.
Stuart Hembree talked about his airplane solo. Richmond County Commissioner,
Don Grantham, discussed the Pea Patch airfield and that it was an asset to
the county.
Program: Our guest speaker was Bob Young, former mayor of Augusta
and appointed by former President Bush to the U.S. Department of Housing
& Urban Development in 2005. Bob shared with us some of his recent experiences
as well as some of his aviation background. Bob said that Bob Smith was his
flight instructor and Don Brown gave him his checkride in 1979. Bob
said that now that he has “retired” from the government in January he may
have more time to do some flying. He said “flying gave me a great freedom
and empowerment.”
At 1:47 PM Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was
seconded and approved. Afterwards Ed Christian took the annual photograph
of the club members.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for February 14,
2009
It was raining so no aircraft flew in. Before
the meeting the members, their families, and visitors enjoyed the delicious
meal of bratwurst, peppers & onions grilled by Steve Thompson and
Greg Connell. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. There were
at least 60 members, family, and visitors at the meeting. At 12:28 PM Rev.
Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. The Club President,
Sheila Connell, started the business meeting at 1:03 PM. Everett Parks moved
that the minutes for the last meeting should be approved. The motion was
seconded by Don Bush and passed. The Treasurer, Don Bush, said that the accounts
were in order and that there was $277 in the Kitty. Sheila welcomed the many
visitors and guests. These included a group brought in by Jim McBurney. They
were members of the Royal Rangers which is a ministry that motivates boys
spiritually through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, and Christian
role models. Sheila also welcomed new members Bruce Hitt, Robbie McMillan,
and Jerry & Dorothy Crawford. Sheila also thanked those who had worked
on the Valentine’s Day preparations earlier in the day as well as on the
past Thursday when they prepared and decorated the clubhouse. These included
Mary Hembree, Fay Allen, Maureen Rhodes, Don Bush, George & Frances Weiss,
Ben Covington, Charlie Connell, Ginger Connell, Al Patton, Bruce Cameron,
Blythe Dant, and Phil Colman.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Pierre Smith, the member of the month for February.
New Business: Shirley Harden said that the next social gathering would be
on February 26th at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on Wrightsboro Rd. in Augusta.
Sheila discussed the Fish Fry Fly-in which will take place on March 14th.
Steve Thompson volunteered to head up the cooking crew. Pierre Smith said
he would handle getting the catfish.
We had the raffle for caps, an aircraft print, and a $50 gift certificate.
Bruce Hitt won the two "airline" caps. Ed Booth won the aircraft print and
Jon Dunn won the GRAND PRIZE, the $50 gift certificate for The Chop House.
Blythe Dant talked about his aircraft training.
Program: Tom Reilly, who won the Best Warbird Award at the 2008 Boshears
gave a motivating talk about his work with the reconstruction of warbirds.
He passed around original pieces of damaged and crashed warbirds and told
how their group in Douglas, Georgia, reconstructed the old aircraft using
the pieces as templates. Toward the end of his talk Tom said that after looking
at the Pea Patch field he could probably make a trip here with his
B-25. He invited us to the breakfast fly-in they are having at 9:00 AM on
March 7th at their Douglas, Georgia, airfield.
At 2:19 PM Don Bush moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded and approved.
Actual pages from the March, 2009, Pea Patch Post
all in PDF format
NOTE for Dial-up users: Some of the files below will take up to five minutes to load!
Read EAA 172 President Sheila Connell's PREZ SEZ for March, 2009 PREZ SEZ
See the minutes, with photos, as printed in the newsletter: Minutes for 02/14/09 EAA 172 Meeting
Look at the Pea Salad recipe in the March Newsletter: Pea Salad
Read about the guests from the Royal Rangers in the March Newsletter: Royal Rangers
Read about Greg Connell: Member of the Month for March: Greg Connell
Read what Pierre Smith wrote about RV transition training in the March Newsletter: RV Transition Training
and, finally, read Gary Ward's Rebuttal to what Greg Connell wrote last month about "The Race"
to what Greg Connell wrote in February:
Greg Connell's version of "THE RACE"
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for January 10,
2009
Before the meeting the members, their families,
and visitors enjoyed the delicious meal - chili prepared by our President,
Sheila Connell. The side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. More than
60 members, family, and many guests were at the meeting. Ten aircraft flew
in. At 12:30 PM Rev. Bill Farley gave the invocation for the meal and everyone
ate. Steve Thompson moved that the minutes for the last meeting should be
approved. The motion was seconded and passed. The Treasurer, Don Bush, said
that the accounts were in order and that there was $319 in the Kitty. There
was also $953.08 remaining in the Al Patton Scholarship Fund. Sheila welcomed
the many visitors and guests. These included Ralph Capen from Maryland; Dana
and Laura Linn from Twin Lakes; Terry Bibeau, who came in a Grumman AA5A;
Chuck, Trevor, and Joshua Usry who came with Greg Connell; Bruce Veal, who
came in his Maule; Jacob, Belle, Jacob E., and Heidi Crause from Savannah.
Jacob - “Jake” - is an OH-58 Delta Kiowa
helicopter pilot. He is based at Hunter Army Airfield. Sheila also thanked
those who had worked on the meal preparations earlier in the day as well
as on the past Thursday when they prepared the clubhouse and decorated it
for the first Winter meeting of the year. These included Dennis & Fay
Allen, Mary Hembree, Al Patton, and George & Frances Weiss. Mary again
arranged the table decorations.
Old Business: President Connell recognized Fay Allen, the member of the month for January.
New Business: Shirley Harden said that the first social gathering
for the new year would be on January 22nd at the Village Deli across from
Daniel Field. Al Newman read the poem “The Master is There” from the Chaplain’s
Corner.
Sheila said that the February meeting is on the 14th, Valentine’s Day, and
would of course have a Valentine’s Day motif. Members should bring appropriate
side dishes for the occasion. Sheila related an e-mail from Pierre Smith.
It had an inspirational story Who Packed Your Parachute? about gratitude,
a story about remembering those who have helped you along the way. “We sometimes
don't even recognize the help we were given.” The story ends with the words
“As you go through your week, month, and even New Year, recognize the people
who have packed your parachute and enabled you to get where you are today!”
Program: Stuart Hembree talked about his Specialized Undergraduate
Pilot Training (SUPT). It was pilot training familiarization and orientation
for what real T-1A pilots do. It included orientation T-1A flights, classroom
work, and flight physiology. The T-1A Jayhawk is a twin-engined jet
aircraft used by the United States Air Force for advanced pilot training.
At 1:19 PM Al Newman moved that the meeting should adjourn. The motion was seconded and approved.
Read about Pierre Smith: Member of the Month for February: Pierre Smith
Included in the mailed February newsletter was a report by Greg Connell
of how, using his RV-10, he wupped Gary Ward's old Bonanza.
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